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Chiang Rai: 2-Day Transfer to Luang Prabang by Slow Boat

By Trips Chiang Mai
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £64 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Take some time to enjoy the beauty of nature along the Mekong River.
  • Connect with nature as you pass through lush mountain landscapes
  • Explore the charming village of PakBeng where you can book a hotel for the night
  • Make crossing the Thai-Lao boarder simple with the included bus crossing

Activity location

    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos

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Chiang Rai: 2-Day Transfer to Luang Prabang by Slow Boat
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 05:15
Price details
£63.54 x 1 Adult£63.54
Total
Price is £63.54
Until Sat, 28 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel or meeting point pickup in city centre Chiang Rai
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accident insurance (Passport copy/photo required on travel date.)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The experienced driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Slow boat ticket 2 day transfer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bus across the border
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Visa fee for Laos
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Laos Visa Photo: If not available, our team can help you find it at the border
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Accomodation in PakBeng
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tourist tax (approx. 70–100 THB, payable directly to the Lao officer if you hold an e-visa or are travelling under a visa exemption)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Pets
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, People with haemophilia, People with motion sickness, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Please note: The number of boats allowed to depart from Lao ports is regulated solely by the Lao government and is beyond our control.
During the high season (November to February), some days may be very busy, and the boats can become crowded, which may affect comfort.We kindly ask for your understanding and encourage you to plan and prepare accordingly before booking this trip.
You must stay on the boat for at least 6 hours. If you have health conditions such as knee pain, heel pain, or osteoarthritis, please consider this before booking.

Day 1:

05:00–05:30 AM: Pickup by VIP van (10 seats) from your accommodation or a central meeting point in Chiang Rai.

06:30 AM: Cross the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4 (Bokeo Province) by bus.

08:30 AM: Begin the peaceful boat trip to Pakbeng, taking in the beautiful landscapes of Northern Thailand as the scenery changes to the calm waters and lush shores of the Mekong River.

05:00 PM: Arrive in Pakbeng (accommodation is excluded). You can book a hotel and enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant.
You need to take all your luggage from the boat and bring it back tomorrow.

09:00 AM: Continue the boat trip to Luang Prabang. Listen to the sounds of water and birds, allowing you to relax and reflect on the journey. If the boat is too crowded, we recommend arriving early to reserve a seat.

05:00 PM: Arrive at the slow boat terminal in Luang Prabang, where you can visit beautiful Buddhist temples and explore the town.

End Of Services

The shared taxi from slow boat terminal to Luang Prabang city centre area is 2 USD per person

Location

Activity location

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    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos