Luang Prabang round trip by Mekong Sun Cruise

. LUANG PRABANG – BAN KOK SAN – KUANG SI – PAK OU – LUANG PRABANG

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Overview

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LUANG PRABANG – BAN KOK SAN – KUANG SI – PAK OU – LUANG PRABANG

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Itineraries	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	On request, please contact us!

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