Mekong Charm Cruise
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Mekong Charm Cruise 2 days : Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
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This 2-day upstream cruise from Luang Prabang to Houay Xay departs on Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Day 1: LUANG PRABANG TO PAKBENG
- Hotel Pick-Up & Departure:
- One day before departure, our team will confirm your pick-up time directly at your hotel in Luang Prabang. On the day of departure, we’ll pick you up at 6:30 AMand transfer you to the pier.
- The cruise sets off at 7:00 AM, heading upstream along the majestic Mekong River.
- First Stop – Pak Ou Caves (Approx. 9:00 AM):
- Explore the sacred Tham Ting (Pak Ou) Caves, home to over 4,000 Buddha statues, placed here by devotees over centuries. A revered pilgrimage site, especially during Lao New Year (Pimai Lao).
- Cruising Through Scenic Landscapes:
- Enjoy a relaxing journey with views of mountain ranges, lush greenery, and remote river communities.
- Onboard Inclusions:
- Light Lao-style breakfast
- Traditional lunch
- Complimentary coffee, tea, drinking water, and hot water
- (Beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase)
- Arrival in Pak Beng:
- The boat arrives in Pak Beng around 4:30 – 5:00 PM, where you'll stay overnight. Take time to enjoy this peaceful riverside town.
Day 2: PAKBENG TO HUAY XAI
- Morning Departure:
- Your hotel will provide a takeaway breakfast box. Our guide will welcome you at the Pak Beng pier for departure at 7:00 AM.
- Village Visit – Hill Tribe Community (Approx. 9:00 AM):
- Visit an ethnic village, where your guide will introduce you to the daily life, traditional homes, and school of the local hill tribe people.
- Lunch Onboard:
- Enjoy a freshly prepared Lao lunchserved at 12:00 PM, while cruising further upstream.
- Arrival in Houay Xay:
- Arrive around 4:30 PMin time for border crossing to Thailand and onward travel.
Let us take you on a cultural journey through Laos with comfort, cuisine, and captivating sights on the majestic Mekong River. Join us for an experience you'll never forget.
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Mekong Charm Cruise 2 days : Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
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This 2-day downstream cruise from Houay Xay to Luang Prabang departs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Day 1: HUAY XAI TO PAKBENG
- Meeting Point:
- For guests crossing the border from Thailand, our tour guide will greet you at Houay Xay immigration at 7:30 AM.
- If you are already in Houay Xay, we offer hotel pick-up between 9:00–9:30 AM.
- Onboard Inclusions:
- Traditional Lao lunch
- Complimentary coffee, tea, drinking water, and hot water
- Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase.
- Cultural Stop (Approx. 2:00 PM):
- Visit a local hill tribe village to observe daily life, traditional homes, and a community school.
- Arrival in Pak Beng:
Around 4:30 – 5:00 PM, you'll arrive in the charming riverside town of Pak Beng. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Day 2: PAKBENG TO LUANG PRABANG
- Departure Time:
- Depart from Pak Beng pier at 8:00 AM for a scenic downstream cruise. Your guide will welcome you onboard.
- Scenic Highlights:
- Enjoy views of lush green mountains, wildlife, and seasonal river life along the Mekong.
- Onboard Lunch:
- Freshly prepared Lao lunch served at 12:00 PM.
- Cultural Stops:
- Ban Bo Village (Approx. 2:00 PM): Home of the Lao Loum tribe, known for handicrafts and traditional Lao whisky (lao-lao) making.
- Pak Ou Caves (Approx. 3:00 PM): Explore the sacred Tham Ting Caves, housing over 4,000 Buddha statues, a spiritual site especially visited during Lao New Year (Pimai Lao).
- Arrival in Luang Prabang:
- Disembark at around 4:30 - 5:00 PM. Our team will transfer you to your hotel within the city.
Let us take you on a cultural journey through Laos with comfort, cuisine, and captivating sights on the majestic Mekong River. Join us for an experience you'll never forget.
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For the upstream cruise from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai:
✔ Pick-up from your hotel in Luang Prabang and transfer to the boat pier
✔ All guided excursions, including Pak Ou Caves and hill tribe village
✔ Traditional Lao breakfast (if accommodation included) & lunch on board
✔ Comfortable seating, complimentary coffee, tea, and water
✔ Scenic cruise to Pak Beng and Houay Xay
✔ Guide throughout the journey
✔ Travel permits
✔ Government taxes
✔ Accommodation in Pakbeng with breakfast on your choice
For the downstream cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang:
✔ Transfer from Chiang Khong (Thailand) or Houay Xay (Laos) to the boat
✔ Laos visa assistance and luggage handling
✔ Comfortable boat seating and traditional Lao lunch
✔ Coffee, tea, and drinking water
✔ Guided visits to local villages and Pak Ou Cave
✔ Transfer from Luang Prabang pier to your hotel (within city limits)
✔ Accommodation in Pakbeng with breakfast on your choice
Exclusions
- Visa/immigration and/or overstay fees in Laos or in Thailand.
- Personal insurance.
- Other meals
- Beverages, personal expenses, and tips.
- Other expenses not mentioned above.6 Customer reviews for Mekong Charm Cruise
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5.0 - Excellent
Beautiful bike ride through the hinterland of Luang Prabang. Friendly guide who went out of his way to tell us things in English. Tasty lunch in a remote village was included.
Highly recommended
5.0 - Excellent
Great ascent of the Mekong, peaceful Mood. Our guide was attentive throughout the 2 days. Simple but excellent meal on board. Comfortable overnight stay depending on the hotel chosen. We continued to cross the Tai border and the organization followed very well.
Be careful, two days on the Mekong may seem like a long time for the hyperactive.
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