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Relive the pioneering experience of the French
Mekong-Expedition of 1866 during your cruise aboard the
newly built boutique cruise vessel Mekong Explorer! From
December 2009 onwards passengers of the exclusive Mekong
Explorer can enjoy this unique cruise experience through
mainly unexplored regions of central Laos in a most
comfortable way. Be one of the first travelers to get to
know a truly unspoiled nature along the banks of the
Mekong as well as during fascinating shore excursions to
local villages on the route between the Lao capital of
Vientiane and the lively market town of Savannakhet.
Cruising without a fixed schedule, guests of the
boutique cruise vessel Mekong Explorer can expect
stunning and sometimes surprising excursions to remote
villages and off the beaten track colonial towns like
Thakhek and Savannakhet Natural wonders such as the 7 km
long cave of Konglo, which you will traverse on small
long tail boats are also parts of the unique experience.
The cruise is available upstream from Savannakhet to
Vientiane and vice versa. Apart from being located just
across a bridge over the Mekong River from the Thai town
of Mukdahan, flights between Savannakhet and Vientiane
as well as to Bangkok and Pakse open numerous
possibilities to include this unique cruise in tour
itineraries to Laos or Southeast Asia in general.
Kindly note: Every river cruise on the upper Mekong
is a pioneering experience and is subject to ever
changing river conditions varying from flood waters to
shallows. Therefore, changes to the itinerary or
schedule are not unusual and each journey will be
individually adapted to ensure that all highlights are
included.
RV Mekong Explorer's Facts
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Built in Laos in 2008/2009
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Starting operations in December
2009
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Two decks with 16 cabins in three
different categories
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All cabins twin bedded, with en
suite shower/WC and air conditioning
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Eight Classic cabins (approx.
12,5 m²) and four
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Junior Suites (approx. 15,5 m²)
on the main deck as well as two Junior Suites
(approx. 15,5 m²) on the upper deck, all with wide
sliding panoramic windows and a French balcony
providing a fantastic view of the surrounding
landscapes
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Two Suites (approx. 21 m²) with
a private balcony on the upper deck
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Large sun deck on the top deck
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Restaurant/bar area on the upper
deck
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All offshore excursions guided in
English
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European Cruise director on board
(English and
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German speaking
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