Cruise On The Mekong River 2 days by Mekong Delta Travel The Mekong River is rich in legends, linking seven Asian nations from Tibet to the South China Sea. Perhaps the most mythical of Mekong experiences is a slow – boat river journey through Northern Laos, a timeless land still rich in exotic mysteries waiting to be discovered. Itinerary Option 1: Down River from Houei Say to Luang Prabang Departure: Mon and Fri Day 1: Houei Say – Pakbang (Lunch and dinner included) (L) LuangSay boat leaves HoueiSay pier at 09:00 a.m for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. In the route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and discover minorities, a buffet lunch on board. Arrive Pakbeng before sunset and check – in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River. Day 2: Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang. (Breakfast and lunch included) (B/L) Full breakfast at lodge. (Optional: walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding village of minorities exchange their goods). At 08:30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop to discover a Hmong village before having buffet lunch on board. Continue to Pak-Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, visit Tam Ting “Caves of a thousand Buddha’s”. On the way to Luang Prabang a brief stop is made to observe the traditional process of obtaining local rice alcohol. Arrive at Luang Prabang before sunset. Option 2: Up River from Luang Prabang to Houei Say Departure: Wen and Sat Day 1: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Pakbang. (Lunch and dinner Your boat leaves Luang Prabang pier at 07:30 for a cruise upwards the Mekong to Pakbeng. On the way to Pak-Ou Village, at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, a brief stop is made to observe the traditional process of obtaining local rice alcohol, visit Tam Ting “Caves of a thousand Buddha’s”. Have a buffet lunch on board and continue route to Pak Beng. Arrive at Pak Beng before sunset and check in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River. Day 2: Pakbeng – Houei. (Breakfast and lunch included) (B/L) Full breakfast at lodge. (Optional: walk to Pak Beng market, where people from the surrounding villages of minorities exchange their goods). At 08:00 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekhong and discover minorities, having a buffet lunch on board and continue to HoueiSay where you will arrive before 17:00 p.m (you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day).
Tour includes - 2 days cruise with stops and visits in route Tour excludes - Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang * Note: Low season from 1 Nov to 30 April |
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