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Vat Phou Downstream Cruise

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Itinerary (Pakxe - Vat Phou - Champasak - Huei Thamo - Ban Dua Tae - Khong Island - Phapheng - Pakse)

Cruise the “Mother of Waters” to the wild paradise of the “4,000 islands” on the Vat Phou, your comfortable floating air-conditioned teak hotel, with twelve cabins, each with twin beds and private hot and cold running water bathrooms. Shaded upper deck for lounging, restaurant on board serving the finest Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Beers, wines and spirits available on order.

VAT PHOU DOWNSTREAM CRUISE

Day 1: Pakxe/Champassak/Vat Phou
Early morning 10h30 a.m. departure from Pakse for Champassak, heading south aboard a local longtail riverboat, zigzagging through mild rapids and sand banks, arriving at Champassak in time for a riverside lunch, followed by a guided tour of the mysterious pre-Angkorian 10 th century temple of Vat Phou, the boat's namesake. As dusk falls board the Vat Phou for a relaxing cruise down-river, enjoying the tropical sunset on the deck, dinner is served on board, while the boat docks for the night alongside a remote Laotian village.

Day 2: Huei Thamo / Oum Moung Temple / Khong Island
Breakfast on board as we set sail for the village of Huei Thamo , only a few minutes walk away from the spectacular hidden forest temple of Oum Moung . Afterwards rejoin the boat for a cruise southwards and lunch on the deck, while we continue our leisurely sail further south to the wild paradise of the “4,000 islands”, arrived in the afternoon closed to Khong Island (the birthplace of the President of the Peoples republic of Laos ) at Ban Dua Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village where the traditional way of life has not changed in centuries. Back on board for quiet dinner, under the stars, serenaded by the songs by the songs of the buffalo toads.

Day 3: Ban Veuthong/ the “ Niagara of the East/ Xieng Di/ Pakse
Breakfast on the deck, while cruising to the small village of Ban Veuthong where we will board a small long-tail boat to Khone Island . After visit, take a long tail boat back to the main land for lunch amid the by-gone splendid of another age; colorful French colonial houses and an old customs post, alongside a stone quay. Take a minivan to amazingly scenic splendor of the Khong Pha Peng waterfall, “the Niagara of the East“ , close to the Cambodian border. Back to “civilization, for the two hours ride to Pakse, arriving in the afternoon, about 3:50 p.m.

NOTE : Departure schedule varies - please check before booking.

*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner

**For safety reasons and according to navigation conditions, the program may be amended without previous notice **

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Vat Phou Downstream Cruise

PRIVATE PACKAGE TOURS RATES - US Dollar Number of passengers (Nett per person in half-twin cabin)
	2-8 persons	9-14 persons	Single Supplement
HIGH SEASON (Nov 2006 - Apr 2007)	525	492	186
LOW SEASON (May - Sep 2007)	432	409	178
HIGH SEASON (Oct 2007)	548	516	194

HIGH SEASON = from 01 Nov 2007 to 31 Apr 2007 Departures every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday
LOW SEASON = from 01 May 2007 to 31 October 2007 Departures every Saturday

THESE NET PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS PER PAX AND ARE VALID FROM 01/10/2006 TILL 31/10/2007.
INCLUDE :
- 3 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program with English-speaking escort.
- 2 nights accommodation on board.
- Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program.
- Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
- Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
- Group insurance

EXCLUDE :
- Visa approval and fees for Laos
- Transfer from hotel / airport to pier in Pakxe or v.v.
- Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package.
- Other personal expenses

REMARKS :
- Minimum 2 persons traveling together for join tour.
- For safety reasons and according to weather conditions, the program may be amended without prior notice.
- Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents. Infant (less than 2 years old) = free of charge.
- Group concession: 1 FOC half twin for 15 paying persons
- Less 8% on all prices when combined with LuangSay Cruise.

NOTE :
- In general from 01 - 30 June’07, there is no operation for annual boat maintenance. The exactly date will be advise later.

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