Landlocked Laos has more beauty and a lot to offer. Small but enchanting cities, golden spired Buddhist temples, magnificent mountain sceneries, untouched hill-tribe villages, peaceful local lifestyles, and stunning Mekong River, a journey into Laos is a journey into an Asia long lost. Laos presents visitors with a beautiful travel experience, rich in atmosphere, natural beauty and Buddhist culture. Think of aromatic local markets and mouth-watering forays into local cuisine. The least populated of all Indochinese countries, many visitors to this unique land find it one of the most fascinating of all Asian destinations, and one which leaves them with memories of warm people. All together prove utterly charming for those who looking for a laid-back, memorable experience on a rural escape.
This morning after breakfast you will re-board your private boat for a further six to eight hour trip down the wild Mekong. Prior to your arrival in Luang Prabang, you will stop at Ban Bor, the distilling rice-liquor well-known as Lao-Lao or Lao whisky and the 'Pak Ou Caves' with their thousands of Buddha images. Here, in a tradition that has lasted for centuries, local people add annually to a repository of Buddha statues. After your cave visit, re-board your boat and enjoy the last stretch of this Mekong journey before arriving in the UNESCO Heritage-listed town of Luang Prabang. Lunch included.
