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2-days, 1-night Mighty Mekong River Cruise package from Houay Xay to Luang Prabang.

A tranquil journey on the Might Mekong River, you will see the river narrow and the lush mountains raise higher.

On the first day you will stop off at the Khmu Village of (Ban Keng Lae).

Your guide is very tentative and will answer any questions you may have on Lao culture.

Cruise through inspiring gorges and labyrinths of mountain ranges.

On the cruise you will be served lunch, there is a bar with a few beverages to help relax in the cruise

You will rest in the small town of Pakbeng overnight before embarking to Luang Prabang.

On the second day visit the Whisky Village and Buddha Cave before arriving in Luang prabang.

Pak Beng is a small village in Laos, on the Mekong River about halfway between the Thai border at Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, Laos. Pak Beng is connected by a sealed road with Oudomxai along the Nam Beng River.

Duration:

2 Days, 1 Night

Start:

Houay Xay

Stop over:

Pakbeng where we arrive early evening ( with your selected hotel)

Finish:

Luang Prabang

Meal Plan:

2 Lunches on-board

Accommodation:

Does NOT include, we recommend you arrive one day prior and stay one day after the tour, GoLaos.com can recommend some of our partnered hotels, please send dates of your stay, number of adults/children, double basis/ twin, in Houay Xay / Pakbeng/ Luang Prabang so we can quote you.

Activities

  • VISIT KHMU VILLAGE

  • LOCAL LUNCH SERVED ONBOARD

  • SIGHTSEEING

  • RIVER CRUISING

  • VISIT BUDDHA CAVES

  • VISIT WHISKY VILLAGE

Itinerary

Day 1: Houay Xay-Pakbeng

8am

Meet our English-speaking team at the Chiang Khong immigration office at 8:00 am. You will be helped to cross the border and will meet the local English-speaking guide.

9am

Once the visa has been completed transfer by minivan or tuk tuk to the boat to ensure a departure a 9:30 am. If needed, we can directly pick-up from your guesthouse/hotel in Houay Xay.

11am

Visit a traditional Khmu village on the Mekong River

12:30pm

Lunch is served on board

4:30 pm.

Arrive in Pakbeng transferred to your chosen hotel

Day 2: Pakbeng-Luang Prabang

7:30am

Meet at the pier the boat leaves Pakbeng at 8:00 am.

12:30pm

Lunch is served on board

2pm

A guiding visit of the Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its thousands of Buddha images.

3pm

Visit Ban Xang Hai, a Lao Lao whisky village

4.30pm

Arrival in Luang Prabang (CALAO boat pier). A drop-off service is offer right after the tour (downtown of Luang Prabang).

End of the tour

Does NOT include, we recommend you arrive one day prior and stay one day after the tour, GoLaos.com can recommend some of our partnered hotels, please send dates of your stay, number of adults/children, double basis/ twin, in Luang Prabang/ Pakbeng/ Houay Xay so we can quote you.

Tour Locations

From Houy Xay to Pakbeng then on to Luang prabang

 

  • LOCAL VILLAGE

  • PAK OU CAVE

  • PAKBENG

Useful Information

MINIMUM PERSONS REQUIRED:

8 Persons or more

DEPARTURES

• From October to April: Departure every Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• From May to September: Departure every Monday & Friday

MEETING TIMES:

You will be need to be at the piers early, if you need transfer please advise, we recommend you are at the piers before 6.30am

INSURANCE:

You need to have full medical insurance, we or our partners are not responsible for any injury or loss

INCLUDED:

  • 2 Lunches on-board
  • River Cruise
  • English-speaking guide
  • Whisky Village Entrance fees
  • Pak Ou Cave Entrance fees
  • Activity Fees

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Does NOT include, we recommend you arrive one day prior and stay one day after the tour, GoLaos.com can recommend some of our partnered hotels, please send dates of your stay, number of adults/children, double basis/ twin, in Luang Prabang/ Pakbeng/ Houay Xay so we can quote you.
  • Flight Tickets (sorry GoLaos.com does not provide flight services)
  • Specialty drinks
  • Tips
  • Please note locals carry your bags from boat to transfer, 1 bag each way is 1 US$ (15000 kip), please have small money available, this is what the locals rely on. Please support them
  • You can apply easily for the visa online, this will help speed up your immigration check in, otherwise you will need to complete a form before entering and you will need a passport photo. For the E-Visa click here https://laoevisa.gov.la/apply

PREPARATION:

  • Bring only the gear and clothing necessary for the tour.
  • You’ll want clothes suitable for all activities and appropriate for the predicted weather.

YOU NEED TO BRING:

  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes or trainers
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Light clothes
  • A warm jacket/sweater (October - March)
  • A rain poncho (May - October)
  • Personal articles & medicine
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • A shade-providing hat
  • Personal medicines

SEASONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

This tour is available year-round with the usual changes in river levels, vegetation, and agriculture normal in Laos.

GESTURE OF GOODWILL:

Please understand we will not accept verbal, physical or mental abuse of Lao staff or local people

Please feel free to tip luggage carriers staff, and guides as this is not included in your rates

TRAVEL DATES & PRICING:

For pricing please ask for a quote, we need to know the following:-

  • How many adults
  • How many children (please tell us the age of each child)
  • Your arrival/ departure dates if available
  • Your arrival/ departure destinations
  • Do you require accommodation (if yes which type so you prefer)
  • Do you require accommodation on dates which are not tour specified
  • How many double/twin beds

Please provide us with as much information as possible

CHARTER EXTRA FEES:

  • The charter cruise prices include the private boat cruise and the staff services from embarkation to arrival of boat pier only
  • Entrance fees, baggage handling and transfers are not included
  • Entrance fees/baggage handling and transfer from Thai immigration boat pier: 20USD per person
  • Entrance fees/baggage handling and transfer from Houay Xay boat pier: 10USD per person
  • In case of waiting day in Pakbeng: 100 USD per day

NOTE:

  • Does not include insurance, you need to confirm you have insurance
  • Does not include admin & tax fees
  • Does not include tips for staff and locals
  • Does not include credit card charges, 3% for MasterCard or Visa, 5% for AMEX

NOTICE:
• For downstream, out boats leave Houay Xay pier at latest for 09:30am.

So please be in front of Thai immigration office in Chiang Khong before 0745am. One of our team will wait with a sign of guest names.
• If the guests stay already in Houay Xay, pick up will be arranged directly at their hotel between 09am and 0930am.
• For upstream, our boats leave Luang Prabang at 7:00am. So please be at our boat pier at 6:45am.

• From November to February, it can get cold during the cruise, do not forget to bring a jacket.
• It is possible to leave luggage and suitcase on the boat and take only small daypack for your overnight in Pakbeng.
• For safety reasons and according to the weather conditions, the program may change without prior notice.

  • HOUAY XAY-Pakbeng -Luang prabang River cruise (2 Days, 1 Night) SC- GL1061

    From $

    2-Days & 1-night River Cruise package from Houay Xay, Pakbeng and through to Luang Prabang lunch on-board,

    visiting local villages whilst enjoying the tranquility of the mighty Mekong river.

    Duration: 2 Days, 1 Nights

    Start/ Finish: Houay Xay/Pakbeng over night then onto Luang Prabang

    Meal Plan: 2 Lunches onboard

    Overnight accommodation: Not included ( we will offer a choice of accommodation in Pakbeng to fit your needs)

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