Luang Prabang & Vientiane Waterway, The RV Mekong Sun Cruise

THE RV MEKONG SUN CRUISE LUANG PRABANG- VIENTIANE 4 days/ 3 nights

Code : MCRL10

Type of Cruise :The RV MEKONG SUN BOAT

Departure : FIT schedule 07/ 08 click here

Charter departure 07/08 click here

Boat Description : Click here

YOUR ROUTE: LUANG PRABANG– KUANG SI – THA DEUA – PAKLAY – VIENTIANE

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI (-/-/D)

In the afternoon, you will embark on the Mekong Sun, a comfortable new Laotian cruise ship. (Checkin is at 2:00 PM) This unique vessel is the first German-Laotian owned river ship with cabins on the upperMekong. Settle into your accommodating cabin and unpack for a four-day cruise. Today your spectacularcruise begins with the departure from Luang Prabang. After a few hours of cruising down the river, you willstop and continue by bus to visit the famous Kuang Si-waterfalls, followed by a visit to an elephant camp,where you will be able to see the big creatures in action. Upon returning to your vessel, the ship heads onfurther downriver. The night is spent on a secluded riverbank or sandbank. Enjoy the spacious decks, loungeon board and attend our welcome reception and dinner this evening. A selection of Asian and European foodwill be provided throughout the cruise. Overnight aboard the Mekong Sun.

DAY 2: THA DEUA – PAKLAY (B/L/D)

Today you will see the Mekong ferry crossing at Tha Deua, connecting Luang Prabang Province withthe Sayaboury province. In the afternoon you will have a short visit at the small riverside community of PakLay, known for its abundance of colonial architecture. At night you will enjoy again the comfort of your cruiseship. You will spend the night close to the border between Thailand and Laos. Overnight aboard the MekongSun.

DAY 3: WILD NATURE ALONG THE MIGHTY MEKONG (B/L/D)

Further south you will discover some of the most remarkable, most impressive landscapes of thispartly still-untamed river. The landscape becomes more and more spectacular: hills covered with tropicalvegetation, awe-inspiring rock formations along the riverbanks, and a fascinating array of fast and slowcurrents on the river. The power of the mighty Mekong will give your cruise the feeling of a real expedition.Enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature’s wonders along the shores before you head north again and stopat a sandbank for the night. Overnight aboard the Mekong Sun.

DAY 4: VIENTIANE (B/L/-)

You cruise takes you further downstream along the “mother of all waters”, as the Laotians call theMekong. Today’s destination is Vientiane, the capital of Laos, where you will say goodbye to your Laotiancrew. Check-out and disembark. End of service.Pre-nights in Luang Prabang and extension nights in Vientiane on the hotel boat Mekong Sun can bereserved. Details and rates - please refer to the FIT/group-booking cruise-schedule.

NOTE: Every river cruise on the upper Mekong is a pioneer experience and is subject to constantly changing river conditions, including from floodwaters and shallows. Therefore please understand that we must reservethe right to alter the itinerary of this tour due to the logistical complexities involved. Small deviations in thetour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, local authorities and river and/or roadconditions. For safety reasons and according to navigating conditions, these programs may be amended without previous notice.

Cost in EUR per person in twin sharing :

Validity	Type of cabin	2	Single supplement
1 Sept 07 - 2 May 08	Classic ( 11 cabins)	920 EUR	380 EUR
1 Sept 07 - 2 May 08	Superior ( 3 cabins)	1220 EUR	560 EUR
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Cruise includes:

+ Accommodation in twin shared rooms with private bathroom.
Full board (Starting from dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day). The breakfast will be served as buffet and the lunch and dinner will be served a la carte.
+ Sightseeing tours as indicated in the programme, inclusive of all entrance fees and tour guides.
+ All the above rates are Rack in US $ inclusive of 10 % government tax and 10 % service charges.
+ lBottled drinking water, tea and coffee.

+ Baggage handling.

Cruise excludes:

+ Airfares & airport taxes

+ International or domestic air tickets.

+ Departure tax in Luang Prabang, Chiang Saen and/or Jinghong.

+ Laotian, Thai and/or Chinese visa fee.

+ Any transfer costs from the pier or vv.

+ Any hotel accommodation.

+ Tips, beverages (except of bottled drinking water, tea and coffee) and any items for your personal needs.

+ All other meals not mentioned above.