Laos: Luang Prabang and the Mekong River

Experience Laos in depth alongside expert authors, local gourmands and traverse the country aboard a Mekong River cruise.

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Highlights

Luang Prabang Expert Author
Authentic encounters
Luxury Mekong River Cruise
Flexible itinerary or extension

When

Year round

Length

6 days

Price

On request

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exclusive experiences

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Discover the treasures and secrets of Luang Prabang alongside Francis Engelmann, a prestigious Southeast Asia author and scholar.

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Experience authentic Lao cuisine as you shop for local ingredients in the market and then join a local family for a cooking demonstration.

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Embark on a Mekong River Cruise that will take you deep into Laos and the jungle.

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Interact with the H’mong people and explore remote villages on the banks of the Mekong.

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Travel on the Mekong to Thailand, where you can continue on your journey.

A possible, beautiful itinerary for you

The Gem of Laos
Arrive at Luang Prabang where you will meet Francis Engelmann, a long time resident of the city and scholar/celebrity. He will share his knowledge of the city’s architecture and history, revealing the secrets of this gem and giving you access to palaces, archives and historical sites usually unknown to visitors.
Travel is Hungry Work
Mrs Noy is your guide for the day. You will meet her early in a local market where you will hunt for the freshest ingredients and delicacies. She will then take you to her home and in her kitchen, she will demonstrate the secrets of Laotian cuisine. After lunch, she will introduce you to her neighbours and together you will go for a walk around the village. Then you will embark on a boat ride back to Luang Prabang. While waterborne, you can sip Laotian rice whiskey for a delicious sundowner.

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