Luang Prabang – Golden Triangle 7 Nights
Destinations: Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Falls - Pak Ou Caves - Pak Tha - Huay Xai - Golden Triangle
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary:
- Contemplate the panorama at the Golden Triangle and visit some small villages in the region.
- Have a good time in Luang Prabang – a UNESCO Heritage and also is one fascinating modern-ancient city.
- Browse in the local market and learn their tradition, the cuisine at the villages along the Mekong River.
- Hop on the Pak Ou Caves and enjoy the stunning beauty.
- Admire the Khuang Si waterfalls – one of the most remarkable waterfalls in Laos.
LUANG PRABANG – EMBARKATION
Meet our guide in Luang Prabang airport and be transferred to the city center. This afternoon,check - in your cruise and start your excursion to this beautiful town.
For the panorama of the entire beautiful city, which antique and modern features blends, we will have a short walk up to the Phou Si mountain.
As the evening comes, we will have a relaxing stroll along the Mekong River and observe the scene around. While wandering, you can catch the image of Laotian daily lifestyle and learn their customs. Or you can have a closer look at the ethnic minority life: the people of Hmong by joining the bustling market. After that, enjoy your welcome dinner onboard with a wide selection of Asian and Europe cuisine.
Meals:Dinner
LUANG PRABANG - KUANG SI FALLS
After breakfast, we will visit some exceptional attractions in Luang Prabang like the Royal Palace, Wat Xiengthong's Buddhist temples. At these marvelous constructions, you can learn more about Lao architecture, Buddhism, and history.
Lunch will be served onboard. The ship starts to sail downstream to visit one of the most famous waterfalls of Laos - Kuang Si.
Overnight stay on Mekong Pearl Cruise.
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
THE PAK OU CAVES
We are going to have an easy time on deck. Wake up to catch the very first sunlight and to sunbathe. Then, we will arrive at a lovely small riverside village, where you can have a glimpse at the plain locals’ lifestyle. Then, disembark and start for the new fantastic trip inland. If you love the majestic beauty of one remarkable Pak Ou cave, you can join the group and trek through the mysterious forest.
Or make the journey easy by taking a boat ride. The Pak Ou cave has far been one of the most popular tourist attractions in Laos with thousands of Buddha images in various shapes and sizes. Take your time to explore the cave and shoot some awesome photos.
Afterwards, keep cruising to Oudomxay Province.
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
WILD NATURE ALONG THE MIGHTY MEKONG
While the ship moving, enjoy the brilliant scene of the magnificent river and the local lifestyle alongside the river bank. As far as the ship goes, as more stunning the landscape is. The magnificent tropical vegetation and rock formation that exist along the riversides are the spotlights of the wilderness view.
We will have a couple of minutes to catch a glimpse at this chocolate-box scenery and then, the cruise endures its route. Enjoy your dinner served on board and the boat will anchor at a pretty sandbank for an overnight.
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
CRUISING
We spend this whole day today cruising. Feast your eyes with stunning riverscapes of the mighty Mekong river while enjoying the facilities and conveniences onboard. Tonight, savor the delicious taste of the BBQ dinner on the sandbank.
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
PAK THA - HUAY XAI
Upon arrival in Pak Tha, take your time to observe the life of the local and then, we will sail along the Namtha River on a long tail boat to the community of Khmu ethnic group. There, you can visit the local small school and observe the people's customs and lifestyles.
This afternoon, we cruise to the Laos - Thai border at Huay Xai - Chiang Khong.
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
We are ready for the tour to the Golden Buddha of Sop Ruak and the Hall of Opium at the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen. These places have it owns interesting features to attract tourists. Under the support of the Thai royal family, this museum holds diverse historical artifacts, images and the politics of the opium trade. If you would like to learn about the history of Thailand, this is one ideal place.
Gather with your partners and enjoy the farewell dinner tonight.
Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DISEMBARKATION
Fill your stomach with delicious breakfast and then, check your cabin carefully in virtue of ending the cruising tour. Say goodbye to the crew and disembark from the ship of Mekong Pearl at Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong (depends on the water level).
Meals:Breakfast