Don Khon (ດອນຄອນ) is an island in Si Phan Don with cheap accommodation and a more relaxed feeling than Don Det.
This is a small island next to Don Det, but more upmarket and more quiet with fewer party-goers. Note that this is not the same island as Don Khong (ດອນໂຂງ).
From Ban Nakasang on the mainland you can reach Don Khon in 25 minutes by longtail boat.
A bridge formerly used for the French railway connects the island to Don Det. A 35,000 kip fee (as of December 2016) has to be paid when coming from Don Det, which also serves as a ticket for the Li Phi Falls.
By foot or rent a small bike for 10.000 Kip a day.
Many guesthouses exchange foreign currencies (mainly EUR, USD and THB). There are a couple of small shops along the road, that sell drinks and snacks.
Most restaurants are along the main road/tourist strip in Ban Khon village. Just as on Don Det, expect significantly inferior food quality compared to the rest of the country; food is more often than not bland, too salty or has way too much spices added to it. All places have nearly identical menus featuring Western dishes such as burgers and pasta, basic Asian dishes like fried rice/noodles and a few Lao ones such as laap (minced meat salad with herbs). Prices hover around 20,000 - 40,000 Kip. If you found a dish you enjoy at a particular place, it's probably best to stick to it for the duration of your stay.
A few shops sell fruits, baguettes and sometimes a small selection of other groceries (canned tuna, yogurt, etc) but expect these to be more expensive than on "the mainland".
Most guesthouses are along the main road/tourist strip in Ban Khon village. Accommodation facing the river here, especially northeast of the boat landing, receives a lot of loud noise from the longtail boats, particularly in the mornings. As absurd as it may sound, the quietest places to stay may well be in the south of Don Det's sunset side rather than Don Khon - although you don't have to worry about late night parties on the latter.
Free Wi-Fi is widely available in the guesthouses and restaurants.
See the get out article of Si Phan Don
Primary administrative division