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Mekong River Cruises, a Lao-German joint venture, launched the first long-distance river cruise of all time on the upper Mekong in 2005. On the mother of all waters, the ships sail on different routes between Chiang Saen in Thailand in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the royal city of Luang Prabang, and the Laotian capital Vientiane.

Why travel with us?

The best way to experience the Mekong

Enter a world of absolute serenity and outstanding natural beauty—pristine, remote, and captivating.

  • Choice of numerous different dates and possibilities to combine with your favorite pre- and post-tours
  • Sophisticated onboard programs
  • Comprehensive excursion and sight-seeing packages
  • Professional tour guide system: knowledgeable and dedicated tour director as well as several local guides, all equipped with expert knowledge of the regions
  • Alternating overnights in your train compartment/ship cabin and in deluxe or first class hotels
  • Profound insights into the cultures of unknown countries
  • Numerous exciting excursions included with every journey
  • Luggage service where available
  • All transfers at your travel destinations
  • Doctor on board of our private trains
  • Many/all meals included, as well as menus with culinary specialties
  • Entertaining lectures on local culture, history, and everyday life
  • Detailed travel documents, travel guides, and personal log book
  • Extras of your personal choice

Your Advantages

Authentic and relaxing

Explore the beauty of the Mekong’s tranquil waters, marvel at unspoiled vistas of tropical jungles

  • Cruises between September and April on Asia’s most adventurous river offering breathtaking experiences of natural beauty
  • The first and most experienced company to operate exclusive overnight cruises on the Upper Mekong
  • The most authentic and relaxing way to explore regions in Laos where hardly any tourists have been before, including visits to pristine villages
  • Both fully air-conditioned boutique ships provide space for a maximum of 29 guests each, offering the highest possible comfort available in this region of the world
  • Captivating shore excursions and thrilling lectures about the regions visited assure top-class infotainment
  • Gourmet cuisine serves a combination of traditional local and Western-style food, using only the freshest and finest ingredients
  • A wide range of different routes and lengths of cruises from 6 to 11 days on formerly inaccessible parts of the Mekong, e. g. between the Golden Triangle in Northern Thailand and the Lao capital of Vientiane or in beautiful Northern Laos
  • The heart of most travel variants is UNESCO World Heritage city Luang Prabang, praised by Travel + Leisure as one of the 10 most attractive cities in the world
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Office Germany/Berlin

Your contact

Katja Peschel (English, German)

+49 30 786 000 607
K.Peschel@cruisemekong.com

Office Laos/Luang Prabang

Your contact

Lukas van Schagen (English, German)

+856 20 55660402
lukas@cruisemekong.com

Onh Chanpasirt (Lao, English)

+856 20 55547899
mr.onh@cruisemekong.com

Tour Organizer

Mekong River Cruises

22/2 Sakkarine Rd, Ban Xieng Thong,
Luang Prabang, Lao P.D.R.