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The eternal Mekong: private cruise from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang in 3 days

Main features
Boat type: traditional ship
Number of cabins: 2
Maximum capacity: 4 travelers
Crew members: 2

Cabins

Double suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The suite, with a double bed, is equipped with a floor-to-ceiling window that sailors can open to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. They can enjoy a variety of drinks available from the minibar. The room also features a large closet for storage and a magnificent bathroom.
Two-bed suite
Capacity: 3 Berths maximum
The suite can accommodate an extra bed for a child and features a floor-to-ceiling window that you can open to admire the stunning mountain scenery. Sailors can enjoy a variety of drinks available from the minibar. The room also features a large closet for storage and a magnificent 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

Chiang Khong Pak Tha
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Chiang Khong border crossing, where a local representative will assist... more+ you with immigration formalities into Thailand.
At 10:30 a.m., cross the Mekong River toward Houay Xay, Laos, and complete the entry formalities. Once the procedures are finished, explore the region with a visit to a local Laotian noodle and soup factory in Houay Xay.
Continue your cultural immersion with a visit to Jom Khao Manirath Temple, a spiritual site renowned for its peaceful atmosphere.
At 12:30 p.m., transfer by vehicle to the boarding point. Upon boarding at 12:45 p.m., the crew will welcome you and introduce you to the facilities and safety guidelines before your adventure on the Mekong begins.
Begin your cruise with lunch served on board at 1:15 p.m. In the afternoon, arrive in Pak Tha to complete border formalities, then continue on to Ban Houay Norkhom, a traditional Hmong village. Enjoy an authentic encounter with the locals and discover their culture through a local musical performance.
Then continue sailing downstream on the Mekong to Ban Pak Sith, where the ship will anchor for your first night on board.
In the evening, enjoy a cocktail with canapés at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner on board with drinks included at 7:30 p.m. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Pak Tha Ban Khok Kham
The day begins with a peaceful cruise down the Mekong River toward the traditional villages lining... more+ its banks. After breakfast served on board at 8:00 a.m., continue exploring the local communities and their ancestral crafts.
At 12:15 p.m., disembark at Ban Baw, a traditional Khmu village, where you can meet the locals and discover the art of weaving, a craft passed down from generation to generation.
Back on board, enjoy lunch at 1:00 p.m. as you continue your cruise down the Mekong.
In the afternoon, arrive at Ban Tone at 2:30 p.m. Meet the Khmu community and observe local rice-processing techniques as well as the traditional craft of making bamboo baskets, which showcase the region’s artisanal expertise.
At 3:30 p.m., continue sailing toward Ban Khok Kham, where the ship will dock for the night at 5:40 p.m.
In the evening, enjoy a cocktail on board at 7:00 p.m., followed by a presentation of the next day’s itinerary, then dinner with drinks included at 7:30 p.m. 
Included activities: Visit to the Khmu village, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
The upper Mekong Luang Prabang
After breakfast, set out to explore one of the Mekong’s most iconic sites: the Pak Ou Caves. At... more+ 7:00 a.m., head to this spiritual site aboard a private traditional boat. Nestled in the limestone cliffs overlooking the river, the caves are home to thousands of Buddha statues, placed there over the centuries by the faithful.
Back on board, continue your cruise to Ban Xang Hai, a riverside village renowned for its traditional production of Lao-Lao, the famous Laotian rice whiskey. Upon arrival at 9:20 a.m., experience the local way of life through an authentic Baci ceremony, a traditional blessing ritual deeply rooted in Laotian culture.
Continue your immersion with a visit to artisanal workshops and discover the techniques used to make rice whiskey. You’ll also enjoy a tuk-tuk excursion to an elephant camp, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe and feed these animals.
At 12:00 p.m., set sail again toward Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrival in Luang Prabang at 1:00 p.m. After a final welcome from the local team, disembark at the pier, marking the end of your Mekong River cruise. 
Included activities: Exploration of the Pak Ou caves, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Welcome cocktail
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees and transport
Onboard entertainment
Soft drinks, water, beer, wine and coffee/tea
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Personal Insurance
International flights
Visa fees
Private limousine service to pick up passengers
Beds for babies from 0 to 4 years
French speaking guide : 450 € / people
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
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 the Khmu village
included
Exploration of the Pak Ou caves
included

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  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in July 2026
  • 4 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8.9 / 10 (2 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9.0 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8.7 / 10
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