Laos Tour: Luangsay Cruise Downstream - 3 days
Meet upon arrival at Houei Xay immigration checkpoint and transfer to
the boat pier. The Luang Say boat leaves Huay Xai pier at 9.00am for a
cruise down the Mekong River to Pakbeng. You will have a stop en route
to visit an ethnic village for local interaction and to learn about
local life with typical culture and tradition. A buffet lunch is served
on board. Arrive in Pakbeng before sunset and check in at the Luang Say
Lodge. Pakbeng is a rustic town with a tranquil laid back vibe dominated
by wooden houses along a steep street on the hillside overlooking to
the Mekong River. Relax and watch the sunset on the Mekong River from
your balcony. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong River. (L,D)
DAY 2: PAKBENG – KAMU LODGE
For early riser, an optional activity of taking a short walk to visit
Pakbeng market is available at your disposal. Here you will see minority
people from the surrounding villages gather to sell and by their goods.
A continental breakfast is served at the lodge from 7.00AM. At 8.00AM
the boat leaves Pakbeng for the second leg of the cruise. You will have a
stop at Ban Baw village to observe the processing of traditional rice
alcohol, called lao lao. Lunch is served aboard whilst you continue your
cruise to Kamu Village. Arrive in the Kamu Lodge at around 2.00PM. This
is a beautiful lodge built amidst and in a perfect harmony with
fascinating surrounding nature. This afternoon is free at your leisure
to go around to visit nearby villages for interaction and spend your
time to join in with locals for very original Lao experiences like
farming, gold panning in Mekong River or enjoy fishing with traditional
fishing techniques in the Mekong. Dinner and overnight at the Kamu
Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: KAMU LODGE – LUANG PRABANG
After breakfast, just relax or spend some time to wander around the
village of Kamu. You will then board the Kamu Riverboat to cruise
towards the former Royal capital of Luang Prabang. You will have a stop
at Pak Ou to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum. These
are magnificent caves on the right side of the Mekong River that are
carved out of towering limestone cliffs and contain thousands of gold
lacquered Buddha statues ranging from a few centimeters to the size of a
human. The caves are as well a destination for local pilgrimages,
especially during the Lao New Year period of Pii Mai. The boat arrives
in Luang Prabang at lunch time. Lunch is served in a restaurant in Luang
Pranbang. End of service. (B,L)
great! this itinerary really helps! I'm planning a trip to Laos early next year and I'll consider following this one ;-)
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Laos has so many tourist attraction points that people must should visit during their trip. It is rich of natural beauty and it is also known as mountainous and landlocked. It's Vieng Xai caves is very interesting place to visit then Wat Phu temple, Pha That Luang is most significant monument in Laos are also very attractive places to visit.
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