Comfort Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai Connect and Stay
Embark on a tranquil journey from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng, enjoying the scenic slow boat ride along the river at sunset. Relax at Mekong Riverside Lodge upon arrival. Rise early for another peaceful day as you continue by slow boat to the Houay Xai border crossing, where you'll smoothly transition to Chiang Khong. Spend the night at Day Waterfront. On day three, journey to Chiang Mai with a stop at the captivating Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, before reaching your final destination.
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| Unique Experiences: | The unique experience of this journey lies in the serene slow boat ride along the Mekong River, offering stunning views and a chance to unwind amidst nature's beauty. Additionally, exploring the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, adds a touch of cultural immersion and artistic marvel to the trip, making it an unforgettable blend of tranquility and discovery. |
| Trip Length: | 3 Days |
| Participants: | Up to 8 travelers may book this trip. This trip departs with a minimum of 4 travelers. One or more components of this trip are a shared experience. This is a shared experience. |
| Physical Difficulty: | 2 out of 5 |
| Inclusions: | Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner on Day 1 Accommodations: 1 night at Mekong Riverside Lodge in a Private Room, 1 night at Day Waterfront Hotel in a Standard Room Transportation: Luang Prabang Hotel to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Pier by Car or Van, Luang Prabang to Pak Beng by Boat, Pak Beng to Huay Xai by Boat, Chiang Khong Thai Border Check Point to Day Waterfront Hotel by Car or Van, Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai by Car or Van Miscellaneous: Laos Border Checkpoint to Huay Xai Pier Escort |
| Exclusions: | Thailand-Lao Border Crossing by Bus (approximately THB$25 per person) Travel Insurance (Compulsory) Tips and Gratuities Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges |
| Age Policy: |
Adults: 12 to 99 years of age Children: 3 to 11 years of age Infants: 0 to 2 years of age |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luang Prabang at 06:30 - 07:00 am. The boat leaves Luang Prabang at 7:00 am for the Mekong upstream to Pakbeng.
Continental Breakfast is served on board. In the morning, we will stop to visit Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its over two thousand Buddha statues. It is one of the most important Pilgrimage places for Lao people. The Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board.
In the afternoon, we will prepare a short cooking class experience and teach our passengers how to make a local dessert, KhaoTom muk Khouay (Banana with coconut milk and sticky rice rolled in a banana leaf). The boat arrives in Pakbeng at night.
Transportation: Luang Prabang to Pak Beng by Slowboat
Accommodation: Mekong Riverside Lodge in a Private Room
Day 2: Pakbeng - Houay Xai to Chiang Khong
Embark at 07:00 am on the boat. Normally, your hotel in Pakbeng must have prepared a takeaway breakfast box for the shompoo cruise travelers that they can eat on board. In the morning, the boat will stop to visit a local village (Ban Pak Sith), a tiny cozy place which host about 60 families. Travelers will learn about the rural lifestyle and how to make Local Rice alcohol in a very remote area. The Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board. Before reaching Houay Xay pier in the afternoon, our guide and ooker will make a short demonstration on how to make local homemade drinks made with butterfly pie flowers and lemon.
The boat will arrive at the destination before 4:30 pm and will continue to the hotel in Chiang Khong.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Transportation: Pak Beng to Houay Xai by Slowboat, Chiang Khong Border Checkpoint to Day Waterfront by Car or Van
Accommodation: Day Waterfront in a Standard Room
Day 3: Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
Pick up in the morning and transfer to Chiang Mai and we'll make a quick stop along the way so you can visit one of Thailand's most famous temples, Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple. A rather unique Buddhist temple, take your time to explore and see one artist's remarkable (and ongoing) project
Meal: Breakfast
Transportation: Day Waterfront to Chiang Mai by Car or Van
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luang Prabang at 06:30 - 07:00 am. The boat leaves Luang Prabang at 7:00 am for the Mekong upstream to Pakbeng.
Continental Breakfast is served on board. In the morning, we will stop to visit Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its over two thousand Buddha statues. It is one of the most important Pilgrimage places for Lao people. The Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board.
In the afternoon, we will prepare a short cooking class experience and teach our passengers how to make a local dessert, KhaoTom muk Khouay (Banana with coconut milk and sticky rice rolled in a banana leaf). The boat arrives in Pakbeng at night.
Transportation: Luang Prabang to Pak Beng by Slowboat
Accommodation: Mekong Riverside Lodge in a Private Room
Day 2: Pakbeng - Houay Xai to Chiang Khong
Embark at 07:00 am on the boat. Normally, your hotel in Pakbeng must have prepared a takeaway breakfast box for the shompoo cruise travelers that they can eat on board. In the morning, the boat will stop to visit a local village (Ban Pak Sith), a tiny cozy place which host about 60 families. Travelers will learn about the rural lifestyle and how to make Local Rice alcohol in a very remote area. The Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board. Before reaching Houay Xay pier in the afternoon, our guide and ooker will make a short demonstration on how to make local homemade drinks made with butterfly pie flowers and lemon.
The boat will arrive at the destination before 4:30 pm and will continue to the hotel in Chiang Khong.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Transportation: Pak Beng to Houay Xai by Slowboat, Chiang Khong Border Checkpoint to Day Waterfront by Car or Van
Accommodation: Day Waterfront in a Standard Room
Day 3: Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
Pick up in the morning and transfer to Chiang Mai and we'll make a quick stop along the way so you can visit one of Thailand's most famous temples, Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple. A rather unique Buddhist temple, take your time to explore and see one artist's remarkable (and ongoing) project
Meal: Breakfast
Transportation: Day Waterfront to Chiang Mai by Car or Van
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