CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Down River
CHIANG RAI
ARRIVAL AT LANJIA LODGE
– 11h00 –
Pick up at your hotel in Chiang Rai. Arrival at Lanjia Lodge in the morning. Watch a presentation about the Hmong and Lahu Tribes and/or discover the villages.
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 or discover the numerous activities around the Hmong culture and traditional way of life.
CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Down River
CHIANG RAI > HUAY XAI > PAKBENG
CHECK OUT
– 7h00 –
After breakfast, leave Lanjia Lodge at 7h00 am to be transfered to the Thai-Lao border of Chiang Khong-Huay Xai. Our team will meet you at the immigration office and assist you during the border crossing. Once you are on the Lao side, a minivan will bring you to the boat pier for your cruise.
HUAY XAI (Houei Sai
– 9h30 –
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 departing port for the cruise.
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 –
After one-hour journeying along the river, 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.
PAKBENG
– 16h00 –
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 – Down River
PAKBENG > PAK OU > LUANG PRABANG
LUANG SAY LODGE
– 07h00 –
Breakfast is served at the Lodge on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River
SECOND DAY OF THE CRUISE
– 08h00 –
The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with two stops planned along the way to Luang Prabang.
TRADITIONAL LAOS VILLAGE
– 10h30 –
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.
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.
PAK OU CAVES
– 15h30 –
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.
LUANG PRABANG
– 17h00-
Following a day along the wide Mekong river, with beautiful sceneries of mountains, wild nature, local life and delicious food, the cruise arrives at Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos.