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Mekong Pearl 10 Nights (Downstream)

Trip Length

11 Day

Cruises

Mekong Pearl

Price starts (USD)

$5650/Pp

Classic Cabin

Classic Cabin

 7 Cabin(s)

 |   12m²

 |   Double/twin

Classic cabins all are located on the main deck of the cruise with the space of 12 square meter each. The cabins give a warm and inviting feeling for all the guests on board.

Cabin Amenities

  |       Max Rom:  

 Air Conditioning

 Mini Bar

 Toiletries

 Shower

 Bathrobes

 Bottled Water

 In Room Safe

 Hair Dryer

 Slippers

Superior Cabin

Superior Cabin

 6 Cabin(s)

 |   16m²

 |   Double/twin

The superior cabins are on both main and upper deck. Four on the main and two on the upper deck. All of the rooms are fully equipped with modern facilities.

Cabin Amenities

  |       Max Rom:  

 Air Conditioning

 Mini Bar

 Toiletries

 Shower

 Bathrobes

 Bottled Water

 In Room Safe

 Hair Dryer

 Slippers

Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

 2 Cabin(s)

 |   22m²

 |   Double/twin

Only two deluxe room on board and each one of them has 22 square meter of space. All are on the upper deck and have their own private balconies and wide window looking out the river.

Cabin Amenities

  |       Max Rom:  

 Air Conditioning

 Mini Bar

 Toiletries

 Shower

 Bathrobes

 Bottled Water

 In Room Safe

 Hair Dryer

 Slippers

  • Overview
  • Full Itinerary
  • Deck plan
  • Policy
  • FAQ's

Overview

Welcome to the Mekong Pearl Cruise, with the perfect combination of traditional and modern beauty on the charming Mekong River. 

The ship's spacious space, 15 cabins spread over 2 floors, gives you a comfortable feeling when resting and playing. The ship was only built in 2017, so it has a modern design, engine and materials to bring you the safest and smoothest travel. You will experience great amenities on the cruise during the journeys such as 10 nights from Chiang Rai - Vientiane, Luang Prabang - Vientiane, Northern Laos or explore the mysterious Golden Triangle area from Luang Prabang.

At Mekong Pearl night cruise on Laos river, you will be able to chill on a large sun deck, relax in the spa room, immerse yourself in the vibrant bar and enjoy delicious food at the restaurant. 

Join Lao River Cruises to experience these top amenities now! For more private tours, contact us to tailor your own trip!

Highlights

Spacious cabins with luxurious wooden design

Possessing 2 floors with 15 cabins, Mekong Pearl Cruise gives you a comfortable living and playing space. The large wooden design makes the ship more luxurious, classic and warmer. You will feel comfortable at home when resting on the Mekong Pearl Cruise. The highlight of the ship is the bar area and spa room for you to relax and the spacious sun deck to capture every moment of the breathtaking nature on the Mekong River.

Spacious cabins with luxurious wooden design

Laos culinary specialties

During the journey on the Mekong Pearl Cruise, visitors will enjoy typical Lao dishes meticulously prepared by chefs with unforgettable flavors such as Laap, Tam Mak Hoong, Or Lam, Khao soi... You will also enjoy sumptuous BBQ parties with European and Asian dishes.

Laos culinary specialties

Laos dance performance and Baci friendship celebration

It will be a wonderful experience when you see artists from many different ethnic groups performing traditional dances. Artists here have used graceful dance and music to portray a picture of the nation's cultural and spiritual life. During the Baci friendship celebration, your friendship will be bonded by fun dances and beautiful smiles. This is also a good opportunity to make new friends on this exciting journey.

Laos dance performance and Baci friendship celebration

Facilities

 Spa

 Restaurants

 Tours

 Smoking Area

 Air Conditioning

 Bar

 Shower

 Rooftop Sundeck

 En-suite Bathroom

  Mekong Pearl 10 Nights (Downstream)

 Destination: Golden Triangle, Huay Xai, Pak Tha, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Ban Don Saingam, Salakham, Vientiane

 Departure date of itinerary: View Departure Dates

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Feb 18
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Highlights of Itinerary

  • Witness the majestic mountains and beauty of the Mekong River
  • Explore unique architecture and cuisine in the UNESCO heritage city
  • Capture Pha That Luang stupa - a symbol of Laos architecture in Vientiane
  • Visit the famous Pak Ou Cave with thousands of Buddha statues
  • Admire Kuang Si Waterfall - the most beautiful natural in the country
  • Learn more about the harmful effects of opium when visiting the Hall of Opium

Day 1 THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE - BOARDING (D)

After pickup between 8 am and 9 am at your local hotel or Chiang Rai Airport, you will visit the well-known Golden Triangle area. The city tour begins with the Golden Buddha of Sop Ruak and the Hall of Opium Museum. The Hall of Opium attracts tourists by the history and politics of the opium commerce and its health effects to the users. Then, you will stay in a spacious accommodation and prepare for an 11-day voyage. In the evening, a welcome dinner and reception are for you after having a great time to experience the Mekong Pearl ship’s large decks and lounge.

Overnight on board.

 Meals: Dinner

Golden Buddha of Sop Ruak
Hall of Opium Museum

Day 2 THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE - HUAY XAY AND PAK THA (B, L, D)

In the morning, the once-in-a-lifetime experience officially begins with the first point from the Golden Triangle region where borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. You will visit a place near Huay Xay belonging to Laos on the Laos- Thailand border. Then, you board a ship through the fabulous views of northern Laos to the Pak Tha’s small village. Afterwards, the long-tail boat will take you to Khmu village passing Namtha River. You keep downriver and enjoy the atmosphere there until the cruise vessel anchors on the sand during night time. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Khmu village
Pak Tha’s small village

Day 3 ASTONISHING LANDSCAPES AND REMOTE VILLAGES (B, L, D)

Passing the abundant population area reached by water only, you will explore the most stunning scenery: hills overlaid with tropical plants, breathtakingly unique rock formations, and a fabulous mixture of slow and fast water. You will experience an exploration of reality through the power of the Mekong River. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of these amazing environments in the lounge, your cabin, or on deck. Enter Oudomxay Province after a while.

Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mekong River
Oudomxay Province

Day 4 PAK OU CAVES (B, L, D)

After a great morning on board, we will visit the famous Pak Ou Caves, located at a small riverside village, with thousands of small Buddha statues inside. Now, you can go on a boat or trek through the forest to the local village to view the distillery. Not far away, the elephants may work (unless they are employed elsewhere at the time of your visit). It is surrounded by incredible limestone mountains and enjoy your dinner on board. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pak Ou Caves
Pak Ou Caves overview

Day 5 THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY OF LUANG PRABANG (B, L)

Now, we head to UNESCO World Heritage Site- Luang Prabang known as the former capital of Laos. First is the city walk tour to well-known Wat Xieng Thong temple gold-coloured rim tile roofs, which impresses you. You will visit other must-see destinations during this round trip through Luang Prabang. Walking up Mount Phou Si to see breathtaking views of the Mekong and Khan Rivers and the surrounding mountains. You will be attracted by the walkway along the Mekong or join the lively Hmong night market. There are various cuisines in Prabang for you to select from their offerings beside the Mekong River and in town. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Wat Xieng Thong temple gold-coloured rim tile roofs
Mount Phou Si

Day 6 THE ROYAL CAPITAL, LUANG PRABANG (B, D)

If you wake up early, you can see the common giving of alms in the street of Luang Prabang, and experience the peaceful morning market. After having breakfast on board, the guided city tour will consist of the National Museum of Luang Prabang in an old royal palace and a local handicraft village. After that, you are free to explore the city center with many places such as local shops, restaurants, or cafeterias. Before dinner time on board, you join the Baci friendship commemoration and a celebration of performing a traditional Lao dance. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang
National Museum of Luang Prabang

Day 7 KUANG SI FALLS (B, L, D)

The breakfast served on board, you savor the amazing views and may see the spot local fishermen onshore when you board farther downriver. After a couple of hours, you will travel by tuk-tuks to see the breathtaking Kuang Si Falls, considered the most beautiful masterpiece of nature in the whole country. In the afternoon, do not forget the Xayaburi Dam, the largest hydroelectric power plant in Laos. You can enjoy a delicious Mekong River Cruises barbecue dinner along the river bank. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kuang Si Waterfalls
Xayaburi Dam

Day 8 THE FARMING VILLAGE OF BAN DON SAINGAM (B, L, D)

Now, you will discover the hidden cave and feel natural by some simple hiking trails. In the afternoon, you see the stunning scenery on the sun deck or join the talk about Laos’s history and culture. Then, you take a rest on board, and have a good time served by a boutique ship in a particular but casual air.

Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking trails
Sunset on Mekong River

Day 9 POWERFUL RAPIDS AND THE TOWN OF SALAKHAM (B, L, D)

The landscapes become more and more remarkable when downstream with the hills covered by tropical plants, dramatic rock formations along riversides, and different array speeds of rivulets. Then head to the magnificent town of Salakham. You can feel the real expedition by the power of the mighty Mekong. You enjoy the splendid scenery and see the wonders of nature along the riversides before the vessel goes downstream and anchors for the night. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The magnificent town of Salakham
Scenery around Mekong River

Day 10 VIENTIANE, THE CAPITAL OF LAOS (B, L, D)

You keep downriver along with the Mekong, and is considered the “Mother of All Waters”. Laotian capital Vientiane is the next stop where you see the Pha That Luang stupa known as an architectural symbol of Laos, and Patuxai is considered the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane. Last is the evening celebration of your cruise with a bon voyage dinner on board, with the kind crew, cruise director, and captain. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pha That Luang stupa
Dinner on cruise

Day 11 DISEMBARKATION IN VIENTIANE (B)

After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to your Laotian crew. You check out and disembark your boutique ship before transferring to the airport or your local hotel. What an unforgettable experience! Contact Laos River Cruises today to tailor your Laos boat tour!

 Meals: Breakfast

Vientiane overview
Patuxai victory monument

What's Included/Excluded

  • 10 nights in a selected cabin type aboard your boutique river cruise ship.
  • Local English-speaking guides.
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing according to the itinerary.
  • Excursions according to itinerary.
  • Tours and transfers according to itinerary.
  • Drinking water in vehicles and on the ship.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, and water on board your boutique river cruise ship.
  • Presentations and lectures on board by the cruise director.
  • Transfers between airports and hotels within city limits (only guaranteed if information was correctly provided four weeks prior to departure at the latest).
  • Flights
  • Meals and services other than those noted in the itinerary.
  • Visas for Thailand and Laos.
  • Laundry, telephone calls, and personal expenditures.
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, porters, boat crew, and personal, non-itinerary services.
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks other than those mentioned.
  • Personal Insurance
  • Video or photography fees (if requested during excursions).

Mekong Pearl Cruise in Laos - Deck Plan

MEKONG PEARL CRUISE POLICY

General conditions

  • For group bookings, passengers must provide us a rooming list 2 weeks before the begin date.
  • Rates are subject to change without prior notice. The total cost is calculated based on the fuel’s price and other factors like exchange rates, etc. In case of these price exceeds over 10% of the original cost, we retain the right to impose a supplement to the rate that we agreed upon confirmation.
  • We reserve the right to cancel a departure 30 days prior to the embarkation date if the amount of confirmed passengers is insufficient for operation. In such case, we will suggest an alternative option for cruising or land package. If none of the option suits with your schedule, then we can give you the refund. 
  • Mekong River Cruises reserves the right to cancel a cruise departure until at latest 4 weeks before embarkation if less reservation than the applicable minimum number of passengers are made. In such a case all payments are refunded by Mekong River Cruises.

Individual and small group bookings payment conditions

  • To make a booking, a 30% deposit is required. The remaining payment must be paid 60 days prior to the beginning date of the cruise.
  • We reserve the right to charge interest of 5 % per month on overdue bills.
  • We are not responsible for extra charges like bank fees for international transactions or 3-4% of processing fee for payments by credit cards.

Individual and small group bookings cancellation policies

  • Cancellation before 130 days prior to the start of the cruise: 30 % of the total rate
  • Between 70 and 129 days prior to the start of the cruise: 50 % of the total rate
  • Between 40 and 69 days prior to the start of the cruise: 75 % of the total rate
  • Less than 39 days prior to the start of the cruise: 100 % of the total rate

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