Slow Boat To Luang Prabang 3 Days 2 Nights From Chiang Rai
Overview
Embark on a 3-day slow boat adventure from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, immersing yourself in the natural beauty and cultural richness of Laos along the way. This journey promises an unforgettable experience through Southeast Asia's hidden treasures.
Tour Code: TCM-098
Duration
3 Days, 2 Nights
Type
Ticket
Pick-up time
02.00–02.30 p.m.
Program Details
This tour starts in Chiang Rai
Day 1
- 02.00 pm. Pickup by Air-conditioned van.
- 03.00 pm. Cross the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4.
(Bokeo Province) by bus. - 04.00 pm. Accommodation at Huay Xai, Laos
Rooms are based on double occupancy (2 persons per room). Guests booking together will stay in the same room. Solo travelers will share a room with another traveler by default unless the private room option is selected (+400 THB, paid on the travel day).
Day 2
- 08.00 am. Breakfast.
- 11.00 am. Take a boat trip to Pakbang.
- Reach Pakbang (accommodation is excluded)
- The options for Pakbeng accommodation click here.
Day 3
- 09.00 am. Take the boat trip to Luang Prabang.
- 05.00 pm. Arrive at Luang Prabang
Important
- The boat ticket must be kept for 2 days. If you lose your ticket, you will need to buy a new one yourself. We cannot replace or reissue lost tickets.
MORE OPTION
ANOTHER OPTION IS TO TRAVEL FROM CHIANG MAI TO LUANG PRABANG CITY IN LAOS
Inclusion:
- Air-conditioned van.
- Room 1 night at Huay Xai, Laos
- Breakfast day 2
- Boat ticket to Pakbang.
- Boat ticket to Luang Prabang
- Bus ticket A bus crosses the Border Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4.
( Bokeo Province) - Pickup is in the downtown area of Chiang Rai. Please provide your hotel information in Chiang Rai, along with your reservation details. We will verify whether the location is within our service area and will promptly notify you.
- Insurance: To ensure insurance coverage for accidents, we kindly request a copy of your passport. Please send it to us via email or WhatsApp at least one day before the tour begins.
Exclusion:
- Laos Visa fee: 1,800 -2,000 THB or $40 USD (cash only) If you use USD, the bills must be in perfect condition — not torn, dirty, or old. Only new bills are accepted.
- Visa photo (If you don’t have a photo, you can inform our team. We offer a photo service for 100 THB, 2-inch photo.
- A tourist tax of approximately THB 70–100 applies. E-visa and visa exemption holders must pay this fee directly at the Laos border control.
- If you want to make Laos eVisa click here
- Visa & Arrival Card (Laos – Land Border): Even with a Laos e-Visa, travelers entering via Friendship Bridge 4 must complete the paper arrival card at the Lao border. Online arrival forms apply to air arrivals only.
- Room 1 night and Meal at Pakbang.
- Lunch on boat
- Any other expenses are not mentioned in the package.
Pick-up Information:
✨ Free hotel pick-up & drop-off within 5 km of King Mengrai Monument, Chiang Rai
📍 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 booking
If you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:
Hotel Name for Pickup: Meeting point name
Address for Pickup: Meeting point
Preparation:
- A copy of passport for insurance.
Please note the following:
- This is a join-in group tour.
- This tour starts in Chiang Rai
- All the times provided are approximate.
- Our business partner(s) operates this tour.
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- 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.
Confirmation:
You’ll get a confirmation within 24 hours . If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected] or +66 62 289 5343
Cancellation Policy :
- You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 2 days prior to the travel date.
- Changes to travel date must be made at least 2 days prior to the travel date ·
- In the event of a force majeure or unforeseen event such as bad weather or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel the tour. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund.
- Refunds will be made via cash or bank transfer. Any bank fee that occurs will be deducted from the refund amount.
- No refund for no-shows and last-minute cancellations for all reasons to maintain our competitive price as your seats cannot be resold.
