Relish the fantastic scenery of the Mekong
River on your cruise from Luang Prabang (Laos) to Chiang Saen
(Golden Triangle).
The river vessel selected for the Majestic
Mekong is the most comfortable ship capable of navigating the
respective sections of this partly untamed river. Between Luang
Prabang and the Golden Triangle, you are traveling on board of the
Laotian river cruiser RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 1: CHIANG SAEN –
HUAY XAY (-/-/D)
In the afternoon, you will embark on the new and
comfortable Lao Cruise ship Mekong Sun. After check out with the
Thai immigration, we start cruising to the nearby Lao town of Huay
Xay on the Laotian - Thai border. Our voyage leads into northern
Laos amid beautiful scenery. Enjoy the spacious deck and lounge on
board and attend our Welcome Reception and dinner this evening. A
selection of Asian and European food will be provided throughout
the cruise.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 2: HUAY XAY – PAK
THA (B/L/D)
Breakfast. The river traffic increases as we pass through
a densely populated region accessible only by water. Relax on deck
or in the lounge and soak up the remote scenery. Today is full of
scenic highlights. Visit of local Wats and market in Huay Xay and
continue to the small village Pak Tha. From here we will do a
shore excursion with long tail boats on the Namtha river to visit
a Khmu village On the way back to the Mekong Sun we will also be
able to visit a local minority village of the Hmong hill tribe.
After arrival on the Mekong Sun we will continue downstream and
angkor at a sand bank.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 3:PAK THA – PAKBENG (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Just a short while after leaving the sandbank,
we will arrive in Pakbeng, where we will have a small coffee break
at a lodge. If the time allows it, we will visit the market before
we continue our cruise to see an elephant camp, where we will be
able to see logging elephants in action. The night we will spend
again at a beautiful sandbank. This last evening on board will be
celebrated with a farewell dinner.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 4: PAKBENG – BAN
XANG HAY – LUANG PRABANG (B/-/-)
Breakfast. A very famous tourist attraction is the visit
of the famous Pak Ou Caves, with thousands of small Buddha statues
inside deep caverns. The local liquor distillery at Ban Xang Hay
will welcome you just after continuing our cruise downstream.
Today, our spectacular river cruise ends with our arrival in Luang
Prabang, we disembark in the former royal capital of Laos, now
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
End of service.
NOTE: Please understand that we must reserve
the right to alter the itinerary of this tour due to the
logistical complexities involved.
Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary,
depending on weather, road and/or river conditions, and room
availability. For safety reasons and according to navigation
conditions, these programs may be amended without previous notice.
