Mekong Pearl Cruise

Between 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning, you'll be picked up from Chiang Rai Airport or a nearby hotel to the well-known Golden Triangle area. Here, you'll get to see some cool places on a city tour. This includes the Golden Buddha at Sop Ruak and the Hall of Opium Museum.

The Hall of Opium Museum is supported by Thailand's royal family. It gives you a detailed look at the history and politics behind the opium trade and how opium use affects health.

After that, you'll get on the Mekong Pearl. This is a special river ship made by German and Laotian teams. You'll get comfy in your cabin and get ready for a 6-day cruise.

In the evening, you can hang out on the ship's big decks and lounge. There's also a welcome dinner and reception to go to. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, your big adventure on the Mekong River starts for real. You'll leave the Golden Triangle area, where Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand come together.

Today, you're heading to Huay Xai. It's a small town right on the border between Laos and Thailand. From there, your ship will take you through the beautiful landscapes of northern Laos to a small village called Pak Tha.

In Pak Tha, you'll hop on a long-tail boat for a trip on the Namtha River. You're going to visit a village where the Khmu people live. After that, your cruise ship will keep going down the river and stop for the night next to a sandbank. Overnight on the cruise.

As you move along, you'll notice more boats around. This part of the journey takes you through a busy area that you can only get to by water.

This is where you'll see some of the Mekong River's most stunning views. Imagine hills full of green plants, big rock shapes, and the river moving fast in some places and slow in others. It feels like a real adventure being on the Mekong because it's so powerful.

You can chill out on the deck, in your room, or in the lounge area. Take in the amazing views all around you. After a bit, visit a remote village. Overnight on the cruise.

After a chill morning on the ship, you'll stop at a little village by the river. Here, you'll visit the well-known Pak Ou Caves. Inside, there are thousands of small Buddha statues.

Next, you have two choices. You can take a short walk through the jungle to a nearby village. There, you'll see how they make traditional drinks in a distillery. Or, if you prefer, you can get to the village easily by boat.

While you're in the area, you might also see elephants at work, unless they're busy somewhere else when you visit.

In the evening, you will enjoy our famous Top Mekong Cruises barbecue dinner by a beautiful riverside. Overnight on the cruise.

Today, you arrive in Luang Prabang. This place used to be the royal capital of Laos and is now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your day starts with a walk around the city. You'll head to the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple. Its roofs are decorated with gold, and it's really impressive. Later, you'll spend the whole day checking out other cool spots in Luang Prabang.

In the evening, you'll walk up Mount Phou Si. From the top, you get an amazing view of the Mekong and Khan Rivers and the mountains around. After that, you can take a walk by the Mekong River or check out the colorful Hmong night market.

Luang Prabang has lots of great places to eat. Tonight, you can pick where you want to have dinner. There are plenty of choices in the city or by the river. Overnight on the cruise.

Early in the morning, you have the chance to see a special tradition in Luang Prabang, "Sai Bat", where people give food to monks on the streets. You can also check out the morning market where locals sell all sorts of things.

After you have breakfast, it's time to say farewell to the crew from Laos. You'll check out and leave the ship.

This marks the end of your unforgettable trip on the river. From here, you'll head to the airport or go back to your hotel in the city. End of services.

In the afternoon, you'll check in and get on either the Mekong Pearl, our cozy Laotian cruise ships. These special ships, owned by both German and Laotian folks, are the first to have rooms and travel the upper part of the Mekong River. Find your room, get comfy, and unpack for an 11-day journey (You can check in at 01:00 PM).

Later in the afternoon, you'll go on a city tour. The tour will show you the best parts of Laos's capital city. You'll see the Pha That Luang stupa, an iconic architecture of Laos, and the Patuxai, which is like Vientiane's version of the Arc de Triomphe.

After the tour, you'll come back to the ship, which will start moving up the river. You can relax on the big decks or in the lounge area. There's a welcome party and dinner waiting for you. During the cruise, you'll get to try a mix of Asian and European dishes. Overnight on the cruise.

In the afternoon, take in the beautiful sights and check out the cool things in nature along the sides of the Mekong River. Then, your special river ship will find a peaceful spot to stop and stay for the night. Overnight on the cruise.

As you go further north, the views get even more amazing. You'll see hills full of green plants, huge rocks by the river, and parts of the river that move fast and some that move slowly.

Then, you'll stop and visit the charming town of Salakham. It feels like a real adventure being on the powerful Mekong River. You can enjoy the lovely scenery and spot cool things in nature along the river's edges. Then, your ship will move north a bit more and find a place to stop for the night. Overnight on the cruise.

Going up the river, you'll make a stop at Ban Don Saingam, a little farming village. Here, you can join a short 30-minute walk to check out a secret cave. This cave is a special spot that only guests of Top Mekong Cruises get to see. The area around is all natural, with just a few small villages here and there, and some herds of cattle.

In the afternoon, you can chill out on the sun deck and enjoy the pretty views. We've also got some talks planned about Laos' history and culture if you're interested.

Later on, just relax on the ship. It's got a cozy and laid-back vibe, but with top-notch service to make you feel special. Overnight on the cruise.

While you're having breakfast on the ship, you can take in the lovely view. You might even see some local fishermen working along the shore.

As we move along, keep an eye out for the Xayabouri Dam. It's the biggest place in Laos where they make electricity from water.

In the afternoon, you'll get to meet the people who live in a small hill tribe village. Our guests often visit this village, and we help support it with donations. Overnight on the cruise.

In the morning, you'll go on a guided trip to see the Kuang Si Falls. These are some of the prettiest waterfalls in Laos.

By the afternoon, you'll arrive in Luang Prabang. This place used to be the royal capital of Laos and is now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a walk up Mount Phou Si for an amazing view of the Mekong and Khan Rivers and the mountains around.

Later, you can walk by the Mekong River and check out the colorful night market run by the local Hmong people.

When you get back on the ship, we'll have a celebration. There will be local dance shows and a traditional Baci friendship ceremony. Overnight on the cruise.

Early in the morning, you have the chance to see a special tradition in Luang Prabang, "Sai Bat", where people give food to monks on the streets. You can also check out the morning market where locals sell all sorts of things.

After you have breakfast on the ship, we'll take you on a tour around the city. You'll see the National Museum of Luang Prabang, which used to be a royal palace, and a village where they make local crafts.

After lunch on the ship, you'll get to see more of Luang Prabang. This town has lots of great places to eat. So tonight, you can pick where you want to have dinner. There are plenty of choices in the town or by the river. Overnight on the cruise.

While you're having breakfast, the cruise will keep moving up the river. It stops at the well-known Pak Ou Caves, where you'll find thousands of small Buddha statues inside.

After visiting the caves, you have a choice. You can take a short walk through the jungle to a small village by the river and check out their distillery. Or, if you prefer, you can get to the village easily by boat.

If you're lucky, you might also see some elephants working nearby, unless they're busy somewhere else when you visit.

In the afternoon, the ship will keep going up the river, heading towards Oudomxay Province. Overnight on the cruise.

As you go further up the river, you'll notice fewer boats around. This lets you really take in the amazing views all around you.

You can chill out on the deck, in your cozy room, or in the lounge area. Enjoy the sunshine while the scenery gets even more incredible. You'll see hills full of green plants, huge rocks by the river, and parts of the river that move fast and some that move slowly.

Being on the big Mekong River makes it feel like you're on a real adventure.

Overnight on the cruise.

Today, you can kick back and relax on the deck. You'll be surrounded by all kinds of beautiful views and the peacefulness of northern Laos. It's a nice break from the busy everyday life you're used to.

As the ship moves along the green hills, you'll get closer to the small village of Pak Tha. Here, you have the chance to hop on a long-tail boat for a trip on the Namtha River. This boat will take you to a nearby village where the Khmu people live.

In the evening, you will enjoy our famous Top Mekong Cruises barbecue dinner by a beautiful riverside. Overnight on the cruise.

Have your last breakfast on the ship and wave farewell to the crew from Laos. By late morning, you'll arrive at Ban Huay Xai and leave the ship.

After that, you'll check out a temple and a traditional market. Then, you'll cross over from Laos into Thailand at the Friendship Bridge. From there, you'll head to the airport or go to a hotel within Chiang Rai City. End of services.

Between 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning, you'll be picked up from Chiang Rai Airport or a nearby hotel to the well-known Golden Triangle area. Here, you'll get to see some cool places on a city tour. This includes the Golden Buddha at Sop Ruak and the Hall of Opium Museum.

The Hall of Opium Museum is supported by Thailand's royal family. It gives you a detailed look at the history and politics behind the opium trade and how opium use affects health.

After that, you'll get on the Mekong Pearl. This is a special river ship made by German and Laotian teams. You'll get comfy in your cabin and get ready for an 11-day cruise.

In the evening, you can hang out on the ship's big decks and lounge. There's also a welcome dinner and reception to go to. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, your big adventure on the Mekong River starts for real. You'll leave the Golden Triangle area, where Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand come together.

Today, you're heading to Huay Xai. It's a small town right on the border between Laos and Thailand. From there, your ship will take you through the beautiful landscapes of northern Laos to a small village called Pak Tha.

In Pak Tha, you'll hop on a long-tail boat for a trip on the Namtha River. You're going to visit a village where the Khmu people live. After that, your cruise ship will keep going down the river and stop for the night next to a sandbank. Overnight on the cruise.

As you move along, you'll notice more boats around. This part of the journey takes you through a busy area that you can only get to by water.

This is where you'll see some of the Mekong River's most stunning views. Imagine hills full of green plants, big rock shapes, and the river moving fast in some places and slow in others. It feels like a real adventure being on the Mekong because it's so powerful.

You can chill out on the deck, in your room, or in the lounge area. Take in the amazing views all around you. After a bit, you'll get to Oudomxay Province. Overnight on the cruise.

After a chill morning on the ship, you'll stop at a little village by the river. Here, you'll visit the well-known Pak Ou Caves. Inside, there are thousands of small Buddha statues.

Next, you have two choices. You can take a short walk through the jungle to a nearby village. There, you'll see how they make traditional drinks in a distillery. Or, if you prefer, you can get to the village easily by boat.

While you're in the area, you might also see elephants at work, unless they're busy somewhere else when you visit.

In the evening, you'll have dinner on the ship with amazing views of tall limestone mountains. Overnight on the cruise.

Today, you arrive in Luang Prabang. This place used to be the royal capital of Laos and is now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your day starts with a walk around the city. You'll head to the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple. Its roofs are decorated with gold, and it's really impressive. Later, you'll spend the whole day checking out other cool spots in Luang Prabang.

In the evening, you'll walk up Mount Phou Si. From the top, you get an amazing view of the Mekong and Khan Rivers and the mountains around. After that, you can take a walk by the Mekong River or check out the colorful Hmong night market.

Luang Prabang has lots of great places to eat. Tonight, you can pick where you want to have dinner. There are plenty of choices in the city or by the river. Overnight on the cruise.

Early in the morning, you have the chance to see a special tradition in Luang Prabang, "Sai Bat", where people give food to monks on the streets. You can also check out the morning market where locals sell all sorts of things.

After you have breakfast on the ship, we'll take you on a tour around the city. You'll see the National Museum of Luang Prabang, which used to be a royal palace, and a village where they make local crafts.

After seeing the city's main spots, you'll have the afternoon free. There are lots of local places to grab a bite to eat.

Before we have dinner on the ship, we'll have a little party. You'll get to see a traditional Lao dance and take part in a Baci friendship ceremony. Overnight on the cruise.

After you have breakfast on the ship, you can relax and enjoy the lovely views. You might even see some fishermen along the shore as we keep moving down the river.

A few hours into the trip, we'll stop. Then, we'll switch to tuk-tuks, those fun little vehicles, to go see the Kuang Si Falls. These waterfalls are some of the most amazing ones in Laos.

In the afternoon, make sure you check out the Xayabouri Dam. It's the biggest place in Laos where they make electricity from water power.

In the evening, you will enjoy our famous Top Mekong Cruises barbecue dinner by a beautiful riverside. Overnight on the cruise.

Today, you'll make a stop at Ban Don Saingam, a little farming village. Here, you can join a short 30-minute walk to check out a secret cave. This cave is a special spot that only guests of Top Mekong Cruises get to see. The area around is all natural, with just a few small villages here and there, and some herds of cattle.

In the afternoon, you can chill out on the sun deck and enjoy the pretty views. We've also got some talks planned about Laos' history and culture if you're interested.

Later on, just relax on the ship. It's got a cozy and laid-back vibe, but with top-notch service to make you feel special. Overnight on the cruise.

As you travel downstream, you'll see some of the Mekong River's most stunning views. The landscape gets more amazing with lush hills, huge rocks by the river, and a mix of fast and slow-moving parts of the river.

Then, you'll stop and visit the charming town of Salakham. It feels like a real adventure being on the powerful Mekong River.

You can take in the gorgeous scenery and spot the wonders of nature along the river. Later, the ship will move further down the river and stop for the night. Overnight on the cruise.

You keep going down the Mekong River, which people around here call the "Mother of All Waters". Today, you're heading to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. There, you'll get to see the Pha That Luang stupa, an iconic architecture of Laos, and the Patuxai, which is kind of like Vientiane's own version of the Arc de Triomphe.

On your last night of the cruise, there's a special goodbye dinner on the ship. You'll enjoy it with the friendly crew, the cruise director, and the captain. Overnight on the cruise.

After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to the crew from Laos. You'll check out and leave the special river ship you've been traveling on. This marks the end of an amazing trip. From here, you'll head to the airport or go back to your hotel in the area. End of services.