Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane
- Start point
- Vientiane, Laos (Wharf)
- Meals
- Brunch (Available during late morning), Lunch (Dine alfresco on terrace deck or inside lounge), Dinner (Multi-course a la carte dinner in De-Lagree Dining Hall)
Included Activities
- Ship orientation and check-in
- Cruise along upper Mekong River
- Lecture on history of Lao royalty and King Anouvong
- Dining in De-Lagree Dining Hall
Optional Activities
- Wellness treatment in ship spa
- Cinema under the stars on open terrace deck
Landmarks Mekong River 
- Day 2
Mekong River
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Long-table dining on sandbank in middle of river with aperitif during sunset)
Included Activities
- Daily sunrise morning exercise (Tai Chi or Yoga)
- Visit to Phalat village
- Chopstick factory tour
- Kayak exploration on Mekong River
- Long-table dinner on sandbank
- Open-air cinema on terrace deck
Landmarks Phalat village Mekong River - Day 3
Khao Cave
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Al-fresco style dinner on terrace or in restaurant, immersing in Laotian serendipity)
Included Activities
- Cruise past Pak Lay
- Tuk Tuk ride to Khao Cave
- Khao Cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
- Al-fresco dinner on terrace deck
Landmarks Pak Lay Nam Phouy National Biodiversity Conservation Area Don Saynhan village Khao Cave - Day 4
Xayaburi Hydroelectric Dam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lecture on energy role in Laos economy
- Long-tail boat excursion on Nam Fuang River (or alternative Khok Akha village walk)
- Xayaburi Hydroelectric Dam guided tour
- Ship lock navigation through dam
Optional Activities
- Long-tail boat exploratory journey on Nam Fuang River with jungle trek
- Stroll through Khok Akha village for river views
Landmarks Nam Fuang River Khok Akha village Xayaburi Hydroelectric Dam - Day 5
Kuang Si Waterfall - Luang Prabang
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed and extended breakfast overlooking Mekong River), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Laos Buffalo Dairy Farm
- Kuang Si waterfall visit
- Leisurely hike through natural park
- Swimming in natural waterfall pools (optional)
Optional Activities
- Evening promenade through Luang Prabang old town streets
Landmarks Kuang Si waterfall Luang Prabang old town - Day 6
Luang Prabang
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on ship), Dinner (Dinner in Lao-style venue in city)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Luang Prabang old town and peninsula
- Lao Tea Break with coffee, herbal tea, and artisan ice cream
- Visit to former Royal Palace/National Museum
- Sunset aperitif on terrace deck with classical dance/music performance
- Dinner at local Lao venue
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of city center
- Evening visit to night market
- Street café exploration
Landmarks Luang Prabang UNESCO World Heritage Site Royal Palace/National Museum Mekong River Nam Khan River - Day 7
Pak Ou Caves
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ dinner on sandbank with traditional dance and music performance)
Included Activities
- Tak Bat alms-giving ceremony witnessing
- Morning market visit and exploration
- Francis Engelmann presentation on Lao heritage
- Pak Ou Caves exploration with sacred Buddhist statues
- Jungle trek with medicine man (approximately 45 minutes)
- Visit to households with traditional weaving
- Local whisky distillery visit
- Evening village stroll (if time allows)
- BBQ dinner on sandbank with traditional dance and music performance
Optional Activities
- Kayak tour on Nam Ou River
- Jungle trek with medicine man (or return to ship)
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Nam Ou River Mekong River - Day 8
Kok Aek
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Multi-course a la carte dinner in De-Lagree Dining Hall)
Included Activities
- Lecture on Laotian tribal cultures
- Leisurely walk through Khmu village and surrounding area
- Visit to Kok Aek organic garden
- Local specialty tasting (kai paen)
- Dinner in De-Lagree Dining Hall
- Open-air cinema screening 'Chang' (1927 film)
Optional Activities
- Meditation session at village temple
Landmarks Khmu village Kok Aek village - Day 9
Elephant Sanctuary
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala farewell dinner in al-fresco style on terrace deck)
Included Activities
- Lecture on Laotian elephants and conservation
- Visit to elephant conservation sanctuary
- Exploration of Pakbeng town
- Hilltop temple visit with river views
- Gala farewell dinner on terrace deck with aperitif
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
- Downtime on deck observing scenery
Landmarks Pakbeng Hilltop temple at Pakbeng Mekong River - Day 10
Huay Xai
- End point
- Huay Xai Slow Boat Pier, ຫ້ວຍຊາຍ, Huoixai, Bokeo, Laos (Wharf)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Long and relaxed brunch served on terrace deck or in cabin)
Included Activities
- Last sunrise morning exercise
- Brunch on terrace deck or in cabin
- Sailing to Thai-Lao border
- Navigation through Nam Tha River junction
- Transfer to Lao-Thai border
- Border crossing assistance
Optional Activities
- Lao cooking class to learn local dishes and snacks
Landmarks Nam Tha River Huay Xai Mekong River
