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We used AVT to take us from Stung Treng (nearest town to the eco village) to Don Det. It cost $14 and included the bus, boarder crossing and the boat. The boarder crossing was smooth but be prepared to pay all of the official bribes if you want to enter laos. Ours was $2 to Cambodian police to stamp us out. $1 processing fee for visa and $2 for them to stamp our laos visa.
We hadn't planned to visit Don Det but after hearing good things from other travellers we decided to take a trip there. We only stayed 2 nights so it was short and sweet.
We spent most of our time there relaxing in a hammock or meandering around. There are lots of restaurants, bars and cafes. All selling cheap alcohol and lots of 'happy' shakes / cookies / hooka pipes. So there were lots of very relaxed people around!
We spent our 2 nights in 'oi sunset bungalows'. They were 50,000 a night with your own bathroom and veranda. The restaurant there was lovely and had great views of the Mekong.
Most of the prices on the island are set and there are no atm's so its important to be prepared and take enough cash!
Don't expect a mind-blowing meal on the island, the food is perfectly fine but nothing special and you don't have too much of a choice! We had western food at Adam's (massive portions) an indian at Jasmin's (slow service but tasty) and Laos food at Kea's Backpackers Paradise Restaurant/bar (small place and great service).
Lots of people rent bikes for the day and go over to Don Khon where there is a big waterfall. We didn't do this as we plan to see lots of other waterfalls during our time in Laos so just chilled and enjoyed the scenery!
Lots of people rent bikes for the day and go over to Don Khon where there is a big waterfall. We didn't do this as we plan to see lots of other waterfalls during our time in Laos so just chilled and enjoyed the scenery!
Sunset on the Mekong....view from the bungalow veranda
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