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All the hidden beauties of Laos, immersion in a captivating country

Main characteristics
Type of boat: traditional ship
Number of cabins: 14
Maximum capacity: 28 travelers
Crew members: 12

Cabins

Double cabin on the main deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin on the main deck with 2 separate beds that can be converted into a double bed.
Double cabin on the upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin on the upper deck with 2 separate beds that can be converted into a double bed.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Vientiane
In the morning, arrival in Vientiane. Visit the charming capital of Laos, marked by French colonial... see+ architecture, passing by the presidential palace and 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, probably the oldest temple in Vientiane, with its extraordinary coffered ceiling, then Phra Keo, home to a remarkable museum of traditional Laotian Buddhist objects. Lunch and dinner in a restaurant. Overnight in a 4* hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Vientiane and its temples, see+
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Vientiane
In the morning, visit Xieng Khuan Park, also known as “Buddha Park”. Set in verdant... see+ surroundings, it houses over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues built in 1958 by a shaman priest. Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Si Muang temple and the Ban Nong Bua Thong district, famous for its textile industry. Free time to explore the city on your own. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in a 4* hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Xieng Khuan “Buddha Park”, Discovery of Si Muang temple, see+
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Vientiane Pak Lay
In the morning, board a long traditional barge to begin the Mekong River cruise.
Lasting around 6... see+ hours, the navigation begins through the vast fertile plain of Vientiane, then offers spectacular landscapes of jungle and mountains amidst which flows the tumultuous Mekong. Lunch aboard the traditional boat.
In the afternoon, arrival at Pak Lai, a former 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. Boarding the boat. Installation in cabins. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Pak Lai Tower, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Pak Lay Xayaboury
In the morning, stroll through the charming village of Ban Pha Leab, set in a limestone mountain... see+ landscape. Lunch on board and afternoon sailing on the Upper Mekong. Passage of the Xayaburi dam and hydroelectric plant, whose construction was the subject of much controversy. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Stroll through the village of Ban Pha Leab, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Lunch
Dinner
Xayaboury Kuang Si Luang Prabang
In the morning, visit an ethnic Hmong village, then the village of Ban Mouang Khai. Lunch on board.... see+ In the afternoon, departure by minivan to discover the beautiful Kuangsi Falls, cascading down limestone formations into small turquoise pools. Visit the butterfly farm, then on to 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 temple. Stroll through the night market. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Wat Aham temple, Visit to Wat Vixoum temple, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Lunch
Dinner
Luang Prabang
In the morning, visit Wat Xieng Thong, the “Temple of the Royal City”, the most sumptuous of... see+ 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. It houses the Phra Bang, a fine gold Buddha (of Ceylonese origin) which gave its name to the city. Return on board for lunch. Free time to explore the city on your own. In the late afternoon, on-board presentation of local dances and traditions. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Wat Xieng Thong “Temple of the Royal City, Visit to the national museum of the former royal palace in Luang Prabang, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luang Prabang Pak Ou
In the morning, we set off on foot to follow the procession of bonzes as they pass from house to... see+ house to receive offerings from the faithful. This timeless moment is an opportunity to grasp the gentle, profound spirituality of the Laotians. We then resume our journey and stop off near the Pak Ou caves at the mouth of the Nam Ou River. Transfer to small local boats to discover these caves carved out of the limestone cliffs, featuring hundreds of representations of Buddha. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Exploration of the Pak Ou caves, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Lunch
Dinner
Pak Ou Huay Xai
In the morning, visit a village inhabited by the Khmu ethnic group, the largest minority in Laos.... see+ They live from fishing, forest products and handicrafts. They are animists and practice ancestor worship. They generally live near the headwaters. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to a village inhabited by the Khmu ethnic group, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Huay Xai
After a morning stopover in a traditional village on the banks of the Mekong, continue cruising on... see+ the Upper Mekong, whose banks offer a landscape of unspoilt nature respected by human activity. In the late afternoon, stroll through the village of Huay Xai. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Huay Xai Chiang Khong
Continue sailing and clear immigration and customs formalities at the border between Laos and... see+ Thailand. Arrival at Chiang Khong, on Thailand's northern border. In the early evening, traditional Thai dance performances on board. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Lunch
Dinner
Chiang Khong Chiang Rai
In the morning, disembark at Chiang Khong and depart by coach for Chiang Rai, whose name literally... see+ means “major city”, in the heart of the Golden Triangle, that corner of land shared by Thailand, Laos and Burma. Lunch at a 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. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in a 4* hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to the Opium Museum, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Chiang Rai
In the morning, discover Chiang Rai, which was a royal capital in the 13th century. Visit Wat Phra... see+ Kaeo temple, home to the Emerald Buddha, one of the most important representations of Buddha in Thailand. Then, discover Wat Rong Khun, 13 km from Chiang Rai, also known as "the White Temple," an immaculate marvel built in homage to King Rama IX. Lunch at a restaurant. 
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Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
The services of a French-speaking cruise director and guide
Expenses for services to on-board crew members
Drinks on board: mineral water, soft drinks, beer and local spirits, tea and coffee
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
The activities included in the program
Meals 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
Transfers
Flights
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Guides available in other languages for groups only
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further 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
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit to Vientiane and its temples
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Visit to Xieng Khuan “Buddha Park”
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Discovery of Si Muang temple
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Pak Lai Tower
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Stroll through the village of Ban Pha Leab
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Visit to Wat Aham temple
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Visit to Wat Vixoum temple
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Visit the butterfly farm
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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
Exploration of the Pak Ou caves
Included
Visit to a village inhabited by the Khmu ethnic group
Included
Visit to the Opium Museum
Included

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in September 2026
  • 53 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9,0 / 10 (35 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9,1 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8,9 / 10
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