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From 01 May 08 to 31 Oct 08: departures
every Tuesday for cruise up (and Saturday cruise down).
* 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 Tuesday for cruise up (and Saturday cruise down).
* no operation from 01 to 30 June for annual
maintenance.
OVERVIEW: From Pakse to the "Niagara of
the East" the discovery of one of the wonders of
the world, the treasures of Khmer architecture.
DETAILED PROGRAMME / CRUISE UPSTREAM
Day 1: Pakse/ Xieng Di / Khone Island (L, D)
On arrival at Pakse, drive to the spectacular roaring
waterfalls of Khone Pha Pheng, the "Niagara of the
East" and the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch
at local restaurant and where you will board a long tail
boat for a visit to Khone Island. After visit, take long
tail boat to the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong,
where you will board the waiting Vat Phou for a sunset
cruise and dinner, docked riverside for the night.
Day 2: Khong Island / Oum Moung Temple / Huei
Thamo (B, L, D)
Breakfast on board Vat Phou as we set sail to Ban Dua
Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village after
the visit we sail North, past the island of Don Xai, and
into a myriad of islands of all shapes and sizes, the
wild paradise of '4,000 islands.' Enjoy the lunch during
cruising North to the island of Don Daeng, to visit the
village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Moung
forest temple, just a few minutes walk way. Dinner
"Under the stars", aboard Vat Phou.
Day 3: Ban Wat Luang Kao / Vat Phou / Champasak / Pakse
(B, L)
While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou
continues its cruise to Ban Wat Luang Kao, where you
will join a guided tour by bus to the tenth century
pre-Angkorian temple of Vat Phou, after which you will
return by bus to Champasak in time for lunch, and the
final cruise to Pakse, with arrival in the afternoon.
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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