Relish the
fantastic scenery of the Mekong river on your cruise from
Vientiane to Chiang Saen (Golden Triangle).
The river vessel selected for the Majestic Mekong is the
most comfortable ship capable of navigating the respective
sections of this partly untamed river. Between Vientiane and the
Golden Triangle, you are traveling on board of the Laotian river
cruiser RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 1: VIENTIANE – KENG KHAN KHOU (-/L/D)
Check in at 8:00 o’clock at the harbor Khao Leau. Arrive
and welcome on board the unique river vessel, Mekong Sun. The
first German-Lao owned river ship on the upper Mekong. Settle into
your comfortable cabin and unpack for a five days cruise through
the previously inaccessible wonders of the Mekong. Enjoy the
spacious decks and 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. Today, we
will cruise between Thailand on the left- and Laos on the right
side. The landscape becomes more and more spectacular with hills
covered with tropical vegetation, impressive rock formations along
the river banks and rapid and slow currents on the river. We are
also passing the NBCA (National Biodiversity Conservation Area)
Phou Phanang.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 2: KENG KHAN KHOU – PAK LAI
(B/L/D)
Breakfast. This morning we will stop and visit the
Lao-Thai border town Ban Hat THieng. In the evening we will stop
at the small riverside community of Pak Lai. It used to be famous
for its many colonial style houses. At night you will enjoy again
the comfort of your cruise ship.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 3: PAK LAI – KENG LUANG (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Early this morning we will all go to see the
local traditional market in the center of Pak Lai. Later. Today,
the village Ban Phaleap offers a magnificent view at the steep
rock formation, called Phaleap. Tonight, we will park at the
sandbank close to the village called Keng Luang.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 4: KENG LUANG – KUANG SI (B/L/D)
Breakfast. This morning, we will visit a local hill tribe
village of the Khmu minority group. Enjoy the beautiful view and
watch the fisherman along the shore. In the afternoon, you will
see the ferry crossing the Mekong at Thadeua, connecting Luang
Prabang Province with the Sayaboury province. This last evening on
board will be celebrated with a farewell dinner.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 5: KUANG SI- LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)
Breakfast. This morning, we will stop at Ban Muang Khai
and continue by bus to visit the famous Kuang Si Waterfall. We
will spend about 2 hours swimming and relaxing at the falls before
we return to the Mekong Sun and continue to the World Heritage
Town of Luang Prabang.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 6: LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)
Today your comfortable river vessel will stay in Luang
Prabang and you will get to know the beauties of this UNESCO-World
heritage town. Apart from numerous temples, you will enjoy the
atmosphere with many French colonial buildings preserved as well
as a great view over the Mekong, Khan-river and the surrounding
mountains at sunset time. After sunset you can enjoy strolling
along the Mekong promenade or visiting the night market of the
Hmong people.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 7: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU (B/L/D)
After leaving Luang Prabang, you will visit a local
Lao-distillery at Ban Xang Hay before continuing to the famous Pak
Ou Caves with thousands of small Buddha statues inside deep
caverns. Enjoy the spacious deck and 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 aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 8: PAK OU - PAKBENG (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Relax on deck or in the lounge and soak up the
remote scenery. Today is full of scenic highlights. The river
traffic will slower as we proceed upstream and the beautiful
landscapes will impress you. Around noon we will stop and visit an
elephant camp, where we can see logging elephants in action.
Later, that day we will have a short stop in Pakbeng.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 9: PAKBENG – PAK THA (B/L/D)
Breakfast. The landscapes will continue to impress you
with diversity with tropical hills in the background. Enjoy the
tranquility of northern Laos, a real retreat from the hustle of
our daily lives at home. Along the green hills your river cruise
takes you upstream towards Pak Tha.
Along the way we will also be able to visit a local minority
village of the Hmong hill tribe.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 10: PAK THA – HUAY XAY (B/L/D)
Breakfast. In the morning we will do a shore excursion
with long tail boats on the Namtha River to visit a Khmu village.
After arrival on the Mekong Sun we will proceed to the Thai-Lao
border at Chiang Khong (Thailand) and Ban Huay Xay (Laos). Spend a
last relaxing evening aboard and enjoy our farewell dinner at
night.
Overnight aboard the RV Mekong Sun.
DAY 11: HUAY XAY – CHIANG SAEN (B/-/-)
Breakfast. After clearing customs and a short sightseeing
in and around Huay Xay, your river cruise takes you westwards into
the once notorious region called the Golden Triangle. Today, our
spectacular river cruise ends with our arrival in Chiang Saen,
where we will disembark after check in at Chiang Saen immigration
to Thailand.
End of service.
NOTE: 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, road and/or river conditions, and
room availability. For safety reasons and according to navigation
conditions, these programs may be amended without previous notice.
