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Laos & the Upper Mekong EXCLUSIVE NOBLE CALEDONIA CHARTERS Dining Hall LAOS & THE UPPER MEKONG Journey through the beautiful landscapes & villages of Laos aboard the Anouvong 11th to 26th November 2022; 11th to 26th February & 11th to 26th November 2023 Buddha, Chiang Rai Luang Prabang oin us aboard the newly-built Anouvong and discover the lesser-travelled stretch of the Mekong River in Laos, Jall the way from Huay Xai to Vientiane as it flows past remote villages, quiet riverbanks with grazing buffalo and through lush forests and gently rolling verdant hills. Each day of this fascinating tour offers incredible experiences as we take in the stunning unspoiled countryside and learn of the diverse local tribes living along the river. One of the greatest experiences of our journey will be encountering the great charm and natural warmth of the local people for whom the Mekong plays such an important role and we will stop at many of the villages along the way as well as the famous Pak Ou Caves. Here we will witness two of the caves in the limestone cliff that have been filled with a myriad of Buddha images over the centuries before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. This mystical city is sure to captivate even the most jaded of travellers with its crumbling French colonial architecture, splendid gold wats with their hundreds of resident monks and its river activity and markets. We have combined our cruise with hotel stays in Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, allowing the opportunity to visit the magnificent temples, and Hanoi, Vietnam’s small and alluring capital renowned for its architecture, rich culture and Duong Lam Hanoi wealth of sights. LAOS Huay Xai Doi Tung There will also be ample time to relax on board our Huay Palang Pak Ou Caves VIETNAM Chiang Rai Luang Prabang beautiful vessel admiring the passing scenery and, with Pakbeng no more than 20 guests on board, we can offer an Kop Aek intimate experience and close-up perspective of the river THAILAND including some ports of call which are virtually untouched Khok Akha Pak Lay by tourism. This truly is a journey of a lifetime full of Vientiane contrasting sites and relaxing interludes spent on board a unique vessel in a very special corner of Asia. THE ITINERARY Day 1 London to Chiang Rai, tour with a visit to the ancient observe the influence of the city’s and the beautiful Mae Fah Luang Thailand. Fly by scheduled indirect temple of Wat Phra Kae, original Chinese ethnic minorities. Return Park. The Mae Fah Luang Botanical flight to Chiang Rai. home of the Emerald Buddha to the hotel for an afternoon at Garden features hundreds of which is now housed in Bangkok. leisure and this evening join your different tropical flowers and Day 2 Chiang Rai. Arrive this A replica was made and placed in fellow travellers for dinner at the covers ten acres of hillside that morning and transfer to our hotel the same spot where it was found. hotel. (B, D) was originally home to the Akha for a three night stay. Enjoy the We continue to Wat Phra That Doi village, Pa Kluay. This community remainder of the day at leisure. Chom Thong with its large gold Day 4 Chiang Rai & Doi Tung. was once a major production and stupa. Our final stop brings us to After breakfast we depart on a transportation hub of opium within Day 3 Chiang Rai. Founded in Wat Rong Khun, which is different morning tour to Doi Tung (The the infamous Golden Triangle. 1262 AD, Thailand’s most from any other temple in Thailand. Flag Mountain) where new villages Her Royal Highness Princess northern city boasts a fascinating In contrast to the ancient temples, have been constructed under the Srinagarindra, the late Princess architectural history in a mix of this temple was built in 1997 and auspices of the Princess Mother’s Mother (the late King’s mother) Thai and Burmese styles. After was designed using white glass. Foundation. Our tour includes a was responsible for setting up this breakfast we begin our morning While travelling through the city, visit to the Doi Tung Royal Villa garden and to this day it provides www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden Royal Palace, Luang Prabang Mekong River, Fisherman Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai ethical working opportunities which have brought them to the and images ranging from mere art and other exhibits which used to for the local villagers who were brink of extinction. After lunch we centimetres up to two metres belong to the Lao royal family. After trained to grow and tend to the arrive in the small town of Pakbeng in height. Return to the ship for our visit to the museum, enjoy some organic plants and flowers instead and take a walk through the local lunch and this afternoon there is free time to explore the city centre of harvesting opium. After lunch in market and visit a beautiful hilltop an opportunity to kayak along the further before returning to the ship. a local restaurant we return to the temple with amazing views of the peaceful flowing river. This evening In the early evening there will be a hotel with the remainder of the day gently flowing Mekong below. we meet Mr Francis Engelmann, classical local dance performance. at leisure. (B, L) We will also have the chance to a writer and retired consultant to We depart from the ship for dinner visit a professionally managed UNESCO on heritage preservation ashore to enjoy delicious food in Day 5 Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong elephant sanctuary; the elephants projects since 1994 who has lived a wonderful Lao-styled ambiance. & Huay Xai, Laos. After breakfast here used to work as logging in Laos for over 20 years. During After dinner explore the night transfer to the Anouvong in Huay elephants but can now live in his presentation he will share some market of Luang Prabang or return Xai (approximately 2.5 hours drive) peace and safety. Back on board of his expertise on the country’s to the ship and relax on board. and embark. Settle in to your our journey continues towards our rich cultural heritage, the turbulent (B, L, D) cabin as we start our downstream next destination. At a secluded history and the day-to-day life journey. Our first stop during our sandbank, the local ethnic Lao, of Lao people. Continue sailing Day 9 Luang Prabang & Khok voyage is Huay Palang village, Khmu and Hmong residents towards Luang Prabang, arriving in Akha. The morning alms round, home of the Khmu minority. The welcome us to the tiny village of the early evening. Dinner is served referred to as “Tak Bat” in Lao, locals’ lifestyle here depends Kop Aek where we will learn of on board upon our arrival. After is a living Buddhist tradition for fully on the Mekong as a means their centuries-old traditions and dinner explore this picturesque city, the people of Luang Prabang and of transportation and a primary practices. Enjoy a classical dance which is in walking distance from dates back generations. Today, food source. The village consists performance by the local people the pier. (B, L, D) those wishing to rise early can of approximately 85 families. and after the show a barbeque wake up before dawn to witness a We learn about the local art of dinner will be served on the Terrace Day 8 Luang Prabang. After procession of hundreds of saffron- weaving Bamboo mats and watch Deck. (B, L, D) breakfast join a walking tour to robed monks in the early morning the production process of Lao discover ancient Luang Prabang, light, a truly spiritual experience. whisky making. Local households Day 7 Kop Aek & Pak Ou Caves. one of Southeast Asia’s most unique After the almsgiving, walk along produce their own alcohol by After breakfast our morning lecture cities and a World Heritage Site. the morning market and watch distilling rice to make the famous provides us with interesting insights We set out on foot for an “off the as the town comes to life before Lao whisky. As the sun sets over the and facts about the diverse tribes beaten track” guided walking tour returning to the ship in time for Mekong River, we will experience living along the upper Mekong. to explore the old town with its breakfast. Depart Luang Prabang a Baci Ceremony, held by the Afterwards, you may wish to join an peninsula where the Mekong and and sail further downstream to village elders in our honour and a authentic Laotian cooking class to Nam Khan rivers meet. See Luang Ban Muang Kai village to set out traditional Laotian welcome. Enjoy learn how to prepare some of the Prabang’s distinct architecture and for today’s sightseeing. First, we welcome drinks and dinner this local foods. The rest of the morning hear interesting stories about the visit the innovative Laos Buffalo evening. (B, L, D) is at leisure as we sail through houses and the places we pass. We Dairy Farm. Dairy is a non-existent lush vegetation and gently rolling stroll along the main road and stop industry in Laos and most locals Please note: There will be a brief verdant hills. In the afternoon at a wonderful antique place lined have never seen a buffalo being stop (approximately 1 hour) at we arrive at another little village with mango trees where one of the milked. Seizing on an under-utilised the Chiang Khong Border for named Muang Keo where we houses, the Lamache, was once opportunity, the owners of the immigration purposes before observe local weavers honouring home to noble families and later the dairy farm rent pregnant female crossing the border to Laos.
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