3-days cruise Luang Prabang round trip

Tour type: Halong Bay & Cruises Tours

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights

Operate: starting from Sep, 2013

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  The river vessel Mekong Sun was the first comfortable cabin cruiser capable of mastering these wild sections of the upper Mekong.Your journey includes visits to the lovely UNESCO World Heritage Site Luang Prabang, one of the most beautiful towns in South-East Asia, travelling along the secluded and impressive landscapes in northern Laos and into the once notorious region of the Golden Triangle. Savour the fantastic scenery of the Mekong River on your boutique cruise starting and ending in the former royal city of Luang Prabang (Laos), now UNESCO World.

  Itinerary

   

  3-DAY MEKONG ROUND TRIP as route:

  • LUANG PRABANG
  •  KUANG SI
  • PAK OU CAVES
  • LUANG PRABANG

   

  DAY 1: EMBARKATION IN LUANG PRABANG & BEGIN OF YOUR CRUISE (-/-/D)

   In Luang Prabang we await you at the airport or pick you up at your hotel in town. In the afternoon you will embark on your Mekong Cruise vessel, a comfortable boutique-cruise ship.

  (Check in is at 3:30 PM).

  This unique boutique vessel is a German-Laotian owned river ship with stylish cabins.

  Settle into your accommodating cabin and unpack for a three-day cruise. Your spectacular cruise begins with the departure from Luang Prabang from where you will cruise south through beautiful scenery. The night is spent on a secluded river bank or sandbank. 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 in your cabin on board your river vessel.

  DAY 2 :KUANG SI WATERFALL (B/L/D)

  After breakfast on board, enjoy the beautiful view and spot local fishermen onshore as you cruise leisurely along the Mekong again. Today you will visit the famous Kuang Si-waterfalls, some of the most remarkable waterfalls in Laos. On the way you will stroll through a local village where you can observe how the local communities live in Northern Laos. After re-embarkation you will cruise for a few hours up the Mekong River amidst beautiful landscapes past Luang Prabang. Enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature’s wonders along the shores before you head north again and stop at a sandbank for the night. This evening will be celebrated with a special BBQ-night. Overnight on board your river vessel.

  DAY 3: PAK OU CAVES & BACK TO LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)

   In the early morning you will explore the famous Pak Ou Caves, with thousands of small Buddha statues inside the caverns, before other visitors arrive from Luang Prabang. During breakfast on board you will cruise back to the UNESCO-World heritage town of Luang Prabang, where you disembark and say farewell to your Laotian crew (around 11 am).

  End of service with the transfer to the airport or your hotel in town.

   

  NOTE:

  Every river cruise on the upper Mekong is a pioneering experience and is subject to constantly changing river conditions, including floodwaters and shallows. Therefore please understand that we must reserve the right to alter the itinerary of this tour due to the logistical complexities involved. Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather and river conditions. Forsafety reasons and according to navigating conditions, these programs may be amended without previous notice

  Inclusion

  • Local English speaking guide
  • Transportation: following a day trip
  • Food: following a day trip
  • Beverage: drinking water
  • Accommodation on cruise

  Special Notes

  Rates upon request and any information, please contact us by phone or email us: dos@vnrtravel.com

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