Welcome to the Luangsay Cruise, a unique and exciting way of discovering the delights of Northern Laos in style, safety and comfort. Featuring a brand new river cruise boat and a Laotian style lodge on the banks of the Mekong, the Luangsay Cruise offers the intrepid traveler two idyllic days and one night on the "Mother of Waters". It's a chance to visit a region that has hitherto been virtually inaccessible. The route is on a stretch of the Mekong between Houeisay and the world heritage site of Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos and one of the best preserved ancient cities in Asia.

Day 1: Houei Say - Pakbeng [L-D]
The LuangSay boat departs from Houeisay pier at 09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pak Beng. One stop is made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements. A delicious Buffet lunch is served on board. The boat will arrive at LuangSay Lodge before sunset for overnight stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 2: Pakbeng - Kamu Lodge [B-L-D]
Breakfast served at terrace around 07:30 hrs. In the morning visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Luangsay Boat departs at 08:30 a.m. for her second part of trip; boat makes another stop at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. Lunch is again served on board; then the boat cruise to Kamu Village. The boat will arrived at 14h00 in Kamu Lodge for the check in. In the afternoon you may choose to participate in the different activities. You will be rewarded with a very original Lao experience.

• Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields
• Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
• Jungle walks to search for medicinal plants
• Trekking through the forest to waterfalls (two hour hike and boat ride)
• Traditional fishing techniques. You can sample your catch for dinner!
• Local village visit
• Archery contest

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge

Day 3: Kamu Lodge - Luang Prabang [B-L]
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a visit to the village of Kamu, cruise down to Luang Prabang (UNESCO world heritage city) by Kamu boat to Pak Ou village at the mouth of Nam Ou River, boat stops for a trip to visit Tam Ting ‘Caves of thousand Buddha’s’ then arrive Luang Prabang before Lunch.
Lunch at Luang Prabang

**From 01 Nov 05 to 30 Apr 06 and 1-31 Oct 06, departs every Monday, Thursday and Friday.

**From 01 May – 30 Sep 06 departs every Monday and Friday

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Price includes:

• 3 days cruise with stops and visits en route (by Luangsay and Kamu boats)
• 2 nights accommodation at LuangSay Lodge & Kamu Lodge
• Meal plan as mentioned (3 lunches – 2 dinners – 2 breakfasts)
• Entrance fee at Tam Ting Caves and police fees along the trip
• Transfer from Lao immigration to pier in Houeisay.
• Assistance of English-speaking staffs escort during the cruise and excursion to the waterfall (no guide on board)
• Coffee, tea, water

Price excludes:

• Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang
• Shuttle boats to Chiang Khong / Houeisay or Houeisay / Chiang Khong 
• Immigration fees in Houeisay
• Soft and Alcohol Drinks during the trip.
• Visa approval and fees for Laos
• Services in Luang Prabang
• Personal insurance

Remark:

• Minimum 2 persons traveling together for join tour.
• The above tour prices do not apply to the French Market.
• Operating with minimum of 2 pax
• 1 half-twin FOC for every 15 paying passengers
• Child Policy – child of 2 to 12 years sharing parents room – 50% of adult package price

Note : From 01 June 06 to 30 June 06, there is no operation.

Review different set of Tour in Laos:

• Laos Classic Tours
• Laos Thematic Tours
• Soft Adventure Tour
• Cruising Tour