Laos Cruises

Relive the pioneering experience of the French Mekong-Expedition of 1866 during your cruise aboard the newly built boutique cruise vessel Mekong Explorer! From December 2009 onwards passengers of the exclusive Mekong Explorer can enjoy this unique cruise.
Experience through mainly unexplored regions of centralLaos in a most comfortable way. Be one of the first travelers to get to know a truly unspoiled nature along the banks of the Mekong as well as during fascinating shore excursions to local villages on the route between the Lao capital of Vientiane and the lively market town of Savannakhet.
Cruising without a fixed schedule, guests of the boutique cruise vessel Mekong Explorer can expect stunning and sometimes surprising excursions to remote villages and off the beaten track colonial towns like Thakhek and Savannakhet Natural wonders such as the 7 km long cave of Konglo, which you will traverse on small long tail boats are also parts of the unique experience. The cruise is available upstream from Savannakhet to Vientiane and vice versa. Apart from being located just across a bridge over the Mekong River from the Thai town of Mukdahan, flights between Savannakhet and Vientiane as well as to Bangkok and Pakse open numerous possibilities to include this unique cruise in tour itineraries to Laos or Southeast Asia in general.
The Mekong Explorer Facts:
* Built in Laos in 2008/2009
* Starting operations in December 2009
* Two decks with 16 cabins in three different categories
* All cabins twin bedded, with en suite shower/WC and air conditioning
* Eight Classic cabins (approx. 12,5 m²) and four Junior Suites (approx. 15,5 m²) on the main deck as well as two Junior Suites (approx. 15,5 m²) on the upper deck, all with wide sliding panoramic windows and a French balcony providing a fantastic view of the surrounding landscapes
* Two Suites (approx. 21 m²) with a private balcony on the upper deck
* Large sun deck on the top deck
* Restaurant/bar area on the upper deck
* All offshore excursions guided in English
* European Cruise director on board (English and German speaking)
Two decks with 16 cabins in three different categories
All cabins twin bedded, with en suite shower/WC and air conditioning
- Eight Classic cabins (approx. 12,5 m²) and Four Junior Suites (approx. 15,5 m²) on the main deck as well as Two Junior Suites (approx. 15,5 m²) on the upper deck, all with wide sliding panoramic windows and a French balcony providing a fantastic view of the surrounding landscapes
- Two Suites (approx. 21 m²) with a private balcony on the upper deck
Cruise Itineraries
10-days Golden Triangle - Vientiane
8-days Nong Khai - Mukhdahan
8-days Mukhdahan - Nong Khai
12-days Vientiane - Golden Triangle
6-days Luang Prabang Roundtrip
Departures
Price in EURO
Includes
Sightseeing, shore excursions, admission fees and onboard programs by English-speaking guides. Meals as shown by BLD, drinks at meal time (mineral water, juice, coffee, tea). Return airport transfers between Pakse airport and pier. Accommodation on RV Mekong Islands with private facilities.
Excludes
Flights, tips, visa, drinks with the exception of drinks mentioned above.
Port tax if any
Fuel surcharges if any
General conditions:
All bookings must be made directly with Mekong River Boats or our associated travel partners.
A confirmed reservation will be given to the guest or booking agent providing the requires deposit; all other reservations are in danger of cancellation.
Travel Partners are not allowed to offer clients the cruises for an amount below the official Rack rates.
For group bookings, a rooming list must be provided at least two weeks prior to the group’s arrival.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice. The confirmed rates are based on average prices for fuel and other costs (such as currency exchange rates, e.g.). Should these purchase costs rise by more than 10 %, Mekong River Cruises is authorized to impose a supplement commensurate with the rise in cost even after the confirmation of the original rate was sent to the customer.
Individual and small group-bookings payment conditions:
A 30 % deposit is required in order to make a booking. The full payment must be settled 30 days before the start of the cruise. Failure will result in cancellation of the booking.
Mekong River Cruises reserves the right to charge interest of 5 % per month on overdue bills.
Mekong River Cruises does not take responsibilities for bank surcharges for international transactions. If applicable, the sender of the money will pay his bank surcharges, Mekong River Cruises its bank surcharges.
Our bank details will be advised upon confirmation of your reservation. Payments shall be in USD/ EUR in form of bank transfers. Payments from overseas shall be done by telegraphic transfer. The payment can be made via our payment gate online with popular credit cards. 4% surcharges for payment online.
Individual and small group-bookings cancellation policies:
Cancellation before 120 days prior to the start of the cruise: 30 % of the total rate
Between 120 and 61 days prior to the start of the cruise: 50 % of the total rate
Between 60 and 30 days prior to the start of the cruise: 70 % of the total rate
Less than 30 days prior to the start of the cruise: 90 % of the total rate
For travel professionals and special interest groups only, that book the full vessel exclusively for their group:
Exclusive group fullcharter payment conditions: 30 % of the total charter amount is due upon confirmation of his charter(s) (leave 70 %).
20 % of the total charter amount is due 180 days prior to each charter period (leave 50 %).
The remaining 50 % of the total charter amount are due 30 days prior to each charter period.
Exclusive group full charter cancellation policies:
Cancellation before 180 days prior to each charter period: 30 % of the total rate
Between 180 and 30 days prior to each charter period: 50 % of the total rate
Less than 30 days prior to each charter period : 90 % of the total rate
Cruise Video
Cruise video and pictures of R.V. Mekong Explorer in Laos
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