CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Up River
LUANG PRABANG > PAK OU > KAMU LODGE
As an option into this 2 day – 1 night cruise on the Mekong,
the Luang Say – Mekong Cruise proposes as well a 3 day – 2 nights
accommodation program together with the Kamu Lodge
LUANG PRABANG
– Departure 9h00 –
Kamu boat leaves Kamu pier at 9a.m. for cruising up the Mekong River to Kamu Lodge
CAVES OF THOUSAND BUDDHAS
– 10h30 –
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 – KAMU LODGE
– 12h30 –
The boat arrives at Kamu Lodge, you will check in and have lunch at the open-air restaurant. In afternoon, you can participate in a variety of activities; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, rice planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June).
CRUISE 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS – Up River
KAMU LODGE > PAK OU > LUANG PRABANG
KAMU LODGE BREAKFAST
– 7h00 –
A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7h00. After a little time to relax after breakfast, Luang Say boat picks you up between 10h00-11h00 for cruising up to Pakbeng and the Luang Say Lodge.
LUNCH
– 12h30 –
Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a selection of main course from Laos’ cuisine. The food 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
– Arrival 17h30 –
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
LUANG PRABANG > HOUEISAY
SECOND DAY OF THE CRUISE
– Departure 8h00 –
After breakfast, the cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with one stop planned along the way to Houei Say.
LUNCH
– 12h30 –
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 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.
HUAY XAI (Houei Sai)
– Arrival: 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.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
1 OCTOBER – 31 MARCH
The Kamu Village and Luang Say Cruise departs every Monday, Tuesday & Friday.
01 APRIL – 30 SEPTEMBER
The Kamu Village and LuangSay Cruise departs every Tuesday and Friday.
* No cruises operation in June.
PRICE INCLUDE
– Transfer from Laos’s immigration to the pier in Houayxay.
– 3 days cruise with stops and visits en route.
– 2 nights accommodation at the Luang Say Lodge and Kamu Lodge.
– Meal plan as mentioned in the program (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts).
– Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
– Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
– Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
PRICE EXCLUDE
– Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang
– Shuttle boats from Houay Xay to Chiang Khong.
– Immigration fees in Houay Xay.
– Soft and Alcoholic Drinks during the trip.
– Visa approval and fees for Laos Services in Luang Prabang.
– Personal insurance Other personal expenses.