PROGRAM DOWN RIVER:
[ Houei Sai -> Pak Beng -> Luang Prabang -> ...] :
Cruise scheduled departures (Day 1* on below program):
- From 1 Oct 13 to 30 Apr 14 and 1-31 Oct 14 departs every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday**.
- From 1-31 May 14 and 1 July 14 departs every Monday and Friday.
- please note : No operation in June for maintenance
**Sunday downstream by white metal boat and for high season only
Day 1*: HOUEI SAY - PAKBENG (Lunch, Diner)
The Luang Say riverboat leaves Houai Xay pier at 09h30am (please be at Luang Say Houei Sai office not later than at 8.30) for cruising down the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. One stop is made en route to Pakbeng to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and a dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 2: PAKBENG – PAK OU – LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast, Lunch)
A continental breakfast is served at terrace from 07h00am The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 08h00am for the second day trip and the first stop is at Ban Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat stops again opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found. The boat arrives in Luang Prabang (a UNESCO world heritage city) around 16h00-17h00. Transfer to The Luang Say Residence, welcome and free at leisure.
Day 3: LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast, Dinner)
You will enjoy breakfast and free day at leisure. Dinner at La Belle Epoque Restaurant.
Day 4: LUANG PRABANG – Other destination (Breakfast)
A breakfast is served at restaurant or bar terrace, transfer to the airport for other destination.
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PROGRAM UP RIVER
[ ... -> Luang Prabang -> Pak Beng -> Houei Sai ] :
Cruise scheduled departures (Day 3* on below program):
- From 1 Oct 13 to 30 Apr 2014, and 1-31 Oct 14 departs every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday.
- From 1-31 May 14 and 1 July 14 to 30 Sep 14 depart every Wednesday & Saturday.
- please note : No operation in June for maintenance
Day 1: ... - LUANG PRABANG – THE LUANG SAY RESIDENCE
Airport transfer to The Luang Say Residence and free day at leisure.
Day 2: LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast, Dinner)
You will enjoy breakfast and free day at leisure. Dinner at La Belle Epoque Restaurant.
Day 3*: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU – PAKBENG (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer from The Luang Say Residence to boat pier. Luang Say boat leaves Auberge Calao pier at 07h00am(please be at pier not later than 6.45 am) for cruising up the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. A continental breakfast is served on board. The boat first stops opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found. A buffet lunch is served on board. The second stop is at Ban Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 4: PAKBENG – HOUEI SAI – Other Destination (Breakfast, Lunch)
A continental breakfast is served at terrace from 06h00am The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 07h00am for the second day trip and one stop is made en route to Houei Sai to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at slow boat pier in Houei Sai around05h00pm (You may continue your journey to Chiang Rai, Thailand the same day.)