Explore the fabulous Mekong River in a 6-day cruise on Mekong Explorer and have chance to view an exhilarating piece of the South East Asia's ecological system. You will be brought on a happy cruise crossing through many charming landscapes of Laos. View the scenic river banks with dense tropical forests, green terraces and towering limestone cliffs. At the same time, roam around the local people community and have a closer look at the authentic life along the Mekong.
Date |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 |
Vientiane |
Embark on the Mekong Explorer, visit That Luang temple, Arc de... |
D |
Day 2 |
The Mekong River |
Depart Vientiane and cruise upstream into parts of the Mekong river... |
B, L, D |
Day 3 |
The Mekong River |
Discover some of the most remarkable landscapes, enjoy beautiful view... |
B, L, D |
Day 4 |
Pak Lay |
Visit the small riverside community of Pak Lay |
B, L, D |
Day 5 |
Tha Deua |
Enjoy the beautiful view, watch local fishermen and see the Mekong... |
B, L, D |
Day 6 |
Kuang Si – Luang Prabang |
Visit Kuang Si falls, reach and explore the UNESCO World Heritage... |
B |
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Activities:
Embark on the Mekong Explorer, visit That Luang temple, Arc de Trioumphe
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Meal:
Dinner
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Included:
Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee (if any)
Embark on the Mekong Explorer, a comfortable Laotian cruise ship with stylish cabins on the upper Mekong. Check-in at 2pm. Then start visiting the national symbol of Laos, That Luang temple and the picturesque Arc de Triumphe. Enjoy the spacious decks, lounge on board and attend welcome dinner with a selection of Asian and European food provided throughout the cruise. Overnight on board.
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Activities:
Depart Vientiane and cruise upstream into parts of the Mekong river and enjoy the fantastic scenery and pure nature
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Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
Today you will start the excursion upstream into formerly inaccessible parts of the Mekong River. Relax on your decks or cabins and enjoy the spectacular scenery with beautiful landscapes along the river. The first night is spent on a beautiful sandbank amid pure nature.
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Activities:
Discover some of the most remarkable landscapes, enjoy beautiful view and watch nature's wonders
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Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
Continue your excursion by further north, you will discover some of the most remarkable and impressive landscapes which become more and more spectacular: hills covered with tropical vegetation. Awe-inspiring rock formations along the river banks, a fascinating array of fast currents and slower river parts. The power of the mighty Mekong will give you the feeling of a real expedition. Let’s enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature's wonders along the riverbanks before heading north again. Stop at a remote sandbank at night.
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Activities:
Visit the small riverside community of Pak Lay
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Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
Upstream and stop at the small riverside community of Pak Lay which is known for many colonial buildings. Immense yourselves into pure nature which is only broken by the seldom sights of small villages and local herds of cattle. Enjoy the comfort and service on board. Overnight on board.
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Activities:
Enjoy the beautiful view, watch local fishermen and see the Mekong ferry
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Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
After breakfast on board, enjoy the beautiful view and watch local fishermen along the shore. Continue to see the Mekong ferry crossing at Tha Deua which connects Luang Prabang with Sayaboury province. Spend the last evening on board enjoying farewell dinner.
6
Kuang Si – Luang Prabang
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Activities:
Visit Kuang Si falls, reach and explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang
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Meal:
Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee (if any)
A shore excursion will take you to Kuang Si waterfalls which are considered the most attractive waterfalls of Laos. Then move to Luang Prabang by ship or minivan and pay a visit to numerous temples and enjoy the atmosphere enriched by neighboring French colonial architecture of the royal capital of Laos, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then finish your journey say goodbye to us. Check-out before lunch time.
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Activities:
Embark on the Mekong Explorer, visit That Luang temple, Arc de Trioumphe
-
Meals:
Dinner
-
Included:
Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee (if any)
Embark on the Mekong Explorer, a comfortable Laotian cruise ship with stylish cabins on the upper Mekong. Check-in at 2pm. Then start visiting the national symbol of Laos, That Luang temple and the picturesque Arc de Triumphe. Enjoy the spacious decks, lounge on board and attend welcome dinner with a selection of Asian and European food provided throughout the cruise. Overnight on board.
-
Activities:
Depart Vientiane and cruise upstream into parts of the Mekong river and enjoy the fantastic scenery and pure nature
-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
Today you will start the excursion upstream into formerly inaccessible parts of the Mekong River. Relax on your decks or cabins and enjoy the spectacular scenery with beautiful landscapes along the river. The first night is spent on a beautiful sandbank amid pure nature.
-
Activities:
Discover some of the most remarkable landscapes, enjoy beautiful view and watch nature's wonders
-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
Continue your excursion by further north, you will discover some of the most remarkable and impressive landscapes which become more and more spectacular: hills covered with tropical vegetation. Awe-inspiring rock formations along the river banks, a fascinating array of fast currents and slower river parts. The power of the mighty Mekong will give you the feeling of a real expedition. Let’s enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature's wonders along the riverbanks before heading north again. Stop at a remote sandbank at night.
-
Activities:
Visit the small riverside community of Pak Lay
-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
Upstream and stop at the small riverside community of Pak Lay which is known for many colonial buildings. Immense yourselves into pure nature which is only broken by the seldom sights of small villages and local herds of cattle. Enjoy the comfort and service on board. Overnight on board.
-
Activities:
Enjoy the beautiful view, watch local fishermen and see the Mekong ferry
-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide
After breakfast on board, enjoy the beautiful view and watch local fishermen along the shore. Continue to see the Mekong ferry crossing at Tha Deua which connects Luang Prabang with Sayaboury province. Spend the last evening on board enjoying farewell dinner.
6
Kuang Si – Luang Prabang
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Activities:
Visit Kuang Si falls, reach and explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang
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Meals:
Breakfast
-
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, accommodation, transportation, guide, entrance fee (if any)
A shore excursion will take you to Kuang Si waterfalls which are considered the most attractive waterfalls of Laos. Then move to Luang Prabang by ship or minivan and pay a visit to numerous temples and enjoy the atmosphere enriched by neighboring French colonial architecture of the royal capital of Laos, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then finish your journey say goodbye to us. Check-out before lunch time.
Inclusions
- 5 overnights aboard your Boutique river vessel Mekong Explorer
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All meals and tour program as per above itinerary
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Coffee, tea and water during meal times on board (juice for breakfast)
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All excursions and necessary entry fees
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Presentations and lectures by your cruise director
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Transfers from/to Pakse (PKZ) airport or your hotel in town (airport transfers from/to Thai Ubon Ratchathani/UBP available as mentioned below)
Exclusions
- Visa fees
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Any flights
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Tips
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Video or photography-fees (if requested during excursions)
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Personal expenditures or not mentioned services of any kind