From Huay Xai: 2-Day Mekong River Cruise to Luang Prabang
ID: GYG1529655-2331960
Category:
Country: Laos
Duration:
2 days
Description
Cruise along the Mekong River on a 2-day journey from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Enjoy onboard meals, visit the Pak Ou Caves, and explore traditional riverside villages.
Begin your journey with a private minivan pickup from your hotel in Houay Xai city. Head to the Huay Xai Slow Boat Pier and board your luxury slow boat.
Cruise down the Mekong River toward Pakbeng, savoring a freshly prepared lunch and complimentary tea and coffee. Stop at a traditional village along the riverbank for a guided visit. Arrive at Pakbeng Village and transfer independently to your pre-booked hotel for the night.
On day 2, return to Pakbeng Pier and enjoy a welcome breakfast served on board. Set sail for the final leg of the journey toward Luang Prabang. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, coffee, and tea while gliding past dramatic limestone karsts.
Stop at Baan Bo to explore a traditional local craftsmanship village. Then, visit the sacred cliffside Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting), housing thousands of Buddha statues. Disembark at the Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminal and transfer directly to your hotel in Luang Prabang city.
Highlights
- Cruise along the Mekong River on a 2-day journey from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
- Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch, complimentary tea, and coffee on board
- Visit the famous Pak Ou Caves and see thousands of Buddha statues
- Explore traditional riverside villages and learn about local craftsmanship
- Relax with a hotel pickup in Huay Xai and a drop-off in Luang Prabang
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Overnight stay in Pakbeng is required
Independent transfer to pre-booked hotel in Pakbeng
The cruise involves a serene and relaxed pace
Cultural excursions included
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up in Houay Xai city
- Minivan transfer to Huay Xai Slow Boat Pier
- Luxury slow boat cruise
- Onboard lunches on both days
- Day-two breakfast
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Guided stops at local riverside villages
- Visit to Pak Ou Caves
- Minivan transfer to hotel in Luang Prabang
- Travel insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation in Pakbeng
- Personal expenses
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.
