Laos Mekong River Journey
Enjoy four nights in World Heritage listed Luang Prabang, repeatedly mentioned as a highlight by our travellers. Prepare your own traditional Lao picnic of barbecue chicken and bamboo sticky rice to take to the magnificent Kuang Si Falls. Enjoy bonus offers in Luang Prabang including a complimentary room upgrade. See page 65 for our range of hotels and bonus offers.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival - Chiang Rai (The Golden Triangle)
On arrival in Chiang Rai, transfer to your hotel.
DAY 2
Chiang Rai - Lanjia Lodge
Travel to your award-winning lodge. Walk through hilltribe villages and meet a local shaman, who will share inside knowledge of H’mong customs. Make batik or animal traps with H’mong villagers, partake in a tree planting ceremony, and see a cultural performance.
DAY 3
Mekong Cruise
Cross from Thailand into Laos and receive a traditional ‘baci’ blessing. Board your private boat and cruise to Pakbeng via a minority village. Wander Pakbeng’s market and take in a Mekong sunset, before staying the night in this rustic village, home to H’mong and Thai people.
DAY 4
Mekong Cruise to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, board your boat for a full day Mekong cruise. Stop at the intriguing Pak Ou Caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues before reaching the charming town of Luang Prabang and transferring to your hotel.
DAY 5
Concierge Service
Meet with your personal local concierge for an hour and gain insider tips before exploring independently.
Enjoy shopping for locally-made handicrafts, textiles and jewellery at Luang Prabang’s wonderful range of boutiques or choose to explore Luang Prabang by bicycle. Indulge with a spa treatment, relax in one of the many cafes or enjoy a cocktail, perhaps by a riverside bar as the sunsets over the Mekong.
It will be provided free use of a local mobile phone so your concierge is only ever a phone call away.
DAY 6
Design Your Own Tour
Meet your local guide to design a full day itinerary tailored to your interests. Options range from a snack sampling walking tour, make a local specialty savoury dip in a local home, in-depth temple touring, a walking tour of the town’s colonial-era architecture or participate in a monk blessing.
DAY 7
Kuang Si Falls
Learn to make your own Lao picnic lunch of barbecue chicken and bamboo sticky rice. When cooked, depart for Kuang Si Falls, one of the most beautiful falls in Laos. Enjoy lunch followed by a swim in the turquoise pools or relax amidst your verdant jungle surrounds. Visit a sanctuary for rescued bears near Kuang Si Falls.
DAY 8
Luang Prabang - Departure
Enjoy free time exploring Luang Prabang until your departure transfer.
Hotel Description
Laluna Hotel & Resort
3/5
- Chiang Rai
- Standard Room
- Day 1
Lanjia Lodge
3/5
- Chiang Rai
- Standard Room
- Day 2
Phetsokxai Hotel
3/5
- Pakbeng
- Standard Room
- Day 3
Sala Prabang
3/5
- Luang Prabang
- Standard Room
- Day 4, 5, 6 and 7
What´s included
- 7 nights at mentioned accommodation
- Concierge service (Day 5)
- Tailored welcome kit
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Touring and entrance fees
- Local English-speaking guide
- Return transfers
- Meals as mentioned
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
- All pricing is reflected in British Pounds unless otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time of publication but is subject to change.
- All prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and Triple room rates available upon request.
- ‘From’ prices represent land only and low season twin share prices (unless otherwise clearly stated).
- Unless otherwise stated, prices include all government levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication.
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- Private Travel prices are valid for travel during low season and will vary depending on date of travel.
- Some Private Journeys do include group excursions. These excursions are not operated privately and guests join a scheduled departure tour.
- All Journeys are subject to availability. Some Journeys do not operate all year around and may not take place at desired date.
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