LuangSay Cruise - 2 Days

Highlights: Houeixai-Pakbeng-Luang Prabang

Duration: 2days/1nights
Level: Easy
Group size: Private only - 1 person minimum and above

The Luang Say cruise is a unique and rewarding cruise, perfect for exploring the exotic and beautiful scenery of the north in comfort. Cruising down the Mekong can be very relaxing. You will develop a sense of serenity being absorbed by the physical pull of the river and its surrounding lush green landscape. Gliding smoothly on the river you will soak up the slow paced atmosphere as we wave to the friendly, smiling locals we see on our way to Luang Prabang.

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Houeixai – Pakbeng
Day 2: Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang

Indochina	All prices are valid through 1 October 2009 Tour price in USD net per person in group of							Surcharge
Categories	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20 up	Single
Standard		401	398	389	386	384	384	74

Trip Price Included	Trip Price Excluded
Transportation in private Accommodation in twin shared room Domestic flight with airport tax as stated only Boat trip as stated in above sights English speaking guide Admission fee to indicated sights Meals: B=breakfast;L=lunch;D=dinner. Gov’t tax and service charge Luggage handling and drinking water	Visa stamping fee on arrival All air tickets in/to/from Laos Travel Insurance in all kinds Lunch or dinner unless where stated Single room (quoted separately) Other foreign language guide Peak tourist season or special event rates Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

 

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DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day1. Houeixai – Pakbeng
Luang Say boat leaves Houei Say pier at 09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and visit minority ethnic groups; then, a buffet lunch on board. Arrive Pakbeng before sunset and check-in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River. Overnight in Pakbeng (L, D)

Day2. Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang
Full breakfast at lodge, (Optional: walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding minority villages exchange their goods). At 08:30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop to discover a Hmong village before having a buffet lunch on board. Continue to Pak-Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, and then visit Tam Ting "Cave of a thousand Buddha's". On the way to Luang Prabang a brief stop is made to observe the traditional process of manufacturing local rice alcohol. Arrive at Luang Prabang before sunset.