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Austin Carter - United States
Mekong Lover Cruise: Downstream
Destination: Huay Xai, Pakbeng, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Itinerary of Mekong Lover Cruise: Downstream
The visitors will meet our English-speaking guide at the Houayxay, Lao immigration office between 7:30 and 9:00 AM. He will help clients with their visa applications. After receiving their VISA, guests will travel to the slow boat pier in a shared minivan.
At 10:30 AM, our boat departs from Houayxay; if you are among the guests who do not arrive, our guide will not wait for you.
Our tour guide will give a brief talk in the morning regarding the origins of the Mekong and the Dos and Don'ts when visiting Laos.
On board, a traditional Lao lunch set is served at around 12:00 AM.
We will make a stop to visit a Khamu or Hmong village before reaching Pakbeng.
Travelers will learn about rural lifestyles in a very remote area of their livelihood.
The boat will arrive at Pakbeng around 5:00 PM
Overnight at your hotel in Pakbeng.
At 8:00 AM, the boat will depart from Pakbeng. As you travel, take in the breathtaking scenery and the jungle.
The first destination is Ban Baw village, which is home to the Lao Loum, Shan, and Tai Lue ethnic groups—a complex but harmonious fusion. The village is now well-known for its handicrafts and lao lao whiskey production.
At approximately 12:00 AM, a traditional Lao lunch set is served on board immediately following the visit.
Afternoon, the boat will stop again to visit the Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting), which have more than two thousand Buddha statues. For the Lao people, it is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites.
After the visit, our waiters will serve you a nice and cool Rossel drink made by our team. The boat will arrive in Luang Prabang before 5:00 pm.
Can share with our minivans to hotels if you don’t arrange to pick from your operator.
End of services.
What's included
Welcome at the Lao immigration office in Houayxay + Transfer with sharing minivan from the Lao border to the slow boat Pier in Houay Xay for downstream and vice-versa for the upstream program.
Crew service during the cruise.
Baggage handling in Houayxay and Luanpabang
Admission fees for visiting sites serviced, led by our English-speaking guide.
Lunch on board as mentioned in the program. drinking water, coffee & tea.
Houay Xay to Chiang Khong shuttle bus (upstream cruise).
Visa/immigration and/or overstay fees in Laos or Thailand.
Accommodation and meals in Pakbeng.
Personal insurance.
Beverages, personal expenses, and tips.
Other expenses not mentioned above.
