LAOS
Cruising the Mystical Mekong
Discover the beauty of the Upper Mekong region and explore life along the river with one of the following three cruises (Houayxay – Pakpeng – Luang Prabang or vice versa). Options can be confusing, here’s a little reminder of what`s available:
Standard option: Shompoo Cruise (2D1N)
Downstream route: Departure from Houayxay, overnight in Pakbeng and arrival in Luang Prabang
Upstream route: Departure from Luang Prabang, overnight in Pakbeng and arrival in Houayxay
Approximate schedule:
Downstream | Oct-Apr / Departure from Houayxay every Mon – Thu – Fri – Sun
Downstream | May-Sep / Departure from Houayxay every Mon – Fri
Upstream | Oct-Apr / Departure from Luang Prabang every Tue – Wed – Fri – Sat
Upstream | May-Sep / Departure from Luang Prabang every Wed – Sat
Highlights:
- Witness local life on the banks of the Mekong River
- Stop in local villages
- Stunning mountainous landscapes
- Visit of sacred Pak Ou Caves
Recommendations and notes:
- Spend the night before departure in Chiang Khong (Thailand)
- Minimum guaranteed departure: 6 paying pax / Maximum number of pax: 40 pax
Superior option: Le Grand Cruise (2D1N)
Downstream route: Departure from Houayxay, overnight in Pakbeng and arrival in Luang Prabang
Upstream route: Departure from Luang Prabang, overnight in Pakbeng and arrival in Houayxay
Approximate schedule:
Downstream: Departure from Houayxay every Mon – Thu – Fri
Upstream: Departure from Luang Prabang every Tue – Wed – Sat
Highlights:
- Witness local life on the banks of the Mekong River
- Stop in local villages
- Stunning mountainous landscapes
- Visit of sacred Pak Ou Caves
Recommendations and notes:
- Spend the night before departure in Chiang Khong (Thailand)
- Minimum guaranteed departure: 6 paying pax / Maximum number of pax: 40 pax
Deluxe option: Heritage Line Anouvong (4D3N)
Downstream route: Departure from Houayxay, Overnight 1 in Ban Khok Kham, Overnight 2 in Ban Kok Aek, Overnight 3 in Pak Ngui and arrival in Luang Prabang
Upstream route: Departure from Luang Prabang, Overnight 1 in Pak Ngui, Overnight 2 in Ban Kok Aek, Overnight 3 in Ban Khok Kham and arrival in Houayxay
Approximate schedule and available departures:
Downstream 2023: *04 & 30 Oct / *07 Nov / *03 Dec
Downstream 2024: *04 & 30 Jan / *07 Feb / *04, 12, 20 & 28 Mar / *05 & 13 Apr / *19 & 27 Jul / *22 & 30 Aug / *25 Sep / *03 & 29 Oct / *06 Nov / *24 Dec
Upstream 2023: *08 Oct / *03 & 11 Nov / *07 Dec
Upstream 2024: *08 Jan / *03 Feb / *08& 24 Mar / *01 & 09 Apr / *15, 23 & 31 Jul / *26 Aug / *03 & 29 Sep / *07 Oct / *10 Nov / 20 & 28 Dec
Highlights:
- Presence of Mr Fancis Engelmann, specialist of Luang Prabang & Laos
- Witness local life on the banks of the Mekong River
- Stop in local villages
- Stunning mountainous landscapes
- Visit of sacred Pak Ou Caves
- Sleep on board
Recommendations and notes:
- Minimum guaranteed departure: 8 paying pax
- Inclusive of: English speaking guide, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Accommodation on board, Entrance fees, Internet on the ship (subject to cellular network signal)
Picture Source: Heritage Line Anouvong
