Day 1: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - (Kamu Lodge L/D) Car
- Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields
- Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
- Traditional fishing techniques in the Mekong.
- Local village visit and encounters
- Archery contest
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Luang Prabang – Kamu Lodge by boat: 3 hours
Day 2: Kamu Lodge - Luang Prabang (B/L) Car
After lunch at the Lodge, the boat will depart around 14:00 for the cruise down to Luang Prabang, arriving Luang Prabang around 1700.
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Day 1: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Kamu Lodge (L/D) Car
Depart from your hotel at 08:30 to Kamu Lodge pier to embark on a cruise up the Mekong River from Luang Prabang to the Kamu Lodge.
After approximately two hours you will stop at the Pak Ou Caves. Locally referred to as Tam Ting, these two caves are carved out of towering limestone cliffs and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The Buddhas range in size from a few centimeters to the size of a human. The caves are as well a destination for local pilgrimages.
Continue upriver for another hour to reach the Kamu Lodge for lunch time. The Kamu Lodge features 20 private canvas tents, each one of which is protected from the elements by a thatched roof. The tents are also decorated with bamboo and wooden furniture allowing the Lodges’ grounds to harmoniously blend with the surrounding nature. They each feature a private attached bathroom and toilet with solar powered hot water and lighting.
This afternoon you may choose to participate in a variety of different activities. You will be rewarded with a very original Lao experience:
- Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields
- Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong. Anything you find is yours!
- Traditional fishing techniques in the Mekong.
- Local village visit and encounters
- Archery contest
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Luang Prabang – Kamu Lodge by boat: 3 hours
Day 2: Kamu Lodge - Luang Prabang (B/L) Car
Enjoy breakfast in the cool morning air and spend your morning as you wish. You might like to relax or visit the nearby local village with your guide. (Check-out time: 10:30)
After lunch at the Lodge, the boat will depart around 14:00 for the cruise down to Luang Prabang, arriving Luang Prabang around 1700.
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