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Exceptional navigation along the Mekong from Chiang Khong to Vientiane

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

Main characteristics
Type of boat: traditional ship
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 16

Cabs

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.
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

Chiang Rai Chiang Khong
Transfers from airports or any city hotel in Chiang Rai (2 hours) and Chiang Mai (6 hours)... see+ including lunch at Ban Rai Sabaidee farm plus guided visit to the Golden Triangle and the now infamous opium museum. Embark your ship by 4 pm and enjoy welcome drinks on the sundeck with traditional Thai dancing. 
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Chiang Khong Mekong
Pass through immigration formalities at the Thai/Laos border and re-join the ship. Set sail... see+ downstream on the beautiful upper Mekong river, morning presentation on the Lao language. After lunch, if time allows, sightseeing on foot in Pak Sith. 
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Mekong Pak Beng
Morning walk at Ban Luang Tong Lao Lowland village. Laos is known as ‘The land of a million... see+ elephants’ and after lunch we will visit a rescue sanctuary that is helping to preserve the elephants of Laos and provide sustainable alternative employment for Mahouts who once trained and rode these beautiful creatures. In the evening we moor at a sandbank for a special riverside barbecue and cocktail party. Light paper lanterns with the crew and enjoy a dance in remote Laos. 
Activités incluses : Visit an elephant sanctuary, Morning walk at Ban Luang Tong village, see+
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Pak Beng Ban Park Bor
Today we discover the Khmu minority group and learn about their remote way of life. In the morning... see+ we will visit Ban Bor village, home to the Khmu people. We will have the opportunity to support locally produced handicrafts and walk through the Khmu village of Yoi Haoi in the afternoon. 
Activités incluses : Walk through a Khmu village, see+
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Ban Park Bor Luang Prabang
Continue cruising downstream to Pak Ou, sightseeing by local boat exploring the unique Pak Ou... see+ Caves, a Buddhist sanctuary with spectacular limestone cliff faces. See the production of local Laos whisky at the Whisky village and shop for locally produced handicrafts before sailing into the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang. Moor overnight in central Luang Prabang. 
Activités incluses : Visit the Pak Ou Caves, Whiskey Village Tour, see+
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Luang Prabang
Today we explore the various handicrafts of Laos in more detail. We start with a morning walk up... see+ the 228 steps to Phousi temple where the best views of Luang
Prabang can be found. After lunch aboard the ship, we visit Ock Pop Tok, a social enterprise providing sustainable employment and training for the women of local weaving villages. We then head to TAEC (Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre) to understand more about Laos musical instruments. Cocktail hour is accompanied by a traditional Bacci ceremony onboard highlighting some of the instruments seen in the afternoon. 
Activités incluses : Ock Pop Tok Tour, see+
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Luang Prabang
Early morning walking tour to observe the morning alms offering by local people to the hundreds of... see+ monks who walk around the city every morning. We continue after breakfast to the morning market before taking tuktuks for a city tour of this well preserved and unique world heritage site with its many Buddhist temples, libraries and royal palace. The afternoon is free to explore the beauty and unique atmosphere of Luang Prabang 
Activités incluses : Tuktuk ride, see+
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Luang Prabang Ban Na San
After breakfast sail downstream to Ban Chan where we take part in a pottery demonstration at the... see+ local pottery workshop. After Lunch we moor at Ban Mouang Khai and take a short drive to see the deep jungle pools at the Kuang Si Waterfall where you can swim in the crystal-clear waters. We then stop at the
Laos Buffalo Farm, a social enterprise utilizing the abundant buffalo in Laos before rejoining the ship. We sail downstream for a sunset cruise and moor overnight at Ban Na San 
Activités incluses : Kaung Si Waterfall Tour, Participation in a local pottery demonstration, see+
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Ban Na San Ban Khok Fark
Morning walk through Ban Na San Hmong Village. In the afternoon we pass through Xayabouri... see+ Hydroelectric Dam and take an inside look of the workings of this somewhat controversial attraction as we pass through the locks. Afternoon walk at Ban Khok Fark and moor overnight. 
Activités incluses : Walk in Ban Khok Fark, see+
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Ban Khok Fark Pak Lay
Explore Ban Pak Yun mixed minorities tribe in the morning, a rural local village before setting... see+ sail to Pak Lay, our final destination. Enjoy a tour of your
ship and fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck in the afternoon before farewell cocktails and dinner in the evening. 
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Pak Lay Vientiane
Disembark at 08:30am followed by a local long-tail boat expedition downstream to Vientiane. Lunch... see+ and drinks will be provided on the local boat by your chef and bar staff. Arrival to Vientiane around 5:30 pm with drop off at your hotel or Vientiane airport. 
Activités incluses : Long-tail boat expedition in Vientiane, see+
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Included

The price includes
Water
Tea
Coffee
Entrance fees to monuments
English-speaking guide
Tips for the crew
Transfers from Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai to the boat, and from the boat to Vientiane
Herbal teas
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights not included in the program (NB: all flights are available on request, contact your advisor)
Laundry
Visa fees
Beverages other than those listed
Tips for tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers
Fuel surcharge
Meals not included in the program
Port taxes - Compulsory : 90€ / person
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
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit an elephant sanctuary
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Morning walk at Ban Luang Tong village
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Walk through a Khmu village
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Visit the Pak Ou Caves
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Whiskey Village Tour
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Ock Pop Tok Tour
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Tuktuk ride
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Kaung Si Waterfall Tour
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Participation in a local pottery demonstration
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Walk in Ban Khok Fark
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Long-tail boat expedition in Vientiane
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