2 days - LAOS TOUR 2 DAYS - PRIVATE CHARTER-BOAT
Itinerary
DAY 1. HOUAY XAY - PAK BENG L
In Houay Xay, proceed from the border (Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge 4) to the boat landing by Tuk Tuk. Then, embark on the private slow boat on the Mekong downstream cruise. On the way, the boat will take its first stop in Pak Tha, to have necessary boat documents signed. The second stop is to visit a Hill Tribe village along the Mekong River. Lunch is served on board, and during the afternoon, relax and taste local flavors with seasonal snacks and drinks. The boat will arrive in Pakbeng before sunset.
Transfer to your hotel
What's Included
DAY 2. PAK BENG - LUANG PRABANG B, L
The boat leaves Pakbeng around 08:00. Spend your free time in the morning to ask questions about Luang Prabang and Laos from our guide. Lunch is served on board. In the afternoon, we will make two stops. First, we will visit the famous Tham Pak Ou Caves. The second stop will be at the Ban Xang Hai, commonly known as the Whisky Village. Learn about the locally made rice whisky, and a chance to taste it if you wish. Enjoy the charm of this small and authentic village, its temple and local artisans. Last stop at Ban Xang Khong. Arrives in Luang Prabang around 17:00.
PAK OU CAVE
One of the most respected holy sites in Lao; Pak Ou Caves have a history dating back thousands of years. Packed with over 4,000 Buddha icons, the caves, a shrine to the river spirit and Lord Buddha, are set in a dramatic limestone cliff at the point where the Mekong joins the Nam Ou River. There are two caves to visit, the lower cave called Tham Ting and the upper cave Tham Theung, both boasting miniature Buddhist figures that are mostly made from wood.
BAN XANG HAI
Ban Xang Hai is famous for its Lao Lao (homemade alcohol) which is available for tasting and purchase. A variety of handicrafts are also for sale here. The village, 29 km north of Luang Prabang, is a common stop on the boat ride to Tham Ting Cave, but can also be reached by car in 30 minutes.
BAN XANG KHONG
Specialized for many years in manufacturing and selling products made from Silk and Sa Paper.
Transfer from Ban Xang Khong to hotel
What's Included
Tour inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private Transfers with AC
- English speaking tour guides
- All entrance fees as listed
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All adventurous activities as specified in the itinerary
- Bank transfer (if any)
- A Bottled water/day
Tour exclusions
- Early check-in or late check-out
- International flight tickets
- Meals not mentioned in the tour itinerary
- Other beverages during the tour
- Visa fees - as per country requirements
- Tips for Guides & Drivers
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal expenses
- Starting Point: Luang Prabang, Laos
- Ending Point: Luang Prabang, Laos
- Tour Type: Private tour
- Language: Operated in English
- Inclusions: accommodation, professional guide, meals, entrance tickets, transportation, taxes, booking fees