The Luang Say Lodge and Cruises -3 Days / 2 Nights

Say Lodge and Cruise from Houei Sai to Pakbeng, Kamu Lodge , Pak Ou Cave for 3 Days cruise, you will have one night at Luang Say Lodge, visit Ban Baw village to observe the process of making traditional rice alcohol, participate in different activities sch as; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, planting and Luang harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June).

Destination

• Houei Sai – Pakbeng
• Kamu Lodge
• Pak Ou – Luang Prabang

Highlight

• made en route to Pakbeng to observe some rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houei Phalam; a Kamu village
• stop is at Ban Baw village to observe the process of making traditional rice alcohol
• visiting Kamu village, archery contest, planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June)
• visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images

DOWNSTREAM PROGRAM

• From 1 November 2013 to 30 April 2014 and 1-31 October 2014, the cruise departs every Monday, Thursday and Friday. Every Sunday, the cruise departs with Pak Ou I boat.
• From 1 May 2014 to 30 September 2014, the cruise departs every Monday and Friday.

Day 1: Houei Sai – Pakbeng (Lunch, Dinner)

Luang Say boat leaves slow boat pier at 9a.m. for cruising down the Mekong River to Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. One stop is made en route to Pakbeng to observe some rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houei 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 on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 2: Pakbeng – Kamu Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

A continental breakfast is served on the terrace from 7a.m. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 8a.m. and the first stop is at Ban Baw village to observe the process of making traditional rice alcohol. A buffet lunch is served on board. Then, the boat arrives at Kamu Lodge around 2p.m. so you will be able to check in and participate in different activities sch as; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June). A set menu dinner is served at the open air restaurant and you will stay overnight at Kamu Lodge.

Day 3: Kamu Lodge – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Lunch)

A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7a.m. Kamu boat leaves at 8a.m. and 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. The boat arrives in Luang Prabang at Kamu boat pier (a UNESCO world heritage city) before lunch. A lunch set menu is served at a local restaurant

UPSTREAM PROGRAM

• From 1 November 2013 to 30 April 2014 and 1-31 October 2014, the cruise departs every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
• From 1 May 2014 to 30 September 2014, the cruise departs every Tuesday and Friday.

Day 1: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Kamu Lodge (Lunch, Dinner)

Kamu boat leaves Kamu pier at 9a.m. for cruising up the Mekong River to Kamu Lodge. 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. Then, the boat arrives at Kamu Lodge so you will be able to check in and have lunch at the open air restaurant. In the afternoon, you can participate in different activities such as; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, rice planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June). A set menu dinner is served and you will stay overnight at Kamu Lodge.

Day 2: Kamu Lodge – Pakbeng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7a.m. After relaxing awhile, Luang Say boat will pick you up around 10a.m.-11a.m. in order to cruise up to Pakbeng. A buffet lunch is served on board and the next stop is at Ban Baw to observe the process of making traditional rice alcohol. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and a dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 3: Pakbeng – Houei Sai (Breakfast, Lunch)

A continental breakfast is served on the terrace from 6a.m. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 7a.m. 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 before 5p.m. (it is possible to continue your journey to Chiang Rai, Thailand the same day).

Please Note

• Luang Say downstream cruise departs from slow boat pier in Houei Sai at 9a.m. so please be at Luang Say office in Houei Sai (next to Laos immigration) by 8.30a.m. at the latest.
• For downstream cruises, a luggage tag will be given at Chiang Khong (Thailand border).
• For Luang Say upstream cruise, Kamu boat departs at 9a.m. from Kamu Lodge pier in Luang Prabang, please be at the pier by 8.45a.m. at the latest.
• Please bring a jersey/a jacket as it can get cool at the lodge and on the boat from Oct to Feb.
•  It is possible to leave your suitcase and luggage on the boat and take only a small daypack with a change of clothes. This is advisory as the steps to Luang Say Lodge are quite steep.
• For Kamu Lodge, it is not possible to accommodate 3 adults in the same tent. Only one child is allowed to share a tent with parents.
•  Please fully charge your electronic equipment as there is no plug available at Kamu Lodge.

Program includes:

● Transfer from Laos immigration at Houei Sai to slow boat pier for the downstream program or vice versa for upstream program ● 3-day cruise with stops and admission fees at visiting sites serviced by English and French speaking escorts for Luang Say program ● 1 night accommodation at Luang Say Lodge and 1 night accommodation at Kamu Lodge ● Meal plan as mentioned in the program ● Coffee, tea and drinking water on board and during meals ● Crew service during the cruise ● Group insurance

Program excludes:

● A shuttle boat (15 minutes) from Chiang Khong to Houei Sai for the downstream program or vice versa for upstream program ● A transfer from Wat Xieng Thong pier in Luang Prabang to the hotel (downstream program) ● A transfer from hotel in Luang Prabang to Kamu Lodge pier (upstream program) ● Visa, immigration and/or overstay fees in Thailand and in Laos ● Soft and alcoholic drinks during the trip ● Services in Luang Prabang ● Personal insurance and other personal expenses

Price in $ US based on group below