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A riverboat docked at a riverbank with a hilly landscape in the background. 1
A long bridge spanning a river with mountains in the background. 2
A tuk-tuk parked under a covered structure with a sign indicating 'Friend Ship Bridge' and 'HOUAYXAI URBAN'. 3
By Banana Leaf Tours1
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,141 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Relax on a slow boat journey along the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos
    • Enjoy a hassle-free border crossing with guidance from your driver
    • Admire the stunning scenery of the Mekong River and riverside life
    • Travel in comfort with a hotel pickup and transfer to the boat
    • Experience the charm of Pakbeng, a small riverside town in Laos

Activity location

    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

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1-Day, Chiang Rai: Luang Prabang 2-Day Slow Boat Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 5,141.48 x 1 AdultP 5,141.48
Total
Price is P 5,141.48

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup in Chiang Rai
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned van or minibus transport
  • Inclusions
    Slow boat journey on the Mekong River
  • Inclusions
    Border crossing assistance
  • Exclusions
    Visa fee of 40 USD
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation/hotel costs
  • Exclusions
    Meal

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Electric wheelchairs, Firework, Fishing, Food and drinks in the vehicle, Food in the vehicle, High-heeled shoes, Intoxication, Jumping, Littering, Making fire, Making noise, Non-folding strollers, Non-folding wheelchairs, Nudity, Party groups, Pets, Riding the animals, Scooter, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Vaping, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years, People over 70 years, People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, Pregnant women, Visually impaired people

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Chiang Rai between 5:00 AM and 5:45 AM. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned van or minibus to the Thai-Lao border. Relax, chat with fellow travelers, or simply enjoy the morning scenery of northern Thailand’s countryside.

    Arrive at the Chiang Khong immigration checkpoint at 7:30 AM. After completing Thai immigration and passport procedures, take an official shuttle across the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. In just a few minutes, cross the Mekong River into Laos.

    At around 8:30 AM, reach the Lao immigration checkpoint in Huay Xai. Complete passport and visa procedures before heading to the pier. Bring two passport-sized photos (about 1.5 inches) if you haven’t pre-booked a Lao eVisa,

    Between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM, begin your slow boat journey. From Huay Xai, cruise along the Mekong River to Pakbeng, a small riverside town where you’ll spend the night. The journey takes 6–8 hours, depending on the season and water currents. Enjoy stunning views of unspoiled landscapes, local villages, and riverbank life along the way.

    The next morning, head to the pier at 7:15 AM. The boat departs promptly between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM for the journey to Luang Prabang. This day’s journey also takes 6–8 hours, arriving at the Luang Prabang pier around 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos