Going for a swim in the Mekong probably isn't the first thing on your mind when you make the trip to Koh Trong but it is a really unique experience and very easy to do. On the western side of the island there are several places where you can head across the large sand dunes to the river's edge. Just look out for the narrow paths that cut down from the main cycling route, they take you through a thin strip of bamboo forest straight onto the sand.
You may see ox carts on the sand laden with sawn timber or other supplies, these regularly come from the villages on the western bank of the Mekong. You're also certainly see some fishing boats and maybe some cows being taken for a bath but it's unlikely you'll see any other tourists.
The water is pleasantly warm and clean but be careful as the current can be fairly strong once you're deep enough not to be able to touch the bottom. We were told that over the far side of the river the depth is around 7-10 meters and the current very strong.
Along this side of the island there are several places to grab a cold drink and if you can't find anywhere to gain access to the dunes someone will point you in the right direction.
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