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Vat Phou Cruising Down River
Duration: 3 Days / 2 nights 

Tour Code: VPC03-DWN

Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

The Fascinating Mekong River in Southern Laos
Cruise the "Mother of Waters" to the wild paradise of the 4,000 islands" onthe Vat Phou, your comfortable floating air-conditioned trek hotel, with twelve cabins, each with twin beds and privates hot an cold running water bathrooms. Shaded upper deck for lounging, restaurant on board serving and finest Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Beers wines and spirits available on order.

We hope that you have found your cruise to be as magical as we believe it to be, and that the memories you take back will remain with you forever.

Cruise Down River
Pakse to the "Niagara of the East", and the discovery of one of the wonders of the world, the treasures of Khmer architecture.

Day 1: Pakxe - Champasak - Wat Phou [L-D]
Early morning 10.30 a.m. departure from Pakse for Champassak, heading south aboard a local longtail riverboat, zigzagging through mild rapids and sand banks, arriving at Champassak in time for a riverside lunch, followed by a guided tour of the mysterious pre-Angkorian 10th century temple of Vat Phou, the boat’s namesake. As dusk falls board the Vat Phou for a relaxing cruise down-river, enjoying the tropical sunset on the deck, dinner is served on board, while the boat docks for the night alongside a remote Laotian village.

Day 2: Huei Thamo - Oum Mong temple - Khong Island [B-L-D]
Breakfast on board as we set sail for the village of Huei Thamo, only a few minutes walk away from the spectacular hidden forest temple of Oum Moung. Afterwards rejoin the boat for a cruise southwards and lunch on the deck, while we continue our leisurely sail further south to the wild paradise of the “4,000 islands”, arrived in the afternoon closed to Khong Island (the birthplace of the President of the Peoples republic of Laos) at Ban Dua Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village where the traditional way of life has not changed in centuries. Back on board for quiet dinner, under the stars, serenaded by the songs by the songs of the buffalo toads.

Day 3: Ban Veuthong - the "Niagara of the East - Xieng Di-Pakse [B-L]
Breakfast on the deck, while cruising to the small village of Ban Veuthong where we will board a small long-tail boat to Khone Island. After visit, take a long tail boat back to the main land for lunch amid the by-gone splendid of another age; colorful French colonial houses and an old customs post, alongside a stone quay. Take a minivan to amazingly scenic splendor of the Khong Pha Peng waterfall, "the Niagara of the East", close to the Cambodian border. Back to “civilization, for the two hours ride to Pakse, arriving in the afternoon, about 3:50 p.m.

Private Tour – Price in US Dollars per person

Validity 2-8 9-24 Sup. Sin
01 May 05  - 31 October 05  370 350  160
01 Nov 05 - 30 April 06 480 460  170
01 May 06 - 31 October 06 390 370 160

** For safety reasons and according to navigation conditions, the program may be amended without previous notice **

**High season : from 01 march - 30 April , departure every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday 

**Low season : from 01 May - 31 October, departures every Saturday 

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Price includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation in twin-shared with daily breakfast
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees on sites
  • All government taxes and hotel service charge

Price excludes:

  • Transfer and tour by private transportation
  • International Airfare to/from Laos
  • International Airport departure tax (US$ 10/pax)
  • Laos Visa Fee
  • Personal Expense

Remarks:

  • All tours are operated in Private
  • 1 Person only will be accommodated in 1 single room; no supplement single charge
  • Supplement Single (Sup Sin) is additional only for tour participants of 2 or more persons who would like to have separate single room for him or herself.
  • Children discount 50% when sharing parent's cabin
  • No operation (dry dock) in June

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