The Vat Phou Mekong Cruise is a journey that starts and finishes in Pakse, with two separate itineraries. Both cruise itineraries visit the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Vat Phou ruins at Champassak, the mysterious Oum Muong ruins at Huei Thamo, the 4,000 Islands with its winding waterways, and the Pha Pheng waterfall on the Laos - Cambodia border.
From 01 May'11 to 31 Oct '11
Departures every Saturday for cruise down and Tuesday for cruise up
From 01 Nov '11 to 30 Apr '12
Departures every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday on a cruise down or cruise up
Day 1: Pakse / Pha Pheng Waterfall / Khone Island
After meeting at the Sinouk Coffee House in central Pakse at 9:30am, you will board a bus to travel Route 13 to the historically significant Pha Pheng waterfalls, the "Niagara of the East". You will then be driven to the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, you board small boats for a visit to Khone Island to see the old French railway and walk the bridge that links Khone and Det Islands. The boat drop you at the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong, where you will board the waiting Vat Phou boat for a sunset cruise and dinner on the Mekong river, docking riverside for the night.
Day 2: Khong Island / Oum Muong Temple / Huei Thamo
Breakfast is on board the Vat Phou boat as we set sail to Ban Deua Tia. You willl walk through this small Village, seeing centuries old traditions still being used. The Vat Phou boat then continues to cruise north on the Mekong, past the island of Don Xai, and many other small islets in the river archipelego. After lunch, you visit the village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Muong forest temple, just a few minutes walk way. Dinner aboard Vat Phou then you have the rest of the evening to relax and enjoy the silence.
Day 3: Vat Phou / Champassak / Pakse
While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou continues its Mekong cruise to Champassak. The highlight this morning is the Vat Phou ruins - the majestic pre-Angkorian 10th century temple complex and boat's namesake. You have time to visit the museum at the ruins site, walk up to the highest temple and take as many photos as you would like. We return you to the boat for your final lunch on board. A small boat will then take you back to Pakse, arriving around 4.00pm.
Price Vat Phou Cruises in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Price in USD per person
| No. of persons | Operated with minimum 4 persons on boards (3 days 2 nights) | |||||||||
| 2pax | 4pax | 6pax | 8pax | 10pax | 12pax | 14pax | 16-20 pax | 20-24 pax | Single Sup. | |
| Nov 2011- Apr 2012 | 635 | 630 | 620 | 610 | 600 | 590 | 580 | 570 | 560 | +216 |
| May 2012- Sep 2012 | 600 | 590 | 580 | 570 | 560 | 550 | 540 | 530 | 520 | +210 |
Our rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Fuel surcharge may apply
Includes
- 3 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program with English speaking guide.
- 2 nights accommodation on board.
- Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program.
- Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
- Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
- Group insurance.
Excludes
- Visa approval and fees for Laos.
- Transfer from hotel / airport to pier in Pakse or v.v.
- Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package.
- Other personal expenses.
Notes:
- Operated with minimum 4 persons on boards.
- For safety reasons and according to weather conditions, the program may be amended without prior notice.
- Optional visit is only a tour guidance for you to visit depending on our program timing and at your own arrangement.
- Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing room with parents. Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
"The cruise itineraries can be changed or reversed without prior notice."
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