Code:	LRT 01
Routes:	Houei Xay - Pakbeng - Pak Ou Cave - Mekong River - Hill Tribe - Wat Phou - Khong Island
Duration:	2 Days

Itinerary in brief

Day 1   : LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU - PAKBENG
Day 2   : PAKBENG - HOUEI XAY - CHIANG KHONG

Join an extraordinary journey on the mighty Mekong. We pass through the breathtaking mountain  scenery and make stop over at some hill  villages where  ethnic minorities still retains their age old cultural traditions. Apart from the landscape,  we visit many cultural sights .

Detail Itinerary

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU - PAKBENG
Upon leaving the town, we board Nava Mekong boat and cruise up on the Mekong River to Pakbeng, a lively village situated at the junction of the Mekong River and the small Nam Beng River. The Hmong and Thai ethnic people are frequently seen on the main street of Pakbeng and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. Along the way, we visit the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves. These caves are crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, all brought here by devoted villagers. O/N at Villa Salika. (L,D)

DAY 2: PAKBENG - HOUEI XAY - CHIANG KHONG

The morning market of Pakbeng also attracts a wide array of hill tribe people who converge from the outlying valleys and hillsides to sell their goods and buy provision. After an enjoyable walk around this congregation we re-embark on our boat for a trip towards Houei Xay, a border town close to the famous Golden Triangle. The pace is very relaxed, a perfect way to observe rural life close up. We stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the Hmong hill tripe people. They are very poor, but have an interesting culture and a colorful history. The trip ends arrival at Chiang Khong.(B,L)

. INCLUDING
Excursion on Nava boat + Accommodation for one night : twin sharing room at Villa Salika + English or French speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights + Meal as mentioned : B= breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

. NOT INCLUDING
Drinks, tip, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, transfer from hotel to pier in Luang Prabang, flight in/ out Laos