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Vat Phu River Cruise - 3 Days
Welcome to Laos and a wonderful cruise on our luxury floating hotel on the southern Mekong River.
The Vat Phou Cruise is a journey that starts and finishes in Pakse. Your cruise itinerary visits the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Vat Phou ruins at Champassak, the mysterious Oum Muong ruins at Huei Thamo, the 4,000 Islands with its myriad of waterways, and the Pha Pheng waterfall on the Laos-Cambodia border.
Your journey through this historically significant area of south-east Asia/French Indochine is on board our Vat Phou boat, a former teak wood ferry boat, and now fully restored as a luxurious floating hotel.
The boat is appointed with everything for your comfort, safety and enjoyment.
We have 12 air conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, two large open shaded air decks, a bar, and a restaurant. Our boat staff and guide are always available to help you with any need you may have.
The Mekong river is the artery of life in Laos: a trading route, a source of food and water, and a social centre for the settlements along its route. Known locally as The Mother of Waters, the river has been venerated and worshipped for thousands of years.
We offer a very comfortable cruise, a cultural journey and an opportunity to understand a bit more about life on this legendary river.
The Mekong River has served more than half a million guests over the last decade. We are very proud of our service and intend to continue as such long into the future.
Originally a ferry that carried teak wood between Vientiane and the south of Laos, the Vat Phou boat was lovingly converted in 1993 into a luxurious floating hotel. The Vat Phou boat is a 34 metre long, 7.5 metre wide steel hulled teak barge, equipped with two 260 HP Isuzu diesel engine.
The design retains a character that is unmistakably oriental and enables you to relax in comfort while you enjoy the everchanging pageant of river scenery and life as you pass smoothly by.
We have 15 staff on each cruise departure. This includes 2 full time captains, 2 mechanics, 2 cooks, 3 cleaning staff and 5 bar or waiting staff. We also have on board an English, French and Thai speaking guide who can help answer any questions and point out any interesting sights along the way.
There are two decks on the Vat Phou boat. The lower deck has 10 cabins, the kitchen/galley and our evening air conditioned dining room. The upper deck has 2 cabins, the bar and a two large open air shaded decks - one at each end of the boat. The ship is fully equipped with safety equipment meeting the international standards.
The front upper deck has rattan armchairs, sofas, coffee tables and loungers. This area is perfect for lying reading a book, taking photographs of life along the river or having an afternoon nap.
The rear upper deck has chairs, sofas and coffee tables. We also have the bar area here where our staff can serve you tea, coffee or drinking water, which are all included free during the cruise. You are also able to purchase beer, soft drinks, wine and spirits. Breakfast and lunch are usually served here, watching the sun twinkling on the waters surface.
Our boat has 12 comfortable twin shared cabins with air conditioning, fan and a private bathroom with western style toilet and hot shower.
The Vat Phou Cruise is a journey that starts and finishes in Pakse, with two separate itineraries. Both cruise itineraries visit the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Vat Phou ruins at Champassak, the mysterious Oum Muong ruins at Huei Thamo, the 4,000 Islands with its winding waterways, and the Pha Pheng waterfall on the Laos-Cambodia border.
Detailed Cruise Itinerary
3 Days
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 are also available on board.
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3 Days 2 Nights : Leisurely Cruise Along The Fascinating Mekong River in Southern Laos
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Cruise Down River From 01 May 09 to 31 Oct 09: departures every Saturday for cruise down and Tuesday for cruise up. |
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| Day 1 | Pakse - Champassak - Vat Phou |
| Early morning 10h30 departure from Pakse to 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 10th 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 Muong 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 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 15h50. | |
3 Days
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3 Days 2 Nights : Leisurely Cruise Along The Fascinating Mekong River in Southern Laos
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Cruise Up River From 01 May 09 to 31 Oct 09: departures every Tuesday for cruise up (and Saturday cruise down). |
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| Day 1 | Pakse/ Xieng Di / Khone Island |
| On arrival at Pakse, drive to the spectacular roaring waterfalls of Khone Pha Pheng, the “Niagara of the East” and the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch at local restaurant and where you will board a long tail boat for a visit to Khone Island. After visit, take long tail boat to the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong, where you will board the waiting Vat Phou for a sunset cruise and dinner, docked riverside for the night. | |
| Day 2 | Khong Island / Oum Muong Temple / Huei Thamo |
| Breakfast on board Vat Phou as we set sail to Ban Dua Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village after the visit we sail North, past the island of Don Xai, and into a myriad of islands of all shapes and sizes, the wild paradise of ‘4,000 islands.’ Enjoy the lunch during cruising North to the island of Don Daeng, to visit the village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Moung forest temple, just a few minutes walk way. Dinner “Under the stars”, aboard Vat Phou. | |
| Day 3 | Ban Wat Luang Kao / Vat Phou / Champassak / Pakse |
| While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou continues its cruise to Ban Wat Luang Kao, where you will join a guided tour by bus to the tenth century pre-Angkorian temple of Vat Phou, after which you will return by bus to Champassak in time for lunch, and the final cruise to Pakse, with arrival in the afternoon. | |
Itinerary Remarks: Due to the nature of the cruise, the weather, water condition, local circumstance, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the cruise will remain similar. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by the tour operator's staff on the day of the cruise.
Cruise Prices & Details
All prices are listed in Thai Baht per person or as otherwise stated.Prices may fluctuate due to external factors. Contact us for exact prices.
| 1 Person | 2-8 | 9-24 | |
Adult (between 01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09)
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171 | 414 | 397 |
Adult (between 01 Oct 09 - 31 Oct 09)
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187 | 528 | 500 |
Adult (between 01 Nov 09 - 30 Apr 10)
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206 | 591 | 560 |
Adult (between 01 May 10 - 30 Sep 10)
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180 | 444 | 427 |
Adult (between 01 Oct 10 - 31 Oct 10)
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206 | 591 | 560 |
Remarks:
NOTE: In general from 01 - 30 June, there is no operation for annual boat maintenance. The exactly dates will be advised later.
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 room with parents. Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
Above price are not valid for:
- Valentine's Day (14 Feb' 09)
- Loy Krathong Night (24 Nov' 09)
- Christmas's Eve (24 Dec' 09)
- New Year's Eve (31 Dec' 09)
Services Included:
- 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.
Services Excluded:
- 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.
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- 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.
| Locations: | The Southern Laos , Pakse, Vat Phu |
| Start Location: | Pakse |
| Duration: | 3 Days |
| Type: | Mekong Cruises |
| Suitable for: | Couples, Other |
| Cruise Code: | CTHMRPVP |
| Check-In Pier: | Pakse Pier |
| Check-Out Pier: | Pakse Pier |
| Check-In Time: | |
| Departure Day: | Every Day |
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