LUANG SAY CRUISE 

Between the Golden Triangle and Luang Prabang

• 2 Days / 1 Night
  HoueiSay - Pakbeng - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang

• 2 Days / 1 Night
  Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Pakbeng - HoueiSay

• 3 Days / 2 Nights Luang Say and Kamu Lodges
  HoueiSay - Pakbeng - Kamu Lodges - Luang Prabang

• 3 Days / 2 Nights Luang Say and Kamu Lodges
  Luang Prabang - Kamu Lodge - Pakbeng - HoueiSay

Our cruise travels on the Mekong river from Houei Say to Luang Prabang in Laos, and, in the other direction, from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai.

We offer a very comfortable Mekong cruise, a cultural journey and an opportunity to understand a bit more about life on this legendary river.

Your cruise on the Mekong to the Luang Say Lodge, near the town of Pakbeng, will take about 7 - 8 hours. The one night accommodation is in one of the nicest Lodges in the region. From your luxury teak and rosewood bungalow, you can view the dramatic river scenery of the Mekong, enjoying the fiery and romantic sunset and the mysterious and poetic sunrise. It is a pleasure to have dinner in the middle of the mountains of northern Laos.
The second leg of your journey on our boat, from Pakbeng to the ancient royal capital Luang Prabang, a World Heritage site, or to the Thai border. En route, the river winds its turbulent way through jungle, mountains, teak plantations and farmland.
Your travel through this remote and exotic land is on board one of the Pak Ou boats, a purpose built 34 metre Mekong river barge. All our boats to and from Luang Prabang, are appointed with everything for your comfort, safety and enjoyment, with ample open air seating, a bar, toilet facilities and a galley. The perfect way to relax and enjoy a unique and romantic voyage.
The Mekong river is the artery of life in Laos: a trading route, a source of food and water, and a social centre for the settlements along its route. Known locally as The Mother of Waters, the river has been venerated and worshipped for thousands of years.
You will see villages along the river from several ethnic groups, ancient Buddhist temples, and all the activities that contribute to the economy of the people in Laos, such as farming, fishing, weaving, gold mining, whiskey distilling, and teak logging.
Enjoy your journey through this rich, colourful and historic region, largely untouched by the modern world.

The Luang Say Mekong River Cruise
Gliding effortlessly across currents and along pristine forests, the Luang Say boat is a purpose-built 34 metre luxury river barge, a stylish replica of the journey craft famous to these waters. Long scenic stretches of breezy, sun soaked river cruising are punctuated by visits to river-side hilltribe villages and the magical Tham Thing Caves of a Thousand Buddhas.

In between the two days on the river, the Luang Say Lodge at Pakbeng, Laos offers a charming and serene riverside stay, a perfect romantic interlude in this unspoiled wilderness setting.

Luang Say Lodge

A stay at the Luang Say Lodge is worth the trip itself. Built on the shores of the Mekong River (on the Laos side) in the traditional Lao style of solid wood, this elegantly appointed lodge features:

• 17 pavilions with a total of 19 rooms and 38 beds

• 180 degree open-shudder window views of the lush riverside gardens and Mekong valley

• Private shower bathrooms with western toilets and hot water

• Individual fans and mosquito netting

• A restaurant terrace overlooking the Mekong

Luang Say Boats

The safety and comfort of the Luang Say boats are truly the envy of all other river travellers in the region as they provide the perfect setting for leisurely river travel. With 34 metre steel hulls, they feature:

• Modern safety equipment and lifejackets

• A capacity of 40 comfortable seats each, with an open air Vista and lounge furniture

• Ample luggage space and porters

• Games and reading materials

• Immaculately clean western style toilets

• A fully-stocked bar

Kamu Lodge

Kamu Lodge is an eco -lodge surrounded by lush tropical vegetation in the heart of the Lao jungle - a perfect hideaway for people who want to get away from it all. It's a lodge where guests feel quickly at home, in comfortable mosquito-free tents, where they receive personal attention and where the individual still matters. It's more than just a Lodge, it's a lifestyle based on the premise that contact with nature is essential to relieve stress, to rejuvenate and to rediscover a sense of self. Primitive paths throughout the area provide visitors with a dramatic experience under a jungle canopy. Rare amphibians, birds, butterflies, tropical flowers and plants provide eco-tourists with many delights! Firmly committed to the sustainability of the environment and its denizens, Kamu Lodge brings together man an nature under the open skies, By providing employment to the local ethnic Kamu people living near the lodge, we ensure their livelihood and existence in this sometimes harsh environment. By utilizing some of the revenue gained from guests, Kamu Lodge has set aside a fund to provide basic education for the village's children.

Facilities

• Traditional Kamu Sauna
• Traditional Kamu Massage
• English & French speaking guides
• Boat transfers to Luang Prabang
• Tour & trekking arrangements
• Check -in at 12:00 noon
• Check-out at 14:00 hrs