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PAKBENG-LUANG PRABANG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0306

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

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.

Then onto Pak Ou cave, Where the Nam Ou (Ou River) and Mekong River meet at Ban Pak Ou, two famous caves in the limestone cliff are crammed with myriad Buddha images.
In the lower cave a photogenic group of Buddhas are silhouetted against the stunning riverine backdrop. The upper cave is a five-minute climb up steps, you'll need a torch from 50m into the rock face.

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.

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

Duration:

1 Day

Start:

Pakbeng

Finish:

Luang Prabang

Meal Plan:

1 Lunch 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 Luang Prabang/ Pakbeng/ Houay Xay so we can quote you.

Activities

VISIT KHMU VILLAGE/ LOCAL LUNCH SERVED ONBOARD/ SIGHTSEEING/ RIVER CRUISING/ VISIT BUDDHA CAVES/ VISIT WHISKY VILLAGE

Itinerary

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

  • LUANG PRABANG

  • LOCAL VILLAGE

  • PAK OU CAVE

  • PAKBENG

Useful Information

MINIMUM PERSONS REQUIRED:

1 Person or more

DEPARTURES

• From October to April: Departure every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
• From May to September: Departure every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

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:

  • 1 Lunch on-board
  • River Cruise
  • English-speaking guide
  • Khmu 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$ (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

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: 10USD per person
  • Entrance fees/baggage handling and transfer from Houay Xay boat pier: 5USD 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
  • PAKBENG-LUANG PRABANG RIVER CRUISE (1 Day) GL0306

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    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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