Mekong River Cruises • rv Mekong Pearl
Much has been said about river cruising in Asia, whether on the Lower Mekong, in Myanmar, or India, but the Upper Mekong has for the most part gone unexplored. Explore the charms of Bangkok before embarking on an exciting journey along this mysterious part of the world. The delightful rv Mekong Pearl will take us from Vientiane, the capital of Laos all the way to the legendary Golden Triangle.
This departure is currently fully booked, but you can still join our waitlist and we'll notify you if any spots become available!
Tour Highlights
- Visit Kuang Si Falls, one of Laos' most beautiful waterfalls
- Marvel at thousands of Buddha statues in Pak Ou Caves
- Take boat tour through Bangkok's canals and experience the city's diverse neighbourhoods
- Meet the inhabitants of a hill tribe village in Laos
- Learn the art of Thai cooking during a hands-on class
Inclusive Features
- Return economy group airfare with Air Canada from Canada to Bangkok
- Enjoy 4-nights in deluxe hotels in Bangkok and a 3-night stay in Chiang Rai, as indicated or similar
- 10-night cruise in an outside stateroom with private facilities aboard the rv Mekong Pearl
- Welcome and Farewell Receptions on the cruise
- Local guides during the cruise
- Excursions in each village visited on the cruise
- 43 meals (B - 17 breakfasts, L - 14 lunches, D - 12 dinners)
- Transfers between airports for domestic flights, hotels and the ship
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned
- Bottled water on board
- Baggage handling at the hotels and shipside
- Services of our Journey Leader and Cruise Director
- Visa fees for Canadian passport holders
- All gratuities, taxes and fees for included services
- Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value with purchase of group airfare
Itinerary
Have any questions? Contact Sharon at sbahadur [at] craigtravel.com or call 1-800-387-8890
Mekong River Cruises
This unique boutique ship was built in 2017 and specially designed to sail the roughest sections of the Upper Mekong. It carries a maximum of 27 passengers in 11 main deck staterooms and 4 upper deck cabins.
Beautifully designed, the en-suite staterooms range from 129 to 236 sq. ft. with sliding windows facing the open deck. Relax on comfortable deck chairs and sofa on the Sun Deck as you admire the scenery passing by; treat yourself at the Spa and enjoy an Asian massage after an exciting day of exploration. The caring crew of 18 is here to pamper you throughout your voyage and the onboard chefs will introduce you to unique and local flavours.
Supplements to upgrade to higher category:
Category – Stateroom Description (Deck)
Double / Twin
Category – Stateroom Description (Deck)
Double / Twin
Cruise Cost in Canadian Dollars per person
Do you have any questions about this journey? Don't hesitate to contact us!
Join our waitlist
This departure is currently fully booked, but you can still join our waitlist and we'll notify you if any spots become available!
Final payment is due November 19, 2024. Deposit is $1, 500 per person.
Singles are extremely limited. Single Supplement rates include either a single hotel room and a shared cruise cabin or a single hotel room and a single cruise cabin. *The price includes the flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai plus Vientiane to Bangkok. Rates are per person based on sharing an outside Classic cabin on Main deck. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Airfares and air carrier are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to final payment. Refer to Inclusive Features.
Insurance is NOT INCLUDED but is highly recommended. Premiums are calculated based on the individual’s age, destination (country), trip length, and trip booking window – please contact our staff to receive a quote. Your coverage starts on the effective date of your confirmation of coverage. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Refer to terms and conditions for more details.