Detailed Itinerary
- Luang Prabang - Chiang Saen Itinerary
- Chiang Saen - Luang Prabang Itinerary
DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG Embarkation
Embarkation at Luang Prabang - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Royal Palace Museum built in 1904 with French colonial and traditional Lao architectural influence to learn about Lao history and its royal family. Another highlight is the richly decorated former royal temple, Wat Xieng Thong with its elaborate mosaic patterns and wall carvings dating back to 1560. Local craftwork produced offers a colourful array of scarves, art work, ceramics and even more on market days. As the sun sets, climb 100 metres up Phu Si, crowned by an enormous gilded stupa called That Chomsi for a beautiful evening view over the city. Dinner will be taken onboard.
- Meals: Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG
An early start is recommended to participate in the alms offering as monks invite everyone to join in. A longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture, it takes place daily as the sun rises, beginning on the main street of Luang Prabang before spreading throughout the quieter back streets. Return to the ship for a well-earned breakfast then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure further exploring Luang Prabang’s historic treasures. Dinner will be taken onboard.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG TO PAK OU
After a short sail, guests disembark at the charming village of Ban Xang Hay nestled on the riverbank. Famed for its rice whiskey distillation, guests are invited to watch how lao-lao is produced and bravely sample this local potent tipple. The ship sails a further 6 kilometres to the historic Pak Ou Caves overlooking the west bank of the Mekong. These are two caves set in spectacular limestone cliffs and are overflowing with hundreds of Buddha statues. The lower cave is called Tham Ting and upper cave Tham Theung. Both serve as shrines to the river spirit and Lord Buddha and the upper cave is a worthwhile five-minute climb. As the ship continues to sail a little further upstream, the rest of the day is free to enjoy the facilities on board.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 5: PAK BENG TO HUAY XAI
Enjoy a leisurely stroll exploring Pak Beng and surrounding villages before continuing on the ship, sailing to the border village of Huay Xai where the river divides Laos and Thailand. The ship will stay on the Lao side for this final night.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 1: CHIANG SAEN Embarkation - HUAY XAI
Embark at Chiang Saen for a welcome lunch onboard. The cruise commences downstream on the Mekong River which forms the scenic divide between Laos and Thailand. The ship will stay overnight at the border town of Huay Xai on the Lao side where guests can stroll through the village before dinner on board.
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 3: PAK BENG TO PAK OU
A relaxed sail meandering past more small villages, the ship reaches the Pak Ou Caves overlooking the west bank of the Upper Mekong. These are two caves set in spectacular limestone cliffs and are overflowing with hundreds of Buddha statues. The lower cave is called Tham Ting and upper cave Tham Theung. Both serve as shrines to the river spirit and Lord Buddha and the upper cave is a worthwhile five-minute climb. The ship moors for the night nearby.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 4: PAK OU TO LUANG PRABANG
After a short sail, guests disembark at the charming village of Ban Xang Hay nestled on the riverbank. Famed for its rice whiskey distillation, guests are invited to watch how lao-lao is produced and bravely sample this local potent tipple. Just a short sail to Luang Prabang allows plenty of time to discover the myriad of architectural, religious and cultural wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Luang Prabang encompasses a multitude of Buddhist temples and royal palaces and travelling by tuktuk ensures you have the opportunity to visit all the highlights. Visit the Royal Palace Museum built in 1904 with French colonial and traditional Lao architectural influence to learn about Lao history and its royal family. Another highlight is the richly decorated former royal temple, Wat Xieng Thong with its elaborate mosaic patterns and wall carvings dating back to 1560. Local craftwork produced offers a colourful array of scarves, artwork, ceramics and even more on market days. As the sun sets, climb 100 metres up Phu Si, crowned by an enormous gilded stupa called That Chomsi for a beautiful evening view over the city. Dinner will be taken onboard.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG
An early start is recommended to participate in the alms offering as monks invite everyone to join in. A longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture, it takes place daily as the sun rises, beginning on the main street of Luang Prabang before spreading throughout the quieter back streets. Return to the ship for a well-earned breakfast then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure further exploring Luang Prabang’s historic treasures. Dinner will be taken onboard.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodation: Mekong Muse Cruise
Important Notes:
- The Mekong Muse cruise is not being launched till Oct 2022.
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED BEFORE DEPARTURE
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- 25% of booking value is required upon confirmation.
- Balance payment is due 120 days prior to departure
Cancellation Terms
For cancellations of bookings, the following charges will apply- prior 125 days to embarkation date: US$800/person
- 91 – 124 days prior embarkation date: 60%
- 90 days or less/ no show: 100%
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