2 Days Cruise On The Mighty Mekong River From Luang Prabang
Description
Explore the Mekong River in style and discover its rural region known as Asia's rice bowl during this unique two-day tour. Depart from the charming Luang Prabang, Laos, in a wooden riverboat to view the sacred caves and riverside villages. Visit Pakbeng to witness the process of rice alcohol process. Slip into the gentle rhythms of river life as the boat makes its way upstream, along with a buffet on the boat. Visit the local caves and statues of Buddha with an opportunity to see the daily life of tribes inhabited in the hills.
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Day 1: Luang Prabang - Pakou Caves - Pakbeng expand_more
Begin the two-day cruise by boarding the Luang Say Cruise boat from Luang Prabang at 07:00 (please reach the pier no later than 06:45). Two stops will be made en route to Pakbeng. The first stop is 2 hours upstream from Luang Prabang at the Pak Ou Caves. Locally referred to as Tam Ting, these two caves are carved out of towering limestone cliffs and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The Buddhas range in size from a few centimetres to the size of a human. The caves are also a destination for local pilgrimages.
Make the second stop en route to Pakbeng to watch the processing of traditional rice alcohol.
Afterwards, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board as the cruise continues further along the scenic Mekong River.
Reach the town of Pakbeng late in the afternoon. Located halfway between Houay Xay and Luang Prabang, this small but dynamic town is lined with wooden houses along a steep street on the hillside. Depending on the river’s current, the boat may reach Pakbeng in time to catch a sunset over the river.
Dinner and overnight stay at Luang Say Lodge.
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Day 2: Pakbeng - Houeixay expand_more
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before continuing the river cruise upstream. Optional: For early risers, there is an opportunity to visit the morning market where the nearby villagers and hill tribes come to buy and exchange their goods.
Board the boat that departs at 07:30 for the second half of the cruise. One-stop is made at a small village to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements (lunch is served on board).
For those interested to reach Houay Xay before 17:00, it is possible to proceed to Chiang Rai on the same day; the border transfer is included in the Luang Say Cruise package. Crossing the border from the Lao side to Chiang Khong is as per the client’s arrangement.
What's Included
2 days cruise with stops and visits en route
Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Entrance fees
Transfer from the pier in Houay Xay to Lao immigration and Thai border
Assistance of English/French speaking cruise escort during the cruise
Provision of coffee, tea, and water
What's Excluded
Transfer from/to pier in Luang Prabang
Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry)
Visa stamping fee for Laos (visa on arrival, valid 30 days: 30 to 42US$ upon client’s nationality + 1 photo and a passport valid more than 6 months after return date). Subject to change without prior notice
Extension visa 2 USD/day/Pax. Subject to change without prior notice
ATTENTION: Visa on arrival pay more than 1 USD/Pax every Saturday and Sunday
Personal travel insurance (should include helicopter evacuation for Laos & repatriation)
Personal expenses
Tips for guide, driver, boat crew & hotels’ porters
Meals other than those mentioned above
All air tickets with airport and departure taxes
Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above
Know before you go
PROGRAM OPERATIONAL:
From 1 Nov to 30 Apr and 1-31 Oct, departs every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
From 1 May to 30 Sep departs every Wednesday & Saturday (except from 01–30 Jun, no operation)
Please note that this proposed itinerary is subject to availability
We will only proceed with all reservations upon receiving your written confirmation
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
2 To 0 | USD 866 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 1 | USD 0 Per Person |
This is a private tour |