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Pakbeng

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.

Pakeng was know as a transit point, these days you can spend 3 nights comfortably with plenty to do and relaxation surrounded by a  spectacular mountain range.

Top 5 activities to do:

  1. Feed the elephants
  2. Dine on the riverbanks at Hasan's (Indian food)
  3. Walk up to the view point, plenty of steps
  4. Watch the river boats off loading goods and guests at Pakbeng Pier
  5. Visit a remote Khmu Village

Top 5 attractions to visit:

  1. Elephant Sanctuary
  2. Ban Kham
  3. Wat Kok Koh
  4. 1000 Year Tea Forrest
  5. View Point with helipad

 

12 Days Chiang Mai and through Laos to Luang prabang / TTThai / LAO GL706

From $

Starting in Chiang Mai, Thailand and ending in Luang Prabang, Laos , this tour takes in some of the most dramatic landscapes and mountain rides in Thailand and Laos.

This tour takes in some awesome scenic rides, through the hills and wet land of Thailand and Laos.

passing local villages along the way, meet the locals and their families, the roads through Laos get steeper and views of the rugged mountain terrain rolling down into rice fields and river valleys.

Discover hidden trails in Thailand and cross into Laos to experience dramatic landscapes and incredible culture.

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HOUAY XAY-LUANG PRABANG RIVER CRUISE (2 Days, 1 Night) GL0302

From $

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 Khmu Village.

On the second day visit the Whisky Village and Buddha Cave.

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.

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.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium
Duration: 2 Days, 1 Nights
Start/ Finish: Houay Xay/ Luang Prabang
Meal Plan: 2 Lunches onboard
Overnight accommodation: Not included
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LAO RIVER CRUISE & ADVENTURE LOOP (4 Days, 3 Nights) GL0309

From $

4-days, 3-nights Adventure with River Cruise package.

Head by minibus to stay in a hotel in Oudomxay that offers activities, pre-book Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Trekking, ATVs, Zip-Line, or book a Picnic.

After a wonderful breakfast minibus to Pakbeng where you will stay in a luxury resort, geaturing an aazing infinity pool showing off an amazing view of the Mighty Mekong River and the surrounding mountains

Pakbeng 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.

Returning to Luang Prabang on a luxury river cruise boat

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang
Meal Plan: 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners
Overnight accommodation: Hotels
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LUANG PRABANG-HOUAY XAY RIVER CRUISE (2 Days, 1 Night) GL301

From $

You will experience one of the world's most magnificent waterways in comfort.

Explore the beauty of the Mekong’s tranquil waters, marvel at unspoiled vistas of tropical jungles, green mountains, and impressive rock formations.

You will see secluded villages while cruising 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 Houay Xay.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium
Duration: 2 Days, 1 Nights
Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Houay Xay
Meal Plan: 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners
Overnight accommodation: Not included
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MEKONG RIVER CRUISE & COOKING CLASS HUAY XAY – LUANG PRABANG (2 Days, 1 Night) GL0117

From $

River cruising on the Mighty Mekong River, spend overnight in the transit town of Pakbeng which is surrounded by beautiful plush mountains

A 2-day, 1-night river cruise and Lao cooking class. Starting from Huay Xay you will finish in the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang.

You will stay overnight in a transit town called Pakbeng, very peaceful, surrounded by mountains and when the moon is out lights the Mighty Mekong River.

During the first day cruise, you will be taught how to cook Lao food in preparation for your lunch.

The English-speaking guide will take care of you and ensure you; your family or group have a wonderful and carefree experience.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low
Duration: 2 Days, 1 Nights
Start/ Finish: Huay Xay/ Luang Prabang
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal Plan: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE & ELEPHANT SANCTUARY (3 Days, 2 Nights) GL0311

From $

3-day, 2-nights driving to Pakbeng through the mountain ranges to Pakbeng, with a wonderful visit to an Elephant Sanctuary,

here you will learn how the elephants have been rescued and are protected the a enchanting river cruise downstream return to Luang Prabang.

Pakbeng 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.

Returning to Luang Prabang on a luxury river cruise boat, you will visit Ban Xang Hai (Lao Whisky making village)

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium
Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang
Meal Plan: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners
Overnight accommodation: Hotels
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PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE & TREKKING 3 Days, 2 Nights GL0310

From $

3-day, 2-nights Trekking to rural villages and enjoy a relaxing river cruise downstream.

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit Pakbeng and see rural villages, how the local villagers are self sustaining and how they work the lands.

Pakbeng 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.

then back to Luang prabang.

 

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium
Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang
Meal Plan: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners
Overnight accommodation: Hotels
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Deluxe Elephant Jungle Package, Pakbeng / GLEPHJUN

From $

A 1 Day 2 Nights experience at the Mekong Elephant Park, 

what's going to happen: Morning good wishes to Mae Kham the matriarch, then  Breakfast at the restaurant enjoy this hearty meal,
Departure for a full day at the park and explore and experience the life of the mahouts and the elephants,
The rest of the day will follow Full day Elephant Herd this is a great experience to understand the heard and the elephants habits
Day program until roughly 4.00pm,  Time for Mae Kham’s snack, Dinner at the restaurant and overnight stay.

 

walking Difficulty scale:
Duration:1 Day 2 nights
Start / Finish: Pakbeng
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Elephant GIT Package Mekong Elephant park Pakbeng GL/EPH04

From $

After crossing the mighty Mekong, your guide will begin by
introducing the team, the sanctuary, its mission and initiatives towards animal welfare. Visitors will also be given
an in- depth presentation of our elephants, explain their very own story, their family ties without forgetting to
hear about the special bonds they all individually share with their mahout.

Enter the pure primary forest and meet the elephants in their natural habitat. At the
Mekong Elephant Park, we do not allow physical interactions between visitors and the elephants. We
encourage passive observation as believe we are the invitees to their world, their environment and wish to just
let them be.

 

walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium
Duration:1 half - day
Start / finish; Pakbeng
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Elephant Heard Day at Mekong Elephant Park, Pakbeng, GL/EPHFD 03

From $

The elephant heard day tour is a continuation of half day tour elephant wonders. After lunch, the continuity of tour goes as follows:

after a well deserved lunch, your guide will instruct you on the days activity which can range from, making vitamins balls, to picking fruits and vegetables for the elephants, to trekking the surroundings and admiring the Mekong views.

stroll through the compound and meet our craftsmen Mr. Kam the black smith, Ms. Mee, the weaver and Mr. Mong, the bamboo specialist. you will be fascinated by their expertise, their unique handicrafts with the creation of articles that each have their story ( and which you could even choose to bring home!)

 

Walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium
Duration: 1 Day
Start / finish: Pakbeng
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Elephant wonder at Elephant Mekong park GL/EPH01

From $

Half day getting to know the Elephants and their habits close to the Mekong river, Pakbeng

Setting foot at the Mekong Elephant Park: After crossing the mighty Mekong, your guide will begin by
introducing the team, the sanctuary, its mission and initiatives towards animal welfare.

Visitors will also be given an in- depth presentation of our elephants, explain their very own story, their family ties without forgetting to
hear about the special bonds they all individually share with their mahout.

 

Walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium
Duration; Half day
Start / finish: Pakbeng
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Elephantasic Instants Mekong Elephants Park Pakbeng GL/EPH02

From $

Setting foot at the Mekong Elephant Park:

After crossing the mighty Mekong, your guide will begin by introducing the team, the sanctuary, its mission and initiatives towards animal welfare.

Visitors will also be given an in- depth presentation of our elephants, explain their very own story, their family ties without forgetting to
hear about the special bonds they all individually share with their mahout.

 

walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium
Duration: Half day
Start / finish: Pakbeng
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HOUAY XAY-PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0305

From $

1-night River Cruise downstream from Houay Xay to Pakbeng , lunch on-board, visiting local villages whilst enjoying the tranquility

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

Stopping off at Khmu Village.  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.

 

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium
Duration: 1 Day
Start/ Finish: Houay Xay/ Pakbeng
Meal Plan: 1 Lunch onboard
Overnight accommodation: Not included we can help Book accommodation for you!
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LUANG PRABANG-PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0303

From $

1-day cruise on the Mighty Mekong River Cruise package from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng.

Explore the beauty of the Mekong’s tranquil waters, marvel at unspoiled vistas of tropical jungles, green mountains, and impressive rock formations.

You will see secluded villages while cruising 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 disembark in the small town of Pakbeng.

(Comfy walking shoes, please note you have to walk up the embankments in Luang Prabang & Pakbeng )

Duration: 1 Day
Start/ Finish: Pakbeng/ Luang Prabang
Meal Plan: 1 Lunch on-board
Overnight accommodation: Not included
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PAKBENG-LUANG PRABANG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0306

From $

1 Day River Cruise package from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

You will visit Ban Xang Hai is famous for its Lao Lao (distilled rice whisky); here, you can try before you buy.

A variety of handicrafts are also for sale here. Getting there, the village, 29 km north of Luang Prabang, a boat ride to Tam Ting (Pak Ou caves).

Here you will walk the narrow footpath-streets behind the very attractive wat, featuring weavers' looms, colourful fabric stalls and a few stills producing the wide range of liquors sold.

(Comfy walking shoes, please note you have to walk up the embankments in Pakbeng & Luang Prabang

Duration: 1 Day
Start/ Finish: Pakbeng/ Luang Prabang
Meal Plan: 1 Lunch on-board
Overnight accommodation: Not included
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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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HOUAY XAY-PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) SC/GL0305

From $

1-night River Cruise downstream from Houay Xay to Pakbeng , lunch on-board, visiting local villages whilst enjoying the tranquility

easy sit back and relax trip

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Houay Xay/ Pakbeng

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch onboard

Overnight accommodation: Not included

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LAO RIVER CRUISE & ADVENTURE LOOP (4 Days, 3 Nights) GL0309

From $

4-day, 3-nights Adventure with River Cruise package, driving through wonderful mountain ranges and a relaxing river cruise downstream

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights

Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners

Overnight accommodation: Hotels

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LUANG PRABANG-PAKBENG -HOUAY XAY RIVER CRUISE (2 Days, 1 Night) SC-GL1061A

From $

UPSTREAM CRUISE - 2 DAYS OF BOAT SERVICES
• From October to April:

Departure every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

• From May to September:

Departure every Wednesday and Saturday.

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LUANG PRABANG-PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0303

From $

1 Day River Cruise downstream from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Pakbeng/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch on-board

Overnight accommodation: Not included

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PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE & ELEPHANT SANCTUARY (3 Days, 2 Nights) GL0311

From $

3-day, 2-nights,  enjoy a relaxing river cruise downstream and Elephant Sanctuary

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights

Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners

Overnight accommodation: Hotels

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PAKBENG RIVER CRUISE & TREKKING (3 Days, 2 Nights) GL0310

From $

3-day, 2-nights  Downstream River Cruise and trekking visiting rural villages

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights

Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners

Overnight accommodation: Hotels

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PAKBENG-HOUAY XAY RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) SC/GL0305A

From $

1 Day River Cruise package from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng

1 day relax and enjoy the scenery on the river

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Pakbeng/ Houay Xay or / Luang prabang Pakbeng

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch on-board

Overnight accommodation: Not included

if you need to book any accommodation we can assist you here

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PAKBENG-LUANG PRABANG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0306

From $

1 Day River Cruise package from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Pakbeng/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch on-board

Overnight accommodation: Not included

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    ECO VOLUNTEERING: 7 DAYS – 6 NIGHTS AT ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTER XAYABOULY / ECC/ GL 1042

    From $

    This eco volunteering program is your gateway to feeling like a part of the Elephant Conservation team! It will give you a more in-depth insight into what it takes to look after elephants.

    During the week, you will share in the life of our staff and learn more about the Lao culture.

    You may even pick up a bit of Lao language! You will start by following our 3 day ‘Exploration’ program. Then you will be asked to assist us in the Center’s development by participating in current projects on site.

    During your visit at the Center you will spend a lot of time walking through our protected area. The area is forested and might not always be accessible without you getting dirty. Activities in the forest vary during the rainy season between May and September.

    You will be guided by a local English speaking guide and international experts.

    Walking Difficulty Scale: Medium
    Duration: 3 Days
    Start / Finish: Luang Prabang
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