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We depart from Green Discovery office. After a short walk to the boat pier, the boat cruise takes us up the Mekong past scenes of rural riverside life, until reaching the Pak Ou Caves at the confluence of the Nam Ou River into the Mekong. Two caves in a limestone face are filled with hundreds of Buddha images, which were deposited here over centuries.
Pak Ou remains a popular pilgrimage site for local people. During Lao New Year in April, the caves are crowded with devotees who gain merit by ceremonially washing the Buddha statues. We will see two Hang-Lin used for this ceremony.
The upper and lower caves are explored, before stopping for a Lao style lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Only a short distance away from the Pak Ou Caves, lies the village of Ban Xang Hai. This village has for centuries made the earthen jars used as fermenting containers for Lao wine. Nowadays, it specializes in producing a wide range of lau lao (Lao whisky) and lau hai (Lao wine). Be sure to try just a little!
We return down river to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.
Approximately: 3 ½ hours boat/2 hours walking
| Price per person |
| 1 person |
79 US$ |
| 2 persons |
48 US$ |
| 3 persons |
37 US$ |
| 4 up |
31 US$ |
| Pravate Surcharge / Group |
26 US$ |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos office, Luangprabang |
Arrival at: |
Luangprabang |
Start time: |
9:30 am |
End at: |
4:30 pm
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Duration: |
1 day |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Sightseeing 20%, Mekong cruise 80% |
River Grade: |
1-easy |
Transport: |
Boat
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Accommodation: |
None |
Meals: |
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What to bring: |
Hat, sun-screen, mosquito repellent, torch
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What is included: |
Water, meal, English speaking guide and transport as listed above |
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