Laos, the landlocked country in Southeast Asia, is usually not mentioned in the same sentence as “islands.” The Mekong River is the only major body of water in the country. However, the area known as Si Phan Don does, in fact, have islands. Several thousand of them. The islands are surrounded by the mighty Mekong as it flows through southern Laos. A spectacular waterfall punctuates the unique geography of this region. Like the rest of Laos, this area is quiet, quaint, and a great place to relax.
Si Phan Don is easily reached from Cambodia. Travelers heading overland from Cambodia can catch a ferry or speedboat to the islands. The roads are notoriously bad in southern Laos, so it is best to travel via the Mekong. The same route also works in reverse, for those who wish to enter Cambodia.
Si Phan Don is easily reached from Cambodia. Travelers heading overland from Cambodia can catch a ferry or speedboat to the islands. The roads are notoriously bad in southern Laos, so it is best to travel via the Mekong. The same route also works in reverse, for those who wish to enter Cambodia.
