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)
08h30 board Pak – Ou boat for the second leg of the cruise – picnic
lunch on a river sand beach and short stop to discover a Hmong Village.
Continue to Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou river, visit Tam
Ting Caves of a 1000 bouddhas.
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
Mekong
to Pakbeng – brief stop to observe traditional process to obtain local
rice alcohol and continue to Pak Ou at the mouth of the Nam Ou river –
visit Tam Ting Caves of a 1000 bouddhas – picnic lunch on a river sandy
bank.
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).
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5 – 9 pax |
10 – 14 pax |
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Tour includes
- 2 days cruise with stops and visits en route
- 1 night accommodation at LuangSay Lodge
- Meal plan as mentioned
- Entrance fee at Tam Ting and police fees along the trip
- 1 FOC half twin for 15 paying persons
- 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 suppied)
- 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