Siam Sun Tours Ltd. Part., Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand

LAO 703 LUANGSAY MEKONG RIVER CRUISE - 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

Discover the mighty Mekong River between Houay Xai (opposite the Thai town of Chiang Khong in the province of Chiang Rai) and the former royal Laotian town of Luang Prabang on a 2 days/1 night cruise with a specially designed slow boat. The Luangsay boat has a capacity for 40 people in comfortable seats and benches, an open air vista, a fully stocked bar and cooler. On route see the wilderness along the river, rural life and villages of ethnic minorities. Spend the night at the Luangsay Lodge, approx. 1 km north from the village of Pak Beng, overlooking the river and the mountains beyond. The lodge is built in traditional Lao style of solid wood on the shores of the Mekong River.
Group tour from Houay Xai, October - April departure every Monday, Thursday and Friday.
May - September only on Monday and Friday. No cruises in June.

DAY 1 HOUAY XAI - PAK BENG

In the morning at time 08.00 proceed to the Thai immigration in Chiang Khong. Then cross the Mekong River by shuttle boat to the Lao immigration. The staff from the Luangsay cruise will be present at the Lao immigration for any kind of assistance (actually their office is just next door). After border formalities are done, you will be transfered to the pier. The boat leaves at approx. time 09.00. Cruise down the Mekong. On route one stop is made to observe rural life at a village of ethnic minorities. Buffet lunch is served on board. Late afternoon arrive Pak Beng and check in at the Luangsay Lodge. Enjoy a tasty dinner and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 2 PAK BENG - LUANG PRABANG

Have breakfast on the terrace of the lodge. You can take an optional walk to the local morning market in Pak Beng, where people from the surrounding hill tribe villages trade and sell their goods. At approx. time 08.30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. Have a brief stop at a hill tribe village to watch the process of Lao whiskey production. Have buffet lunch on board again. Continue to the junction of the Ou River and visit the Thum Ting caves, that are enshrining numerous Buddha images. Finally you will arrive in Luang Prabang by late afternoon. End of service.

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REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:

Visa for Laos available at the border crossing Chiang Khong/Houay Xai against a fee of US$ 30.- (you should bring a passport photo with you).
There is also an upriver cruise from Luang Prabang to Houay Xai available. From October - April departs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. During May - September only Wednesday and Saturday. No cruises in June.
As well there is a 3 days/2 nights cruise available with an additional night at the Khmu Lodge between Pak Beng an Luang Prabang.
Accommodation before and/or after the cruise in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen/Golden Triangle, Chiang Khong, but also in Luang Prabang can be booked with us. As well transfers to/from all the above mentioned destinations to/from the starting point of the cruise we can organize for you.

PRICE INCLUDES:

2 days/1 night cruise with Luangsay boat, all transfers and sightseeing as shown in the above itinerary, accommodation at the Luangsay Lodge, English speaking cruise escort, entrance fees, full board during the tour (1x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner), drinking water

NOT INCLUDED:

Visa for Laos, shuttle boat from the Thai immigration to the Lao immigration accross the Mekong, all drinks, tips and personal expenses.

Photo: The Luangsay boat at some rapids on the Mekong

Photo: Scenic Luangsay Lodge, Pak Beng

Photo: Room at the Luangsay Lodge

Photo: Luangsay boat at Thum Ting cave