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
Check the List
of Hotels used in each tour category.
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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