Day 1: LUANG PRABANG – KAMU LODGE
The Kamu boat departs from Luang Prabang pier at 09:00
hrs for a cruise up the Mekong River to Kamu Village. On the way
to Pak Ou Village, at the mouth of the Nam Ou River a visit is
organized to Tam Ting “Caves of a thousand Buddha’s”. Then boat to
Kamu Village, arrival at Kamu lodge and check-in. Lunch at the
Lodge’s Sala. In the afternoon you may choose to participate in
the different activities. You will be rewarded with a very
original Lao experience.
+ Rice planting and harvesting in
surrounding rice fields
+ Gold panning (January to June) in the
Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
+ Jungle walks to search for medicinal
plants
+ Trekking through the forest to
waterfalls (two hour hike and boat ride)
+ Traditional fishing techniques. You
can sample your catch for dinner!
+ Local village visit
+ Archery contest
Day 2: KAMU LODGE- PAKBENG
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a visit to the
village of Kamu, the Luangsay cruise pick-up you at 11h00. A
delicious Buffet lunch is served on board and a brief stop is made
at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. The
boat will arrived at LuangSay Lodge before sunset for overnight
stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
Day 3: PAKBENG - HOUEISAY
Breakfast served at terrace around 6.30 a.m. In the morning
visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where the nearby
villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Boat
departs at 07:30 a.m. for her second part of trip. One stop is
made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe
settlements. Lunch is again served on board. Reaching Houeisay
before 17:00 hrs (you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day.)
LUANGSAY LODGE
+ Built along the Mekong River, 1 km from Pakbeng Village half
way between HoueiSay and Luang Prabang.
+ The construction is of tropical hardwood in the Lao
traditional style and decoration - 19 rooms + restaurant, bar and
central terrace linked by gangways.
+ Each pavilion has a terrace offering a fabulous view
over the Mekong river and Valley.Each pavilion has private toilet
/ shower room and hot water.( 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms pavilions
).24h electricity supply, by 2
silent running generators
