LAOS – Luang Prabang – Sunset Cocktail on a Sandbank

Description

This sunset cocktail takes place on a sandbank on the mighty Mekong River, and includes an assortment of beverages and Lao snacks, set against a backdrop of majestic scenery. Drinking a cocktail as the sun sets offers travelers the chance to authentically experience the serenity of Laos while enjoying some tasty Laotian food as the sun’s final rays caress the lush green mountains before disappearing behind them. This experience should be combined with any activity at Pak Ou Caves, as they are very close by, and it would be a shame to miss seeing them. There is a picnic option, as well as a set menu option for travelers that would like to enjoy a more expansive dining option as the sun sets. 

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• This activity should be paired with any activity that involves Pak Ou Caves. The sandbank is very near the caves:
  • LAOS – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang

Selling points

• To have a relaxing cocktail at sunset set against a backdrop of majestic scenery.
• An exclusive, intimate moment during a honeymoon trip.
• FIT or GIT activity. 
• A unique way to enjoy local snacks and drinks.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Economic Impact

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Sunset on the Sandbank: 1h to 1h30
• Need to take in account the time for a visit to Pak Ou caves:
  • 2 hours boat trip to go to the caves
  • Tham Ting visit – 15-20 minutes
  • Tham Phoum visit – 20-30 minutes
  • 1h30 boat trip to go back to Luang Prabang

Min pax

1

Max pax

15

How to sell it

• An excellent way for travelers to unwind after touring Pak Ou caves. 
• A very unique sunset experience.
• One of the best options for a private experience in Luang Prabang.
• Perfect for a luxury supplement, or an intimate experience with fellow travelers.
• Supports local suppliers. 

Why this activity

• An ideal luxury product in Luang Prabang.
• Offers exclusivity, privacy, and intimacy.
• Unique ambiance in a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a majestic sunset.
• Perfect end to a day of touring Pak Ou caves. 

Good to combine with

• This activity should be paired as much as possible with any activity that involves Pak Ou Caves. The sandbank is very near the caves:
  • LAOS – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang
  • LAOS – Luang Prabang – Local Lunch near Pak Ou Caves

Do not combine with

• Any afternoon or evening activity in the city center. 
• A visit to Kuang Sy as it is in the other direction away from the city.  

Competitor comparison

• Other DMCs can offer this product. 

Pros

• Majestic views and scenery of northern Laos.
• An ideal supplement after a visit to Pak Ou Caves. 
• A unique sunset experience on a sandbank on one of the world’s most famous rivers. 

Cons

• Weather permitting.

Information

• Local boat supplier. 
• L’elefant provides either the picnic or set menu catering. 

Quotation guideline

On ERP (all lines required):

• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Boats > 1D – LPQ – Beach (Wat Done Khoune – Pak Ou) > Sunset cocktail – Boat for Catering Transfer – Mr. Lom > Standard > Day Cruise > Charter 
• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Catering fee from L Elephant > Sunset Cocktail on a Mekong river bank – Cocktail/Mocktail + 6 Canapes

For 1-10 pax, this line is also required. For 11 or more pax, it is not required. 

• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Catering fee from L Elephant > Sunset Cocktail on a Mekong river bank – Staff fee

Inclusion

• Sunset cruise to a sandbank.
• Picnic or Set-menu.
• Transfer back to the boat pier in Luang Prabang.  

Exclusion

• Easia guide (not needed).
• Transfers to and from the boat pier. 

Possible Extra

• The standard catering from L’elefant is a picnic, but guests have the option of upgrading this to a set menu. 

Contact

• Local boat supplier.

English

Sunset Cocktail on a Sandbank

This sunset cocktail experience takes place on a sandbank on the mighty Mekong River set against a backdrop of majestic scenery. On your journey back from visiting Pak Ou Caves, this is a golden opportunity to stop and take in everything that is around you. You will enjoy a cocktail on a sandbank paired with tasty Laotian food as the sun’s final rays caress the rolling hills and mountains before disappearing behind them. The default food option is authentically local snacks, but feel free to let your guide know if you would like a set dinner menu-the perfect way to end the evening.

Meals: Lao snacks is the default catering option from L’elefant, set dinner menu also available.
Distance: 29km – 2 hours by local boat.
Note: Specify snack catering option or Lao set menu
Note: This activity should be combined with any activity at Pak Ou Caves.

French

Cocktail au coucher du soleil sur un banc de sable

Ce cocktail au coucher du soleil se déroule sur un banc de sable du puissant Mékong, avec pour toile de fond un paysage majestueux. Sur le chemin du retour après la visite des grottes de Pak Ou, c’est une occasion en or de s’arrêter et de profiter de tout ce qui vous entoure. Vous dégusterez un cocktail sur un banc de sable, accompagné d’un délicieux repas laotien, tandis que les derniers rayons du soleil caresseront les collines et les montagnes avant de disparaître derrière elles. L’option par défaut est de manger des snacks locaux authentiques, mais n’hésitez pas à dire à votre guide si vous souhaitez un menu de dîner – la façon parfaite de terminer la soirée.

Repas : Les snacks laotiens sont l’option de restauration par défaut de L’éléphant, un menu fixe pour le dîner est également disponible.
Distance : 29km – 2 heures en bateau local.
Note : Spécifiez l’option de restauration pour les snacks ou le menu fixe lao.
Remarque: Cette croisière est à combiner avec une croisière jusqu’aux grottes de Pak Ou

Spanish

Cóctel al atardecer en un banco de arena

Esta experiencia de cóctel al atardecer tiene lugar en un banco de arena del caudaloso río Mekong, con un majestuoso paisaje como telón de fondo. En su viaje de regreso tras visitar las cuevas de Pak Ou, ésta es una oportunidad de oro para detenerse y contemplar todo lo que le rodea. Disfrutará de un cóctel en un banco de arena acompañado de sabrosa comida laosiana mientras los últimos rayos del sol acarician las ondulantes colinas y montañas antes de desaparecer tras ellas. La opción de comida por defecto son auténticos tentempiés locales, pero no dude en comunicar a su guía si desea un menú fijo para la cena, la forma perfecta de terminar la velada.

Comidas: L’elefant ofrece por defecto tentempiés laosianos, pero también hay disponible un menú fijo para la cena.
Distancia: 29 km – 2 horas en barco local.
Nota: Especifique la opción de catering de aperitivos o menú de Laos.
Nota: Esto debe ser combinado con un crucero a las cuevas de Pak Ou.

Italian

Cocktail al tramonto con vista sul fiume Mekong

Questa esperienza di cocktail al tramonto si svolge su un banco di sabbia sul possente fiume Mekong, sullo sfondo di uno scenario maestoso. Durante il viaggio di ritorno dalla visita alle Grotte di Pak Ou, questa è un’occasione d’oro per fermarsi e ammirare tutto ciò che vi circonda. Potrete gustare un cocktail su un banco di sabbia abbinato a un gustoso cibo laotiano mentre gli ultimi raggi del sole accarezzano le dolci colline e le montagne prima di scomparire dietro di esse. L’opzione predefinita per il cibo è costituita da spuntini autenticamente locali, ma potete chiedere alla vostra guida se desiderate un menu fisso per la cena, il modo perfetto per concludere la serata.

Pasti: L’opzione di ristorazione predefinita è costituita dagli spuntini del Laos, ma è disponibile anche un menu fisso per la cena.
Distanza: 29 km – 2 ore in barca locale.
Nota: specificare l’opzione catering snack o menu fisso Lao.
Nota: questo è da abbinare a una crociera Pak Ou Cruise.

German

Sonnenuntergangs-Cocktail auf einer Sandbank

Dieses Cocktail-Erlebnis bei Sonnenuntergang findet auf einer Sandbank auf dem mächtigen Mekong vor der Kulisse einer majestätischen Landschaft statt. Auf dem Rückweg von der Besichtigung der Pak Ou-Höhlen ist dies eine einmalige Gelegenheit, innezuhalten und alles um sich herum in sich aufzunehmen. Genießen Sie einen Cocktail auf einer Sandbank, gepaart mit köstlichen laotischen Speisen, während die letzten Sonnenstrahlen die sanften Hügel und Berge streicheln, bevor sie hinter ihnen verschwinden. Die Standardverpflegung besteht aus authentischen lokalen Snacks, aber Sie können Ihrem Reiseleiter auch mitteilen, ob Sie ein festes Abendessen wünschen – die perfekte Art, den Abend ausklingen zu lassen.

Mahlzeiten: Laotische Snacks sind die Standardverpflegung von L’elefant, ein festes Abendmenü ist ebenfalls erhältlich.
Entfernung: 29 km – 2 Stunden mit dem lokalen Boot.
Hinweis: Geben Sie die Verpflegungsoption Snack oder Lao-Menü an.
Hinweis: Der Sonnenuntergangs-Cocktail ist mit einer der Pak Ou Cruise Optionen zu kombinieren.

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