Shompoo Cruise: Mekong Slow Boat from Luang Prabang to Thailand (Low Season: May - September)
Overview
Experience an enchanting 2-day, 1-night adventure from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai along the beautiful Mekong River. Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Luang Prabang to the pier, where you'll embark on a traditional Lao boat (Shompoo Cruise). As you travel, visit remote villages and immerse yourself in the rich local culture. The next morning, continue your voyage with a visit to Ban Muang village, renowned for its Lao whisky, followed by a tour of the historic Pak Ou Caves. After an overnight stay in the charming town of Pakbeng, your trip concludes with your arrival at Huay Xai. From there, cross the border into Thailand on the same day, ending your unforgettable journey in Chiang Rai.
The cruise excursion may not be exactly as depicted in the photo
The cruise guarantees each departure for a minimum of 4 passengers.
Please check availability with us before each reservation.Kindly contact us.
Tour code: TCM-107 - B
Duration : 2 days, 1 nights
Type : Cross-Border Slow Boat Tour
Pickup time : 06.30-06.45 am.
Note: Transportation from the border to Chiang Khong City ,There is a line in front of the exit where you can buy a ticket by yourself. 2. Travel to Chiang Rai Downtown: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Chiang Rai city by taking a private taxi.From the Chiang Khong border to Chiang Rai downtown, it takes 2 hours.
Slow Boat from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
✨ Free hotel pick-up & drop-off within 3 km of the night market in Luang prabang. Hotel Name for Pickup: Meeting point name Program details
This tour starts in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Day 1: Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
Day 2: Pakbeng to Huay Xai
End of Service
THE OPTION IS TO TRAVEL FROM LUANG PRABANG CITY IN LAOS TO THAILAND
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Pakbeng Accommodation Recommendations
Pick-up Information:
📍 Staying outside the area? Simply choose a convenient meeting point (click images for directions)
🤍 No worries if you don’t select one — we’ll arrange the nearest pick-up point for you
📌 Final pick-up details will be confirmed after bookingIf you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:
Address for Pickup: Meeting point
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- All the timings provided are approximate.
- This tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- Tours may start in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, or Laos. Please check the tour details before booking.
- Please make sure to enter the exact hotel name as shown on Google Maps when booking, so we can arrange your pick-up correctly.
- If your group made separate bookings, please provide all booking references at least 2 days before the travel date. We cannot guarantee seats in the same vehicle without this information.
- Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number so our team can contact you easily on the day of the tour.
- If you have a flight after the tour, please inform us. Airport drop-off is not included, and travel times may vary due to traffic.
- For transport or admission tickets, booking is required at least 3 days in advance to secure availability.
- For tours, please book at least 2 days in advance. For bookings made within 1 day of the travel date, please contact us first to confirm availability.
- A passport copy is required for train tickets and special-event tickets. Please email it to us after booking.
- Train tickets, admission tickets, and special-event tickets, including Loy Krathong tickets, are non-refundable once purchased.
- Tour cancellations made at least 2 days before the travel date are eligible for a full refund, less any non-refundable payment processing, bank, or transaction fees.
- Tour cancellations made less than 2 days before the travel date and no-shows are non-refundable.
- Payment processing fees, credit card fees, payment gateway fees, bank charges, and other transaction fees are non-refundable and may be deducted from the refund amount.
- Refunds will be processed through the original payment method whenever possible. If this is not possible, an alternative refund method will be arranged.
- In the event of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather, unsafe conditions, or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel or modify the tour. If the tour is cancelled by us, guests will be offered a refund or an alternative arrangement, as applicable.
From October 2025 to April 2026, departures are every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

