Southern Laos
Half Day Kayak Tour with Lipphi Falls Zip Line
Paddle down historic river banks and fly across the thundering Mekong cataracts on a thrilling half-day circuit.
Combine classic river paddling with high-altitude adrenaline on this action-packed half-day multi-sport tour around Don Det and Don Khone. Perfect for travelers seeking a memorable holiday highlight, this trip guides you down the eastern channels of the Mekong before sending you flying directly across the roaring cascades of the famous Lipphi Waterfalls.
Highlights
- Scenic 45-minute morning paddle down the eastern side of Don Det
- 2-hour high-flying zipline course crossing the thundering rapids 6 times
- Traverse 2 long, shaking suspension bridges high above the canyon floors
- Relax and swim at the secluded sands of Khone Yai Beach
- Downstream kayak run to the historic port of Hang Khone with vehicle return
09:00 AM : Morning Paddle to Wat Khon Tai
The tour takes off at 09:00 AM from Paradise View Restaurant on Don Det. Grab your paddle and kayak down the scenic eastern side of Don Det for roughly 45 minutes. Cruise toward the historic French Bridge, navigate across the island dividing lines, and pull your kayaks ashore near the historic temple steps of Wat Khon Tai.
Morning kayaking run past the banks of Don Det
10:00 AM : Lipphi Falls Zipline Action
Disembark and take a brief 15-minute walk to the entrance of the Lipphi Waterfall Park. Following a comprehensive safety briefing and harness gear-up, enjoy 2 full hours of pure zipline excitement. The course sends you crossing directly over the crashing cataracts 6 distinct times, testing your balance across two long, scenic suspension bridges hanging over the gorges.
Crisscrossing the thundering cataracts on the zip lines
12:15 PM : Khone Yai Beach Swim & Hang Khone Return
Walk 15 minutes over to the beautiful sands of Khone Yai Beach to unwind, swim, and soak up the sun. After a refreshing break, hop back into the kayaks for an exciting 30-to-40-minute downstream paddle to our final stop at the historic colonial port of Hang Khone. From there, our private ground transportation meets you to bring you and the gear comfortably back to the starting point on Don Det.
Beach relaxation and downstream run to Hang Khone
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included: Full admission and zipline activity fees at Lipphi Falls, premium kayak rentals with life vests, certified local paddling guides, and ground vehicle transfer from Hang Khone back to the starting docks.
Excluded: Personal meals/food, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, and personal tips.