Day 1: Houei Say- Pakbeng (L, D)
You are picked up and transferred to HoueiSay pier for boarding LuangSay boat at 09h00 for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and discover minorities, a buffet lunch on board. You arrive in Pakbeng before sunset and check in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner is on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 2: Pakbeng - Pak Ou- Luang Prabang (B, L)
You will enjoy full breakfast at lodge. (Optional: walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding village of minorities exchange their goods).
08h30: You board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop is made to visit a hill tribe village where you can watch the traditional process of Lao whiskey production before having a buffet lunch on board. Continue to Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, where you visit Tam Ting "Caves of a Thousand Buddha's". Arrive at Luang Prabang before sunset. You are transferred to your hotel. Tour ends.
What to bring: Passport, hat, bandana, sunscreen, extra set of clothes and shoes in case you get wet, mosquito repellent, flashlight, money to buy handicrafts and extra drinks.
Do not buy and/or smoke opium/marijuana from villagers and guides. This could be big money for the guides or villagers, with sad consequences for the villages! Many of which do not even grow their own opium could think to make a good business with tourists. On the other hand all official sides hope to stop growing opium. Please respect! Also village children see foreigners smoking and think they can do the same every day, and still go to college and make lots of money just like the tourists do. This is not true and a danger for these people!
Do not give candy to children or money for pictures
Please follow the instructions of the guides, For example when bad weather is coming up or other dangers are foreseen by your guide.
Tour Name: Cruising Tour in Luang Prabang
Duration: 2 days and 1 night
Rate: On request
Tour included:
- Transfer to pier in HoueiSay and from pier to Luang Prabang
- 2 day cruise with stops, visits as mentioned with English-speaking guide escorted
- 1 night accommodation at LuangSay Lodge
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in itinerary
- Services of qualified crews during the cruise
Tour excluded:
- Visa approval and fees for Laos
- Ferry and immigration fees in HoueiSay
- Services in Luang Prabang
- Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package
- Others not clearly mentioned above
