Luang Say Mekong CruiseCruise into Laos, the 'Land of a Million Elephants' in true style, on a luxury Mekong riverboat. Our 'Luang Say' slow boat is the finest of its kind cruising the Mekong and takes you on a remarkable two-day passage past wild, precious forest, along Southeast Asia's great river. En route we stop at a Tai Lu village and learn something about one of Laos's fascinating ethnic groups. We break our journey at the exquisite Luang Say Lodge, in remote Pakbeng. A stay here is a unique experience - surrounded by jungle and perched over the Mekong, our beautifully furnished cabins enjoy a serene and unique setting. Your hosts for the night come from the nearby village and are Hmong and Tai Lu hill tribe people.
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Deluxe Journeys: Feature 2006 - Images Of Indochina This unique journey is all about showcasing Indochina’s most enduring images – the colourful Buddhist mandalas of Luang Prabang, the limestone islands of Halong Bay, Hoi An’s ancient streets, and the timeless Temples of Angkor are only a few. These are some of the prominent images which strike a chord with anyone who’s ever dreamed of traveling to Asia. But there are others as well; a street vendor setting up their market stall in the early hours of the morning, the graceful outlines of Hanoi locals performing Tai Chi on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake, a lone farmer tending his rice fields with an ox-drawn plough. Experience it all on the Images of Indochina – the ideal journey for avid photographers and those who want a taste of the region’s diversity in two weeks. From beautiful Luang Prabang to the tree-lined boulevards of Hanoi, from the lantern lit streets of Hoi An to the wonder of Angkor – these are the images of Indochina that will stay with you long after you have gone home. |
