What is Si Phan Don (4000 islands)?

Si Phan Don located at Southern Laos, also known as 4000 islands, has become the next destination of travelers who visit Angkor Wat template, Siem Reap, Cambodia. As the name suggests, there are many islands there but only 3 main tourist islands to visit namely Don Khong (the largest one among 4000 islands) followed by Don Det and Don Khon.

4000 islands
4000 islands

 

Don Khon, Laos
Don Khon, Laos
4000 islands
4000 islands
Buddha Park
Buddha Park
Mekong River View
Mekong River View

 

Is there transportation to reach Don Khong?

If you are in Siem Reap, I would say congrats 🙂 Thanks for the existence of Asia Van Transfer Transportation (AVT) who ran by a very professional and helpful Spanish man whose name is Rami. AVT connect Siem Reap (Cambodia) and Don Det (4000 islands, Laos) in a shorter time, safer, comfortable and easy way in just 7 hours by using minibus or minivan of 12 passengers. Using this new route you can also go to Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Banloung, Kratie, Pakse.

 

Asia Van Transfer Logo
Asia Van Transfer Logo

 

What is the best way to book a seat with Asia Van Transfer?

There is no more pain in the ass, say goodbye to ticket counter, since you can book your bus ticket online now through Bookmebus.com, a bus ticketing portal ran by Cambodia young entrepreneurs. Bookmebus.com is an authorized partner of Asia Van Transfer in providing a quick way to buy AVT’s ticket with guaranteed fare and no hidden charge. How many departures per day to Southern Laos?

AVT Departure Schedule & Fare

#DestinationDepartureArrivalFare
1Siem Reap – Don Det ( 4000 islands – Laos)08:15 am04:15 pm$25
2Siem Reap – Pakse ( Laos)08:15 am05:30 pm$30
3Siem Reap – Border Cambodia-Laos11:45 am07:00 pm$25
4Siem Reap – Stung Treng08:15 am01:00 pm$20
5Siem Reap – Preah Vihear city08:15 am11:15 am$12
6Preah Vihear city – Siem Reap04:15 pm07:00 pm$12
7Siem Reap – Banloung (Ratanak Kiri)08:15 am04:30 pm$24
8Siem Reap – Kratie08:15 am04:00 pm$24

*Free pick up service and deliver included from hotels and guesthouses in Siem ReapSpecial thank to Rami, director of Asia Van Transfer, for guiding me how Cambodia-Laos border and 4000 islands look like.

Article by Langda Chea