The Asian Oasis – Luang Say Cruise is a journey through remote mountainous stretching from the Mekong River between the northern Thai border at Houeisay to the royal old city of Luang Prabang, Laos – in a style fit for a king. Option 1: Cruise Down from Houei Say to Luang Prabang Day 1: HoueiSay/Pakbeng – Luangsay Lodge (L/D) Cruise on the Mekong river Laos Pak – Ou boat leaves HoueiSay pier at 9.00 a.m and cruises down the Mekong to Pakbeng – En route we have two stops – one for picnic lunch on the river bank and one to discover a village of minorities (Yao or Lu). Observe rural life along the Mekong river. Arrive Pakbeng before sunset and check in at Luangsay Lodge – dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong river. Day 2: Luangsay Lodge – Pakbeng (B/L) At leisure to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mekong river banks and walk to nearby villages, or optional tours : a) drive 8 kms from Pakbeng by 4WD or pick up car to the departure point of the elephant trek. 3 hours ride through the rain forest to a village of a Kamou minority – lunch of local food – discover the traditional village life (handicraft – weaving – instruments…) Return to Pakbeng by elephant and then back to the lodge. b) trekking in the mountains : walk 2 hours to a village where local minorities are gathering (Meo – Kamou – Lu), picnic lunch in the village – walk down to the Mekong and return by speedboat to the lodge before sunset. Day 3: Luangsay Lodge-Pakbeng/Pak Ou/Luang Prabang (B/L) Full breakfast at hotel – (optional : walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding villages exchange their goods) On the way to Luang Prabang brief stop to observe traditional process to obtain local rice alcohol – arrive Luang Prabang before sunset (go to hotel). Option 2: Cruise Up from Luang Prabang to Houei Say Day 1 : Luang Prabang/Pak Ou/Pakbeng – Luangsay Lodge (B/L) Pak – Ou boat leaves Luang Prabang pier at 07h30 and cruise up the Arrive Pakbeng before sunset and check in at Luangsay Lodge – dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong river. Day 2 : Luangsay Lodge – Pakbeng (B/L) At leisure to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mekong river banks and walk to nearby villages, or optional tours : a) drive 8 kms from Pakbeng by 4WD or pick up car to the departure point of the elephant trek. 3 hours ride through the rain forest to a village of a Kamou minority – lunch of local food – discover the traditional village life (handicraft-weaving-instruments..) Return to Pakbeng by elephant and then back to the lodge. b) trekking in the mountain : walk 2 hours to a village where local minorities are gathering (Meo – Kamou – Lu) picnic lunch in the village – walk down to the Mekong and return by speedboat to the lodge. Day 3 : Luangsay Lodge – Pakbeng/HoueiSay (B/L) Full breakfast at hotel – 08.00h board Pak – Ou boat for the second leg of the cruise – observe rural life along the Mekong – En route a stop is made at a village of the Yao minority ; picnic lunch is served on board – continue to HoueiSay for arrival around 5 p.m (continue to Thailand – Chiang Rai province).
Tour includes - 2 days cruise with stops and visits en 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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