Useful Information

MINIMUM PERSONS REQUIRED:

3 Person or more

DEPARTURES

From October to April: Departure every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

From May to September: Departure every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

MEETING TIMES:

The pick-up tour is ensured between 7:00 am and 7:30 am (downtown of Luang Prabang). Hence, we ask to be ready at 7:00 am.

INSURANCE:

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

PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• The guests must choose between 2 room types at the hotels
• Different activities could be booked in advance with the tour
• In Pakbeng, the boat’s departure is scheduled at 8:00 am. Hence, we ask to be at the Pakbeng pier at 7:45 am to ensure a departure on time. Hotel can provide the drop off
• Lunch on board, water, coffee, tea and fruits are included
• From October to February, it can get cold during the tour. We advise to bring a jacket
• It is possible to leave luggage and suitcase on the boat during the visits
• In case of food restriction, allergy… we can adapt the dishes on board
• Departure guaranteed for a minimum of 4 passengers. Please check availability with us before
• For safety reasons and according to the weather conditions, the program may change without prior notice

INCLUDED:

• 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (1 onboard), 2 Dinners
• Minibus transfers
• River Cruise
• 2 nights accommodation
• English-speaking guide
• Elephant Sanctuary Entrance fees
• Pak Ou Cave Entrance fees
• Activity Fees

NOT INCLUDED:

• Accommodation tour dates only, 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/ Oudomxay 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$ (8000 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

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