Mekong Charm Cruise: Luang Prabang to Huay Xai 2-Day Luxury Slow Boat

Arrival in Thailand & Local Transportation

After completing Lao immigration procedures, travelers must take the shuttle bus across Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4 and complete Thai immigration procedures. The shuttle bus ticket is not included.

After clearing Thai immigration, travelers can arrange transportation to Chiang Khong town or continue to Chiang Rai.

Transportation to Chiang Khong Town

Tickets can be purchased directly at the transportation counter outside the immigration exit.

• Shared Taxi: 60 THB per person

• Private Taxi: 200 THB per vehicle

Travelers may also stay overnight in Chiang Khong.

Optional Transfer to Chiang Rai

Private transfers to Chiang Rai are available as an optional add-on, subject to availability.

• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure (where eligible)
• Transport tickets may be non-refundable once issued
• Refunds to the original payment method when possible
• Changes subject to availability
• No refunds for no-shows or invalid documents
• We’ll support you if plans change

Non-Refundable Tickets

Train tickets, boat tickets, and other transport tickets are non-refundable once purchased or issued on the guest’s behalf.

For more details, you can visit our Cancellation & Refund Policy page.

Yes. An experienced English-speaking local guide is provided throughout the entire journey to give insights into Mekong culture, assist with border procedures, and lead sightseeing excursions.

Unlike public boats, our luxury cruises accommodate standard-sized luggage at no additional charge. Please inform us in advance if you are traveling with oversized luggage or special equipment.

Our cruise packages operate as shared boutique cruises, with a limited capacity of approximately 15–40 passengers, depending on the boat. This ensures comfortable seating, ample space, and a relaxing atmosphere throughout the journey. Private charters are also available upon request.

Our cruise boats are equipped with comfortable cushioned seating, dining tables, a sun deck, clean Western-style restrooms, and essential safety equipment, including life jackets and first-aid kits, to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.

Yes. The package includes buffet/set lunches on board both days, afternoon tea, coffee, and complimentary refillable drinking water. Alcohol, soft drinks, and specialty beverages are available for purchase at the bar.

Yes. All admission fees for planned itinerary stops (such as the Pak Ou Caves, Pakbeng local market, and traditional ethnic minority villages along the river) are fully included.

Accommodation in Huay Xai is included for packages departing from Chiang Mai. Packages departing from Chiang Rai or Luang Prabang do not include accommodation.

Accommodation in Pak Beng is not included in any package and must be arranged independently.

We recommend bringing Lao Kip (LAK) or Thai Baht (THB) in cash for onboard bar purchases, tipping the guide/crew, and personal souvenirs at village stops

The cruise terminates at the designated slow boat pier in Luang Prabang. Depending on the cruise package booked, hotel drop-off in Luang Prabang city center is often included or can be arranged via our private driver.

Yes. Our team and guide will assist you with border registration procedures at the border checkpoint. However, visa fees (Visa on Arrival/e-Visa) and personal travel documents remain the guest's responsibility.

Shared hotel pick-up and drop-off  are included in our cruise packages. Private transfers are available as an optional service.

For private transfers  we will provide the vehicle photo and driver's contact number at least one day before departure. We may also request your photo and share your contact number with the driver, with your permission, to ensure smooth communication and easy identification.

You can pack a small overnight bag for your stay in Pak Beng and leave your larger luggage on the boat, or bring all your luggage with you.

No. For tours departing from Chiang Mai, accommodation in Huay Xai is arranged automatically.

Solo travelers and guests in odd-numbered bookings will each have their own room, while guests booking in even numbers will share a room with their travel companion.