Meet the lifeblood of Laos, the legendary Mekong, and discover its top landings. You can cruise the river from port to port, or explore the treasures along its shores.
Immerse yourself in Mekong River life in a village on the shore. Take a local boat to secret coves, book a multi-day cruise, cycle along its banks, or just relax onshore. Top that off with a room offering a riverside balcony view or a campsite on the banks.
Staying Ashore
Staying Ashore on the Upper Mekong Overnight in a luxurious Luang Prabang riverside boutique or with a family in an isolated Bokeo village. The Upper Mekong hosts more than 10…
Ports & Landings
Upper Mekong Ports & Landings: Cruise into a hive of untapped nature, culture, and heritage along the Upper Mekong. Visit ports that once boomed as ancient trade hubs. Immerse yourself…
The Mighty Mekong
History of The Mekong: Learn about Mekong civilizations dating back more than 1,000 years. Read about early river settlements, battles for control of the waterway, and periods of prosperity. Travel…
History
Historians continue to put the pieces of The Mekong’s puzzling past together. Archaeological evidence suggests that Luang Prabang has been inhabited since 8,000 BC. The earliest recorded civilization on the…
Life on the Mekong
To understand Life on the Mekong, you need to know about the Nam Kong (Mother River). The 4,350-km (2,700 miles) Mekong is the world’s 12th longest river. It flows through six countries…
Upper Mekong
The River The Chinese call The Mekong, “Lancang”, as it runs alongside the Yangtze and Salween Rivers within a 55-mile-wide rocky drop off at the Three Parallel Rivers in Yunnan.…
Lower Mekong
Pakse: Meander through Champasak with a Mekong cruise from Pakse. Navigate your way to Don Daeng Island and the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage landscape. While in Pakse Town, relax…
Central Mekong
Vientiane Capital: Launch your Mekong holiday in Vientiane. Shop at the Night Market and Walking Street. Cycle along the banks. Dine with a Mekong sunset backdrop. Then embark on a…
Upper Mekong
Ban Say: Looking for an authentic Mekong landing only used by locals? Visit remote Ban Say to experience life tied to the Mother River. Meet villagers, isolated by mountains for…
