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TRIP OVERVIEW: Cruise the "Mother of
Waters" to the wild paradise of the "4,000
islands" on the Vat Phou, your comfortable floating
air-conditioned teak hotel, with twelve cabins, each
with twin beds and private hot and cold running water
bathrooms. Shaded upper deck for lounging, restaurant on
board serving the finest Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai
cuisine. Beers, wines and spirits are also available on
board.
Cruise Down River:
From 01 May 08 to 31 Oct 08: departures
every Saturday for cruise down and Tuesday for cruise
up.
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
From 01 Nov 08 to 30 Apr 09: departures
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on a cruise down or
cruise up.
From 01 May 09 to 31 Oct 09: departures
every Saturday for cruise down and Tuesday for cruise
up.
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
DETAILED PROGRAMME / CRUISE
DOWNSTREAM
From Pakse to the
"Niagara of the East", the discovery of one of
the wonders of the world, the treasures of Khmer
architecture.
Day 1: Pakse/Champasak/Vat Phou (L, D)
Early morning 10h30 departure from Pakse to Champasak,
heading south aboard a local longtail riverboat,
zigzagging through mild rapids and sand banks, arriving
at Champasak in time for a riverside lunch, followed by
a guided tour of the mysterious pre-Angkorian 10th
century temple of Vat Phou, the boat's namesake. As dusk
falls board the Vat Phou for a relaxing cruise
down-river, enjoying the tropical sunset on the deck,
dinner is served on board, while the boat docks for the
night alongside a remote Laotian village.
Day 2: Huei Thamo / Oum Moung Temple / Khong
Island (B, L, D)
Breakfast on board as we set sail for the village of
Huei Thamo, only a few minutes walk away from the
spectacular hidden forest temple of Oum Moung.
Afterwards rejoin the boat for a cruise southwards and
lunch on the deck, while we continue our leisurely sail
further south to the wild paradise of the "4,000
islands", arrived in the afternoon closed to Khong
Island (the birthplace of the President of the Peoples
republic of Laos) at Ban Dua Tae, and visit this
traditional Laotian Village where the traditional way of
life has not changed in centuries. Back on board for
quiet dinner, under the stars, serenaded by the songs of
the buffalo toads.
Day 3: Ban Veuthong/ the "Niagara of the
East/ Xieng Di/ Pakse (B, L)
Breakfast on the deck, while cruising to the small
village of Ban Veuthong where we will board a small
long-tail boat to Khone Island. After visit, take a long
tail boat back to the main land for lunch amid the
by-gone splendid of another age; colorful French
colonial houses and an old customs post, alongside a
stone quay. Take a minivan to amazingly scenic splendor
of the Khong Pha Peng waterfall, "the Niagara of
the East", close to the Cambodian border. Back to
"civilization, for the two hours ride to Pakse,
arriving in the afternoon, about 15h50.
PRICE INCLUDES:
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3 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned
in the program with English-speaking escort.
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2 nights accommodation on board.
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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.
Group insurance.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
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Visa approval and fees for Laos.
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Transfer from hotel / airport to pier in Pakxe or
v.v.
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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
cabin 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 exactly
dates will be advised later.
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