Bangkok, THAILAND -- For
those who seek a transcendent experience, Minor Hotels is launching a selection
of river cruises replete with the colonial romance of river travel but with a
modern twist and bespoke itineraries.
Mekong Kingdoms cruises recreates and elevates
the concept of river travel with their fleet of five vessels where guests can
enjoy first-class services from gourmet meals to plush cabins with unique,
curated experiences both aboard and ashore along the way.
Cruising along the mighty
Mekong River from Thailand’s Golden Triangle to the ancient Lao capital and now
UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, conjures up images of old
Indochina, of languorous days gone by, teeming with river adventure, mystical
temples and stunning untouched scenery.
Mekong Kingdoms boats offers a new way of
river travel with a sense of playfulness and discovery that leaves guests with
a truly unique and unforgettable travel experience.
Travellers can join Mekong
Kingdoms’ flagship ‘Bohème’, a 42-metre, 13 cabin luxury barge at Luang Prabang
or Chiang Khong located near Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort.
Decorated with intricate Indochinese-inspired artwork and fitted with
sumptuously comfortable furnishings from bow to stern, ‘Bohème’ spoils with
phenomenal facilities including an expansive sun deck, wine cellar, and spa.
The journey from Chiang
Rai/Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang is two nights as it heads downstream. The
upstream cruise takes three nights. Voyagers will be captivated by the languid
river lifestyle, soaking in nature’s wonders along the Mekong River Valley,
marvelling at encounters with fascinating local cultures.
Itineraries include guided
jungle treks, a visit to the Pak Ou caves - with its awesome limestone karst
formations, these two caves have been gifted thousands of Buddha images, left
by pilgrims over the centuries. Guests can make a friend in the Hmong Village
at Pak Beng or be taught traditional weaving at Ban Baw and further discover
rural Laos by mountain biking in the stunning village of Ban Houy Phalam.
Even while cruising along
the placid waters, guests have a range of diversions onboard. Sunrise yoga,
Buddhist meditation, sunset cocktails, cooking demonstrations, jewellery making
classes, fishing for giant catfish – there is a wide range of activities to
while away the time. Then there’s always gazing at the lush scenery as the boat
glides by.
For those desiring a more
intimate private cruise, personalised to their tastes, there is ‘Gypsy’ an
ultra-exclusive two-cabin cruiser perfect for one or more nights along the
Mekong for up to four passengers, Mekong Kingdoms can customise almost every
aspect of the itinerary and journey to suit guest’s travel needs.
For shorter day trips in
complete privacy, ‘Nomad’ provides couples with an exclusive romantic getaway
for sunset cruises in Luang Prabang. ‘Play’ is a floating lounge ideal of
private events or family adventure; suitable for up to 15 passengers with sundeck,
private room, and a sound system. ‘Monsoon’ is a scheduled touring shuttle to
the Pak Ou caves with canapés, coffee, tea and soft drinks, offering a lavish
option to visit the sacred site.
“Our guests are travellers
who desire not just a unique travel experience, but one that enhances the
ambiance of the destinations,” explains Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels,
“Mekong Kingdoms cruises harken back to the days when the journey is savoured
as much as the destination.”
Mekong Kingdoms cruises
joins Minor Hotels’ existing fleet of Manohra Dining Cruises in Bangkok and
Anantara Overnight Cruises that sail from Bangkok to Thailand’s ancient capital
of Ayutthaya.
For more information on
how to book Mekong Kingdoms please go to http://www.mekongkingdoms.com/
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