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An amazing and unforgettable experience cruising the Mekong onboard the Mekong Sun and its friendly Laotian crew. A must to do !

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DAY 1 - Embarkation in Luang Prabang

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• Food : Dinner

In Luang Prabang we transfer you at 1.30pm from your hotel in town/upon your arrival at Luang Prabang airport to embark your comfortable boutique-cruise ship MV Mekong Sun for check-in at 2pm.
This unique boutique vessel is a German-Laotian owned river ship with stylish cabins. Settle into your accommodating cabin and unpack for a six-day cruise. Begin with a guided walk up Phou Si-hill, which offers a spectacular sunset view over the Mekong as well as the Khan River and the surrounding mountains. In the evening, enjoy strolling along the Mekong promenade or visiting the colorful night market of the local Hmong minority. Enjoy the spacious decks, lounge on board and attend our welcome reception this evening. A selection of Asian and European food will be provided throughout the cruise.
Overnight aboard your river vessel. (For later arrivals, we can exclude the visit today and arrange it on day 5 e.g.)

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DAY 2 - Departure from Luang Prabang

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• Food : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

In the early morning you will able to observe the traditional giving of alms in the streets of Luang Prabang. Breakfast is on board and the rest of the morning will be spent on a guided city tour with visits of the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple as well as two other famous temples as well. Your spectacular cruise begins with the departure from Luang Prabang after lunch from where you will cruise north through beautiful scenery. The night is spent on a secluded river bank or sandbank.
Overnight onboard your river vessel.

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DAY 3 - Pak Ou caves

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• Food : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

After breakfast on board you will explore the famous Pak Ou Caves, with thousands of small Buddha statues inside the caverns. After a short walk through the jungle (optional) you visit a Laotian village. In the village you can observe how the local liqueur Lao-Lao is being distilled traditionally. Before returning to your Mekong vessel, you will see elephants in action (unless they are busy with an off-site contract by the time of your visit). After re-embarkation you will enjoy a few hours of cruising the Mekong River amidst beautiful landscapes.
Overnight onboard your river vessel.

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DAY 4 - Wild nature along the mighty Mekong

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• Food : Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

The ship will head south again today.
Further downstream you will discover some of the most remarkable, most impressive landscapes of this still-untamed river. The landscape becomes more and more spectacular: hills covered with tropical vegetation, awe-inspiring rock formations along the river banks, and a fascinating array of fast currents and slower river parts. The power of the mighty Mekong will give your cruise the feeling of a real expedition (due to sudden drops in water level on some days, it may be necessary to make the afternoon excursion down south and upstream again – the wildest and possibly most exciting part of the Mekong – in a local Lao slow boat before returning back onboard). You will visit a local village school, which is supported by guests of the Mekong River Cruises fleet. Enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature's wonders along the shores before you head north again and stop at a sandbank for the night.
Overnight onboard your river vessel.

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DAY 5 - Kuang Si – Luang Prabang

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• Food : Breakfast

After breakfast on board, enjoy the beautiful view and spot local fishermen onshore as you cruise upstream again. After a few hours of cruising up the river, you will stop and continue by bus to visit the famous Kuang Si-waterfalls, some of the most remarkable waterfalls in Laos. In the afternoon you will return to Luang Prabang, where you enjoy the afternoon at leisure. This last evening on board will be celebrated with a farewell dinner with a traditional Lao Baci-friendship ceremony.
Overnight onboard your river vessel.

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DAY 6 - Disembarkatione

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• Food : Breakfast

After breakfast you will say goodbye to your Laotian crew. Check-out and disembark (until 10am). End of service with the transfer to the airport

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NOTE: Every river cruise on the upper Mekong is a pioneering experience and is subject to constantly changing river conditions, including floodwaters and shallows. Therefore please understand that we must reserve the right to alter the itinerary of this tour due to the logistical complexities involved. Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather and river conditions. For safety reasons and according to navigating conditions, these programs may be amended without previous notice.

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Price for individual travelers with minimum 2persons: On request

Please send us your inquiries for the group rate.

Services incl. in the cruise rate:

• 5 overnights aboard your boutique river vessel Mekong Sun
• All meals and tour program as per above itinerary
• Coffee, tea and water during meal times
• All excursions and necessary entry fees
• Presentations and lectures by your cruise director
• Transfers from/to Luang Prabang airport or your hotel in town

Not incl. in the cruise rate:

• Visa fees
• Alcoholic and soft drinks, tips, personal expenses or not mentioned services of any kind
• Any flights; Video or photography-fees (if requested during excursions)

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