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Mekong Cruise

Luang Say Cruise (3 Days/ 2 Nights)

You can choose to travel down river from Chiamg Khong / Houei Say (the Thai/Lao border) to Luang Prabang OR upriver from Luang Prabang to the Thai/Lao border at Houei Say.

Package Includes

Down River Itinerary

DAY 1: Houei Sai - Pakbeng (Lunch, Dinner) Luang Say boat leaves slow boat pier at 9.30a.m. for cruising down the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. One stop is made en route to Pakbeng to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and a dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

DAY 2: Pakbeng - Kamu Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) A continental breakfast is served at terrace from 7a.m. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 8a.m. for the second day trip and the first stop is at Ban Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol. A buffet lunch is served on board. Then, the boat arrives at Kamu Lodge around 2p.m. so you will be able to check in and participate in different activities; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, rice planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June). A set menu dinner is served at the opened air restaurant and you stay an overnight at Kamu Lodge.

DAY 3: Kamu Lodge – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Lunch) A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7a.m. Kamu boat leaves at 8a.m. and stops opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found. The boat arrives in Luang Prabang (a UNESCO world heritage city) before lunch. A set menu lunch is served at a local restaurant.

Cruise scheduled departures: - From 1 October to 30 April, and 1-31 October, the cruise departs every Monday, Thursday and Friday. **Sunday, downstream by white metal boat - From 1 to 31 May and 1 July to 30 September, the cruise departs every Monday and Friday.

Up River Itinerary

DAY 1 : Luang Prabng - Pak Ou - Kamu Lodge (Lunch, Dinner) Kamu boat leaves Kamu pier at 9a.m. for cruising up the Mekong River to Kamu Lodge. The boat first stops opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found. Then, the boat arrives at Kamu Lodge so you will be able to check in and have lunch at the opened air restaurant. In the afternoon, you can participate in different activities; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, rice planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June). A set menu dinner is served and you stay an overnight at Kamu Lodge.

DAY 2: Kamu Lodge - Pakbeng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7a.m. After relaxing yourself, Luang Say boat picks you up around 10a.m.-11a.m. for cruising up to Pakbeng. A buffet lunch is served on board and the next stop is at Ban Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and a dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

DAY 3: Pakbeng - Houei Sai (Breakfast, Lunch) A continental breakfast is served at terrace from 6a.m. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 7a.m. One stop is made en route to Houei Sai to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at slow boat pier in Houei Sai before 5p.m. (You may continue your journey to Chiang Rai, Thailand the same day).

Cruise scheduled departures: - From 1 October to 30 April and 1-31 October, the cruise departs every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. - From 1-31 May and 1 July to 30 September, and the cruise departs every Tuesday and Friday.

Package Policies

  • Prices are on a per person basis and are inclusive of all the local taxes (including without limitation the VAT rate of 10 percent) and other service charges
  • If the cancellation is made 45 to 30 days prior to cruise departure, Mekong Cruises shall charge the cancellation fee at the rate of 50% of the total Package prices. If the cancellation is made 29 to 8 days prior to cruise departure, Mekong Cruises shall charge the cancellation fee at the rate of 75% of total Package prices. If the cancellation is made less than 8 days prior to cruise departure or the passenger does not show on the cruise departure, Mekong Cruises shall charge the cancellation fee at the rate of 100% of total Package prices
  • Mekong Cruises is not obliged to provide other vehicles such as speed boat, local boat or van to their cruise for any late arrival passengers. A passenger shall be liable for any incurred costs caused by late arrival to departure of the cruise and shall not be entitled to claim for any damages or compensation whatsoever from Mekong Cruises
  • Mekong Cruises provides safety boxes at Luang Say lodge’s office and at Vat Phou Cruise Manager’s cabin. It is agreed that Mekong Cruises has no responsibility or liability for loss of valuables or items at any kind of the passenger left in the room/cabin

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