Spend the day on Don Daeng, a tranquil Thai island. Several pre-Angkorian remains can be seen in Don Daeng, which is part of the Champassak Cultural and Natural Heritage Landscape, and visitors may also get a glimpse into traditional activities including basket making, fishing, and rice farming. Take the picturesque 1-hour drive south of Pakse to Ban Muang, and from there, the 30-minute boat ride to Don Daeng. Take a bike ride around the island instead of a boat ride, and enjoy the cool shade of the island’s many trees. Try some of the island’s fresh fruits along the way, and refuel with the naturally sweet juices made from coconuts and sugar cane. After eating at a nearby restaurant, you can spend the afternoon seeing some of the area’s old Buddhist sites, including a forest stupa and a protected forest. Take a ferry back to the mainland, where a car will pick you up and transfer you back to Pakse.
Notes:
- Suggested time: 08:30
- Duration: 7.5 hours.
- Cycling is over mostly easy terrain and suitable for those with an average level of fitness.
