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Laos Custom Designed JourneysCox & Kings can offer custom designed journeys, that allow you to create a personalized experience of Laos, traveling at your own paceand exploring further off the beaten track. The suggestions below give a taste of the many possible options. Please contactCox & Kings to discuss further ideasCRUISE MEKONGCruise Mekong travels through the beautifulcountryside of Laos on the mighty Mekong River.The fleet consists of 3 wooden boats, custommadeto navigate the shallow waterways ofthe upper Mekong River, which allows accessto formerly inaccessible areas and villages. TheMekong Sun was built in 2006 and is the onlycabin cruiser available between Luang Prabangand the Golden Triangle. Launched in 2009,the Mekong Explorer operates in central Laosbetween Vientiane and Savannakhet, and theMekong Islands, and explores the stunning 4,000Islands region in Champasak Province.VANG VIENG & PLAIN OF JARSThe small town of Vang Vieng is located abouthalf way between Luang Prabang and Vientiane.Limestone cliffs tower over the Nam SongRiver, which combined with a stunning mountainbackdrop makes it a worthwhile stop. A visit tothe Plain of Jars, near the town of Phonsavan, isalso an intriguing sight with more than 250 stonejars scattered all over the Xieng Khouang plain.It is possible to combine a visit to the Plain ofJars and Vang Vieng on the long drive betweenVientiane and Luang Prabang.VAT PHOU CRUISEThis enticing river journey explores a remotepart of southern Laos in a region known as the4,000 Islands, one of the most scenic parts of theMekong. The Vat Phou has 12 simple cabins withtwin beds and private bathrooms, a sun deck andrestaurant. The boat takes its name from themagnificent temples of Vat Phou, which pre-dateAngkor Wat. The cruise includes excursions to theVat Phou ruins, the forest temple of Oum Moungand several island villages that have changed littlein centuries. Other excursions take you to someimpressive waterfalls and Khong Island, where therare Irrawaddy dolphin may be seen.66 I Asia & Pacific 2011