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LUANGSAY & KAMU LODGE CRUISE DOWN
Duration: 3 days
- 2 nights
Departure: From 01 Nov
08 to 30 Apr 09 and 1-31 Oct 09, departs every Monday,
Thursday
and Friday.
From 01 Nov 08 to 30 Apr 09 departs as well on Sunday with
Pakou 1.
From 01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09 departs every Monday and Friday
Start From: Houeisay
Destinations: Houeisay, Pakbeng, Kamu
Lodge, Luang
Prabang.
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: HOUEI SAY –
PAKBENG (L,D)
The
LuangSay boat departs from Houeisay pier at
09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pak
Beng. One stop is made to visit and admire the
authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements. A
delicious Buffet lunch is served on board. The boat
will arrive at before sunset for overnight
stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the
Mekong River.
Day 2: PAKBENG – KAMU LODGE (B,L,D)
Breakfast served at terrace around 07:30 hrs. In the
morning visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak
Beng where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy
and exchange their goods. Luangsay Boat departs at
08:30 a.m. for her second part of trip; boat makes
another stop at Ban Baw to observe the processing
traditional rice alcohol. Lunch is again served on
board; then the boat cruise to Kamu Village. The
boat will arrived at 14h00 in Kamu Lodge for the
check in- private bungalow accommodation blends in
harmoniously with nature. Oaditions. n the afternoon
you may choose to participate in the different
activities. You will be rewarded with a very
original Lao experience. and Dinner and overnight at
the Lodge.
+ Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice
fields
+ Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong.
Anything you find is yours!
+ Jungle walks to search for medicinal plants
+ Trekking through the forest to waterfalls (two
hour hike and boat ride)
+ Traditional fishing techniques. You can sample
your catch for dinner!
+ Local village visit
+ Archery contest
Day 3: KAMU LODGE – LUANG PRABANG (B,L)
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a
visit to the village of Kamu, cruise down to Luang
Prabang (UNESCO world heritage city) by Kamu boat to
Pak Ou village at the mouth of Nam Ou River, boat
stops for a trip to visit Tam Ting ‘Caves of
thousand Buddha’s’ then arrive Luang Prabang before
Lunch.Lunch at Luang Prabang
REMARK:
+ The above tour prices do not apply to the French
Market, excepted E – Commerce.
+ Minimum 2 persons traveling together for join
tour.
+ For safety reasons and according to weather
conditions, the program may be amended without prior
notice.
+ Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing
room with parents. Infant (less than 2 years old) =
free of charge.
+ Group concession: 1 FOC half twin for 15 paying
persons
+ The above tour prices exclude current VAT.
NOTE: From 01
June ’07 to 30 June ’07, there is no operation.
Cruise includes:
3 days cruise with stops and visits en route
1 nights accommodation at Luangsay Lodge with
breakfast and dinner(s)
1 nights accommodation at Kamu Lodge with breakfast
and dinner(s)
Assistance of an English speaking cruise escort
during the cruise (no guide on board)
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during
meals.
Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned
Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
Group insurance
Cruise excludes:
Airfares & airport taxes
Pre/post trip arrangement
Visa and visa arrangement
Travel insurance
Other personal expenses
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About Luangsay Lodge
+ Built along the Mekong River, 1 km from Pakbeng
Village half way between HoueiSay and
Luang Prabang.
+ The construction is of tropical hardwood in the
Lao traditional style and decoration - 19 rooms +
restaurant, bar and central terrace linked by
gangways.
+ Each pavilion has a terrace offering a fabulous
view over the Mekong river and Valley. Each pavilion
has private toilet / shower room and hot water.( 1
bedroom and 2 bedrooms pavilions ). 24h electricity
supply, by 2 silent running generators.
+ LuangSay Lodge hired a
dance teacher to teach Khamu and Hmong people tribal
dancing, which is now performed regularly. The Lodge
also supports the financing of local musical
instruments. Dancers and musicians are now able to
earn their living without sacrificing their culture
and traditions, as LuangSay was able to revive these
old traditions for them which had been lost from the
Pakbeng area.
A stay at the Luang Say Lodge is worth the trip
itself. Built on the shores of the Mekong River (on
the Laos side) in the traditional Lao style of solid
wood, this elegantly appointed lodge features:
· 16 pavilions with a total of 19 rooms and 38 beds
· 180 degree open-shudder window views of the lush
riverside gardens and Mekong valley
· Private shower bathrooms with western toilets and
hot water
· Individual fans and mosquito netting
· A restaurant terrace overlooking the Mekong
About LuangSay Boats
The safety and comfort of the Luang Say boats are
truly the envy of all other river travelers in
the region as they provide the perfect setting for
leisurely river travel. With 34 metre steel hulls,
they feature:
· Modern safety equipment and lifejackets
· A capacity of 40 comfortable seats each, with an
open air vista and lounge furniture
· Ample luggage space and porters
· Games and reading materials
· Immaculately clean western style toilets
· A fully-stocked bar
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Laos major places of interest:
Phongsali,
Sayabouri,
Savannakhet,
Luang Namtha,
Xieng Khouang,
Salavan,
Bokeo,
Vientiane,
Sekong,
Luang Prabang,
Bolikhamsai,
Pakse,
Houa Phan,
Khammouane,
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