VIETNAM CAMBODIA & LAOS

Luang Prabang and Beyond Touring
Top things to see and do in and around Luang Prabang
Wander some of Luang Prabang’s temples
Swim in the sparkling waters of Kuang Si Falls
Discover the mysterious Plain of Jars, steeped in legend
Cruise down the mighty Mekong River and uncover charming ecolodges
•Luang Prabang
•Plain of Jars
Laos
Luang Prabang day tours From $ 63 pp
Kamu Ecolodge Adventure
2 days/1 night Grade: Easy to moderate
From $ 171 pp
Luang Prabang, Laos
Departs: Luang Prabang daily
Only two hours by boat from Luang
Prabang and overlooking the mighty
Mekong, an overnight stay at the
atmospheric Kamu Lodge is a fantastic
contrast to staying in town and will
introduce you to perhaps the most
beautiful stretch of the Mekong. A
stay here is an exclusive, ecological
experience in a traditional and
simple setting.
Day 1: Cruise the Mekong from Luang
Prabang and stop at the famous Pak Ou
Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha
statues. Continue to Kamu Lodge
where you stay in permanent tents with
thatched roofs, furnished with proper
beds and private Western bathrooms
with a solar-powered shower. Enjoy a
sumptuous Lao-style lunch served in a
sala pavilion perched in the centre of a
large rice paddy and take part in optional
rice planting, archery, gold panning or
traditional fishing. You might go for go
for a walk in search of medicinal plants,
or discover nearby villages and get to
know the lodge staff, who come from a
nearby village. At night, after a delicious
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
1 May - 30 Sep 11 $178 $171
meal prepared by your Kamu hosts,
be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the
surrounding jungle.
Day 2: Return to Luang Prabang in
the morning.
Inclusions: 1 night accommodation with
breakfast • 1 lunch • 1 dinner • group
touring • entrance fees • local Englishspeaking
cruise escort
Want more? Choose the ‘Luang Say &
Kamu Lodge’ Mekong cruise (p27) if you
are travelling to (or from) Thailand.
Standard option only.
Luang Prabang full day tour
Visit a local market with an expert
guide, discover the beautiful former
Royal Palace and sample a selection
of the 32 gilded temples which make
World Heritage listed Luang Prabang
such a unique and loved locale.
Private from $76pp twin
Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Falls
full day tour
Cruise up the Mekong to the mysterious
Pak Ou Caves where hundreds of
Buddha effigies have been placed and
then visit the Kuang Si Falls with time
for a refreshing swim.
Private from $128pp twin
Lao cooking class at Tamarind
half day tour
Unleash your inner chef and explore
the unique cuisine of Laos. Visit a local
market to shop for ingredients typically
used in Lao cooking, then spend
the rest of the morning preparing
sumptuous Lao fare and dining on your
own creations!
Private from $70pp twin
Luang Prabang Mahout
Elephant Experience
full day tour
Join in a variety of activities with
elephants for a great hands-on
experience. Ride an elephant through
the woods, bathe them in the river and
feed them, for a better understanding
of their daily care.
Private from $139pp twin
Trekking tour full day tour
Immerse yourself in the beautiful
scenery outside of Luang Prabang
when you spend four hours with your
expert guide traversing this area by
foot. En route, visit hilltribe villages
and learn about some of the ethnic
groups which make up Laos’ diverse
population (suitable for fit people).
Private from $96pp twin
Elephant ride
Enjoy an elephant ride through
the forest and along the Nam Khan
river, taking in your lush surroundings
while getting a better feel for these
fascinating creatures.
Join in from $63pp twin
For details and inclusions of our Private day tours, Join in day tours, and
Design your own day tours, please refer to page 5. All prices are ‘from’ prices.
Luang Say Mekong Cruise
2 days/1 night Grade: Easy to moderate
Departs: Luang Prabang or Huay Xay
on select days
Experience a relaxing overnight boat trip to
one of the most beautiful regions of Laos.
Cruise the mighty Mekong in style on board
a purpose-built cruise boat complete lounge
chairs, bar and plenty of space to absorb the
spectacular scenery of the Golden Triangle.
Day 1: Cruise up the Mekong passing
dramatic jungle scenery and towering
cliffs, enjoying breakfast as you go,
before arriving at Pak Ou Village, at the
mouth of the Nam Ou River. Here, visit the
cave with hundreds of Buddha effigies
placed within. Continue on to Pakbeng
and have a buffet lunch on board,
stopping at a hilltribe village where you
can watch the traditional production of
Lao whiskey. Arrive at Luang Say Lodge
From $ 37 7pp
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
1 May - 30 Sept 11 $441 $377
in Pakbeng in time to watch the sun go
down over the Mekong River, before
dinner on the terrace.
Day 2: After breakfast at the Lodge, board
the boat for the second leg of the cruise.
En route, stop to observe the rural life of the
river tribes along the Mekong. Continue to
Huay Xai where your journey ends.
Inclusions: 1 night accommodation
with breakfast daily • 2 lunches • 1 dinner
• entrance fees • local Englishspeaking
escort
Want more? On your last day, you can
continue on to Chiang Rai. Contact us for
Thailand touring and accommodation.
Note: This journey also operates in reverse. Not
operational in June
Pricing and validity dates specified are based on low season and are intended as a guide only. Contact us for price details outside of these dates.
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