Shompoo Cruise: Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang 3D2N ( April–September )

Price range: ฿11,579 through ฿87,379

Travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on a relaxing 3-day, 2-night journey through Thailand and Laos.

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Duration:
3 Days, 2 Nights
Transport:
Minivan, Cruise
Tour Type:
Cross-Border Premium Slow Boat Tour
SKU:
MSB-CM-LP-101B
Group size:
Minimum 1
Location:


Journey Overview

Travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on a relaxing 3-day, 2-night journey through Thailand and Laos. Visit Chiang Rai’s famous White Temple, cross the Thai–Lao border into Huay Xai, and spend two scenic days cruising the Mekong River aboard a comfortable Shompoo Cruise slow boat.Along the way, enjoy Lao-style lunches, visit local riverside communities, explore the famous Pak Ou Caves, and arrive in beautiful Luang Prabang.

Highlights





Itinerary

Day 1 — Chiang Mai → White Temple → Huay Xai

Approximately 09:00–09:30 AM

Pickup from your hotel or selected meeting point in Chiang Mai by shared air-conditioned van.Travel north toward Chiang Rai.

Around 12:00 PM

Stop at the famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun).You will have time to visit the temple and find lunch nearby.White Temple entrance fee and lunch are not included.

Cross Border Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge

Continue toward Chiang Khong and the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4. Complete Thai immigration formalities and take the bridge shuttle bus across to Laos. After completing Lao immigration, transfer to your hotel in Huay Xai.

Overnight in Huay Xai

Hotel accommodation is included.


Day 2 — Huay Xai → Pakbeng

Approximately 08:00 AM

Breakfast at the hotel.

Approximately 09:00–09:30 AM

Pickup from your hotel and transfer to the boat pier.Board the Shompoo Cruise and begin your journey along the Mekong River.During the morning, the boat stops at Pak Tha for the required boat checkpoint.Your English-speaking guide will introduce Lao customs, local culture, and useful information for traveling in Laos.

Lunch

Enjoy a traditional Lao-style lunch served on board.

Afternoon

Visit a traditional Khmu riverside village and learn about everyday life in a remote community along the Mekong.Continue cruising toward Pakbeng.

Around 05:00 PM

Arrive in Pakbeng. Overnight Pakbeng. Accommodation and meals in Pakbeng are not included. Guests should take their valuables and a small overnight bag with them when leaving the boat.

Day 3 — Pakbeng → Pak Ou Caves → Luang Prabang

Approximately 08:00 AM

Depart Pakbeng and continue downstream toward Luang Prabang. During the morning, your guide will introduce traditional Lao handicrafts, local foods, desserts, and drinks.

Lunch

Enjoy another Lao-style lunch served on board.

Afternoon

Visit a traditional Lao whisky-making village and learn about local village life. Continue to the famous Pak Ou Caves, a sacred Buddhist site filled with thousands of Buddha images. Return to the boat and continue the final section of the Mekong journey.

Around 04:30–05:00 PM

We arrived in Luang Prabang.Transfer from the boat pier to your hotel in Luang Prabang city. End of Service Luang Prabang.

Seasonal Note

Operating Days (April–September): Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing from Huay Xai City. Travelers from Chiang Mai must depart one day in advance. October–March: Please see our other program.

Child Policy

  • Over 12 years: Full price.

  • 6–12 years: 50% of the full price.

  • Under 6 years: Free when sharing a seat with a parent.



What’s Included / Not Included


✓ What's Included

  • Shared air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai
  • Hotel pickup within the Chiang Mai pickup area
  • Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4 shuttle bus ticket
  • Transfer from the Lao border to Huay Xai
  • 1 night accommodation and breakfast in Huay Xai
  • 2 Days Shompoo Cruise Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
  • English-speaking guide during the cruise
  • Pak Ou Caves visit
  • Lao-style lunch on board on Day 2 and Day 3
  • Drinking water, coffee, and tea on board
  • Transfer from the Luang Prabang boat pier to your hotel in the city
  • Accident insurance


✕ What's Included

  • White Temple entrance ticket
  • Lunch on Day 1
  • Accommodation in Pakbeng on Night 2
  • Meals in Pakbeng
  • Laos visa or eVisa fee
  • Immigration, border, or tourism fees not specifically listed as included
  • Alcoholic drinks and other beverages not listed as included
  • Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions


Additional Add - On

Private Transfer from Chiang Mai to Riverside Huay Xai Hotel. 

Extra Luggage for Shared Transfers Only : 200 THB per item, payable on the day of travel.


Before You Go

Confirmation will be sent within 24 hours. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact our team.

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +66 91 825 5642

Insurance Requirement

To ensure travel insurance coverage, passengers are required to submit a copy of their passport at least 1 day before departure via email or WhatsApp

 The journey crosses from Chiang Khong in Thailand to Huay Xai in Laos via Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4.

Border crossing process:
  1. Complete departure procedures at Thai Immigration.
  2. Take the shuttle bus across Friendship Bridge No. 4.
  3. Complete visa and entry procedures at Lao Immigration.
  4. Continue by local transportation to Huay Xai.

Please note:

Thai Immigration is generally open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, while Lao Immigration is generally open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Opening hours may change without notice, so travellers should check the latest border operating hours before travelling. Immigration queues and processing times may also affect your onward journey or arrival time.

Visa Information

  •  Travellers are responsible for checking the latest Lao visa and entry requirements for their nationality.
  • Visa on Arrival may be available for eligible nationalities.
  • The Lao Visa on Arrival fee as approximately 1,800–2,000 THB or USD 40, payable in cash.If paying in US dollars, bring clean, undamaged notes in good condition
  •  A passport photograph may be required for Visa on Arrival. Photo services 100 THB  at the border for an additional fee.
  • Additional immigration, tourist or border fees may apply  70-100 THB .
  •  Lao eVisa is accepted at Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge No. 4 (Bokeo). 
  •  Lao eVisa applications normally take around 3 working days to process, but processing may take longer. We recommend applying at least 1 week before travel and ensuring that your eVisa has been approved no later than 1 day before departure.
  • Travellers using an eVisa should carry a printed copy of the eVisa approval Letter when travelling.

 

Apply for Lao eVisa – Official Government Website

  • Important: Entry into Laos is subject to approval by Lao Immigration. Each traveller is responsible for holding a valid passport, visa or eVisa approval, and all other required travel documents.

Each ticket includes:

  • One bag up to 20 inches; or

  • One backpack per person

Oversized or additional luggage is charged at 200 THB per item, payable directly to the driver on the travel day.

Please declare all luggage when booking. Unregistered or unpaid oversized luggage may not be accepted if there is insufficient space in the vehicle.

 

✨ Free hotel pick-up & drop-off within 5 km of Three Kings Monument
📍 Staying outside the area? Simply choose a convenient meeting point (click images for directions)
🤍 No worries if you don’t select one — we’ll arrange the nearest pick-up point for you
📌 Final pick-up details will be confirmed after booking

If you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:

Hotel Name for Pickup: Meeting point name
Address for Pickup: Meeting point

 

Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Meeting Point

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.


From April to September

Operating Days: Every Mon, Wed and Friday

Please check availability before booking, as schedules are subject to change. Solo travelers and those requesting other travel dates, contact our team.

Price range: ฿11,579 through ฿87,379

Discount:
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