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PROGRAM UP:
From 01 May 08 to 30 Sep 08: departs
every Tuesday and Friday.
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
From 01 Oct 08 to 30 Apr 09: departs
every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
From 01 May 09 to 30 Sep 09: departs
every Tuesday and Friday.
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
From 01 Oct 09 to 31 Oct 09: departs
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
DETAILED PROGRAMME
Day 1: LUANG PRABANG - KAMU LODGE
The Kamu boat departs from Luang Prabang pier at 09h00
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. Lunch at the Lodge's
Sala. 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.
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Archery contest.
Dinner and overnight at Kamu lodge
Day 2: KAMU LODGE- PAKBENG
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a visit
to the village of Kamu, the Luangsay cruise pick-up you
at 11h00. A delicious Buffet lunch is served on board
and a brief stop is made at Ban Baw to observe the
processing traditional rice alcohol. The boat will
arrived at LuangSay Lodge before sunset for overnight
stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong
River.
Day 3: PAKBENG - HOUEISAY
Breakfast served at terrace around 06h30. In the morning
visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where
the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange
their goods. Boat departs at 07:30 a.m. for her second
part of trip. One stop is made to visit and admire the
authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements. Lunch is
again served on board. Reaching Houeisay before 17h00
(you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day.)
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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