For this tour, select one type of donation from the list below (this is included in your package):

• Basic Living – One should never be in need of the basics to live. This form of donation could include items such as food, water, gloves, blankets, soaps, personal hygiene products etc.
• Health – This form of donation promotes general health. Items include medicines, fruits, health supplements, healthy drinks, super food, medicinal plants, herbs, fruit trees etc.
• Purpose – This form of donation promotes purpose and achievements of long-term initiatives that are important to the community. Items could include building supplies, water systems, meditation halls, temple restorations etc.
• Spiritual – This form of donation promotes the spirituality in individuals. Items could include flowers, candles, clothing for monks, Buddha statues, Buddhist drums, meditation cushions, chant books etc.
• Should you wish to support the temple further with additional donations, please let us know.

For this tour, select one type of donation from the list below (this is included in your package):

• Basic Living – One should never be in need of the basics to live. This form of donation could include items such as food, water, gloves, blankets, soaps, personal hygiene products etc.
• Health – This form of donation promotes general health. Items include medicines, fruits, health supplements, healthy drinks, super food, medicinal plants, herbs, fruit trees etc.
• Purpose – This form of donation promotes purpose and achievements of long-term initiatives that are important to the community. Items could include building supplies, water systems, meditation halls, temple restorations etc.
• Spiritual – This form of donation promotes the spirituality in individuals. Items could include flowers, candles, clothing for monks, Buddha statues, Buddhist drums, meditation cushions, chant books etc.
• Should you wish to support the temple further with additional donations, please let us know.

Meditation & Spiritual Specialist – Ms. Korn

• The meditation sessions on this tour will be led by Ms. Korn (Kornkanok Sriwan) who has over 15 years of training and teaching experience in the art of meditation. Born in Thailand, Ms. Korn has been practicing Vipassana Meditation throughout her life. She is certified by London Meditation UK in the fields of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Awareness Coaching Foundation Training (ACFT). She is also a member of the London Vedic Meditation Centre, Soto Zen Buddhist Meditation, the British Meditation Society, and London Insight Meditation (Vipassana). Bringing awareness of Eastern spiritual teaching to Western students has been the focus of her career and she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and passion to help others perceive the benefits that can be achieved for both the body and mind through Buddhist meditation practices.

Mekong Eden Farm Founder – Mr. Om

• Mr. Om Phonepasith started Mekong Eden Farm in 2017 as a social enterprise. He is also the founder of “ALaCi”, the Agroecology Learning &  Agribusiness Cooperation Initiative, focused on promoting ecological farming models and agro-ecology education to achieve sustainability within local communities. Secluded and accessible only by boat, Mekong Eden Farm is a sustainable organic farm that welcomes visitors to savour different healthy organic recipes that are rich in flavour.

Bounmi founder & English-speaking tour host – Adele

Professional boat captain

• DO dress appropriately when entering religious sites. Ladies should have their shoulders and knees covered. Men should also have their shoulders covered but knee shorts are acceptable.
• DO take note of these cultural considerations about your feet:
  Remove your shoes before entering any temple. Your feet should never be pointed in the direction of a monk or novice and you should never use your feet to point.
•  Should you wish to visit the local villages and temples along the Mekong river, do be aware that at times there are no paved pathways and you’re usually met with uneven ground and stairways. We ask each visitor to please be aware of your own fitness levels and take this into consideration on your tour.
• Vegetarian menu options available so do let us know of your choices.
• The season and temperatures. Dry season is between Nov – Apr with average temperatures of 27°C. Rainy season is between May – Oct with average temperatures of 32°C.

• Departure time is flexible and can be arranged for the hours between 0900 AM and 1000AM.
• We offer transfers to and from the boat and will pick you up directly at your hotel. If you would like to make your own way to the boat, the confirmation of dock will be provided at the time of your booking.