Inclusions: Transportation to and from your accommodation, a boat tour that immerses you in the daily fishing life of local fishermen, opportunities to enjoy lunch and dinner with our welcoming fishermen's family.
Activities: During this tour, we customize activities to cater to your interests. Before setting out, we will have a discussion to understand the preferences and needs of each participant. We'll plan the trip accordingly to ensure it aligns with both the participant's and the fishermen's families' preferences, covering fishing, participant observation activities, and daily life experiences.
Total Duration: The time dedicated to fishing is divided into morning and evening sessions.
Discount Note: If you've booked two spots on our tour and paid together, you'll receive a 10% discount. We'll refund this amount in cash upon your arrival.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation after making a transfer, we'll refund your money once we receive confirmation and your designated account number for the transfer. However, there's a 10% fee for transfers made for a single person, and a 5% fee for transfers made for two people.
Join us on a fascinating journey that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the fishermen in Siphandon. Immerse yourself in their daily routines, explore their culinary traditions, and become a part of their world as we connect you with the families deeply engaged in this project. Khon Village, the southernmost settlement in Laos where many of these fishermen reside, is a remote enclave situated near the expansive Mekong River mouth, which marks the border between Cambodia and Laos.
This enlightening voyage does not follow a rigid schedule. Its primary aim is to deeply explore the intricacies of their fishing livelihoods and provide a profound understanding of their day-to-day customs, offering an authentic window into the rich cultural tapestry of the local community.
Inclusions: Transportation to and from your accommodation, a boat tour that immerses you in the daily fishing life of local fishermen, opportunities to enjoy lunch and dinner with our welcoming fishermen's family.
Activities: During this tour, we customize activities to cater to your interests. Before setting out, we will have a discussion to understand the preferences and needs of each participant. We'll plan the trip accordingly to ensure it aligns with both the participant's and the fishermen's families' preferences, covering fishing, participant observation activities, and daily life experiences.
Total Duration: The time dedicated to fishing is divided into morning and evening sessions.
Discount Note: If you've booked two spots on our tour and paid together, you'll receive a 10% discount. We'll refund this amount in cash upon your arrival.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation after making a transfer, we'll refund your money once we receive confirmation and your designated account number for the transfer. However, there's a 10% fee for transfers made for a single person, and a 5% fee for transfers made for two people.
Join us on a fascinating journey that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the fishermen in Siphandon. Immerse yourself in their daily routines, explore their culinary traditions, and become a part of their world as we connect you with the families deeply engaged in this project. Khon Village, the southernmost settlement in Laos where many of these fishermen reside, is a remote enclave situated near the expansive Mekong River mouth, which marks the border between Cambodia and Laos.
This enlightening voyage does not follow a rigid schedule. Its primary aim is to deeply explore the intricacies of their fishing livelihoods and provide a profound understanding of their day-to-day customs, offering an authentic window into the rich cultural tapestry of the local community.
Siphandone · Southern Laos · Local journeys
A day on the water, a night beside the Mekong, or a closer look at fishing life. Explore the 4,000 Islands with people who know these waters.
Along the Mekong in Siphandone, southern Laos. Photographs by Piyavit Thongsa-Ard.
Don Khon & Don Det · Our trips
The Mekong is more than the view from your guesthouse. Between its islands are rocky channels, waterfalls and places where people work with the river every day. Come a little closer, with local knowledge to guide the way.
01 / Explore in a day
Leave time to look beyond the familiar stops. Travel by kayak or longtail boat, explore the southern Mekong and discover waterfalls with guides whose knowledge comes from life on the river.
For travellers staying on Don Khon or Don Det, a day trip offers a chance to see the landscape from the water and learn more about the people who call it home.
Day trips are best enjoyed from December to April. Ask us about the route and river conditions for your dates.
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02 / Two days, one night
Give the river more than an afternoon. Our overnight camping trip brings together boat and kayak travel, time outdoors and a night beside the Mekong.
Watch the landscape change towards sunset, share a meal and wake to another morning on the river. With two days to explore, there is room to slow down and spend longer among the islands.
The best camping season is December to April. Contact us to discuss the campsite, current conditions and what to bring.
Discover overnight camping →A river landscape means more when you meet the people who know it.
03 / Life with the Mekong
For fishing families, the Mekong is a place of work, knowledge and daily decisions. The currents, water level and season all shape what happens on the river.
Our fishing life trip offers a closer look at local techniques and the relationship between the river, food and community. What you can see depends on the season and the work taking place when you visit.
Tell us your dates and interests. We will explain what fishing activities may be possible at that time of year.
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