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08:30 am depart from Green Discovery Laos Don Det office. Before start of kayaking our guide will brief you on the basics of kayaking/rafting and River safety. Then continue down River for about 40 minutes of paddling to get to Don Ant to begin with some sets of rapids class 1- 3. Amazing 4000 islands a long edge of the River can be seen. Picnic lunch stop is made at Hang Khone Island, after 3 hours of paddling through isolate area of jungle islands, local people fishing and garden. See the train station 14 kilometers from Don Det come out through the Mekong at the end of Ban Hang Khone Island. Over look Cambodia border and Irrawaddy Dolphins. Then continue an hour to where a pick up truck waits for the group in Veunkham. Venture to the Mekong cascades, the biggest and widest in Southeast Asia. Stop by Khone Phapheng waterfall. We then return to Don Det in the late afternoon.
Approximately: 2 hours sightseeing/ 1 hour transfer/4-5 hours kayaking or rafting depending on water levels
Note:
• This is best for rafting from July to December, kayaking can be done all year round
• For tourists who continue his/her travel to Cambodia can be drop off at the Laos – Cambodia border (Vernkham)
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos, Don Det office |
Arrival at: |
Don Det office |
Start time: |
8:30 am |
End at: |
4:30 pm |
Duration: |
1 day |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Kayaking & Rafting |
Trekking Grade: |
Easy
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River Grade: |
3 – 4 depending on the water levels
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Transport: |
Songthew
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Accommodation: |
None |
| Meals: |
Lunch |
What to bring: |
Hat, sun screen, clothes/footwear to get wet, warm change of clothes and camera.
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What is included: |
Water, English speaking certified kayaking or rafting guides, river equipment, permits, taxes and transport as mentioned above.
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Don Sahong is a relaxing and exciting trip on the Mekong River. 4-5 hours paddle through great scenery surrounded by islands, and jungle on the edge of the River. Be amazed by natural beauty along the river banks! Local fishermen fish along the Mekong, visit Khone Phapeng waterfalls and the dolphins during the dry season from June to December. 
