Mekong Charm Cruise: 2-Day Luang Prabang to Houay Xay
Original price was: ฿6,300.00.฿5,789.00Current price is: ฿5,789.00.
Enjoy a 2-day Mekong slow boat cruise from Luang Prabang to Houay Xay via Pak Beng. Visit Pak Ou Caves, explore local villages, and relax with stunning river views.
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Mekong Charm Cruise: 2-Day Luang Prabang to Houay Xay
Overview
Experience the beauty of northern Laos on a relaxing 2-day Mekong slow boat cruise from Luang Prabang to Houay Xay. Travel upstream through breathtaking landscapes, remote riverside villages, and cultural highlights, including the famous Pak Ou Caves.
This scenic journey offers a unique way to explore Laos at a peaceful pace, combining river cruising, cultural encounters, and authentic local experiences. Ideal for travelers seeking a calm and immersive alternative to overland travel.
Duration : 2 days, 1 nights
Pickup time : 06.00 - 06.30 am.
Hotel Pick-Up & Departure One day prior to departure, our team will reconfirm your pick-up time directly with you, based on your hotel location in Luang Prabang. On the day of travel, pick-up is scheduled between 06:00 – 06:30 AM, depending on your hotel location, followed by transfer to the boat pier. The cruise departs at 07:00 AM, beginning a scenic journey along the Mekong River. First Stop – Pak Ou Caves (Approx. 9:00 AM) After departing from Luang Prabang, your first stop is the sacred Tham Ting (Pak Ou) Caves, home to over 4,000 Buddha statues placed by devotees over centuries. This is one of Laos’ most important spiritual sites, especially during the Lao New Year (Pimai Lao). Scenic Mekong Cruise After your visit, continue cruising along the Mekong River, where you can relax and take in the stunning scenery. Enjoy views of dramatic mountain landscapes, lush greenery, and remote riverside communities along the way. Onboard Experience Arrive in Pak Beng at approximately 4:30 – 5:00 PM. Enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure in this peaceful riverside town. (Recommended accommodation options are listed below.)
Morning Departure Due to the early departure, guests are advised to request a takeaway breakfast box from their hotel in advance. This is usually possible when staying at our recommended hotels. Meet your guide at Pak Beng pier before the 07:00 AM Mekong slow boat cruise departure. Village Visit – Hill Tribe Community (Approx. 9:00 AM) After departing from Pak Beng, continue your journey along the Mekong River before stopping at a local ethnic village. Here, your guide will introduce you to the daily life, traditional homes, and community school of the hill tribe people. Onboard Lunch After the village visit, return to the boat and continue cruising along the Mekong River. Enjoy a freshly prepared Lao lunch served around 12:00 PM, while taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. Arrival in Houay Xay After a relaxing afternoon cruise, arrive in Houay Xay at approximately 04:30 PM. we will arrange local transportation to take you to the Laos Immigration checkpoint. You will have time to proceed with border crossing into Thailand and continue your onward journey.
Border Crossing Information (Houay Xay to Thailand) 1.Travel time from the Slow Boat pier to the Laos Border Control and Immigration Office: 20 minutes 2.After finishing Laos immigration, you’ll need to take a bus across the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge(20 minutes): 30,000 LAK. 3.The Thai and Laos borders close at 08:00 PM. 4.After clearing Thailand immigration, you have two options: 5.1 Stay in Chiang Khong City: This border city in Thailand offers convenient accommodation options. 5.2 Travel to Chiang Rai Downtown: If you plan to continue to Chiang Rai on the same day, it's recommended to choose the private taxi option. It takes 2 hours.
✨ 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 Start From Luang Prabang
Day 1: Luang Prabang - Pak Beng
Day 2: Pak Beng - Houay Xay
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Pakbeng Accommodation Recommendations
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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 booking
IF YOU CHOOSE A MEETING POINT, PLEASE FILL IN THE BOOKING FORM AS FOLLOWS:
Address for Pickup: Meeting point
Please note the following:
- 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.
Confirmation:
You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected] or +66 62 289 5343
Cancellation Policy:
- 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.
Schedule is updated monthly. For other dates or months, please contact our team.
Please check availability before booking.
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Original price was: ฿6,300.00.฿5,789.00Current price is: ฿5,789.00.
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