Bohème Cruise

Lunch & Dinner

Begin your upstream journey from Luang Prabang with a smooth and personalised embarkation aboard Gypsy. The first stop is Ban Xang Hai, a traditional village known for its local whisky-making heritage, where you can learn more about this distinctive craft.

Continue to a nearby elephant camp, where you will have the opportunity to feed the elephants. Afterwards, take a long-tail boat to explore the sacred Pak Ou Caves, renowned for their spiritual significance.

Return to Gypsy for a gourmet lunch as the vessel continues upstream along the Mekong River. Spend the afternoon enjoying the scenery or try your hand at fishing on board.

As evening approaches, the boat moors near the lush riverbanks of Ban Keang Hang Yai. Enjoy sunset cocktails followed by a signature barbecue dinner accompanied by drinks from the open bar.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board as Gypsy continues its upstream journey through the peaceful landscapes of the Mekong River.

Arrive at Ban Baw, a small Khmu village where you can observe traditional weaving and discover the craftsmanship passed down through generations. Return to the boat for lunch as the cruise continues along the river.

In the afternoon, join an onboard cooking class and learn more about local culinary traditions. Later, go ashore to explore Pak Beng and Ban Kham, where you can observe local villagers practising traditional knife-making and blacksmithing.

Return to Gypsy, which will remain docked for the evening. Relax on deck with cocktails and canapés before enjoying dinner on board with drinks from the open bar.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the morning with breakfast on board as Gypsy cruises through the unspoilt natural scenery towards Ban Paksith.

Upon arrival, observe local villagers pounding rice and preparing bamboo sticky rice, a traditional regional food. You will also be welcomed with a Baci ceremony, a meaningful Lao cultural ritual associated with blessings and good fortune.

Return to Gypsy for lunch as the vessel continues upstream towards Ban Houay Norkhom, a village inhabited by the Hmong community. Guests may go ashore to discover local village life and, on selected occasions, enjoy a performance by a local musician.

Later, the boat anchors at a sandbank near Ban Houay Souk. Enjoy refreshments while taking in the peaceful riverside atmosphere, followed by dinner on board with drinks from the open bar.

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Breakfast

Enjoy the final stretch of your river journey as Gypsy continues towards Ban Pak Tha and the Chiang Khong border area.

Upon arrival in Huay Xai, disembark and receive assistance with the fast-track visa and immigration procedures. A member of the Mekong Kingdoms team will then escort you across the border into Thailand, completing your journey.

Lunch & Dinner

Depart from Avani+ Luang Prabang and board Bohème for the start of your Mekong River journey. Begin with a traditional Baci ceremony on board, a meaningful Lao ritual offering blessings for good fortune and a memorable voyage.

Cruise towards the sacred Pak Ou Caves, enjoying lunch in the elegant Dining Salon along the way. Upon arrival, explore the caves and their remarkable collection of thousands of Buddha images, reflecting the region's deep spiritual heritage.

Return to Bohème and unwind on board as the sun sets over the Mekong River. Enjoy sunset cocktails followed by dinner before the vessel moors overnight at the peaceful riverside setting of Wat Nong Sa Keo.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Ban Xang Khong, a traditional village renowned for its handmade Saa paper. Take part in a hands-on paper-making experience and discover the local craft traditions, accompanied by an opportunity to enjoy regional tea.

Return to Bohème for a leisurely lunch as the cruise continues along the Mekong River.

In the afternoon, go ashore to explore Ban Chan Neua, a traditional pottery village where local artisans preserve generations-old ceramic-making techniques.

Back on board, relax on the Sun Deck with sunset cocktails while taking in the river scenery. A refined dinner follows before the boat moors overnight near Muang Khay.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with a scenic trek to the spectacular Kuang Si Waterfalls, where cascading water and lush forest create one of the region's most beautiful natural settings.

Continue to Tad Keo Waterfalls for a private picnic lunch surrounded by the peaceful landscape.

Afterwards, return to Bohème and continue cruising towards Ban Tha Deua. Spend the late afternoon relaxing on the Sun Deck with sunset cocktails while enjoying the tranquil scenery along the river.

Dinner is served on board before the vessel moors overnight in this quiet riverside village.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the morning with a relaxed breakfast on board before visiting the Xayaboury Elephant Conservation Center. Enjoy an educational and ethical encounter focused on elephant conservation and the importance of protecting these remarkable animals.

Return to Bohème for lunch as the cruise continues towards Xayaboury Dam. Experience the passage through this impressive hydroelectric structure, a distinctive feature of the journey along the Mekong River.

As evening approaches, unwind with sunset cocktails on the Sun Deck before enjoying dinner on board. The vessel then moors overnight near Ban Kok Fark.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, head ashore for an authentic morning walk through Ban Pha Liep, offering an opportunity to observe local village life and experience the daily rhythms of riverside communities.

Return to Bohème for a leisurely lunch as the cruise continues downstream towards Ban Nam Song.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the scenery from the deck or relaxing in the comfortable onboard surroundings. As the sun sets, enjoy cocktails on the Sun Deck before a specially curated Lao-themed dinner, celebrating the country's culinary traditions.

The boat moors overnight along the riverbank near Ban Nam Song.

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Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at Pak Lay, where your river cruise concludes.

From here, transfer by comfortable coach through the scenic countryside of Laos, passing rural landscapes and traditional settlements along the way.

Arrive at Amari Vientiane around midday, marking the end of your six-day journey from the mountainous north to the historic capital of Laos.

Lunch & Dinner

Begin your journey with a scenic coach transfer from Vientiane to Pak Lay, where you will board Bohème and prepare for your upstream Mekong River cruise.

Before departure, take part in a traditional Baci blessing ceremony, a meaningful Lao ritual wishing you good fortune and a safe journey. Once on board, settle into the elegant surroundings and enjoy a leisurely lunch as the vessel begins sailing upstream.

Spend the afternoon admiring the changing river landscapes and relaxing on board. As evening approaches, enjoy sunset cocktails followed by a refined dinner before Bohème moors near the peaceful cliffs of Pha Liep.

Overnight on board.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up to the tranquil atmosphere of the Mekong River and enjoy early refreshments followed by breakfast on board.

Disembark to explore riverside villages and discover the region's traditional crafts. Take part in a hands-on Saa paper-making experience, sample local tea, and learn about the skills preserved by local artisans.

Return to Bohème for a leisurely lunch before continuing to a traditional pottery village, where you can gain further insight into local craftsmanship and village life.

Back on board, relax with sunset cocktails while enjoying the river scenery. Dinner is served before the vessel moors for the night in a peaceful riverside setting.

Overnight on board.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with a visit to Ban Kok Fark, offering an opportunity to experience the culture and daily life of a local riverside community.

Return to Bohème for one of the journey's distinctive highlights: passage through the locks of Xayaboury Dam. Observe this impressive hydroelectric structure as the vessel continues along the Mekong.

In the afternoon, join onboard workshops introducing the flavours of Laos, including a Lao cooking class and a session on preparing signature cocktails.

As the sun sets, enjoy drinks on board before a refined dinner. The vessel then moors overnight near Ban Tha Deua, surrounded by the peaceful scenery of the Mekong.

Overnight on board.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before heading ashore for an ethical wildlife experience at the Xayaboury Elephant Conservation Centre. Learn about elephant conservation and discover efforts to protect these remarkable animals.

Return to Bohème for a leisurely lunch as the vessel continues upstream towards Muang Khay. Spend the afternoon enjoying the scenery from the deck, watching the riverbanks and rural landscapes unfold along the way.

In the evening, unwind with signature cocktails followed by dinner on board. The boat moors overnight in a quiet stretch of the Mekong River.

Overnight on board.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Discover the natural beauty of Laos with a visit to Kuang Si Waterfalls, famous for its striking turquoise cascades set amid lush tropical forest.

Continue to Tad Keo Waterfalls for a private picnic lunch surrounded by the peaceful natural scenery.

In the afternoon, return to Bohème and cruise upstream towards Ban Xang Khong, a village known for its traditional handicrafts. Enjoy the changing landscapes along the Mekong as you relax on board.

As evening falls, sip sunset cocktails before enjoying dinner. Bohème then moors overnight near Ban Chan Neua, a traditional pottery village.

Overnight on board.

Breakfast

Begin your final morning with a cultural visit to Ban Xang Khong, where you can observe traditional Saa paper-making and weaving. Discover the craftsmanship that has made the village an important centre for local handicrafts.

Return to Bohème for a final scenic cruise along the Mekong River, enjoying the tranquil landscapes before arriving in Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town.

Disembark in the heart of Luang Prabang around midday, bringing your six-day river journey to an end.