Upper Mekong - Chiang Rai to Laos - Distinguished Traveller

Upper Mekong – Chiang Rai to Laos

from £3,370 per person (Green Season)
£4,940 pp (High Season)

12 nights (inc 11-day cruise), Chiang Rai – Luang Prabang – Vientiane (or reverse)
Also available as 6-day mini cruise

This is a tropical adventure like no other, exploring areas no other cruise ship has been before. A truly cultural rich journey awaits, away from tourism as you know it. Local people in remote jungle villages will be excited to welcome you, as your ship brings the only visitors to some parts of this mighty river.

Magnificent scenery envelops you along the Mekong River, taking you from Thailand’s Golden Triangle into the heart of Laos via the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Travel along formerly inaccessible stretches of Southeast Asia’s most exciting river.

Stroll through colourful markets, and experience first-hand the Laotian people’s traditional way of life and unique culture.

Relax aboard your adult-only exclusive river vessel, which carries only 28 guests, and enjoy the unspoiled nature, rare birds, strange rock formations and biodiversity along this wondrous immersive adventure.

Available: September – March

At a Glance

Includes:

2 night stay in Chiang Rai
Local English-speaking guides
10 nights aboard your boutique river cruise vessel
Entrance fees for sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Tours and transfers as mentioned
Water in the vehicles and on the ship
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, =Lunch, and D=Dinner)
Coffee, tea, and table water is complementary onboard
Presentations and lectures onboard
Local transfers from/to Chiang Rai and Vientiane
100% Financial protection
Personal and dedicated services of your travel professional

Highlights:

The wild upper Mekong aboard a boutique river vessel – one of the most spectacular river cruises in the world
UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, a superb fusion of numerous temples, monasteries and French colonial architecture. One of Asia’s most beautiful historical towns
First-hand experience of the Thai and Lao peoples’ traditional lifestyles
Pha That Luang Buddhist Temple in Vientiane – the Laotian national landmark
Pak Ou Caves – containing thousands of Buddha statues
Waterfalls at Kuang Si, inviting you to swim in their lovely natural pools
The Golden Triangle region, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet
An abundance of wildlife for photographers and nature lovers alike
Unforgettable impressions of the mighty Mekong River, the “mother of waters”
Sunset over Luang Prabang, one of Asia’s most beautiful cities

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