The Vat Phou Boat

The design retains a character that is unmistakably oriental and enables you to relax in comfort while you enjoy the ever-changing pageant of river scenery and life as you pass smoothly by. We have 15 staff on each cruise departure. This includes 2 full time captains, 2 mechanics, 2 cooks, 3 cleaning staff and 5 bar or waiting staff. We also have on board English, French and Thai speaking guide who can help answer any questions and point out any interesting sights along the way.

There are two decks on the Vat Phou boat. The lower deck has 10 cabins, the kitchen/galley and our evening air conditioned dining room. The upper deck has 2 cabins, the bar and a two large open air shaded decks - one at each end of the boat.

The ship is fully equipped with safety equipment meeting the international standards. The front upper deck has rattan armchairs, sofas, coffee tables and loungers. This area is perfect for lying reading a book from our library, taking photographs of life along the river or having an afternoon nap. The rear upper deck has chairs, sofas and coffee tables. We also have the bar area here where our staff can serve you tea, coffee or drinking water, which are all included free during the cruise. You are also able to purchase beer, soft drinks, wine and spirits. Breakfast and lunch are usually served here, watching the sun twinkling on the water’s surface.

The Vat Phou boat has 12 elegant twin shared cabins, each with a view over the southern Mekong River. Every cabin is fully air-conditioned and also has a fan for optimum temperature control. The cabins are fitted with dressing tables and a wardrobe so you can unpack easily and relax. The private bathrooms have a hot shower and a western style toilet for your convenience. Each cabin is cleaned daily by our Vat Phou staff.

We offer a set menu with Lao, Vietnamese and Thai dishes.

Departure Times:

The Vat Phou Cruise start at the Sinouk Coffee House in central Pakse at 09h30am. It is not possible for us to wait for passengers who are arriving late, and Vat Phou will not be responsible for payment of bus, car, boat / ferry boat charges or any charges incurred by clients who arrive late and have to catch up with the already departed cruise.

Itinerary :

Day 1: Pakse/ Xieng Di / Khone Island (L,D)

On arrival at Pakse, drive to the spectacular roaring falls of Khone Pha Pheng, the “Niagara of the East” and the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch at local restaurant and where you will board a long tail boat for a visit to Khone Island. After visit, take long tail boat to the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong, where you will board the waiting Vat Phou for a sunset cruise and dinner, docked riverside for the night.

Day 2: Khong Island / Oum Moung Temple / Huei Thamo (B,L,D)

Breakfast on board Vat Phou as we set sail to Ban Dua Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village after the visit we sail North, past the island of Don Xai, and into a myriad of islands of all shapes and sizes, the wild paradise of ‘4,000 islands.’ Enjoy the lunch during cruising North to the island of Don Daeng, to visit the village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Moung forest temple, just a few minutes walk way. Dinner “Under the stars”, aboard Vat Phou.

Day 3: Ban Wat Luang Kao / Vat Phou / Champassak / Pakse (B,L)

While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou continues its cruise to Ban Wat Luang Kao, where you will join a guided tour by bus to the tenth century pre-Angkorian temple of Vat Phou, after which you will return by bus to Champassak in time for lunch, and the final cruise to Pakse, with arrival in the afternoon.

Cost in USD per person

 REMARKS:
+ Minimum 2 persons traveling together for join tour.

+ For safety reasons and according to weather conditions, the program may be amended without prior notice.

+ Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents. Infant (less than 2 years old) = free of charge.

+ The fix fee per person on charter boat covers for meals / excursions / tours and transfer during the cruise.

+ Charter rate is available on request.

NOTE: In general from 01 - 30 June 2010 , there is no operation for annual boat maintenance. The exactly date will be advise later.

Services Includes:

3 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program with English-speaking escort

2 nights accommodation on board

Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program

Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.

Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program

Services of qualified crews during the cruise & Group Insurance.

 Service Excludes:

Visa and visa arrangement

Transfer from hotel / airport to pier in Pakxe or v.v.

Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package

Travel insurance

Other personal expenses