• Mon to Sat: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

Mekong Pear 10 Nights (Upstream)

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. 

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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 Pear 10 Nights (Upstream)

 Destination: Vientiane, Salakham, Ban Don Saingam, Xayaburi Dam, Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves, Huay Xai, Chiang Rai

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary

  • Visit famous places in the capital Vientiane
  • Relax and enjoy pristine nature along the majestic Mekong River 
  • Discover the scenic town of Salakham with stunning scenery 
  • Explore the mysterious natural cave at Ban Don Saingam
  • Admire the largest hydroelectric plant in Laos called Xayaburi Dam
  • Immerse in the ancient beauty of the ancient town - Luang Prabang

Day 1 VIENTIANE - BOARDING (D)

Welcome to Mekong cruise tour from Laos River Cruises!

Checking in and boarding the Mekong Sun which is a boutique river vessel first of its kind to provide cabins on upper Mekong by Germany and Laos at 2 pm. First you receive your nice accommodation and prepare for a 12-day voyage. In the afternoon, the tour guide will take you to visit the famous places in Vientiane, including Pha That Luang stupa and Patuxai, considered as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane. Back to your cruise ship and relax in the expansive decks and lounge. Then join the greeting reception and dinner. We offer a choice of European and Asian food on the ship. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Dinner

Vientiane
Patuxai - Vientiane

Day 2 WILD NATURE ALONG THE MIGHTY MEKONG (B, L, D)

10 days on Mekong River begins with an upriver route where travelers can see the most stunning scenery. In the afternoon, you enjoy the splendid landscape and the wonders of nature along the Mekong riversides before the vessel anchors at a peaceful place to have a night off. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mekong River scenerry
Sunset on Mekong River

Day 3 POWERFUL RAPIDS AND THE TOWN OF SALAKHAM (B, L, D)

The views are more and more astounding in further north: hill overlaid tropical plants, dramatic rock formations, and fast currents and sluggish rivulets. You have a day to discover the dreamy town of Salakham and you will feel like an expedition in reality by the power of the impressive Mekong. Do not forget to enjoy the scenic landscape and nature’s wonders along the riverside before the boutique reaches the north and stay there for a night. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The dreamy town of Salakham
Mekong River

Day 4 THE FARMING VILLAGE BAN DON SAINGAM (B, L, D)

Go upriver, you will visit Ban Don Saingam, where the trekking in 30 minutes to discover the cave takes place by Mekong River Cruises guests. The entirely natural environment is only broken by the rare sightings of tiny communities and local livestock herds. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic landscape along the Mekong River
Ban Don Saingam village

Day 5 XAYABURI DAM (B, L, D)

Hop on Mekong Pearl 10 nights, you can catch the wonderful landscape and local fishermen along the bank when having breakfast on board. Remember to visit the largest hydroelectric power plant in Laos called Xayaburi Dam. During the afternoon, you see the life of a small tribe living in the hill, who are often visited by tourists and assisted by funds. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Xayaburi Dam
Small tribe living in the hill

Day 6 KUANG SI FALLS AND LUANG PRABANG (B, L, D)

The tour guide will take you to Kuang Si Falls, one of the most breathtaking waterfalls in Laos in the morning. The afternoon is for Luang Prabang, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former royal Laotian capital. Walking up Mount Phou Si at night to see the stunning view of the Mekong and Khan Rivers and then the mountains around. Afterwards, you can take a walk along Mekong bank and join the Hmong night market before dining on board and participating in a Lao dance and a Baci friendship celebration. Overnight on board.

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 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kuang Si Falls
Phou Si mountain

Day 7 THE ROYAL CAPITAL, LUANG PRABANG (B, L)

You can experience the common giving of alms in Luang Prabang’s street and local morning market in the early time. Then you have an on board breakfast and guided city tour, including the National Museum, located in an old royal palace then a traditional handicraft village. The afternoon is for you to discover the city by yourself. There are many offers for dining in Luang Prabang so you can select one of the famous restaurants within town or Mekong’s riverside. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Luang Prabang’s street
Local market in Luang Prabang

Day 8 PAK OU CAVES (B, L, D)

While you have breakfast, go upstream and head to the must-see Pak Ou Caves where the thousands of small Buddha statues are placed. From this, you can trek crossing the forest or by boat to the riverside village and see the distillery. The elephants are nearby unless they go somewhere else to work. Upstream to Oudomxay Province in the afternoon. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Buddha statues in Pak Ou Caves
Elephants

Day 9 THE MIGHTY MEKONG (B, L, D)

There is less traffic to the upstream and you can have a great time in peaceful surroundings. Relax on your accommodation, lounge or deck and feel the atmosphere as the great views get more fabulous: hills overlaid tropical flora, dramatic rock formations in riverside, fast currents and sluggish rivulets. You can feel the exploration in reality by the power of the strong Mekong. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Peaceful Mekong River
Chill on the cruise's sundeck

Day 10 RELAXATION AND VILLAGE LIFE (B, L, D)

Avoid the speedy daily life and relax on deck to see the views around and the peace of northern Laos. You will reach Pak Tha when the ship passes the green hills.

Join a long-tail boat excursion on the Namtha River, which takes you to a nearby Khmu village, whose school has been sup-ported by donations from Mekong River Cruises guests for many years. In the evening, in an ideal riverbank location, you have a tasty Mekong River Cruises barbecue dinner. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pak Tha village
Namtha River

Day 11 HUAY XAI AND FAREWELL MEKONG (B)

Say goodbye to the Laotian crew after breakfast and check out. Before noon you reach Ban Huay Xai and disembark your boutique ship. After visiting the temple and traditional market you will pass the Thailand-Laos border at Friendship Bridge before transferring to the airport or your local hotel at Chiang Rai city limits. It is difficult to say goodbye and the voyage will instill in your memory.

 Meals: Breakfast

Ban Huay Xay
Friendship Bridge Thailand-Laos

What's Included/Excluded

  • 10 nights in 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 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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