3 Days 2 Nights Mekong cruise & Kamu lodge
Day 01: CHIANG KHONG –HUAY XAI - PAK BENG (Lunch/Dinner)
09:30 am The Luang Say boat leaves Houei Sai pier at 9.30am (please be at Lao immigration office no later than 8.30) for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pakbeng.
After completing Thai immigration formalities, our Luang Say representative will help you get a shuttle bus to cross the bridge and go to Lao immigration.
Our Luangsay staff in Houei Say (Houayxay) will then welcome you to Laos and help with Lao immigration formalities.
We will then transfer everyone to the Luangsay cruise boat, which is parked at the slow boat pier in Houei Say (about 1 kilometer out of the town center). Every slow boat docks here from huge Chinese cargo boats, to small cross-river ferries, to long low-slung Lao passenger boats and many more.
10:30 am TRADITIONAL LAOS VILLAGE
After one-hour journeying along the river, the boat stops at a traditional village. This is a chance to observe rural life along the Mekong and witness the daily life of ethnic minorities and their talented craftsmanship.
12h30 Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a main course from Laos’ main culinary delights as well as a choice of fish and meat dishes.
16h00 The river cruise arrives at Luang Say Lodge near Pakbeng before sunset, giving plenty of time to refresh, enjoy the scenery of the river and admire the surrounding nature. A Laotian dinner is served on the open air terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
On the left bank of the river, the Luang Say Lodge is backed by mountainous jungle. The large pavilions of solid teak and rosewood all have beautiful vistas looking out over the Mekong river and the mountains beyond. The traditional Laotian architecture provides accommodation of comfort and character, each bedroom equipped with high ceiling mosquito nets, electric fans and a large private bathroom with hot shower and western style toilet.
The Luang Say Lodge sits peacefully above the Mekong River, blending artfully into the natural environment through careful landscaping, raised platforms and indigenous styling. It features 20 large pavilions, each elegantly furnished in dark toned wood and white fabrics, and offering stunning panoramic views on three sides of the Mekong.
Day 02: LUANG SAY LODGE -KAMU LODGE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
08:00 The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with two stops planned along the way to Luang Prabang.
10h30 A few hours into the day after enjoying the sights of granite cliffs and sparkling sandy shores, the river boat makes a stop to visit the hill tribe village of Baw, where you can watch the traditional process of making Lao whiskey.
12h30 Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a main course from Laos’ cuisine. A different choice of fish and meat dishes than on the first day is prepared for a greater culinary experience
Arrival: 14h30 Arrives at Kamu Lodge, in the afternoon, you can participate in a variety of activities; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, rice planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June). Dinner in a set menu and you stay an overnight at Kamu Lodge.
Day 03: KAMU LODGE -ROCK CAVE- LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast/Lunch)
08h00 Early morning, you can plough, harvest or mill rice with the villagers. The rest of the morning is at leisure to enjoy the optional activities offered at the lodge. Experience a traditional Kamu Massage in a hut overlooking the Mekong river.
Check out is 12:00 noon. Lunch is served at the Kamu Lodge restaurant where you can enjoy the local flavors of Laos cuisine with a selection of meat and fish dishes as well as fresh produce grown in the organic garden. The boat will depart after lunch cruising downstream.
15h00 Opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River, near Pak Ou village, the cruise stops to visit the Tam Thing cave. Translated as Rock Cave, it is famous for housing over 2,500 Buddha statues of all sizes and for being a place of pilgrimage for locals.
16h30 Following a day along the wide Mekong river, with beautiful sceneries of mountains, wild nature, local life and delicious food, the cruise arrives at Luang Prabang, the former imperial capital of Laos.
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– Transfer from Laos’s immigration to the pier in Houayxay. – 3 days cruises with stops and visits en route. – 1 night accommodation at the Luang Say Lodge and 1 night at Kamu Lodge – Meal plan as mentioned in the program – Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals. – Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program. – Service of qualified crews during the cruise.
– Transfer from pier to hotel in Luang Prabang. – Immigration fees in Houayxay. – Soft and Alcoholic Drinks during the trip. – Visa approval and fees for Laos Services in Luang Prabang. – Personal insurance Other personal expenses.
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy
Less than 45-30 days prior to departure : 50 % of the total package prices
Less than 29-07 days prior to departure : 75 % of the total package prices
Less than 07 days prior to departure or no show : 100 % of the total package prices