CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Up River
LUANG PRABANG > PAK OU > PAKBENG
LUANG PRABANG
– 07h00 –
Luang Say boat leaves Auberge Calao pier at 07h00am (please be at pier not later than 6.45 am) for a cruise up the Mekong to Pakbeng and the Luang Say Lodge. A continental breakfast is served while the boat is cruising to Pak Ou Village.
PAK OU CAVES
– 08h30 –
Opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River, near Pak Ou village, the cruise stops to visit the Tam Thing cave. Translated as Rock Cave, it is famous for housing over 2,500 Buddha statues of all sizes and for being a place of pilgrimage for locals.
LUNCH
– 12h30 –
Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a main course from Laos’ cuisine. A different choice of fish and meat dishes than on the first day is prepared for a greater culinary experience.
TRADITIONAL LAOS VILLAGE
– 13h30 –
A few hours into the day after enjoying the sights of granite cliffs and sparkling sandy shores, the river boat makes a stop to visit the hill tribe village of Baw, where you can watch the traditional process of making Lao whiskey.
PAKBENG
– 17h00 –
The river cruise arrives at Luang Say Lodge near Pakbeng before sunset, giving plenty of time to refresh, enjoy the scenery of the river and admire the surrounding nature.
A Laotian dinner is served on the open air terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Up River
PAKBENG > HUAY XAI > CHIANG RAI
LUANG SAY LODGE
– 7h00 –
Mornings are special times at Luang Say Lodge with stunning sights of the peaceful neighboring mountains, often shrowded in mist, while a full breakfast is served on the expansive teak terrace.
SECOND DAY OF THE CRUISE
– 08h00 –
The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with one stop planned along the way to Luang Prabang.
LUNCH
– 12h00 –
Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a main course from Laos’ main culinary delights and a choice of fish and meat dishes.
TRADITIONAL LAOS VILLAGE
– 13h30 –
After lunch, the boat stops at a traditional village. This is a chance to observe rural life along the Mekong and witness the daily life of ethnic minorities and their talented craftsmanship.
HUAY XAI
– 17h00 –
Within the Mekong region, the capital of the Lao province of Bokèo, Huay Xai is an important border crossing point with neighboring Chiang Khong, Thailand and was thus chosen as the ideal arrival port for the cruise. After the cruise, a minivan will drive you to the border. Our team will help you to cross and reach Thailand.
TRANSFER TO LANJIA LODGE
– 17h30 –
After the border crossing, a minivan will drive you to the Lanjia Lodge in Chiang Rai. The drive is 1h00 long.
LANJIA LODGE
– 18h30 –
Arrival at Lanjia Lodge in Chiang Rai. Dinner at 19h00 and watch traditional Hmong performances. Overnight at Lanjia Lodge
CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Up River
CHIANG RAI
MORNING AT THE LODGE
– 9h40 –
Watch the presentation and/or discover the numerous activities around the Hmong culture and traditional way of life.
LUNCH
– 12h30 –
Lunch will be provided on the charming terrace that looks to the Mekong River and Laos.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
– 14h10 –
Get firsthand experience on how to make Hmong batik handkerchief with Hmong ladies. Alternatively, you can learn how to make and set animal traps.
CHECK OUT
– 15h30 –
Check out from Lanjia Lodge and continue your trip to the next destination. Transfer to your next hotel in Chiang Rai/to the Chiang Rai airport