Peaceful and Scenic
Rajesh - India
Mekong Sun 5 Nights: Highlights of Northen Laos
Destination: Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Pak Ou Caves
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong Temple with its unique architecture
- Enjoy welcome dinner with a blend of Asian and European cuisine
- Participate in the early morning almsgiving in Luang Prabang
- Admire the wild nature along the Mekong River
- Discover the giant Pak Ou Caves with thousands of Buddha statues
- Climb Mount Phou Si and enjoy panoramic views
Mekong Sun 5 Nights: Highlights of Northen Laos
Travel to the embarkation point on your own in Luang Prabang. Check in your cruise and afterward, we will begin discovering the city. Visit the biggest highlight – Wat Xieng Thong Temple with its glittering structures and later one or two big attractions in the town.
Afterward, return back on board for relaxation and lounge on the deck or in the room. Early evening, take part in the greeting party before the welcome dinner with an exquisite blend of Asian and European cuisines. Overnight on board.
Early start the day today as you make it into the town to participate in the morning alms-giving ceremony as the monks make their ways around the town.
Afterward, back on board for breakfast to energize for the new days. Spend the leisure time on board as the ship make its way southbound towards places you haven’t seen before. Dinner and overnight on board.
As the ship makes its way on the river, there are many opportunities to admire the unique sights of the surrounding 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.
Today excursion is for all nature lover 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 kind of plants and insects. Admire the fall, and if you are so inclined, take a short dip in the lagoon before going back on board for lunch.
Afternoon today, we return back to the bank of Luang Prabang.
Enjoy the fantastic BBQ on board as the ship sail slowly.
After breakfast, make the trek through the mysterious jungle toward the destination of the day – Pak Ou Caves. There is also the alternative of taking the boat ride to the caves. Arrive at the cave, and marvel at the sheer size of the case and the number of Buddha Images with different depictions.
Return back on board as we make our way back to Luang Prabang. Begin the afternoon with a climb to the Phou Si Mountain. Upon reaching the top, you will be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the surrounding region.
When the evening approaches, take a walk to the narrow lanes by the Mekong River and take in the life around you. In this town, you can also find the local ethnic minority of Hmong.
Return back on board for the farewell dinner and later Baci ceremony.
After breakfast, check out of the cruise, and you will be taken to either your hotel or the airport in Luang Prabang.
Notice: the itinerary might change at the last minute, and we are not responsible for the replacement. The cause is related to the climatic conditions, alterations to cruise schedules, or other operational factors.
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 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.
