Don Det - Laos


That’s a place to chill, this little island can be explored easily by bicycle.
There are places to stay all around the coast.
If you want to meet people, go to restaurants and places for drinks, it’s better to stay in the village, next to the pear.

Places to stay
Most of the places in the island are similar with low standards, no luxury here!
You can find bungalows from 35k kipp/night 
The average price is 50k kipp

Travendang Guesthouse: it’s at the other end of the island, sunrise side, not good if you want to go to town to socialize, but if you want to disconnect from people, it’s great, the owner is very friendly and she cooks amazing! 
Good price! With huge and comfy bed and own toilet.
Cheaper if you book there and not online.
50k kipp bungalow/night

EasyGo backpackers: it’s in the sunset side and they have dorms for only 25k kipp.
You can walk and cycle to the center easily if you want to meet people.


Places to eat
Mama Tanon Cafe: food was good and big menu! Price was average.
Travendang Guesthouse: good and cheap traditional food! Pizza was really good with homemade tomato sauce 30k kipp
There are some Indian restaurants also good and very cheap.

Places to visit / thing to do:
Liphi Waterfalls 
Entrance fee 35k kipp
It’s in Don khon island, you can get there by bicycle very easy.
There is a small beach and a restaurant.

Kayaking trip: highly recommended 
200k kipp whole day, same price and activities with other operators.

Watch sunset 
From EasyGo backpackers and from happy restaurant/bungalows.

 Boat trip to see the dolphins.

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