Romantic Mekong River Journey and
World Heritage Luang Prabang Highlights
Code: LAO104 |
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“Cruise down the Mekong on a stately riverboat for 2 days to World Heritage Luang Prabang, stopping en route at hilltribe village and to make pilgrimage to the last king’s favorite Buddhist shrine; a stone grotto nestled inside a jagged limestone mountain on the Mekong. Spend the next days exploring local markets, visiting waterfalls and UNESCO World Heritage sites among the French colonial architecture characterizing the town, once a mountain kingdom in its own right. Choose from a wide variety of fine restaurants serving local and European cuisine.” |
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Huai Xai, Laos – Riverboat to Pak Beng – Hilltribe
Village – Pak Ou Buddha Caves – Luang Prabang Town Highlights and Surrounding
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| GETTING THERE: |
Guided service picks up
at the border town of Chiang Khong (Chiang Rai Province) Thailand, and ends at the Luang Prabang airport, where daily flights serve domestic
destinations other regional capitals. Ask our destination specialists for
suggestions on how best to integrate this tour into your overall itinerary. |
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| Day 1:
Chiang
Khong (Thailand) – Huai Xai (Laos) – Pak Beng by Romantic Mekong Riverboat |
Meet your guide at the Chiang Khong pier on the Mekong. After border formalities ferry across to Laos and transfer with guide to the Riverboat. Cruise scenic stretches of the Mekong to Pak Beng for overnight at the lodge, stopping along the way to visit local villages. Dinner in the lodge.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accom: LuangXay Lodge
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Day 2: Pak Beng – Pak Ou River Buddha Caves – Rice Wine Making Village – World Heritage Luang Prabang |
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If you wish, visit the Morning Market before departure. Board your riverboat boat and continue downstream, stopping at the Pak Ou Buddha Caves, a stone grotto in the heart of a jagged limestone karst fronting onto the Mekong. Filled with perhaps thousands of Buddha images, this shrine was a favorite place of meditation and worship of the last King of Laos. Also stop in a Rice Wine making village before arrival in Luang Prabang. Dinner is on your own a any of the excellent eateries sprinkled around Luang Prabang. Ask your guide for suggestions, and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: See below
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| Day 3: Luang
Prabang – Optional Almsgiving – Around World Heritage Site Temples & The
Town of Luang Prabang – Khuang Sii Waterfall – Optional Muang Swa Discotheque Experience –
Luang Prabang |
Participate or watch the often mist shrouded daily early morning local Buddhist tradition of almsgiving if you choose. Then return to the hotel for breakfast, after which embark on a walking tour around the World Heritage sites, including Wat Visoun, Phousi Mountain, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong and the National Museum. Dinner is on your own, and in the evening, if you wish explores the night market in search of collectibles and souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: See below
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| Day 4: Luang Prabang – Khuang Sii Waterfall – Onward |
Check out and drive to visit the multi-tiered Khuang Sii Waterfall. Explore the verdant forests surrounding it and enjoy a swim in the crystal blue water if you care to. Return to Luang Prabang Airport for your flight onward.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: none
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| Rates
and Other Information |
Mekong River
Journey and Luang Prabang Highlights (CODE:
LAO104)
Tariff: in US$ per person based on twin/double sharing room and subject to North by North East ‘General Conditions and Booking Procedures’
Note: North by North East makes every effort to provide the highest quality service for the best possible price. However, in these times of volatile exchange rates and rising fuel costs prices can be subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
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May – Sept 2008 |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3-5 pax |
6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
SS |
STD |
677 |
464 |
411 |
406 |
415 |
394 |
91 |
FST |
756 |
503 |
433 |
445 |
454 |
433 |
130 |
DLX |
788 |
519 |
483 |
461 |
470 |
449 |
146 |
Oct 2008 – April 2009 |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3-5 pax |
6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
SS |
STD |
870 |
636 |
600 |
538 |
586 |
565 |
109 |
FST |
980 |
691 |
655 |
683 |
641 |
620 |
164 |
DLX |
1076 |
738 |
702 |
680 |
689 |
668 |
212 |
Price valid until 30 April 2009
IMPORTANT NOTE: STARTING 12 PAX (MAX. 40 PAX) CAN ARRANGE A PRIVATELY CHARTERED LUXURY CRUISE BOAT – QUOTES ARE ON DEMAND.
Hotels:
STD: Luangsay Lodge / Ancient Luang Prabang or similar
FST: Luangsay Lodge / Les 3 Nagas or similar
DLX: Luangsay Lodge / Maison Souvannaphoum or similar
Price Includes:
- All domestic land and water transportation as listed in the itinerary
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- All accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Insurance
- All entrance fees
- Government Taxes and VAT
Price Does Not Include:
- International and domestic air tickets
- Lao VISA fee (30-42$) depending on nationality
- Airport departure taxes and fees
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items not listed in the itinerary
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