Mekong Cruises offers you a passionate journey of 4 days and 3 nights. Including 2 days and 1 night cruising the Mekong River and a luxury stay for 2 night in Luang Prabang at the Luang Say Residence.

Valid until 30 September 2011

Program:

 - Cruise Downstream: Houei Sai – Pakbeng – Luang Prabang
Cruise scheduled departures:
From 1 May - 30 September 2011: depart every Monday & Friday
June 2011: no cruises operation, boat refit

• Day 1 Houei Sai – Pakbeng (Lunch, Dinner)

The Luang Say boat is leaving the slow boat pier at 9am for cruising down the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Luang Pakbeng. One stop is made on the route to Pakbeng, to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board.
The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and a dinner is served at the terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

• Day 2 Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Lunch)

A continental breakfast is served at the terrace from 7 am. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 8 am for the second day trip and the first stop is at Ben Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat stops again at the opposite of the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found.
The boat arrives in Luang Prabang (a UNESCO world heritage city) before sunset.

• Day 3 Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Dinner)

You will enjoy breakfast and you’re free to spend the day like you want it. In the evening there is dinner at La Belle Epoque Restaurant.

• Day 4 Luang Prabang – Other destination (Breakfast)

A breakfast is served at restaurant or bar terrace. Transfer to the airport of other destination.

- Cruise Upstream: Luang Prabang – Pakbeng – Houei Sai

• Day 1… - Luang Prabang – The Luang Say Residence

Airport transfer to The Luang Say Residence and you’re free to spend the day like you want it.

• Day 2 Luang Prabang (breakfast, Dinner)

You will enjoy breakfast and you’re free to spend the day like you want it. In the evening there is dinner at La Belle Epoque Restaurant.

• Day 3 Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Pakbeng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Transfer from The Luang Say Residence to boat pier. The Luang Say boat leaves Auberge Calao pier at 7am for cruising up the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. A continental breakfast is served on board. The boat stops first at the opposite of the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found. A buffet lunch is served on board. The second stop is at Ban Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol.
The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

• Day 4 Pakbeng – Houei Sai – Other Destination (Breakfast, Lunch)

A continental breakfast is served at the terrace from 6am. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 7am and one stop is made on the route to Houei Sai to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at slow boat pier in Houei Sai before 5pm (You may continue your journey to Chiang Rai, Thailand the same day.)

Included: 

• 2 days cruise with stops and visits en route, admission fees at visiting sites.
• 1 night accommodation at Luang Say Lodge.
• 2 nights accommodation at Luang Say Residence.
• Meal as mentioned in the tour program. (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners).
• Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
• Crew services during the cruise.
• Transfer to the Airport or other destination.

Excluded:

• Transfer to/from hotel and Luangsay boat pier in Luang Prabang.
• Personal insurance and expenses, beverages and tips. 
• Soft and choice of drinks during the trip.
• Visa approval and immigration fees in Houeisay for Laos
• Services in Luang Prabang.