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CRUISE TOUR UP THE MEKONG RIVER
Duration: 4 days
- 3 nights
Departure: Daily
Start From: Houeisay
Destinations: Luang
Prabang,
Khouangsi, Pak Ou cave, Pakbeng, Houeisay
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ITINERARY:
Day 1. Arrival Luang
Prabang
Arrival Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the
best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia.
The tranquility and charm of this town with its
splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it
one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
On arrival, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat
Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. We then climb up
to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable
exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a
beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong
River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2. Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfalls (B,L)
This morning you may want to wake up early and
participate in the daily early morning ritual of
saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving
bowls being given offerings from the local people,
including the ubiquitous sticky rice. The National
Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a
lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the
richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the
early kings right through the last sovereign, and
the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit
these sights, today before we drive to Ban Hmong
hill tribe at Ban Nam Ouay, a lowland Lao at Ban Ou,
a village that boasts its cotton production and Ban
Thapene. We then spend the remainder of the day at
the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfalls. The water
tumbling over multi tiered limestone formations into
the cool and clear pool is ideal for anyone seeking
an enjoyable escape when the heat becomes
unbearable. Over in Luang Prabang.
Day 3. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Pakbeng (B,L)
Heading out of the town, we take a cruise upstream
on the Mekong River which also gives us a beautiful
view of the tranquil countryside as well as an
interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves,
crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha
statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way,
we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they
make the local rice wine. We then continue our boat
trip to the riverside town of Pakbeng. Overnight in
Pakbeng.
Day 4. Pakbeng – HoueiSay (B,L)
After breakfast, we visit the local market where
many hill tribe people converge from the outlying
valleys and hillsides to sell their goods and buy
provision. Upon leaving Pakbeng, we re-embark on our
boat for the second leg of our journey toward
HoueiSay, which is close to the famous Golden
Triangle. The cruise is long, but the unequalled,
rive rain scenery will make for an interesting day.
Overnight in HoueiSay.
Day 5. HoueiSay - Thailand (B)
The surrounding areas of HoueiSay are home to a wide
variety of ethnic minority groups. After an
enjoyable visit to the Lu hill tribe people at Ban
Namkeung, we take a short drive to the border gate
for Chiang Khong, Thai land. End the tour at
Lao-Thai border.
Services Includes:
- English Speaking
Guide.
- Accommodation in twin sharing room.
- Meal as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D =
Diner)
- All transfers in private car/ van/ bus
- Boat cruise as indicated
- Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
- Service charge & Government taxes
Service Excludes:
- International
Airfares.
- International departure tax
- Meals not indicated
- Visas and visa arrangement
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and
Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities
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Laos major places of interest:
Phongsali,
Sayabouri,
Savannakhet,
Luang Namtha,
Xieng Khouang,
Salavan,
Bokeo,
Vientiane,
Sekong,
Luang Prabang,
Bolikhamsai,
Pakse,
Houa Phan,
Khammouane,
Attapeu |