Vat Phou Cruise

Descriptions:
Originally a ferry that carried teak wood between
Vientiane and the south of Laos, the Vat Phou boat
was lovingly converted in 1993 into a luxurious
floating hotel cruising the Mekong river. The Vat
Phou boat is a 34 metre long, 7.5 metre wide steel
hulled teak barge, equipped with two 260 HP Isuzu
diesel engine.
The design retains a character that is unmistakably
oriental and enables you to relax in comfort while
you cruise the Mekong, you enjoy the ever-changing
pageant of river scenery and life as you pass
smoothly by.
We have 15 staff on each Mekong cruise departure.
This includes 2 full time captains, 2 mechanics, 2
cooks, 3 cleaning staff and 5 bar or waiting staff.
We also have on board an English, French and Thai
speaking guide who can help answer any questions and
point out any interesting sights along the way.
There are two decks on the Vat Phou boat. The lower
deck has 10 cabins, the kitchen/galley and our
evening air conditioned dining room. The upper deck
has 2 cabins, the bar and a two large open air
shaded decks - one at each end of the boat. The ship
is fully equipped with safety equipment meeting the
international standards.
The front upper deck has rattan armchairs, sofas,
coffee tables and loungers. This area is perfect for
lying reading a book, taking photographs of life
along the Mekong river or having an afternoon nap.
The rear upper deck has chairs, sofas and coffee
tables. We also have the bar area here where our
staff can serve you tea, coffee or drinking water,
which are all included free during the cruise. You
are also able to purchase beer, soft drinks, wine
and spirits. Breakfast and lunch are usually served
here, watching the sun twinkling on the waters
surface.
Our boat has 12 comfortable twin shared cabins with
air conditioning, fan and a private bathroom with
western style toilet and hot shower.
We offer a set menu with Lao, Vietnamese and Thai
dishes. All meals are included in the price of the
cruise.
The cabins:


The Vat Phou boat has 12 elegant twin shared cabins,
each with a view over the southern Mekong River in
Laos.
Every cabin is fully air-conditioned and also has a
fan for optimum temperature control.
The cabins are fitted with dressing tables and a
wardrobe so you can unpack easily and relax.
The private bathrooms have a hot shower and a
western style toilet for your convenience.
Each cabin is cleaned daily by our Vat Phou staff.
The food:


The Vat Phou boat has two areas where
meals can be served. We usually serve
the breakfast and lunch upstairs on the
rear deck so you can continue to
appreciate the view on the Mekong river
while you are eating.
We have an air-conditioned room
downstairs for our evening meals.
All meals are included on the Vat Phou
Mekong cruise and galley produces the
finest of Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai
dishes, lovingly prepared and
beautifully presented. If we believe the
feedback forms, the Vat Phou cuisine is
enjoyed by all.
We can cater for special meals requests,
if you advise us in advance.
The Staff are on hand at all times to
provide you with the finest service.
Coffee, tea and water are provided free
of charge, and there is also a selection
of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
which can be purchased.
Pictures of the trip


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Cruise Programs:
Vat Phou Cruise Downstream - 3 days/2 nights
Pakse, Champassak, Vat Phou, Huei Thamo,
Oum Muong Temple, Khong
Island, Don Khone, Pha Pheng Waterfall, Pakse
Vat Phou Cruise Upstream - 3 days/2 nights
Pakse/ Xieng
Di / Khone Island/Khong Island / Oum
Moung Temple / Huei
Thamo/Ban Wat Luang Kao / Vat Phou / Champassak / Pakse
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