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A riverboat docked at a stone pier with passengers boarding. 1
A river with multiple houseboats docked along the shore, people walking on a rocky path, and a sandy beach in the background. 2
A river with boats docked along the bank, surrounded by hills and a clear sky. 3
A calm river with several boats docked along the shore, a large building with a sloped roof, and a hillside with trees and a few structures. 4
A pink food truck parked on a concrete surface with a white canopy, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall. 5
By LaoTravel
Free cancellation available
Price is €156 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • lifestyle of the communities along the Mekong River up close
    • experience the beautiful natural scenery
    • got to experience the local nature and culture.
    • Slow boat along the Mekong River
    • Cross the border from Thailand to Laos with a guide and a shuttle bus ticket

Activity location

    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 81 Mun Mueang Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    • Tambon Si Phum, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

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From Chiang Mai: Slow Boat to Luang Prabang 3 days/2 nights

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Excluding hotel at Huay Xai & Pak Beng

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€156.11 x 1 Adult€156.11
Total
Price is €156.11

From Chiang Mai: Slow Boat to Luang Prabang 3 days/2 nights

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

This price includes hotel and shuttle transfer at Huay Xai & Pak Beng

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€173.46 x 1 Adult€173.46
Total
Price is €173.46

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup service in Huay Xai only
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide at the border in the English language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Slow boat ticket to Luang Prabang
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Border transfer service, pier, bus station
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel for overnight stay (if option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Visa on arrival fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tourist fun fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cross-border bus to the Laos border (35 Baht)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

“Travellers taking the slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang will experience and see the following beautiful sights along the way.”

DAY 1: CHIANG MAI - HUAY XAI.

  1. Start with you take bus from chiang mai (the bus leaving 8:30 a.m).
  2. Travel to the Chiang Khong border (approximately 5-6 hours).
  3. When you arrive in Chiang Khong, The border of Thailand You will need to take a shuttle bus across to the Laos border (Huey Xai).
  4. Afterwards, You will meet our team when you arrive. Huay Xai, Laos' border.
  5. Once you finish with your passport, our staff will take you to the hotel. Stop overnight at Huay Xai (It is recommended that you book accommodation in advance.)

DAY 2: HUAY XAI - PAK BENG.

  1. At time 09:00 am. You take you on the slow boat.
  2. The boat will travel down the Mekong River to Pakbeng (approximately 11 hours journey).
  3. Arrive at Pak Beng in the evening and Stay overnight at Pak Beng for another night. (It is recommended to book accommodation in advance.)

DAY 3: PAK BENG - LUANG PRABANG.

  1. You come back to check in before 08:30 am at Pier.
  2. Continue the slow boat journey from Pak Beng to Luang Prabang (approximately 9 hours journey).
  3. Arrive in Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminal in the afternoon or evening at 5 pm.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 81 Mun Mueang Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    • Tambon Si Phum, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand