CRUISE 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS – Up River
LUANG PRABANG
TRANSFER & ARRIVAL AT MAISON DALABUA
– Let us know your arrival time –
Our staff will be waiting for you at the Luang Prabang airport , holding the welcome sign, and drive you to Maison Dalabua for check in.
LAOTIAN DINNER AT MANDA DE LAOS
– Evening –
Dine under the stars surrounded by a UNESCO classified lotus pond, immerse in a tropical ambiance.
CRUISE 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS – Up River
LUANG PRABANG
MONK ALM OFFERING
– 05h45 –
Early rise to the traditional morning alm offering and experience this unique monk gathering.
CITY TOUR
– Morning Suggestion –
Discover the UNESCO Heritage city of Luang Prabang. Ride our bikes at leisure to discover the nicest temples in town vat Xiengthong & vat Visoun.
DINNER AT LEISURE
– Dinner Suggestion –
Tonight dinner is at Leisure, explore the city dining venues of your choice.
CRUISE 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS – Up River
LUANG PRABANG > PAK OU CAVES > PAKBENG
LUANG SAY CRUISE
– 7h –
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.
TRADITIONAL LAO 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 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS – Up River
PAKBENG > VILLAGE > HUAY XAI
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
– 8h00 –
The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with one stop planned along the way to Houei Say.
TRADITIONAL LAO 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 (Houei Sai)
– 17h –
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.