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PROGRAM
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From
01 May 08 - 30 Sep 08: departs every
Monday and Friday
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
From 01 Oct 08 to 30 Apr 09:
departs every Monday, Thursday and Friday; departs as
well on Sunday with Pakou 1.
From 01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09: departs every
Monday and Friday.
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
From 01 Oct 09 to 31 Oct 09: departs
every Monday, Thursday and Friday; departs as well on Sunday
with Pakou 1.
DETAILED
PROGRAMME
Day
1: HOUEI SAY - PAKBENG
The LuangSay boat departs from Houeisay pier at 09h00
for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pak Beng. One stop
is made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of
hill tribe settlements. A delicious Buffet lunch is
served on board. The boat will arrive at LuangSay Lodge
before sunset for overnight stop. Dinner is served at
terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 2: PAKBENG - KAMU LODGE
Breakfast served at terrace around 07h30. In the morning
visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where
the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange
their goods. Luangsay Boat departs at 08h30for her
second part of trip; boat makes another stop at Ban Baw
to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol.
Lunch is again served on board; then the boat cruise to
Kamu Village. The boat will arrived at 14h00 in Kamu
Lodge for the check in. In the afternoon you may choose
to participate in the different activities. You will be
rewarded with a very original Lao experience.
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Rice
planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields.
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Gold
panning (January to June) in the Mekong.
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Anything
you find is yours!
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Jungle
walks to search for medicinal plants.
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Trekking
through the forest to waterfalls (two hour hike and
boat ride).
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Traditional
fishing techniques. You can sample your catch for
dinner!
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Local
village visit.
Archery contest.
Dinner
and overnight at the Lodge
Day
3: KAMU LODGE - LUANG PRABANG
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a visit
to the village of Kamu, cruise down to Luang Prabang
(UNESCO world heritage city) by Kamu boat 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
arrive Luang Prabang before Lunch.
Lunch at Luang Prabang
PRICES
INCLUDE:
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Transfer
from Laos immigration to pier in HoueiSay or v.v.
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2
days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in
the program with English-speaking escort.
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1
night accommodation at LuangSay Lodge.
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Meal
plan as mentioned in the tour program.
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Coffee,
tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
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Admission
fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
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Services
of qualified crews during the cruise.
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Group
insurance.
PRICES
EXCLUDE:
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Visa
approval and fees for Laos.
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Ferry
and immigration fees in HoueiSay.
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Transfer
from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang.
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Services
in Luang Prabang.
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Other
drinks and meals not mentioned in package.
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Other
personal expenses.
REMARKS:
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For
safety reasons and according to weather conditions,
the program may be amended without prior notice.
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Child
age 2-12 years old discount 50% when
sharing room with parents.
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
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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