Help needed - Southern Laos land travel into Cambodia - best way ?

[Sandy Freckle]

I'm rather interested in travelling southwards from Southern Laos down into Cambodia..., obviously bypassing the various waterfalls.
Can anyone provide current info regarding various methods of land, or a practical combination of land and river travel in this area ?

Some years ago there was talk of a new road(paving?) from the general area of Si Phan Don/Don Det, southwards and crossing the border into Cambodia. Has this happened and Is there an 'open' border crossing in Southern Laos ?
Also, once into northern Cambodia, is travelling on the Mekong possible all year round, down to PP...., any suggestions and info is most welcome?
Thanks
Sandy

[thecyclist]

No idea about water travel , but I bicycled from Don Det across the border to Stung Treng and on to PP 10 years ago.

Back then it was a decent dirt road.Probably paved by now

[anotheruser]

Yes, if it is land travel you are after try these things they have in Laos called a bus.

[fatdog 702 inches]

Yes, if it is land travel you are after try these things they have in Laos called a bus.

yea i saw one of those sorry things while i was waiting for the donkey