Luang Say Cruise
2 day/1 night cruise starting at $519 per person, double occupancy
Package includes:
2 day cruise on the Mekong River from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang (downstream) or Luang Prabang to Huay Xai (upstream).
Sightseeing along the way with stops at local villages
Lunch on board the boat each day
1 night at the Luang Say Lodge with dinner and breakfast
Visit to the Pak Ou Caves
English speaking guides throughout
Pricing
Upstream Cruise (Luang Prabang to Huay Xai)
$519 per person, double occupancy
Downstream Cruise (Huay Xai to Luang Prabang)
$649 per person, double occupancy
Single Occupancy pricing available upon request.
Extensions in Laos and other countries in South East Asia available upon request.
Itinerary
DAY ONE
Huay Xai to Pakbeng
Depart from Huay Xai at 9:30 am to begin your cruise down the Mekong. En route stop at Ban Houy Palam, a Kamu village, to see how the local river tribes live. Buffet lunch will be served on board the river boat. Before sunset you will arrive at the Luang Say Lodge for your overnight stay. Dinner will be served on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
DAY TWO
Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, visit the morning market of Pakbeng village where locals and hill tribes come to buy and sell goods. The river boat departs around 8:30 am, headed to Luang Prabang. Stop at Ban Baw to see the production of traditional rice wine. Lunch on board the boat. Stop in Pak Ou at the mouth of the Nam Ou River to see the famous caves there, filled with thousands of Buddhas. Arrive in Luang Prabang before sunset.
Exclusions
Visa for Laos (Visa required for entry into Laos)
Transfers to/from port
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Gratuities for guides, drivers, waitstaff, bellhops, etc.
Services not listed on the itinerary
Optional Tours
Airfare
Validity
Prices based on regular season rates for 2021. Rates may be higher due to peak season or holidays.
October 1 - March 31
Departs every Monday, Thursday, and Friday
April 1 - May 31 & July 1 - September 30
Departs every Monday and Friday
The cruise does not operate in June due to annual maintenance.
Minimum 4 passengers per departure.