✨ Overview Join a relaxing 2-day journey from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by slow boat 🚤 — perfect for travelers seeking nature, culture, and comfort. Start with a hotel pickup in Chiang Rai, then enjoy smooth border assistance at Chiang Khong 🇹🇭→🇱🇦. Stay overnight in Huay Xai before cruising down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang 🌄. Along the way, take in scenic landscapes, visit the famous Pak Ou Caves 🛕, and experience local life at a slower pace. Ideal for nature lovers, culture seekers, and anyone looking for a seamless Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat tour.
Note: This tour requires a minimum of 25 participants.
The trip begins in Chiang Rai with hotel pick-up. It includes transfer to Huay Xai, 1-night accommodation, boat ticket, lunch, and entrance to Pak Ou Caves. Yes. Our team will assist you at both Thai and Lao immigration checkpoints. A clean and safe hotel with breakfast included, located near the boat pier. 🛏 One room is shared by 2 guests. If you’re booking as a pair, we will arrange for you to stay together. Yes. A lunch box and drinking water are included in the package. 🍱 Our standard lunch does not contain peanuts. A valid passport and cash for Lao visa-on-arrival and documentation fee. Yes. Infants (0–2 years) are free (1,200 THB documentation fee applies). Children aged 3+ are charged the regular rate. Yes, our boat has a clean onboard toilet for your comfort. Basic accident insurance is included. However, we recommend arranging your own travel insurance for full coverage (e.g. medical, delays, lost items).
Travel comfortably along the scenic Mekong River..
Ideal for short itineraries
Explore spiritual limestone caves
Enrich your journey with local insights
Complimentary lunch box onboard
Pick-up & drop-off service provided
🕑 02:00–02:30 PM – Begin your Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat adventure with a hotel pick-up in Chiang Rai 🚐. 🛂 Travelers with eVisa are still required to pass immigration together as a group. A Laos tourist tax of approx. 70–100 THB applies. 🏨 🕑 05. 00 PM - entering Laos, our local team will transfer you to your hotel in Huay Xai, where you’ll stay overnight before the scenic boat journey the next day.
🕢 06.40-07.10 AM – Hotel pick-up and transfer to the boat pier. 🛥️ 08:00 AM – Board the slow boat to Luang Prabang and enjoy a peaceful 7-hour cruise. 🛕 Stop at Pak Ou Caves (approx. 40 minutes) – a sacred limestone cave filled with thousands of Buddha images. 🏁 By 05.00 -06.00 PM, arrive at Luang Prabang pier and enjoy a free transfer to your hotel , completing your Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat journey.
❓ Cancellation & Changes ✅ Free cancellation if requested at least 7 days before departure.
📌 Any other expenses not mentioned above
📅 Advance Booking Required: This tour requires booking at least 3 days in advance.
💴 TRM-02 Tour Pricing
👤 Age Group
💰 Price
👶 Infant (0–2 years old)
Free
+1,200 THB documentation fee (mandatory)
+500 THB optional seat from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong border if required
🧑 Adult & Child (Age 3+)
7,885 THB / person (from 8,300 THB)
If the minimum is not reached, a full refund will be issued.
Customers will be notified at least 3 days in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions – TRM-002
If you prefer a private room, you can request a single room for an extra 1,000 THB.
Unless otherwise specified, the default room setup is twin beds (2 single beds).
🌱 Vegetarian meals (J) are available upon request — please let us know in advance.
Highlights
Slow Boat Cruise
2D 1N
Pak Ou Caves Stop
English-speaking Guide
Lunch Included
Hotel Transfer
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong – Huay Xai
🕑 04.00 PM – arrival at our office near the Chiang Khong border, our team will assist you with visa documents and border preparation.
Day 2: Huay Xai – Mekong River – Luang Prabang
Along the journey, you’ll experience river life and lush landscapes along the Mekong 🌿.
🔁 Rescheduling may incur a fee if requested on short notice.
📞 Refunds will be processed within 5–7 business days.
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✅ Included
❌ Not Included
(Water, soft drinks, and alcohol not included)
(Souvenirs, shopping, etc.)
(For guide and boat crew — optional but appreciated)
Important Notes
For last-minute availability, please contact us directly to check open dates.