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Shompoo Cruise: 2-Day Mekong Slow Boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang (Low Season: May – September)

Original price was: ฿13,500.00.Current price is: ฿11,579.00.

The perfect tour for travelers seeking cultural immersion and natural beauty. From May to September 2025

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Tour info

Duration:
2 Days 1 Nights
Transport:
Slow Boat
Tour Type:
Cross-Border Slow Boat Tour
SKU:
TCM-108 - B
From May to September 2026
Departures are every Monday and Friday

Shompoo Cruise: 2-Day Mekong Slow Boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang (Low Season: May - September)


Overview

Experience an enchanting 2-day, 1-night adventure from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang along the beautiful Mekong River. Your journey starts with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Chiang Rai, followed by a crossing of the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Embark on a traditional Lao boat, visiting remote villages and immersing yourself in local culture. Spend the night in Pakbeng, then continue your journey the next day with a visit to Ban Muang village, famous for its Lao whisky, and a tour of the Pak Ou Caves. Conclude your trip by arriving in the historic city of Luang Prabang.


 

 

  • 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.
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
  • 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.
 

 

 

Tour code: TCM-108 - B

 

Duration : 2 days, 1 nights

Type : Cross-Border Slow Boat Tour

Pickup time : 05.00-05.30 am.


Program details

This Tour Start From Chiang Rai

Day 1: Chiang Rai - Huay Xai - Pakbeng

  • 05:00-05:30 am: Pick up by Air-conditioned van.
  • 07:30 : Arrive at Chiang Khong Boarder
  • 08.00: Meet our English speaking team with welcome sign and to get the bus across Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4 (fee included).
  • 09:00-09:30 am:Transfer to the pier.
  • Morning: Arrive at Pak Tha for a boat permission checkpoint. Do’s and Don’ts in Laos and fun facts will be presented by our guide.
  • Lunch on the boat (Lao traditional meal).
  • Afternoon: Visit a traditional Kamu village (Banking Law), a tiny cozy place that hosts about 70 families. Travelers will learn about rural lifestyles in a very remote area, then continue to Pakbeng.
  • Overnight in Pakbeng (hotel not included).

Remark : The Air-conditioned van transfer from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai will be shared with other guests traveling to Chiang khong Boarder.

Day 2: Pakbeng - Luang Prabang

  • 08:00 am: Depart from Pakbeng.
  • Morning: Guide demonstrates local handicrafts. Prepare Lao desserts and drinks.
  • Lunch on the boat (Lao traditional meal).
  • Afternoon: Visit Ban Muang village, famous for Lao whiskey. Visit Pak Ou Caves with over 2,000 Buddha statues.
  • Enjoy homemade desserts and drinks.
  • 04:30-05:00 pm: Arrive in Luang Prabang.

Remark : From November to February,it can get cold during the cruise,do not forget to bring a jacket.


Inclusions

  • Accident insurance.
  • Air-conditioned van from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong Boarder
  • Transfer from Laos border to Huay Xai city
  • 2 days VIP boat
  • English-speaking guide.
  • Lunch on the boat, water, coffee, and tea.
  • Transfer from the pier to your hotel in Luang Prabang
  • VIP boat ticket to Luang Prabang.
  • Bus ticket crossing the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4. 
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a radius of 5 km from the Three Kings. Monument.
  • 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.
  • Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.

Exclusions

  • Accommodation and meals in Pakbeng (1st night).
  • 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.
  • Laos Visa. 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.
  • Beverages, personal expenses, and tips


Pakbeng Accommodation Recommendations


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


  • 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.
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
  • 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 will be every Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

If you would like to book from October 2025 to April 2026, kindly contact us.

 

 

Original price was: ฿13,500.00.Current price is: ฿11,579.00.

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