Welcome to Pak Beng, Laos! Our one night stop over on the Luang Say Cruise is here at our exclusive Luang Say Lodge. Pak Beng is well-known by travelers as the midway point on the two day river journey between Huay Say and Luang Prabang. The Mekong River was once the main transport route through Laos. Out of necessity, Pak Beng became the overnight stop for both cargo and
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Aug 2015
Luang Prabang Boat Races
Each year in Laos there is a Boat Racing Festival in either August or September, depending on the Lunar Calendar. This year the race day falls on September 12th. The races take place on the Nam Khan River. Nearly 40 boats take part in the races, including racing boats from the neighboring provinces. Before the boat races begin, there is a special alms giving ceremony outside the Royal Palace National
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Aug 2015
The Pak Ou Boat Namesake
Our Luang Say Cruise boats have all been given the name “Pak Ou” after the famous stop off on our 2 day 1 night cruise on the Mekong River between Luang Prabang and Huay Say. Traveling North on the Mekong River from Luang Prabang, it is not long before you reach the mouth or “pak” of the Ou River. The Ou River (Nam Ou) flows from the northernmost parts
Green season has arrived in Laos. Flowering trees are in full bloom and the colors of this beautiful country are becoming more vibrant. The climb to the top of Mt. Phousi in Luang Prabang is lined with dok champa trees full of the flower that Laos is so well-known for. This is the busy time in the life of the Lao village, especially for the farmers. Soon they will be