At the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers, lies Luang Prabang, 300kms north of Vientiane. Glimpse a synthesis of traditional architecture, Lao urban structures and colonial remnants. Watch monks and their novices in burnt sienna robes; inhale aromas of ‘frangipani’ lined streets; visit produce markets and savor spicy foods. North of Luang Prabang, the mighty Mekong meanders through verdant mountains and picturesque valleys creating magical vistas in its wake. Starting from the Tibetan Plateau, it winds its way to the Mekong delta in Vietnam, briefly forming the border of Laos with Thailand en route. It provides livelihood transport and water to millions of people in the towns between. The Luang Say cruise provides an ideal opportunity to see green fields smattered with hilltribe villages intertwined by canals and rivulets. Observe self-sustaining rural river life and see minorities sell their wares along the Nam Ou River. The cruise stops at Tam Ting ‘Caves of a Thousand Buddhas’ and a hill-tribe village (weather permitting) to watch the traditional process of Lao whiskey production.
Places: Siem Reap (3 days) → Luang Prabang (3) → Hanoi (2) → Halong Bay (1) → Hué (2) → Hoi An (2) → Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon (2) → Mui Ne (3) → Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon (1)
Tour Highlights: Angkor Wat Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tonle Sap Lake, Khmer Architecture, Rice Fields...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Beaches Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Relaxation & Spas
Places: Phnom Penh (1 day) → Siem Reap (3) → Champasak (2) → Vientianne (1) → Luang Prabang (3)
Tour Highlights: Cambodia’s Capital, Royal Palace, Riverside Promenade, Colonial Architecture, Angkor Wat Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage...
Ideal For: Beaches Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes
Places: Hanoi (2 days) → Halong Bay (1) → Hué (3) → Hoi An (2) → Can Tho (2) → Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon (2) → Siem Reap (3) → Champasak (3) → Luang Prabang (3) → Luang Prabang / Mekong (1) → Chiang Rai (2) → Chiang Mai (2) → Mandalay (2) → Bagan (2) → Inle Lake (3) → Yangon (2)
Tour Highlights: Colonial Buildings, Water Puppet Show, Cyclo Ride, Hanoian Culture, Ancient Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes
Places: Luang Prabang (3 days) → Nong Khiaw (2) → Vientianne (2) → Hin Boun (1) → Thakek (1) → Savannakhet (1) → Champasak (3)
Tour Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mekong River, French Colonial Buildings, Natural Beauty, Boat Rides, Tribal Villages...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes
Style: Cruise
This 1 night/2 day cruise on the Mekong allows you to explore the relatively inaccessible north of Laos.
Take a 1N Luangsay Cruise ‘upriver’ to Luang Prabang-Pakbeng. From Luang Prabang pier head upriver on the Mekong to Pakbeng
