Bus from Siem Reap to Si Phan Don (4000 islands)
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.
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.
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
| # | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siem Reap – Don Det ( 4000 islands – Laos) | 08:15 am | 04:15 pm | $25 |
| 2 | Siem Reap – Pakse ( Laos) | 08:15 am | 05:30 pm | $30 |
| 3 | Siem Reap – Border Cambodia-Laos | 11:45 am | 07:00 pm | $25 |
| 4 | Siem Reap – Stung Treng | 08:15 am | 01:00 pm | $20 |
| 5 | Siem Reap – Preah Vihear city | 08:15 am | 11:15 am | $12 |
| 6 | Preah Vihear city – Siem Reap | 04:15 pm | 07:00 pm | $12 |
| 7 | Siem Reap – Banloung (Ratanak Kiri) | 08:15 am | 04:30 pm | $24 |
| 8 | Siem Reap – Kratie | 08:15 am | 04:00 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
Hey
I would like to join with you to Don Det on 24 February from Siem riep
I have few questions;
1) are you going to take me exactly to the border line ? So I can make the visa to Cambogia by my self?
2 where are you going to let me out in Don Det? Is it easy to get Don Khon?
Tank you
Hi Andrea, thanks for reaching out.
1. If I understand you correctly, you meaning to ask about the visa process to Laos. If that is the case yes, you will be dropped and doing the visa process by yourself.
2. The drop off point at Don Det is near the Don Det Ferry. You will find the pick up and drop off point and more information about the trip here