LAOS – Luang Prabang – Mekong Sun

Description

Offering a variety of different overnight itineraries, the Mekong Sun provides all the comfort necessary to explore the main waterways of northern Laos. Navigating the Mekong between Vientiane and the Golden Triangle since 2006, this 40 meter, 14 cabin vessel is equipped with several different cabin styles and a variety of amenities and safety features. A pleasurable stay on-board is more or less guaranteed.

Number of cabins

14

Cabin type and Surface

• 10 Classic Cabins – 12m²
• 3 Superior Cabins – 18m²
• 1 Economy Cabin – 12m²

+Connecting Rooms: N/A

+ Extra bed: N/A

+ King/queen bed: 2 x 1.6m

+ Twin beds: 2 x 0.8m

Selling points

• Comfortable cabins with all the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay.
• Sliding windows and balconies enable guests to enjoy the stunning views.
• Several different overnight itineraries are available.
• Excellent option for exploring the main waterway of northern Laos in style and comfort.

Notes

• Boat dimensions: 40m Length x 7.5m Width

Facilities

Disabled Facilities

Restaurant information

Restaurant of the Mekong Sun

• Capacity: 29 pax
• Opening hours: variable depending on the itinerary.
• Type of cuisine: Asian and Continental

Pros

• A variety of possible itineraries to suit all guests.
• Several different cabin styles are offered.
• Comfortable cabins with sliding windows / balconies.
• Excellent way to explore the main waterway of northern Laos in style and comfort.

Cons

• Fixed itineraries and schedules.
• Local guide escorts are not permitted.
• Economy Cabin is near the stairs and generator room – it could be noisy.
• Only English and German-speaking guides are provided. However it is possible to arrange for a French-speaking guide for an additional fee.

Notes

The following itineraries are available:

• 6-day cruise Luang Prabang –  Ban Kok San – Kuang Si – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang
• 8-day cruise Golden Triangle – Huay Xay – Pak Tha – Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang – Kuangsi – Luang Prabang
• 11-day cruise Golden Triangle – Huay Xay – Pak Tha – Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang – Kuangsi – Tha Deua – Vientiane
• 5 or 6-day cruise Vientiane – Paklay – Tha Deua – Kuangsi – Luang Prabang

NOTES:

• Overnight on board.
• Meeting point at Ferry pier area – The pier can sometimes be changed due to the water level.
• Cruise Mekong does NOT provide 2-day cruises between LPQ–PKB–HOE.
• They provide 17 staff members, including the board manager.
• Pick-up and drop-off from airport, hotel, or land border (Golden Triangle) is taken care by the supplier and is included in the contract rate.
• Bed sizes are as follows: In the economy and classic cabins (2 x 0,8 m DBL or TWN setup). In the Superior cabins (Cabin No 1+2: 2 x 0,8 m TWN or DBL setup; Cabin No 3: 1 x 1,6m DBL setup)
• Alternative cruise: LAOS – Luang Prabang – Mekong Pearl

Important notes

Tel: +856 71 25 47 68
Fax: +856 71 26 03 89
www.cruisemekong.com/cruise-ships/mekong-sun/

Contact

• They do not have contract rate for DMCs, but they provide 20% off from the rack rate and every departure is based on their website only.
• Economy cabin is near the stairs and generator room, which could be noisy.
• The supplier does not accept local guide escorts with guests on the cruise.
• Easia French-speaking guide can be added for additional fee, but we need to deal on case per case basis with our supplier.
• We cannot tailor make our own program with Mekong Sun – we have to follow the itineraries scheduled on the supplier’s website.
• We have to provide passport information for each guest at the booking confirmation.

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