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Irrawaddy dolphins or Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins at the Laos-Cambodia border http://www.hotsia.com > Travel Pakse Champasak > Irrawaddy dolphins or Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins at the Laos-Cambodia border. The Irrawaddy dolphin is a freshwater dolphin first discovered in Myanmar, which is where it got its name. In Laos, you can also see these dolphins. If you visit Li Phi and drive towards the end of Don Khon, there are boats available for rent to see the dolphins. The boat rental costs 60,000 kip per boat, seating 4 people. If you go alone, it’s still 60,000 kip.
No discounts are given. I rode a motorcycle to Li Phi and then continued to see the dolphins in the late afternoon. Luckily, I met one Japanese tourist, so we split the cost to 30,000 kip or 120 baht each. The dolphin viewing spot is on the border with Cambodia. Tourists have two options: either take the boat around the Laos side and hope to see dolphins, or if you want to be sure to see them, you must cross to the Cambodia side. Crossing the Mekong River to Cambodia costs 1 USD per person for the boat ride.
That’s about 30 baht. Mostly, I think it’s better to pay and be sure to see them. There are many dolphins here, especially in the Cambodian area. The boat ride is limited to 1 hour to allow ample time to watch the dolphins and also to stroll around Cambodia, adding another travel experience. According to the boat operators, the best time to see dolphins is in the late afternoon, but that means returning in the dark. I finished watching the dolphins just as it got dark and had to ride my motorcycle back to Don Det in the dark, which is about 6 kilometers.
The roads are not very good but are under construction. My Japanese travel companion had to cycle back alone in the dark without lights and fell into potholes several times. So, if you return at night, bring a light for safety or plan to visit in the morning and come back, then visit Li Phi later. Irrawaddy dolphins or Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins in southern Laos 13°56'15.761"N, 105°56'51.66"E. You can view the location on Google Earth.
The final viewpoint of Don Khon where tourists like to cycle to enjoy the view or watch dolphins like me 13°55'55.446"N, 105°57'7.961"E. Boats used for dolphin watching on the Mekong River at the Laos-Cambodia border 13°55'55.181"N, 105°57'8.622"E. Waiting for the river dolphins to surface 13°55'45.996"N, 105°57'12.773"E. Zooming in to spot dolphins, the image is not very clear 13°55'44.424"N, 105°57'10.037"E. This pod has several dolphins swimming together, looking very playful 13°56'22.883"N, 105°56'48.282"E.
Dadtha restaurant at the end of Khone Island 13°56'15.684"N, 105°56'51.75"E. Beautiful view at the Hang Dong viewpoint near the Cambodia border 13°56'15.534"N, 105°56'51.678"E. Evening atmosphere at the Laos-Cambodia border north of the Mekong Lake. Tourists often cycle here 13°56'15.239"N, 105°56'50.897"E. Trees over the Mekong River waiting for dolphins to surface for air 13°55'46.032"N, 105°57'12.383"E and 13°55'43.643"N, 105°57'9.947"E. The evening view shows Cambodia.
Young women playing near the Mekong River close to swimming dolphins 13°55'55.218"N, 105°56'56.621"E. It got dark, so I had to return to my accommodation. At the Don Det and Don Khon bridge in the early dark. Travel Don Khong, Li Phi, Khone Phapheng, Siphandon, and Pakse recommended. Motorcycle touring Don Khong. Don Khong traditional long boat race event.
