Daily Overview
Day | Destination | Activities |
1 | Vientiane | EMBARKATION
Tour of Vientiane’s temples and palaces |
2 | The Mekong | Morning presentation on Lao language
Upper deck cooking demonstration |
3 | Pak Lai | See Pak Lai |
4 | Ban Park Bor | Visit to a Kmutribal village |
5 | Ban Mouang Khai | Morning spent cruising
Stop in village of Ban Mouang Khai |
6 | Luang Prabang | Discover Khuang Si waterfall
Explore UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang |
7 | Luang Prabang | Guided walking tour including National Museum
Free time to explore the city at your leisure |
8 | Pak Ou Caves | Take a local boat to Buddhist Pak Ou Caves
Afternoon spent cruising |
9 | Pak Beng | Morning walking tour of Pak Beng
Potential visit to a traditional village |
10 | Chiang Khong | Scenic cruising en route to Thai border
Farewell cocktails and dinner on board |
11 | Golden Triangle | DISEMBARKATION
Visit a local opium museum |
Day | Destination | Activities |
1 | Golden Triangle | EMBARKATION
Visit a local opium museum |
2 | Into Laos | Cross the Thailand-Laos border
Potential visit to a traditional village |
3 | Pak Ou Caves | Morning walking tour of Pak Beng
Take a local boat to Buddhist Pak Ou Caves |
4 | Luang Prabang | Explore UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang |
5 | Luang Prabang | Experience the customs of local monks
Traditional dance performance on board |
6 | Ban Mouang Khai | Discover Khuang Si waterfall
Potential visit to an elephant camp |
7 | Xayaburi Dam | Pass through the Mekong control lock
Late afternoon walking tour of local village |
8 | Pak Sao | Morning visit to Ban Pak Hoang
Excursion to plantation village |
9 | Vientiane | Scenic cruising en route to Vientiane
Evening is at your leisure in the city |
10 | Vientiane | Tour of Vientiane’s temples and palaces
Farewell dinner |
11 | Vientiane | Breakfast
DISEMBARKATION |
Please note that this program is an expedition and travels to remote areas. As such, there will most likely be changes to the itinerary and timing. This cruise is therefore only suitable for travellers with a sense of adventure and who are flexible in their expectations.