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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.