Seuang River Experience 5 days tour

Destination: Luang Prabang/Seuang River Nature/Pak Ou Caves

Highlights: The Seuang River Experience is a sustainable community tourism project set up to both provide income to 12 villages in the region, and to encourage cultural exchange and interaction. Your accommodation will be in the simple houses of your host family, where you will cook meals alongside them. Build bamboo rafts and float downriver, visit a local school before drive to Pak Ou, where you will begin a cruise that will take you to the nearby Buddha Caves.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (G)

Arriving at the airport in Luang Prabang, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. The rest of the day will be your own for strolling the city. Later on, your driver will take you to the local restaurant for you “Welcome Dinner”. You’ll spend the night in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang/Seuang River (B, L, D, G)

In the morning drive to the Seuang River Experience which is approximately two hours north of Luang Prabang. Enjoy a tour of the village and learn about local lifestyles. Later on you may wish to visit one of the local homes for a fun cooking class. Your hosts will first provide an overview of the menu with a description of the ingredients. At the end of the class you will enjoy the meal you have prepared. Tonight you will be staying in a local family’s house.

Day 3: Seuang River Nature Trek/Bamboo Rafting (B, L, D, G)

In the morning, join villagers on a walk through community forest areas to learn of their importance. As you walk you will collect seeds of threatened trees that need protecting and replanting. When you arrive back at the village prepare the seeds you collected for germination at the community tree nursery. These seedlings will be planted by villagers in the next rainy season. Embark on an adventure down the river on a bamboo raft passing waterfalls and towering mountains as you go. In the evening, spend some time assisting local school teachers at the community education centre.

Day 4: Seuang River/Pak Ou Caves/Cruise to Luang Prabang (B, L, G)

In the morning you will say farewell to your hosts and mark the occasion with a traditional Baci blessing ceremony. Depart from the village and drive to Pak Ou, where you will begin a cruise that will take you to the nearby Buddha Caves. Explore the caves before returning to your boat and cruising to Luang Prabang.

Day 5: Depart Luang Prabang (B, G)

The day is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight

Price in US$ per person:

Our price includes:

• Breakfast and accommodation at selected hotels/villages as mentioned
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
• Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver.
• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Boats cruise as programme.
• Cold and towel during the trip

Our price does not include:

• International flight tickets and airport tax.
• Visas
• Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses.
• Insurance.
• Other meals not mentioned.