Ban Pakbeng, Pakbeng District, Oudomxay Province, Laos
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Welcome on boardLe Grand Cruise

Owned and operated by Le Grand Pakbeng Resort & Cruises expert team. Our fleets are designed to serve our own in-house guests who seek for quiet, relax and experience the Mekong River and stay at luxury resort.

Travelling with us will not be messed and crowded due to we limit number of passengers on board in small group

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Legendary
Le Grand Cruises have been built in 2 fleets in 2016 - 2017 by local expert ship builder team from Luang Prabang shipyard who has deep knowledge and experiences of navigating in upper Mekong River basin between Luang Prabang – Houay Xay – Luang Prabang with one or multiple overnight (s) stop in Pakbeng at Le Grand Pakbeng Resort. Technically, they have been built and designated to sail in strong current, narrow water, medium grade of rapids with curtain level of water both in dry and raining season.
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Feature
The Cruise Plate No. LPQ0187, engine no. 141552 has the size of 42.50 metres long, 3.40 metres width power by ISUZU Engine 350 horse power with maximum capacity authorization of 10 tons or equivalent of 100 passengers. However, in order to make sure our passengers are comfortable with large spaces, we allow to be on board only 36 passengers (guests) to be seated for every departure. The cruise is designed in traditional way with a steel hull and strong timber for upper part and roof for safety and strength purposes.
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Power of engine
An open roof-top for sun-sky deck, the front section has a long bench, central section of vessel is main passenger seats, face-to-face seats with a table in between while the rear section of the vessel is engine room, kitchen area, toilets and observation area. All passenger seats are opened air vista with seat cushion, layback area has both sides cushion which can be reclined, child space, reading area, dining table, small bar, buffet table, coffee/tea corner, western style toilets, luggages are stored underneath of the deck. For your safety; Lifejacket compartments are located under the ceiling above your head where passengers can easily find while needed.
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Captain & crews
Decades of experiences captain who has deep knowledge of engine mechanic and navigating cruise on the Mekong River. On board crew members including assistance cook, cruise boys and an English-speaking guide who are always assisting you while on board and on sightseeing. He/she will explain all passengers for safety procedure, guiding and informing all steps necessity, the cruise will hop of and hop on visiting caves and villages and prepare your lunch.
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Exploration

Downstream Houay Xay - Pakbeng - Luang Prabang (2days/1night)

The Slow Boat is a unique and rewarding cruise, perfect for exploring the exotic and beautiful scenery of the north in comfort. Cruising down the Mekong can be very relaxing. You will develop a sense of serenity being absorbed by the physical pull of the river and its surrounding lush green landscape. Gliding smoothly on the river you will soak up the slow-paced atmosphere as we wave to the friendly, smiling locals we see on our way to Luang Prabang

2 Days 1 night | From $460
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Upstream Luang Prabang - Pakbeng - Houay Xay (2days/1night)

Pakbeng is a beautiful riverside village on the banks of the Mekong River, halfway between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, a wonderful place to observe the laid-back sleepy village life. Take it easy, enjoy the atmosphere and stunning scenery while sipping cocktails at Le Grand Pakbeng's swimming pool can view 360 degree over the mountain ranges and the Mekong River. Watching sunset by the evening is our post popular great comment from our guests and looking far the opposite site of the Mekong for seeing morning elephant take a bath

2 Days 1 night | From $414
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Facilities & Services

Le Grand Cruises are providing necessary while on board you may need such as bar, beverage, snack, tea, coffee...etc. The cruises design to open roof-top for sun-sky deck, the front section has a long bench, central section of vessel is main passenger seats, face-to-face seats with a table in between while the rear section of the vessel is engine room, kitchen area, toilets and observation area. All passenger seats are opened air vista with seat cushion, layback area has both sides cushion which can be reclined, child space, reading area, dining table, small bar, buffet table, coffee/tea corner, western style toilets, luggages are stored underneath of the deck, For your safety, lifejacket compartments are located under the ceiling above your head where passengers can easily find while needed.

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Mini Bar Counter

Beverage is available during your enjoy cruising, however, all beverages do not include in your package price. You pay extra on your own

Lunch On Board (Day 1)

Your first lunch on board today will be purely Lao traditional cuisine. Our on board chef will prepare your fresh lunch in Lao traditional cooking way. In case of you are vegetarian, or food allergic...etc. We request you to inform us at least one day a head notice or speak to your local guide on board.

Dinner At Hotel

Your dinner tonight will be combination Lao & Asian cuisine in Set Menu or International buffet depending on how number of in-house guests are booked tonight. We begin to serve your dinner by 7pm at our Indochina Restaurant at the resort.

Lunch On Board (Day 2)

While you are enjoying your second leg cruising downstream river or upstream river, buffet lunch will be served by mid day. Coffee & Tea with sweet can be requested at all time during on board.

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