RV Champa Pandaw

Our driver will pick you up either at the airport or at your hotel in Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai. Before embarking on the cruise, we will have a chance to visit several famous places in Chiang Saen. Get excited when you are contemplating the panorama of the Golden Triangle and the opium museum.

At 4:00 PM, our cruising tour will begin. You will be transferred to the pier and check in the RV Champa Pandaw Cruise. Around sunset, we shall be at the Myanmar boundary to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Upon our arrival at the Thai-Laos border, we will have to fill up the paper of custom before crossing. Afterward, we head towards the Upper Mekong, passing through scenic views. Time goes so fast when we enjoy some wonderful things. 

The staff will deliver the best dishes of Laos for the delightful lunch. On the tour to Laos villages in the forest, we will have an authentic look to the life of indigenous and enjoy the spectacular natural view.

Our first tour starts in the morning. You will be taken to the Pak Beng trading town; you can witness the interesting crowds of trading and the lifestyle of the busy bees in the area. Join the fun before we hopping on the local boat and start our new trip. When flowing on the peace and silent Nam Ou river, we will stop at one holy Buddhist sanctuary of Pak Ou.

Things can be more fantastic with magnificent Buddha Caves and limestone carvings.

When the sun shines its very first light over the terrain, we have already reached Luang Prabang – a substantial beautiful ancient city. The city is famous for the impressive constructions that have existed for a long time; for example, libraries, holly Buddhist stupas, and the charming Royal Palace.

Explore the city in your own way after breakfast and save many awesome memories. In daylight, Luang Prabang shines with its famous buildings and the bustling life of the citizens. When the night comes, it gets bustling in the expand night markets, elegant restaurants, gorgeous coffee shops, and outdoor bars/clubs.

Just leave everything behind and blend in the fun crowds; you will have a memorable experience tonight.

Luang Prabang has so many wonderful things to keep us back. Very soon in the morning, the most impressive scene in the city of ancientness will take place: Alms Giving Ceremony. Make sure you wake up on time to observe hundreds of monks walking around the area and receiving the offerings from the people.

Tourists can also join the ceremony with the offerings we provide. The ceremony takes place for a couple of hours, and then, we will head back to the RV Champa Cruise to watch the traditional dance of Laos.

In mid-afternoon, let’s enjoy the vibrant shows on the boat and relax at your leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today morning, you will be transferred on a minibus to get to the sightseeing spot. Upon arrival, we will pay a visit to Khuang Si waterfall – one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Laos, the butterfly farm and the elephant camp. Lunch is carefully served on board. After charging your body’s energy, attend the cooking demonstration to understand more about Lao cuisine.

The night is so silent on the river flow but a wonderful moment to enjoy the atmosphere and the scene entirely. Take your time contemplating the view on the Mekong River.

Today itinerary is pretty light. In the morning, we will pass by the water dam of Mekong: the Xayaburi Hydro Electric Power Plant. The construction is huge to admire.

In the late afternoon, we will stroll to a local village, who plainly, beautifully live the life despite the hushing growth of the 21st society.

Near Thailand-Laos border, situated a tranquil, rustic village: Ban Pak Huang. We shall visit the village in the morning. Though the village is small, it has beautiful customs and an interesting local lifestyle.

Not stop right there; we will proceed to Pak Sao – a plantation village. In the village, you will learn about numerous herbal, plants and relaxing talk with the locals.

While heading to Vientiane, our cruise will flow through nature’s paradise. A picture of mountains, evergreen forests, and the rushing river always creates a spectacular sight. Especially the rock formation along the riverbanks is the perfect factor in a stunning natural site. After a pleasant couple of hours contemplating the breathtaking scenery, we will arrive in Vientiane province’s cultivated plains.

Then, behold the city of history: Vientiane. As it has already around mid-afternoon, you are free at your leisure. Discover the city and the marvelous French-style buildings in your own way.

Stay through the night in Vientiane.

Vientiane is always an ideal attraction to admire the skillful constructions of Laotian and French from  the President’s Hall, the antique Wat Prakeo and Wat Sisaket and Patuxai monument. After that, you may want to have a drink at some lovely café, bistros in L’Indochine.

At night, the crew will prepare some farewell activities as this is your last night on the RV Champa Pandaw Cruise.

You will have the last breakfast of the trip and then pack your luggage, and disembark the ship. As soon as you arrive at the Vientiane pier, you will be escorted to the airport or at one hotel in Vientiane/ Udon Thani in Thailand. Goodbye, and we hope to see you soon!

Attention: This itinerary might be changing as we visit remote areas. We thank you for choosing our cruise and appreciate if you acknowledge the cruise schedule is flexible.

Notice: the itinerary might change in the last minutes, and we are not responsible for the replacement. The cause is related to the climatic conditions, alterations to cruise schedules, or other operational factors.