Nakasong to Don Det Ferry—4,000 Islands, Laos.
Posted by: 
Ianatlarge
N 14° 00.078 E 105° 55.158
48P E 599279 N 1548062
A ferry service between the mainland of Laos and the tourist 4,000 Islands.
Waymark Code: WM11G6D
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 10/18/2019
Views: 1
The "4,000 Islands" are a group of islands, large and small, in the Mekong River near the Laotian border with Cambodia. They are a popular tourist spot for mostly young people in search of a quiet and relaxed get-a-way. To reach the Islands one must take the ferry from the mainland.
The ferry service on the mainland consists of 'long-tail' boats that make the 20 or so minute journey to the island of Don Det, the main tourist island. First, you must walk down a long and narrow gangplank, carrying your bag and worldly possession, and then climb down into (and off) the boat. Not too difficult. The journey across the water is safe and pleasant, which is great as there are no lifejackets. Once you reach Don Det you can them disembark onto the small jetty, or something you will have to jump down into the water if the jetty is busy.
Cost is about $1.50 (20,000 Kip, local currency). Trips can be booked in advance, but it is not necessary. There are always local chaps waiting to carry you across the water. Hours are when there are tourists to convey, usually all daylight hours. There are food and drink available to purchase from the surrounding shops. Toilets the same. No gift shop! Nakasong is a large village that exists largely to connect the 4,000 Islands with the mainland. Islanders cruise over in their boats daily to shop and network.
This is entirely safe in calm conditions, but when the Mekong is in flood I suggest extra care.
Body of water served: Mekong River
Places served:
Don Det <--> Nakasong
Terminal / landing address:
Ferry landing area
Nakasong, Champasak Province Laos
Seasonal: no
Dining room / cafeteria: yes
Gift shop: no
Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
To post a new log for an existing waymark, [briefly] describe your visit to the ferry landing / terminal. Also, post a photograph of the ferry landing / terminal that you have taken.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|