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Laos Mekong Sun Inclusions

Pre-departure information dossier
Return economy class flights from Australia to Thailand
2 economy class flights between Thailand and Laos
5 nights accommodation in Thailand in good quality hotels with private
facilities (3½-star)
8-day round trip Mekong River cruise on board the RV Mekong Sun, a comfortable new Laotian riverboat
All airport transfers and touring in air-conditioned vehicles
12 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners
English-speaking local guides while touring
Full-day sightseeing tour of Bangkok, including a visit to the Grand Palace and the Golden and Emerald Buddhas
A fascinating boat ride through Bangkok’s klongs (canals) where we see traditional homes built on wooden stilts
Beautiful welcome dinner cruise on the Chao Praya River to see the lights of Bangkok
Three days in beautiful Luang Prabang. The ancient capital of the Lan Xang kingdom, Luang Prabang is famous for its exquisite temples and stunning natural setting, surrounded by mountains
Free time to explore Luang Prabang city. Take a walk up Phou Si hill for spectacular sunset views over the Mekong as well as the Khan River and surrounding mountains
Walk through the lush jungle to visit the Buddhist Pak Ou caves located in the steep rock cliff at the confluence of the Mekong and Ou Rivers. Hidden inside the caves are tousands of small Buddha statues
Visit a Laotian village and observe how the local liqueur Lao-Lao is still being traditionally distilled
8-day relaxing round trip Mekong cruise from Luang Prabang aboard the Mekong Sun Laotian riverboat, including informative and entertaining talks along the way
Visit the famous multi-tiered Kuang Si Waterfalls which tumble over limestone formations into a series of cool, turquoise pools
Three nights in Chiang Mai where you can sample the delicious local cuisine and try out your bargaining skills at the lively night market
Visit an elephant training camp situated deep in the jungle. Here you can get up close to the elephants, watch them bathe and demonstrate all their skills before having a chance to take an elephant trek through the jungle
Enjoy a relaxing raft cruise taking in a diverse array of tropical vegetation and colourful wildlife
Visit beautiful Doi Suthep temple located on a hill high above Chiang Mai offering spectacular views of the city