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Destinations Luang Say Mekong Cruise 3 Days BestPrice Travel., JSC Address: 12A, Ba Trieu Alley, Ba Trieu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam Email: [email protected] Tel: +84 436-249-007 Fax: +84 436-249-007 Website: https://bestpricevn.com Tour Luang Say Mekong Cruise 3 days Itinerary Itinerary Overview Includes & Excludes Detail Itinerary I. Itinerary Overview Date Activities Accommodations Meals DOWN RIVER : Houei Sai -> Luang Prabang Day 1 HUAY XAI > VILLAGE > PAKBENG Luang Say Lodge L, D Day 2 PAKBENG > BAW VILLAGE > KAMU LODGE Kamu Lodge Lodge B, L, D Day 3 KAMU LODGE > PAK OU > LUANG PRABANG B, L UP RIVER: Luang Prabang -> Houei Sai Day 3 LUANG PRABANG > PAK OU > KAMU LODGE Kamu Lodge L, D Day 2 KAMU LODGE > BAW VILLAGE > LUANG SAY LODGE B, L, D Day 3 PAKBENG > VILLAGE > HUAY XAI B, L II. Includes & Excludes Includes -Transfer from Laos’s immigration to the pier in Houayxay or v.v. - 2 days cruise with stops and visits en route - 1 night accommodation at the Luang Say Lodge - Meal plan as mentioned in the program - ( 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts ) - Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals. - Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program. - Services of qualified crews during the cruise Excludes - Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang - Shuttle boats to Chiang Khong / Houayxayor Houayxay / Chiang Khong - 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 III. Detail Itinerary DOWN RIVER : Houei Sai -> Luang Prabang Day 1 HUAY XAI > VILLAGE > PAKBENG The Luang Say riverboat leaves Houai Xay pier at 09h30am(please be at Luang Say Houei Sai office not later than at 8.30am) for cruising down the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. Departure at 9.30 . Within the Mekong region, the capital of the Lao province of Bokèo, Huay Xai is an important border crossing point with neighboring Chiang Khong, Thailand and was thus chosen as the ideal departing port for the cruise 11.30 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. 12.30: Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a selection of starters and main course from Laos’ main culinary delights as well as a choice of dishes. 16.30 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. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Luang Say Lodge Day 2 PAKBENG > BAW VILLAGE > KAMU LODGE 7.00 : Mornings are special times at Luang Say Lodge with stunning sights of the peaceful neighboring mountains, often shrouded in mist, while a full breakfast is served on the expansive teak terrace. 8.00: The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with two stops planned along the way to Luang Prabang. 11.30: 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. 12.30 Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a selection of starters and main course from Laos’ cuisine. A different choice of dishes than on the first day is prepared for a greater culinary experience 14.30: The boat arrives at Kamu Lodge, where you will be able to check in and have lunch at the opened air restaurant. 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). A set menu is served for dinner and you stay an overnight at Kamu Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kamu Lodge Lodge Day 3 KAMU LODGE > PAK OU > LUANG PRABANG 14.00 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. The Kamu people have relied on the curative powers of traditional massage for centuries. Today, visitors to Kamu Lodge can partake of the healing power of Laotian massage in our open-air pavilion on the banks of the Mekong. Relax under the hands of our expert masseuses and tune in to the soothing sounds of nature. 12.00 : 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 along the Mekong River. 15.00 : 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. 16.30 : 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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch UP RIVER: Luang Prabang -> Houei Sai Day 3 LUANG PRABANG > PAK OU > KAMU LODGE Kamu boat leaves Kamu pier at 9a.m. for cruising up the Mekong River to Kamu Lodge 10.30 : 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. 12.30 : The boat arrives at Kamu Lodge, where you will be able to check in and have lunch at the open air restaurant. 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). A set menu is served for dinner and you stay overnight at Kamu Lodge. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kamu Lodge Day 2 KAMU LODGE > BAW VILLAGE > LUANG SAY LODGE A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7h00. Kamu boat leaves at 8h00. After a little time to relax after breakfast, Luang Say boat picks you up between 10h00 -11h00. for cruising up to Pakbeng and the Luang Say Lodge 12.30 : Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a selection of starters and main course from Laos’ cuisine. A different choice of dishes than on the first day is prepared for a greater culinary experience. 13.30: 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. 17.00 : 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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Activities: Luang Say Lodge Day 3 PAKBENG > VILLAGE > HUAY XAI 6.00: Mornings are special times at Luang Say Lodge with stunning sights of the peaceful neighboring mountains, often shrouded in mist, while a full breakfast is served on the expansive teak terrace. 7.30: The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with one stop planned along the way to Houei Say. 12.00: Lunch is served on board in a buffet style with a selection of starters and main course from Laos’ main culinary delights and a choice of dishes. 13.30: After lunch, lunch, 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. 17.00: Within the Mekong region, the capital of the Lao province of Bokèo, Huay Xai is an important border crossing point with neighboring Chiang Khong, Thailand and was thus chosen as the ideal arrival port for the cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch .
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