6-Day Luang Prabang River Cruise to Ban Kok San, Kuang Si, and Pak Ou

Day 1. Embarkation in Luang Prabang

In Luang Prabang, we transfer you around 1.00pm from your hotel in town/upon your arrival at Luang Prabang airport to embark your comfortable boutique-cruise vessel for check-in at 1:30pm. This unique boutique vessel is a German-Laotian owned river ship with stylish cabins. Settle into your accommodating cabin and unpack for a six-day cruise. Begin with a walk-up Phou Si hill, which offers a spectacular sunset view over the Mekong as well as the Khan River and the surrounding mountains.

In the evening, enjoy strolling along the Mekong promenade or visiting the colorful night market of the local Hmong minority. Enjoy the spacious decks, lounge on board and attend our welcome reception and dinner this evening. A selection of Asian and European food will be provided throughout the cruise.

Overnight on board. (D)

Day 2. Luang Prabang River Cruise to Ban Kok San, Kuang Si, and Pak Ou

In the early morning, you will be able to observe the traditional giving of alms in the streets of Luang Prabang. Breakfast is on board, followed by a half-day sightseeing guided city tour with visits of the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple, among others. Afterward, your spectacular cruise begins with the departure from Luang Prabang southbound through beautiful scenery. The night is spent on a secluded river bank or sandbank. Overnight on board. (BLD).

Day 3. Wild Nature along the Mighty Mekong

Further downstream you will discover some of the most remarkable, most impressive landscapes along the Mekong River. Enjoy your morning on board before we turn around and head back upstream to visit a traditional Hmong Hill tribe village in the afternoon.

Here you will visit a local village school, which is supported by guests of Mekong River Cruises. Enjoy the beautiful views and watch nature’s wonders along the shores before finding a place to moor the night. Overnight on board. (BLD)

Day 4. Luang Prabang River Cruise to Ban Kok San, Kuang Si, and Pak Ou: Kuang Si Waterfalls

After breakfast on board, enjoy the beautiful view and spot local fishermen onshore as you cruise upstream again. After a few hours of cruising up the river, you will stop and continue by local Tuk Tuk- Trucks to visit the famous Kuang Si waterfalls, some of the most remarkable waterfalls in Laos. After passing Luang Prabang you will stop again at a sand- or river bank for the night. This evening we enjoy our famous Mekong River Cruises BBQ dinner in a beautiful riverside location. Overnight on board. (BLD)

Day 5. Pak Ou Caves

After breakfast on board you will explore the famous Pak Ou Caves, with thousands of small Buddha statues inside the caverns. After a short walk through the jungle (optional) you visit a Laotian village. In the village you can observe how the local liqueur Lao-Lao is being distilled traditionally. Before returning to your Mekong vessel, you will see elephants in action (unless they are busy with an off-site contract by the time of your visit). After re-embarkation you will enjoy a few hours of cruising the Mekong River amidst beautiful landscapes before reaching again Luang Prabang, where you enjoy the afternoon at leisure. You are celebrating this last evening on board with a farewell dinner and a traditional Lao Baci-friendship ceremony. Overnight on board. (BLD)

Day 6. Luang Prabang River Cruise to Ban Kok San, Kuang Si, and Pak Ou: Disembarkation

After breakfast, you will say goodbye to your Laotian crew. Check-out and disembark (until 10am). End of service with the transfer to the airport. (B)

End of the trip!

NOTE: Every river cruise on the upper Mekong is a pioneering experience and is subject to constantly changing river conditions, including floodwaters and shallows. Therefore, please understand that we must reserve the right to alter the itinerary of this tour due to the logistical complexities involved. Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather and river conditions. For safety reasons and according to navigating conditions, these programs may be amended without previous notice.

This journey is generally not for guests with limited mobility or who depend on CPAP machines. Please contact us for more information about your specific requirements before booking.

•  5 overnights aboard your boutique river vessel (Mekong Sun or Mekong Pearl)

• All meals and tour program as per above itinerary

• Coffee, tea and water are complementary on board

• All excursions and necessary entry fees

• Presentations and lectures by your cruise director

• Transfers from/to Luang Prabang airport or your hotel in town.

Not included

• Visa fees

• Alcoholic and soft drinks, tips, personal expenses or not mentioned services of any kind

• Any flights; Video or photography-fees (if requested during excursions).