Backpacker Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang Connect and Stay
Make your way from Thailand's northern capital of Chiang Mai to Laos' former colonial capital of Luang Prabang overland. You'll stop at Chiang Rai's famous White temple on your way to the border town of Chiang Khong, where you'll spend the night within a stone's throw of the famous Mekong River. Then cross the border into Laos and take the famous "slowboat" down the Mekong, stopping at the small village of Pak Beng for a night, before finishing your boat trip in Luang Prabang. Enjoy the natural scenery along the Mekong and leave the modern world behind for a couple days, before starting your next adventure in the iconic city of Luang Prabang!
Details
| Unique Experiences: | Take the famous Laos slowboat down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. Visit Chiang Rai's famous White Temple. Disconnect from the modern world as you travel through untouched nature. |
| Trip Length: | 3 Days |
| Participants: | Up to 8 travelers may book this trip. One or more components of this trip are a shared experience. |
| Inclusions: | Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner on Day 1 Accommodations: 1 night at Day Waterfront Hotel in a Standard Room, 1 night at BKC Villa in a Private Room Transportation: Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong by Car or Van, Day Waterfront to Chiang Khong by Car or Van, Huay Xai to Pak Beng by Boat, Pak Beng to Luang Prabang by Boat 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: 18 to 99 years of age Children: Prohibited Infants: Prohibited |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong
Be ready in the morning in the lobby of your hotel to meet your driver and then head out of Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai province. Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, 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. We'll then head towards the Mekong River that divides Thailand and Laos, stopping at some hot springs along the way. When we reach our final destination for today, the river city of Chiang Khong, check-in at your hotel, have dinner and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Dinner
Transportation: Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong by Car or Van
Accommodation: Day Waterfront in a Standard Room
Day 2: Chiang Khong to Pak Beng
Enjoy an early breakfast and then meet your driver in the lobby for a quick trip to the border crossing between Thailand and Laos. Once you've cleared Thai immigration, you'll board a bus to cross the bridge over the Mekong to reach Laos immigration. Note that there is a small fee for the bus at your own expense. Once you've cleared Laos immigration, our guide will be waiting for you and will escort you to the Hoay Xai pier where you'll board the public slow boat to Pak Beng. We suggest buying food from the stalls around the pier as lunch is not included. Then sit back and enjoy the basic but authentic boat ride down the Mekong to the small town of Pak Beng. When you arrive in Pak Beng around sunset, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: BKV Villa in a Private Room
Transportation: Day Waterfront to Chiang Khong Border Checkpoint by Car or Van, Hoay Xai Border Checkpoint to Hoay Xai Pier by Car or Van, Hoay Xai to Pak Beng by Boat
Miscellaneous: Laos Border Checkpoint to Huay Xai Pier Escort
Day 3: Pak Beng to Luang Prabang
Enjoy your breakfast and then board your boat for the last leg of the trip as you continue downstream to Luang Prabang, a journey of around eight hours. Cruise along the Mekong River and relax as you take in the sights and scenery at a serene pace. You'll arrive at the Luang Prabang pier in the afternoon, disembark and enjoy your next adventure in historic Luang Prabang!
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Pak Beng to Luang Prabang by Boat
Be ready in the morning in the lobby of your hotel to meet your driver and then head out of Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai province. Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, 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. We'll then head towards the Mekong River that divides Thailand and Laos, stopping at some hot springs along the way. When we reach our final destination for today, the river city of Chiang Khong, check-in at your hotel, have dinner and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Dinner
Transportation: Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong by Car or Van
Accommodation: Day Waterfront in a Standard Room
Day 2: Chiang Khong to Pak Beng
Enjoy an early breakfast and then meet your driver in the lobby for a quick trip to the border crossing between Thailand and Laos. Once you've cleared Thai immigration, you'll board a bus to cross the bridge over the Mekong to reach Laos immigration. Note that there is a small fee for the bus at your own expense. Once you've cleared Laos immigration, our guide will be waiting for you and will escort you to the Hoay Xai pier where you'll board the public slow boat to Pak Beng. We suggest buying food from the stalls around the pier as lunch is not included. Then sit back and enjoy the basic but authentic boat ride down the Mekong to the small town of Pak Beng. When you arrive in Pak Beng around sunset, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: BKV Villa in a Private Room
Transportation: Day Waterfront to Chiang Khong Border Checkpoint by Car or Van, Hoay Xai Border Checkpoint to Hoay Xai Pier by Car or Van, Hoay Xai to Pak Beng by Boat
Miscellaneous: Laos Border Checkpoint to Huay Xai Pier Escort
Day 3: Pak Beng to Luang Prabang
Enjoy your breakfast and then board your boat for the last leg of the trip as you continue downstream to Luang Prabang, a journey of around eight hours. Cruise along the Mekong River and relax as you take in the sights and scenery at a serene pace. You'll arrive at the Luang Prabang pier in the afternoon, disembark and enjoy your next adventure in historic Luang Prabang!
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Pak Beng to Luang Prabang by Boat
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