LUANGSAY CRUISE UP 2 days/ 1 night
Code : MCRL2
Type of Cruise : Deluxe Tradtional Pak ou boat
Departure : From 01 Nov’08 to 30 Apr’09 and 1-31 Oct‘08, departs every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday. From 01 May’09 to 30 Sep’09 departs every Wednesday & Saturday (except from 01–30 Jun’09, no operation)
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Day 1: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU - PAKBANG (B, L, D)
LuangSay boat leaves Luang Prabang pier at 07:30 hrs for a cruise up the Mekong to Pakbeng. A continental breakfast is served while the boat is cruising to Pak Ou Village, at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, where you will visit the Tam Ting “Caves of a Thousand Buddha’s”. Have a buffet lunch on board then stop at a hilltribe village where you can watch the traditional process of Lao whiskey production. Arrive at Pak Beng around sunset and check in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 2: PAKBENG - HOUEISAY (B, L)
Full breakfast at the Lodge. At 07:00hrs board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and discover minorities, having a buffet lunch on board and continue to HoueiSay where you will arrive before 17:00 hrs (you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day.)
LUANGSAY LODGE
+Built along the Mekong River, 1 km from Pakbeng Village half way between HoueiSay and Luang Prabang.
+The construction is of tropical hardwood in the Lao traditional style and decoration - 19 rooms + restaurant, bar and central terrace linked by gangways.
+Each pavilion has a terrace offering a fabulous view over the Mekong river and Valley.Each pavilion has private toilet / shower room and hot water.( 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms pavilions ).24h electricity supply, by 2 silent running generators
Cost in USD per person :
Cruise includes:
2 days cruise with stops and visits en route
2 lunches during the cruise
1 nights accommodation at Luangsay Lodge with breakfast and dinner(s)
Assistance of an English speaking cruise escort during the cruise (no guide on board)
Entrance fees at Tam Ting Caves (Pak Ou) and police fees en-route
Cruise excludes:
Airfares & airport taxes
Pre/post trip arrangement
Visa and visa arrangement
Travel insurance
Other personal expenses