Tours and Excursions
Luang Say Cruise on the Mekong River
Ref: PHT-Laos 2D/1N
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Duration: 2 days, 1 night [Upon requirement ]
Themes/activities: Culture, Scenery-nature
Luang Say Mekong Cruises has three boats travelling from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang or, from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai.
Day 1 : Depart Bangkok for Chiangrai by flight Thai Airways Intl
Day 2: HOUEI SAY - PAKBENG (L, D)
The LuangSay riverboat leaves HoueiSay pier at 09h00 for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. En route one stop is made to observe the rural life of the river tribes along the Mekong. There is a buffet lunch on board. Arrival in Pakbeng before sunset and check-in at the LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong.
Day 3: PAKBENG - PAK OU - LUANG PRABANG (B, L)
Full breakfast at the lodge. (Optional: walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding villages exchange their goods). At 08h30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop is made to visit a hill tribe village where you can watch the traditional process of Lao whiskey production before the a buffet lunch on board. Continue to Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, where you visit the Tam Ting “Caves of a Thousand Buddha’s”. Arrival at Luang Prabang before sunset.
Package Includes :
- Flight ticket from Bangkok - Chiangrai by Thai Airways Intl
- Transfer from Laos immigration to the pier in HoueiSay or v.v.
- 2 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program with English-speaking escort.
- 1 night accommodation at LuangSay Lodge.
- Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program.
- Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
- Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
- Group insurance
Package Excludes :
Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang
Visa approval and fees for Laos , required 2" of 2 colour pictures
Shuttle boats to Chiang Khong / Houeisay or Houeisay / Chiang Khong
Immigration fees in Houeisay
Soft and alcohol drinks during the trip
Services in Luang Prabang
Personal Insurance
Personal expenses
Remarks :
No operation from 01 June - 30 June 2009
The temperatures can occasionally rise up to 38 degree Celsius but from November to through February it can be cool at night and it is recommended to take a light pullover
Package cost can be changed without prior notice subject to any variation
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