By minivan it takes 5 hours 30 minutes to travel from Preah Vihear City to Don Det. Don Det is near the Cambodia/Laos border and it makes sense to take a direct service to Don Det from Preah Vihear City rather than travel there via Pakse.
Travel Times To Don Det
There is 1 daily direct service from Preah Vihear City to Don Det which you can book online.
Preah Vihear | Don Det | Cost | Service | Company |
11:15 | 16:45 | $ 20.00 | Minivan | Asia Van Transfer |
Buy Tickets to Don Det
Use the Search Box below to buy your tickets from Preah Vihear City to Don Det.
Before you travel either apply for a Laos visa online or confirm that you are eligible for a visa on arrival.
Preah Vihear ATV Bus Stop
- The ATV bus stop in Preah Vihear City is located at Street A 10, Krong Preah Vihear.
Don Det AVT bus stop
- The final stop for AVT services from Preah Vihear City is the main town in Don Det.
4,000 Islands Region in Laos
Don Det is the third largest Mekong River island in the Si Phan Don, or Four Thousand Islands, region of Laos. The other big islands where visitors can stay are the neighbouring island of Don Khon, connected to Don Det by a bridge, and Don Khong which is a ferry and bus journey to the north of Don Det. As the name suggests, the Si Phan Don region has lots of islands to explore, most of which are uninhabited and many flooded during the rainy season.

The Si Phan Don Region is very rural with limited facilities for visitors and few large buildings. There are a number of waterfalls, temples and other points of interest to visit but the main activities to do in the area are river based. There are lots of river tours you can take allowing you to visit more of the smaller islands and get a sense of the size of the the river delta area where the islands are located. You also be lucky enough to see one of the 20 or so river dolphins that live in the area. Hiking, biking and kayaking are also recommended activities. To really enjoy the area probably we recommend that you strike out on your own and enjoy the peace and beauty of the area away from other tourists.