River Cruise: Luang Prabang to Huay Xai (3 Days)

Day 1: Luang Prabang - Kamu Lodge
The Kamu boat departs from Luang Prabang pier at 07h00 for a cruise up the Mekong River to Kamu Village. On the way to Pak Ou Village, at the mouth of the Nam Ou River a visit is organized to Tam Ting "Caves of a thousand Buddha's". Then boat to Kamu Village, arrival at Kamu lodge and check-in. Lunch at the Lodge's Sala. In the afternoon you may choose to participate in the different activities. You will be rewarded with a very original Lao experience.

· Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields.
· Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
· Jungle walks to search for medicinal plants.
· Trekking through the forest to waterfalls (two hour hike and boat ride).
· Traditional fishing techniques. You can sample your catch for dinner!
· Local village visit.
· Archery contest.

Dinner and overnight at Kamu lodge

Day 2: Kamu Lodge- Pakbeng
Breakfast at lodge, after some time to relax and a visit to the village of Kamu, the Luangsay cruise pick-up you at 11h00. A delicious Buffet lunch is served on board and a brief stop is made at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. The boat will arrived at LuangSay Lodge before sunset for overnight stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 3: Pakbeng - Huay Xai
Breakfast served at terrace around 06h30. In the morning visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Boat departs at 07:30 a.m. for her second part of trip. One stop is made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements. Lunch is again served on board. Reaching Houeisay before 17h00 (you may proceed to Chiang Rai in the same day.)