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
included) (B/L)
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).
Group / Cost in US$ per pax |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 – 4 pax |
5 – 9 pax |
10 – 14 pax |
1 Oct- 30 Apr |
435 |
365 |
360 |
335 |
330 |
1 May- 30 Sep |
360 |
285 |
275 |
265 |
260 |
Tour includes
- 2 days cruise with stops and visits in route
- 1 night accommodation at LuangSay Lodge
- Meals as mentioned
- Entrance fee at Tam Ting and police fees along the trip
- Transfer from Lao immigration to pier in HoueiSay.
- Assistance of English-speaking cruise escort during the cruise (no guide on board)
Tour excludes
- Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang
- Ferry and immigration fees in HoueiSay
- Drinks during the trip, except bottled water (free supplied)
- Visa approval and fees for Laos
- Services in Luang Prabang
- Personal insurance
* Note: Low season from 1 Nov to 30 April
High season from 1 May to 31 August