A Cultural Journey
Liam - Australia
Mekong Pearl 5 Nights: Impressions of the Mekong (Downstream)
Destination: Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Xayaburi Dam, Ban Don Saingam, Salakham, Vientiane
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary
- Visit Kuang Si Falls - the most beautiful masterpiece of nature in Laos
- Explore the beautiful town of Luang Prabang with alms-giving ceremony
- Discover the breathtaking rock formations and green wild forests in Laos
- Capture the unique beauty of nature and people's lives around Mekong River
- Enjoy delicious local cuisine such as Laab, Khao Soi, Beerlaos,... right on board
- Visit the capital, Vientiane, with striking historical relics
Mekong Pearl 5 Nights: Impressions of the Mekong (Downstream)
This afternoon travel to the embarkation point on your own. Check in your cabin and have some rest if you wish.
You can make further discoveries about the town of Luang Prabang on your own this afternoon before dinner time when you join in with other passengers in the restaurant to feast on the Asia / European cuisine prepared by experienced staff.
Early birds can take part in the Alms giving ceremony this morning - a very sacred ritual of Laotian.
Today's excursion is for all nature lovers with a journey to the sapphire waterfall of Kuang Si. Start with a short tuk-tuk ride to the entrance. Start a short hike up to reach the fall and by the trail, you can find all kinds of plants and insects. Later, I went back on board for lunch.
Afternoon’s highlight is one of Laos’ biggest dam that provides electricity all around the country – Xayabouri Dam.
The ship docks in a sandbank tonight.
After breakfast, we start the day at Ban Dom Saingam. Leaving the ship and by foot, we will hike to the secluded cave which is reserved only for the passengers on board. On the way, get yourself lost in the tranquil atmosphere with some callings from cattle and the herders as they navigate them toward the feeding ground.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on a spot by the river. Overnight on board.
Continue north toward the town of Luang Prabang. Admire the spectacular rock formations and the green wild forest covering the grounds. Have a chance to see and participate in the life at the village of Salakham. Return back on board then we resume the journey down south along with the age old current of Mekong River. Overnight on board.
As the ship makes its way on the river, there are many opportunities to admire the unique sights of the surroundings and the people living by the shore. The further the sail the more incredible the scenery is. Take in the true green jungle on the towering landscape as you escape from the concrete ones. Overnight on board.
The afternoon today, we make the way to the bank of Luang Prabang. Check-out of the cruise for your onward journey.
What's included
5 overnights aboard your boutique river vessel Mekong Pearl.
All meals and tour program as per above itinerary.
Coffee, tea and water during meal times on board.
All excursions and necessary entry fees.
Presentations and lectures by your cruise director.
Transfers from/to Vientiane / Luang Prabang airport or your hotel in town.
Flights.
Meals and services other than those noted in the itinerary.
Visas for Laos.
Laundry, telephone calls, and personal expenditures.
Gratuities for guides, drivers, porters, boat crew, and personal, non-itinerary services.
Alcoholic and soft drinks other than mentioned.
Personal Insurance.
