Mekong Smile Cruise – Downstream

Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights

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Overview

Mekong Smile Cruise is a locally owned and operated travel agency servicing the Mekong River Cruise to Luang Prabang providing a comfortable and enjoyable Mekong River experience. We are one of the few companies that guarantee a maximum 30 passengers per boat. While other companies try to fit as many travelers as possible on a single boat, Mekong Smile Cruise ensures plenty of space for each passenger. Minivan services are also provided in order to ensure a comprehensive all-in-one transportation service.

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Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Huay Xai – Pakbeng

Lunch & Dinner

We will pick you up by minivan at Thai – Lao border No. 4. The Mekong Smile Cruise boat leaves at the slow boat pier for a cruise down the Mekong River. The first stop is Paktha this is (check point). At the second stop we will visit the hill tribal villages to learn their culture and relax, then come back to the cruise a buffet lunch will be served on board. After lunch is your free time to relax and enjoy the Mekong River. The cruise arrives at Pakbeng before sunset for an overnight stay at your own hotel.

Pakbeng

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Day 2 : Cruise downstream: Pakbeng – Luang Prabang

Breakfast & Lunch

Departure time: 8 am.

Early in the morning you can visit the Pakbeng market (optional).

After breakfast we depart at 8 am to journey down the Mekong River.

The first stop is at Ban Baw where you will observe the traditional whisky village, weaving village, handicrafts and textiles.

A buffet lunch is served on board.

The boat stops again to visit Pak Ou caves. There are two caves, ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum.’ The caves contain thousands of Buddha images. The Mekong cruise arrives at Luang Prabang, a UNESCO world heritage city, before sunset and we have the van to pick you up at the main pier to Luang Prabang.

We will arrive about 4 – 4:30 pm at the pier

Pak Ou Caves

What's included

  • Boat cruise to Luang Prabang (2 days)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees for Pak Ou caves.
  • Pick up from your hotel.
  • Lunch on board.
  • Transfer to the boat and to Luang Prabang city.
  • Coffee, tea and fruits on board.

What's excluded

  • No Accommodation and breakfast in Pakbeng
  • Personal expenses such as bar, telephone and laundry bills.
  • Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • No dinner in Pakbeng.
  • Overtime fees.

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate

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