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Magnificent cruise in Laos from Chiang Rai to Vientiane, all the treasures of the Mekong River

Main features
Boat type: navire traditionnel
Number of cabins: 14
Maximum capacity: 28 travelers
Crew members: 18

Cabins

Bay-window deluxe cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabin with 2 beds that can be pushed together, opening window, and private bathroom.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Itinerary
Chiang Rai
Departure on scheduled flight with stopover to Chiang Rai. Overnight in flight.
Accommodation: Plane
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Chiang Rai
In the morning, arrival in Chiang Rai, whose name literally means “major city”, in the heart of... more+ the Golden Triangle, that corner of land shared by Thailand, Laos and Burma. Transfer to the city center for a panoramic view of this 13th-century royal capital. Lunch and check-in at your 4* hotel. Afternoon visit to Wat Phra Kaeo temple, home to the Emerald Buddha, one of the most important representations of Buddha in Thailand. Then on to Wat Rong Khun, 13 km from Chiang Rai, also known as the “White Temple”, an immaculate marvel built in tribute to King Rama IX. Dinner in town and overnight at hotel. 
Activités incluses : Visit to Wat Phra Kaeo temple, Discovery of Wat Rong Khun “the white temple, more+
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Diner
Chiang Rai Chiang Khong
Morning departure by coach (3 hrs.) to join the boat, moored on the Thai Mekong. Lunch at a... more+ restaurant and visit to the Opium Museum. This unusual site is dedicated to this illicit substance, whose illegal production is a major issue in some of today's conflicts. Boarding mid-afternoon. Early evening presentation of traditional Thai dances on board. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Visit to the Opium Museum, more+
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Chiang Khong Huay Xai
A day's navigation on the Upper Mekong River, whose banks offer a landscape of unspoilt nature... more+ respected by human activity. Passage through immigration and customs formalities at the border between Laos and Thailand. Border crossing time permitting, discovery of the eponymous village.
Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Visit to the eponymous village, more+
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Diner
Huay Xai Mekong
In the morning, visit a village inhabited by the Khmu ethnic group, the largest minority in Laos.... more+ Generally settled near the headwaters, the inhabitants make their living from fishing, forest products and handicrafts. They are animists and practice ancestor worship.
Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Visit to a village inhabited by the Khmu ethnic group, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Mekong Pak Ou Luang Prabang
In the morning, stopover near the Pak Ou caves, at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, and transfer to... more+ small local boats to discover these caves carved out of the limestone cliff face, featuring hundreds of representations of Buddha. Back on board for lunch, we continue our journey towards Luang Prabang, at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. This harmonious city with its old-fashioned charm is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Wat Aham temple, then Wat Vixoum, the city's oldest. Then a stroll through the night market. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Exploration of the Pak Ou caves, Visit to Wat Aham temple, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Luang Prabang
In the morning, visit Wat Xieng Thong, the “Temple of the Royal City”, the most sumptuous of... more+ the temples, with its facades adorned with impressive mosaics. Then on to Wat Mai, typical of Luang Prabang architecture. The visit continues with the National Museum, housed in the former royal palace and home to the Phra Bang, a fine gold Buddha (of Ceylonese origin) which gave its name to the city. Return on board for lunch. Free time for individual exploration in the late afternoon. Onboard presentation of local dances and traditions. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Visit to Wat Xieng Thong “Temple of the Royal City, Visit to the national museum of the former royal palace in Luang Prabang, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Luang Prabang Kuang Si
Early in the morning, we set off on foot to follow the procession of bonzes as they pass from house... more+ to house to receive offerings from the faithful. This timeless moment is an opportunity to capture the gentle, profound spirituality of the Laotians. Embark late morning and have lunch on board.
In the afternoon, discover the beautiful Kuangsi Falls, cascading down limestone formations into small turquoise pools. Visit the butterfly farm. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Visit the butterfly farm, more+
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Diner
Kuang Si Xayaboury
Morning navigation on the Upper Mekong. In the early afternoon, we pass the Xayaburi dam and... more+ hydroelectric plant, the construction of which was the subject of much controversy. Afterwards, stopover and stroll through a traditional village on the banks of the Mekong.
Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
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Diner
Xayaboury Pak Lay
In the morning, stroll through the charming village of Ban Pha Leab, set in a limestone mountain... more+ landscape. In the afternoon, discover Pak Lai, an ancient colonial town administered by the French. Its position made it a favored stopover for small boats navigating the Mekong. Its riverfront and market are bustling with life. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Activités incluses : Stroll through the village of Ban Pha Leab, Pak Lai Tower, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Pak Lay Vientiane
Disembark in the morning and continue your journey on the Mekong aboard a long traditional barge.... more+ The 6-hour trip takes in spectacular jungle and mountain scenery, as the tumultuous Mekong flows past before reaching the vast fertile plain of Vientiane. Lunch on board the traditional boat. In mid-afternoon, arrival in Vientiane, which stretches along a wide meander of the Mekong, opposite the Thai town of Nong Kai. Transfer to a 4* hotel. Check-in and dinner. Night in hotel. 
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Vientiane
A day devoted to discovering the capital of Laos, whose charm is still marked by French colonial... more+ architecture: the presidential palace, the Patuxai triumphal arch, built in memory of the Laotian victims of the Second World War and those of the country's independence. Visit Si Saket temple, arguably the oldest temple in Vientiane, with its extraordinary coffered ceiling. Across the street is Phra Keo, home to a remarkable museum of traditional Laotian Buddhist artefacts.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at 4* hotel. 
Activités incluses : Visit to Vientiane and its temples, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Vientiane
In the morning, visit Xieng Khuan Park, also known as “Buddha Park”. Built in 1958 by Bunleua... more+ Sulitat, a shaman priest, it houses over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues in a verdant setting. Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Si Muang temple and the Ban Nong Bua Thong district, famous for its textile industry. Transfer to the airport. Flight to France on a scheduled flight with stopover. Overnight on board. 
Accommodation: Plane
Activités incluses : Visit to Xieng Khuan “Buddha Park”, Discovery of Si Muang temple, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Vientiane
Arrival in the morning.
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Diner

included

The price includes
Flights Paris/Chiang Rai and Vientiane/Paris on scheduled flights in economy class with a stopover (Thai Airways, Air France, Bangkok Airlines, or Laos Airlines)
Airline taxes (€450) are variable and subject to change
All transfers mentioned in the program
Accommodation in a double room (1 night) in a 4-star hotel (local standards) in Chiang Rai
Accommodation in a double room (2 nights) in a 4-star hotel (local standards) in Vientiane
Drinks with meals ashore: mineral water (50cl/person), tea or coffee
Drinks on board: mineral water, soft drinks, beer and local spirits, tea and coffee
Expenses for services to on-board crew members
The services of a French-speaking cruise director and guide
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Other beverages then the aforementioned
Tips for guides and drivers (USD 50 per person recommended)
Travel insurance
Meals not included in the program
Visa and application fees - Mandatory : 85€ / people
Additional information
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online within the three days prior to departure at https://tdac.immigration.go.th. For more information, please contact your travel advisor
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Visit to Wat Phra Kaeo temple
included
Discovery of Wat Rong Khun “the white temple
included
Visit to the Opium Museum
included
Visit to the eponymous village
included
Visit to a village inhabited by the Khmu ethnic group
included
Exploration of the Pak Ou caves
included
Visit to Wat Aham temple
included
Visit to Wat Vixoum temple
included
Visit to Wat Xieng Thong “Temple of the Royal City
included
Visit to the national museum of the former royal palace in Luang Prabang
included
Visit the butterfly farm
included
Stroll through the village of Ban Pha Leab
included
Pak Lai Tower
included
Visit to Vientiane and its temples
included
Visit to Xieng Khuan “Buddha Park”
included
Discovery of Si Muang temple
included

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