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From Chiang Rai 3 Days 2 Nights Slow Boat to Luang Prabang,Lao
Please note: The number of boats allowed to leave Laos ports is solely regulated 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 may be crowded, which may affect comfort. We ask for your understanding and recom
Overview
- ✓Please note: The number of boats allowed to leave Laos ports is solely regulated 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 may be crowded, which may affect comfort.
- ✓We ask for your understanding and recommend that you plan and prepare accordingly before booking this trip.
- ✓You must be on the boat for at least 6 hours.
Please note: The number of boats allowed to leave Laos ports is solely regulated 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 may be crowded, which may affect comfort. We ask for your understanding and recommend that you plan and prepare accordingly before booking this trip. You must be on the boat for at least 6 hours. If you have any health issues, such as knee pain, heel pain, or osteoarthritis, please consider this before booking. Slow boats will carry about 100-200 passengers on board. This boat is shared with local tourists. The boat will not stop at any other point except Pak Bang.
Please note: The number of boats allowed to leave Laos ports is solely regulated 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 may be crowded, which may affect comfort. We ask for your understanding and recommend that you plan and prepare accordingly before booking this trip. You must be on the boat for at least 6 hours. If you have any health issues, such as knee pain, heel pain, or osteoarthritis, please consider this before booking. Slow boats will carry about 100-200 passengers on board. This boat is shared with local tourists. The boat will not stop at any other point except Pak Bang.
Travel Insurance for Thailand
SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What’s Included
- ✓Accident insurance (Passport copy/photo required on travel date.)
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Accommodation at Huay Xai: 1 room for 2 people. If you are alone, you will have your own room.
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle from Chiangrai to Chiangkong
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch on the boat,there are the snacks&drink to sell on boat
- ✗All Fees and Taxes
- ✗Tips and other expenses
- ✗Accommodations at Pakbeng,please book the room by yourself
- ✗Laos visa fee
- ✗Photo for Laos Visa: if you don't have, our team can help you find out at the border.
- ✗Ticket at White Temple
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •For separate bookings, please send all booking references at least 2 days before the travel date so we can try to seat your group in the same van.
- •Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number when booking so our team can easily reach you on the day of the tour.
- •Not recommended for same-day arrivals or tight onward schedules. Tour timing may vary due to traffic and operational conditions.
- •Luggage Policy: Up to 2 bags per passenger are included (1 backpack + 1 small suitcase up to 18”). Additional bags cost THB 100 per item. Rolling suitcases over 20” cost THB 150 per item.
- •Visa & Arrival Card (Laos – Land Border): Even with a Laos e-Visa, all travelers entering via Friendship Bridge 4 must complete the paper arrival card at the Lao border. Online arrival forms are for air arrivals only.
- •Visa on Arrival (Laos): Cash payment required (THB 1,800–2,000 or USD 40). This visa fee is excluded from the tour price and must be paid separately upon arrival at the Lao border.
- •Please keep your original boat ticket for both travel days. Lost or damaged tickets cannot be reissued. If the ticket is lost, a new ticket must be purchased directly by the passenger.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup included
117 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 5 min before departure
We'll check if your location is in our service area and let you know. The pickup time depends on your area. We will confirm the pickup time after we receive your complete hotel name and address. Kindly check your email. This is a shared transfer, and pick-up could be early or late. *The pickup time is about 14.00-14.30 pm.
Itinerary
Chiang Rai to Chiang Kong - Huay Xay
Chiang Khong is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the Mekong River opposite Huaixai, Lao PDR. It is about 115 kilometers from the provincial seat, or approximately 55 kilometers to the east of Chiang Saen on Highway No. 1129. Chiang Khong is noted as the place where Pla Buk, giant catfish, is cultivated. The Chiang Khong Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed Pla Buk, the largest fresh water fish in the world and fingerlings bred here have been released in several rivers. It should be noted that the fishing season is from mid-January to May. Sightseeing trips by boat are available to view the scenery and life styles along the Mekong River. An additional attraction is a visit to Ban Hat Bai, a Thai Lu community noted for making beautiful Local fabrics. To cross over to Huaixai town in Lao PDR, contact the immigration office or tour agencies at Chiang Khong.
The capital of Bokeo province, Houayxay (Huay Xai) lies on the Mekong River opposite Chiang Khong in Thailand. Featuring a vast, natural landscape, this quaint town is often a transport stopover to other destinations in Laos and Thailand. Its surrounding landscape gives you plenty of outdoor fun, including hiking, kayaking, and biking. Houayxay (Huay Xai)’s laidback setting appeals to those who want to try some local Laotian dishes and beer with views of the Mekong River.
PakBeng,Lao
Pick up: 09.00–09.30 am.From hotel transfer to pier, then journey by slow boat to Pakbeng. The town of Pakbeng sits at the midpoint of the famous Mekong slow boat river trip. The full river journey runs between the UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang and the Laotian/Thai border town of Huay Xai. Most travellers, and we really mean most, like 99%, will arrive in Pakbeng in the early evening and then leave again before 10am the next day. The whole town is set up to deal with this overnight trade.
Luang Prabang ,Lao
5:00 pm: Arrive at Slow Boat Terminal. End Of Services The shared taxi from Slow Boat Terminal to Luang Prabang downtown area is 2 USD per person
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