The delightful town of Luang Prabang is surrounded by the mighty Mekong River and Nam Khan River. These watercourses give plenty of water sports and boat excursion opportunities. You embark on a traditional boat cruising upstream along the Mekong River and visit Ban Xang Hai and Pak Ou Caves

DETAILED ITINERARY

The delightful town of Luang Prabang is surrounded by the mighty Mekong River and Nam Khan River. These watercourses give plenty of water sports and boat excursion opportunities. Today we depart hotel at 8h30 and enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River, stopping en route at Ban Xang Hai where villagers make potent local rice wine. The impressive cruise pass the stunning mountain landscape towards the mysterious Pak Ou Caves which is overlooking the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong River. These grottos are crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. We visit this famous site and have picnic lunch before we cruise back to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival we drive to Ban Phanom a well known weaving village of the Tai Lue people who used to make royal silk weaving textiles to Lao former royal family. The trip ends on arrival at hotel. (L)

 INCLUSIONS: Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + English or French speaking guide +Entrance fee to indicated sights + 1 lunch ( L) + Boat trip to Pakou

EXCLUSIONS: Personal expenses, tip, drinks, travel insurance, optional trip.

NO ACCOMMODATION USED ON THIS TRIP

TRIP NOTES

- THE EXCURSION TO PAKOU CAVES IS NO AVAILABLE IN FIRST DAYS OF THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEARS BECAUSE MANY TOURIST SITES MAY BE CLOSE ON THESE DATES. THIS EXCURSION STARS AT 8H30 OR ON REQUEST.

- THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

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