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Mekong Pearl 5 Nights: Laos Revealed (Upstream)

Trip Length

6 Day

Cruises

Mekong Pearl

Price starts (USD)

$2000/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 5 Nights: Laos Revealed (Upstream)

 Destination: Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves, Pak Tha, Huay Xai

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary

  • Discover the historic town of Luang Prabang
  • Admire thousands of small Buddha statues inside the famous Pak Ou Caves
  • Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature along the Mekong River
  • Learn about Lao culture when visiting the Khmu ethnic village
  • Explore the Golden Triangle area with many thrilling stories about opium

Day 1 LUANG PRABANG – BOARDING CRUISE (L, D)

Laos River Cruises welcomes you on board around 11.00 am. This is a unique vessel with cabins on the upper Mekong which German-Laotian owns.

Check in your cabin and start a six-day cruise to discover the mighty Laos Mekong River Cruise.

After having lunch onboard, you explore the charming UNESCO Heritage Town of Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

Back on board, you celebrate this evening with a local dancing performance and a traditional Lao Baci-friendship ceremony. Overnight on board.

To explore more Luang Prabang itineraries, Mekong 5 nights Northern Laos may suit you!

 Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Luang Prabang, Laos
Baci Ceremony – The Unique Blessing Custom of Laos

Day 2 EXPLORE THE PAK OU CAVES (B, L, D)

Early morning will be spent on board. If you wish to, you can catch the stunning sunrise in the early hours as it rise above the mountains and river afar. We reach a charming town on the shore to interact with the locals as afterward make the trek through the mysterious jungle toward the destination of the day – Pak Ou Caves. There is also the alternative of taking the boat ride to the caves. Arrive at the cave, marvel at the sheer size of the case and the number of Buddha Image with different depictions. Nearby you can see work elephants in action unless they are employed elsewhere at the time of your visit.

Then return back on board as the ship sails to Oudomxay Province.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Pak Ou Caves Of The Mekong River: Tham Ting And Tham Theung
Oudomxay Province, the heart of northern Laos

Day 3 WILD NATURE ALONG THE MIGHTY MEKONG (B, L, D)

As the Mekong Pearl Cruise makes its way on the river, there are many opportunities to admire the unique sights of the surroundings and the people living by the shore. The further the sail the more incredible the scenery is. Hills are covered with tropical vegetation, awe-inspiring rock formations along the riverbanks, and a diverse array of rapid currants and slow rivulets. Take in the true green jungle on the towering landscape as you escape from the concrete ones. The power of the mighty Mekong gives your cruise the feeling of a real expedition. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Laos's charming, meandering Upper Mekong River
Cruising Down the Mekong River in Laos

Day 4 RELAXING AND VILLAGE LIFE (B, L, D)

Today you relax on deck to enjoy astonishingly diverse landscapes and the tranquility of northern Laos-a real retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life back home. As you cruise along the green hills, you start heading toward the small village of Pak Tha. You can join a long-tail boat excursion on the Namtha River, which takes you to a nearby Khmu village, whose school has been supported by donations from Mekong River Cruises guests for many years. In the evening, the dinner will be by the sandbank as the staff prepares the traditional BBQ feast. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Khmu village
BBQ on Mekong River

Day 5 PAK THA - HUAY XAI (B, L, D)

Soak in the scenery and the purely natural landscape, which is only broken by the seldom sights of small villages and local herds of cattle. In the afternoon, you proceed to the Thailand–Laos border at Chiang Khong, Thailand, and Ban Huay Xai, Laos. In the evening, you enjoy your last dinner on the Mekong. Overnight on board.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Thailand–Laos border at Chiang Khong, Thailand
Chiang Khong, Thailand

Day 6 FAREWELL LAOS MEKONG RIVER CRUISE (B)

After breakfast, you say goodbye to your Laotian crew. You check out and disembark your boutique ship before transferring to the airport or your local hotel. Depending on season and water level the check-out will either be at Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong.

Don't forget that you can have a designed tour for FREE to explore your favorite places, contact us for more!

 Meals: Breakfast

Patuxai Vientain Laos
Mekong Pearl Cruise - Mekong River Cruise through Laos and Thailand

What's Included/Excluded

  • 5 nights aboard your boutique river vessel.
  • Meals according to itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • Coffee, tea, and water during meal times on board.
  • All excursions and necessary entry fees according to itinerary.
  • Presentations and lectures by your cruise director.
  • Transfers between airports and hotels within city limits.
  • Meals and services other than those noted in the itinerary.
  • Flights, 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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