River cruise on the Mekong in Laos

In style from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

River cruise on the Mekong in Laos

In style from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

River cruise on the Mekong in Laos

In style from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai

In Laos known as the "Mae Nam Khong" ("Mother of Water"), the upper Mekong winds through fascinating river scenes filled with scenes of captivating local life. On board the luxury ship Anouvong, enjoy a four-day river cruise between Luang Prabang and the Thai-Lao border, sailing past some of Laos' most fascinating landscapes.

TIPS & TOPS River cruise on the Mekong in Laos:

  • Explore the historic heart of Luang Prabang, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk, you will pass temples with golden pointed roofs, traditional Lao houses and the former royal palace
  • A tough climb to the top of Phou Si hill is rewarded with a panorama of the city and its surroundings
  • The luxury river ship Anouvong has 8 spacious passenger cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a French balcony and two opulent suites with front balconies and indoor Jacuzzis
  • The intimate restaurant, spa, cozy and bright café-bar & lounge with adjoining wooden terrace deck, and personalized, warm service have everything for the unique savoir-vivre lifestyle on board
  • From the promenade decks or huge observation deck, let the awe-inspiring panoramas along the river unfold with the incessant human and animal activity so characteristic of Asia's river life
  • Restaurant Delaporte evokes the beauty of an ancient Lao temple, blended with timeless French-colonial elegance. Refined à la carte menus featuring Asian, Western and fusion dishes are composed of fresh local ingredients
  • A variety of lectures on culture, history and local people are held on board by experts
  • Join a cooking class on board, where the chef is happy to reveal his culinary knowledge and techniques
  • Each evening docks at one of the many sandbanks of the upper Mekong, for an aperitif or cocktail event, for example

Practical information about this river cruise:

  • Shipping company: Heritage Line
  • Riverboat: Anouvong
  • Length of river cruise: 4 days; 7 or 9 days are also possible
  • Departure dates: various dates from January to April and from July to December. Ask your travel specialist about the possibilities
  • This river cruise has 2 variants: upstream and downstream
  • Start point upstream: Luang Prabang / end point: Huay Xai
  • Start point downstream: Huay Xai / end point: Luang Prabang

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Daily overview

1 Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Khok Phou
2 Khok Phou - Had Sako - Khok Ek
3 Khok Ek - Pakbeng - Huay Ting
4 Huay Ting - Huay Xai

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