Cruise Type: Budget, Sharing, Day Cruise
Luang Say cruises a special route from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang in Laos. This is a distinguished area with various famous attractions. We will pass by many different ethnic villages, visit ancient Buddhist temples and learn the process of making Laos rice whiskey. There are French and English speaking guides on board, who possess well knowledge about each and every destination on the tour. They will make sure you get the best out of every trip with their knowledge and great sense of humor.
Cruising on Mekong River is not just an ordinary activity; it is also a great chance to explore the mysterious culture of one of the world’s oldest civilization.
| Cabin | Cabin size | Bed size | FROM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luang Say Lodge | 12.0 m2 | 1 Double or 2 Single | $410 /pax |
Cabin size: 12.0 m2
Bed size: 1 Double or 2 Single
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Each room is fitted with comfortable beds, mosquito nets, electric mosquito coils, a ceiling fan and private bathrooms. Your spacious bathroom has a hot shower and a western style toilet.
Cabin Facilities:
- Bathrobe
- En-suite Bathroom
- Hair-dryer
- Hot water
- Individual controller air-conditioning
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests
- Shower
- Toilet
Cruise Tour:
Trip Highlights:
- Observe the peaceful rural life of ethnic people along the Mekong River
- Visit hill tribe villages to watch the traditional process of Lao whiskey production
- Enjoy the sound and scent of a traditional Laos market at Pakbeng market
- Lodging at the special Luang Say Lodge and enjoy the view of both Laos and Thailand’s landscape.
DAY 1 : HUAY XAI – PAKBENG
The Luang Say boat leaves Huay Xai pier at 9.30am (please be at Luang Say Houei Sai office not later than at 8.30am) for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pakbeng. En route, one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and observe minorities. A buffet lunch is served on board. We arrive in Pakbeng before sunset and check in at the Luang Say Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong Rive
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Luang Say Lodge
DAY 2: PAKBENG – PAK OU – LUANG PRABANG
You will enjoy a full breakfast at the Lodge from 7.00am. (Optional: walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding village of minorities sell their goods, please ask at Luang Say lodge). At 8.00am board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop is made to visit a hilltribe 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 the Tam Thing Caves of a Thousand Buddhas. Arrive at Luang Prabang around 16h00 or 17h00.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: NA
VIEW UP RIVER:Luang Prabang – Thai border
Day 1 LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU – PAKBENG
Luang Say boat leaves Auberge Calao pier at 07.00am(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, at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, where you will visit the Tam Thing Caves of a Thousand Buddhas. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board then stop at a hilltribe village where you can watch the traditional process of Lao whiskey production. Arrive at Pakbeng around sunset and check in at Luang Say Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Luang Say Lodge
Day 2 : PAKBENG – HUAY XAI
Full breakfast at the Lodge. At 7.00am board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and observe minorities. Buffet lunch on board and then continue to Houei Say where you will arrive around 17.00pm (you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day.) From November to February, on our upstream (Luang Prabang to Houei Say)itinerary, we are sometimes unable to fit a visit to the whiskey village. We apologise for this but as it can be foggy in the mornings,and getting dark early, we need to ensure the safety of our passengers to get to the LuangSay Lodge during daylight.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE