Chiang Mai: 3D2N Villages, Caves & Luxury Slow Boat Cruise
ID: GYG1537036-2341161
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
3 days
Description
Embark on a 3-day slow boat journey from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang. Cruise along the Mekong River, explore local villages, and visit the Tham Ting/Pak Ou caves.
Day 1: Chiang Mai to Huay Xai
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai at 9:00 AM. Travel to the Chiang Khong border checkpoint, stopping at Fa Sai coffee shop and the White Temple in Chiang Rai for lunch (at your own expense). Arrive at the border at 3:30 PM, where staff will assist you with visa paperwork and photos.
After completing passport control, cross the Mekong River to the Huay Xai border control by shuttle bus. Staff will help you with your visa application (visa fee of $40 and an additional tourism fee of approximately 70 baht not included). Spend the night at the Riverside Huay Xai Hotel (included in the price).
Day 2: Huay Xai to Pak Beng
At 8:30 AM, be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Huay Xai Slow Boat Pier. Meet your guide and board the luxury slow boat. Depart at 9:45 AM and enjoy tea, coffee, and lunch on board. Stop at an ancient riverside village for 30 minutes to explore and take photos.
Continue to Pak Beng, arriving at 4:00 PM. Book your own accommodation in advance or ask your guide for recommendations (not included in the price).
Day 3: Pak Beng to Luang Prabang
At 8:00 AM, return to the boat for breakfast (included). Enjoy tea, coffee, and lunch on board as you travel. Stop at an ancient riverside village and the Tham Ting/Pak Ou cave to explore and take photos.
Arrive at the Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminal at 4:00 PM. From there, be transferred to your hotel in Luang Prabang.
Highlights
- Journey from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on a 3-day slow boat trip
- Enjoy a scenic drive to Chiang Khong, stopping at the White Temple
- Cruise along the Mekong River, stopping at villages and caves
- Relax on a luxury slow boat with tea, coffee, and lunch included
- Stay overnight in Huay Xai and explore Pak Beng at your own pace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Visa fee is 40 USD
Tourism fee is approximately 70 THB
Accommodation on the second night is not included
Lunch on the first day is not included
INCLUDED
- Luxury Slow Boat journey
- Hotel accommodation on first night
- Breakfast on the third day
- Lunch on the second and third day
- Tea and coffee on the boat
- Shuttle bus from Chiang Khong to Huay Xai
NOT INCLUDED
- Visa fees
- Tourism fee
- Lunch on the first day
- Accommodation on the second night
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
