From 01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09: departs every Monday and Friday.
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual maintenance.
From 01 Oct 09 to 31 Oct 09: departs every Monday, Thursday and Friday; departs as well on Sunday with Pakou 1.
Day 1: Houei Say - Pakbeng
The LuangSay boat departs from Houeisay pier at 09h00 for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pak Beng. One stop is made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements. A delicious Buffet lunch is served on board. The boat will arrive at LuangSay Lodge before sunset for overnight stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 2: Pakbeng - Kamu Lodge
Breakfast served at terrace around 07h30. In the morning visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Luangsay Boat departs at 08h30for her second part of trip; boat makes another stop at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. Lunch is again served on board; then the boat cruise to Kamu Village. The boat will arrived at 14h00 in Kamu Lodge for the check in. In the afternoon you may choose to participate in the different activities. You will be rewarded with a very original Lao experience.
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Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields.
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Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong.
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Anything you find is yours!
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Jungle walks to search for medicinal plants.
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Trekking through the forest to waterfalls (two hour hike and boat ride).
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Traditional fishing techniques. You can sample your catch for dinner!
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Local village visit.
Archery contest.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 3: Kamu Lodge - Luang Prabang
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a visit to the village of Kamu, cruise down to Luang Prabang (UNESCO world heritage city) by Kamu boat to Pak Ou village at the mouth of Nam Ou River, boat stops for a trip to visit Tam Ting 'Caves of thousand Buddha's' then arrive Luang Prabang before Lunch.
Lunch at Luang Prabang
PRICES INCLUDE:
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Transfer from Laos immigration to pier in HoueiSay or v.v.
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2 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program with English-speaking escort.
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1 night accommodation at LuangSay Lodge.
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Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program.
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Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
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Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
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Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
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Group insurance.
PRICES EXCLUDE:
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Visa approval and fees for Laos.
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Ferry and immigration fees in HoueiSay.
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Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang.
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Services in Luang Prabang.
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Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package.
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Other personal expenses.
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For safety reasons and according to weather conditions, the program may be amended without prior notice.
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Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing room with parents.
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
NOTE: In general from 01 - 30 June, there is no operation for annual boat maintenance. The exact dates will be advised later.
