Keng Luang rapids
Good fill on a slow day
What we say: 
A 45-minute motorbike ride to the north of town, these rapids span the Sekong River. If you were stuck in Sekong and had a half a day to kill, they would be worth heading out to see. The trip out is as scenic as the rapids themselves. From here you can organise boat transport upriver to the village of Kaleum. The trip reportedly takes six to seven hours. We have heard reports however that the trip is prone to flash floods, making it very dangerous. Ask around in Sekong for more details, as the danger may depend on the time of year. The turnoff to the rapids is about 10km north of Sekong on Route 16. From the turnoff it's another 3-4 km down a dirt track. The track splits a couple of times, but ask at any of the many small villages for the Maenam Sekong (Sekong River) and people will point you in the right direction. You can reach the rapids by songtheaw from Sekong market -- 15,000 kip.
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