The Mekong Sun river vessel (built in 2006) is a unique boutique ship capable of mastering the wild sections of the upper Mekong. Accommodation and service is world-class and guests enjoy one of 14 exclusive passenger cabins and the ship’s restaurant or bar - an exclusive yet casual travel experience...read more...
Note*: The tour price of this itinerary would vary depending on date of departure and number of participants. Please contact us contact us @ info@indochinatreks.com for best available rate.
Luang Prabang round trip by Mekong Sun Cruise Cruise Map
LUANG PRABANG – BAN KOK SAN – KUANG SI – PAK OU – LUANG PRABANG
Itinerary Overview
DAY 1: Embarkation in Luang Prabang
DAY 2: Departure from Luang Prabang
DAY 3: Wild nature along the mighty Mekong
DAY 4: Kuang Si waterfalls
DAY 5: The Pak Ou caves
DAY 6: Disembarkation
Itinerary
IMPORTANT: The itinerary for this expedition is indicative only and subject to reconnaissance. As we travel to remote areas, changes to the itinerary will inevitably occur. A flexible approach is required if you book this cruise.
DAY 1: Embarkation in Luang Prabang
In Luang Prabang we transfer you around 1.00pm from your hotel in town/upon your arrival at Luang Prabang airport to embark your comfortable boutique-cruise ship MV Mekong Sun for check-in at 1:30pm. This unique boutique vessel is a German-Laotian owned river ship with stylish cabins. Settle into your accommodating cabin and unpack for a six-day cruise. Begin this afternoon with a guided city tour with visits of the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple among others. Enjoy the spacious decks, lounge on board and attend our welcome reception this evening. A selection of Asian and European food will be provided throughout the cruise. Overnight aboard your river vessel.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Sun Cruise
DAY 2: Departure from Luang Prabang
In the early morning you will be able to observe the traditional giving of alms in the streets of Luang Prabang. Breakfast is on board before your spectacular cruise begins with the departure from Luang Prabang southbound through beautiful scenery. The night is spent on a secluded river bank or sandbank. Overnight onboard your river vessel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Sun Cruise
DAY 3: Wild nature along the mighty Mekong
Further downstream you will discover some of the most remarkable, most impressive landscapes of this still-untamed river. The landscape becomes more and more spectacular: hills covered with tropical vegetation, awe-inspiring rock formations along the river banks, and a fascinating array of fast currents and slower river parts. The power of the mighty Mekong will give your cruise the feeling of a real expedition (due to sudden drops in water level on some days, it may be necessary to make the afternoon excursion down south and upstream again – the wildest and possibly most exciting part of the Mekong – in a local Lao slow boat before returning back onboard). You will visit a local village, which is supported by guests of the Mekong River Cruises fleet. Enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature’s wonders along the shores before you head north again. Overnight onboard your river vessel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Sun Cruise
DAY 4: Kuang Si waterfalls
After breakfast on board, enjoy the beautiful view and spot local fishermen onshore as you cruise upstream again. After a few hours of cruising up the river, you will stop and continue by local Tuk Tuk-Trucks to visit the famous Kuang Si-waterfalls, some of the most remarkable waterfalls in Laos. After passing Luang Prabang you will stop again at a sand- or river bank for the night. This evening we enjoy our famous Mekong River Cruises BBQ dinner in a beautiful riverside location.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Sun Cruise
DAY 5: The Pak Ou caves
Today you will explore the famous Pak Ou Caves, with thousands of small Buddha statues inside the caverns. After a short walk through the jungle (optional) you visit a Laotian village. In the village you can observe how the local liqueur Lao-Lao is being distilled traditionally. Before returning to your Mekong vessel, you will see elephants in action (unless they are busy with an off-site contract by the time of your visit). After re-embarkation you will enjoy a few hours of cruising the Mekong River amidst beautiful landscapes before reaching again Luang Prabang, where you enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a walk up Phou Si-hill e.g., which offers a spectacular sunset view over the Mekong as well as the Khan River and the surrounding mountains. In the evening, you can stroll along the Mekong promenade or visit the colorful night market of the local Hmong minority before celebrating this last evening on board with a farewell dinner with a traditional Lao Baci-friendship ceremony.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Sun Cruise
DAY 6: Disembarkation
After breakfast you will say goodbye to your Laotian crew. Check-out and disembark (until 10am). End of service with the transfer to the airport or your hotel within city limits.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Departures
Mekong Sun Cruise Departures
Note*: rates and departures would change without prior notice. Please contact us @ info@indochinatreks.com for our updated rates and departures for your proposed trip on Mekong Sun Cruise.
Mekong Sun Cruise Departures for 2017
Itineraries
2017
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
VIENTIANE TO CHIANG RAI, 11 days 10 nights
Golden Triangle -
Vientiane
N/A
N/A
N/A
17
7, 28
19
Vientiane -
Golden Triangle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
9
GOLDEN TRIANGLE BY MEKONG SUN, 8 days 7 nights
Chiang Rai -
Luang Prabang
6, 27
22
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
Luang Prabang -
Chiang Rai
18
15
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
LUANG PRABANG ROUND TRIP, 6 days 5 nights
Luang Prabang
13
2, 30
N/A
4
N/A
N/A
VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG, 5 days 4 nights
Vientiane
On request, please contact us!
Luang Prabang
Mekong Sun Cruise Departures for 2018
Itineraries
2018
Jan
Feb
Mar
April
May
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
VIENTIANE TO CHIANG RAI, 11 days 10 nights
Golden Triangle -
Vientian
On request, please contact us!
Vientiane -
Golden Triangle
GOLDEN TRIANGLE BY MEKONG SUN, 8 days 7 nights
Chiang Rai -
Luang Prabang
On request, please contact us!
Luang Prabang -
Chiang Rai
LUANG PRABANG ROUND TRIP, 6 days 5 nights
Luang Prabang
On request, please contact us!
VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG, 5 days 4 nights
Vientiane
On request, please contact us!
Luang Prabang
Mekong Sun Cruise departures details. Tripadvisor Forum
Tour Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Inclusions
5 overnights in selected cabin type aboard your boutique river cruise ship Mekong Sun
Local English-speaking guides
Entrance fees for sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Tours and transfers as mentioned, by air-conditioned vehicles
Water in the vehicles and on the ship
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Coffee, tea, and table water during meal times onboard your boutique river cruise ship
Presentations and lectures onboard by the cruise director
Transfers from/to Luang Prabang airport or your hotel in town
Tour Exclusions
Flights
Meals and services other than those noted in the itinerary
Visas for Thailand and Laos
Laundry, telephone calls, and personal expenditures
Gratuities for guides, drivers, porters, boat crew, and personal, non-itinerary services
