PROGRAM DOWN: From Houeisai to Luang Prabang

From 01 Nov'09 to 30 Apr'10:   Departs every Monday, Thursday & Friday.
                                             Departs on Sunday with Pak Ou 1
From 01 May'10 to 30 Sep'10:  Departs every Monday & Friday
From 01 - 31 Oct'10:               Departs every Monday, Thursday & Friday.
No operation from 01 to 30 Jun 2010.

Day 1: Houeisay - Pakbeng (Lunch, Dinner)
The Luang Say riverboat leaves Houeisay pier at 09h00 a.m. for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. En route one stop is made to observe the rural life of the river tribes at Ban Gon Durn (Tai Leu) weaving village along the Mekong. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for overnight stay. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 2: Pakbeng - Kamu Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Diner)
Breakfast is served at terrace around 07h30 a.m.
(Optional) Visit the morning market of Pakbeng village where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Boat departs at 08h30 a.m. for her second part of trip.
The boat has a stop at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. Lunch is served on board then cruising to Kamu Village.
The boat arrives at 14h00 p.m. in Kamu Lodge for check in.

In the afternoon you have choices of different activities to enjoy with a very original Lao experience as reward. Dinner & overnight at lodge

· Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields.
· Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
· Jungle walks to search for medicinal plants.
· Trekking through the forest to waterfalls (two hour hike and boat ride).
· Traditional fishing techniques. You can sample your catch for dinner!
· Local village visit.
· Archery contest.

Day 3: Kamu Lodge - Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at lodge, after relaxing and visiting to Kamu village, cruise down to Luang Prabang (UNESCO world heritage town) by Kamu Riverboat to Pak Ou village at the mouth of Nam Ou River, boat stops for a trip to visit "Tam Ting Caves of thousand Buddha"s", then arrives Luang Prabang and lunch.

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PROGRAM UP: From Luang Prabang to Houeisai

From 01 Nov'09 to 30 Apr'10:  Departs every Friday, Monday and Tuesday.
From 01 May'10 to 30 Sep'10: Departs every Friday and Tuesday.
From 01 - 31 Oct'10:              Departs every Friday, Monday and Tuesday.
No operation from 01 to 30 Jun 2010. 

Day 1: Luang Prabang - Kamu Lodge (Lunch, Diner)
The Kamu Riverboat departs from Luang Prabang pier at 09h00 a.m. for a cruise up the Mekong river to Kamu Village. On the way to Pak Ou village, at the mouth of the Nam Ou river a visit is organized to Tam Ting "Caves of a thousand Buddha"s". Then boat to Kamu village, arrival at Kamu Lodge and check-in. After lunch at the Lodge"s Sala, choice of different activities to experience original Lao is offered. Dinner & overnight at Lodge

· Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields.
· Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
· Jungle walks to search for medicinal plants.
· Trekking through the forest to waterfalls (two hour hike and boat ride).
· Traditional fishing techniques. You can sample your catch for dinner!
· Local village visit.
· Archery contest.

Day 2: Kamu Lodge - Pakbeng (Breakfast, Lunch, Diner)
Breakfast at lodge, after relaxing and visiting to the village of Kamu, on board Luang Say boat at 11h00 a.m. for a cruise up the Mekong river to Pakbeng. Buffet lunch is served and a brief stop is made at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for overnight stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 3: Pakbeng - Houeisay (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast is served at terrace around 06h30 a.m. Visit the morning market (optional) of Pakbeng where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Boat departs at 07h30 a.m. for her second part of trip. One stop is made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe village at Ban Gon Durn (Tai Leu) weaving village along the Mekong. Lunch is served on board. Arriving Houeisay before 17h00 p.m. (you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day.)

PRICES INCLUDE:
· Transfer from Laos immigration to pier in HoueiSay or v.v.
· 3 days cruise with stops and visits en route, admission fees at visiting sites
· 2 nights accommodation at LuangSay Lodge & Kamu Lodge.
· Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program (3 lunches-2 dinners-2 breakfasts)
· Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
· Crew services during the cruise
· Group insurance.

PRICES EXCLUDE:
· Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang.
· Shuttle boat to/from Houeisay and Chiang Khong
· Soft and choice of drinks during the trip
· Visa approval and immigration fees in Houeisay for Laos
· Services in Luang Prabang.
· Personal insurance & other expenses

REMARKS:
· For safety reasons and according to weather conditions, the program may be amended without
  prior notice.

NOTE: In general from 01 - 30 June, there is no operation for annual boat maintenance.
The exact dates will be advised later.

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