Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang 2D1N Slow Boat Transfer

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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.

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.

 

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.

• 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.

No. This package uses a public slow boat shared with other passengers.

One night’s accommodation in Huay Xai is included. Accommodation in Pakbeng is not included.

Large suitcases are allowed but may be difficult to carry due to stairs at boarding and arrival points.

For transfers to the Chiang Khong border, additional or oversized luggage is subject to a fee of 200 THB per item.

Special equipment, such as bicycles, may incur additional charges. Please inform our team before booking to confirm availability and applicable fees.

The service ends at the slow boat pier in Luang Prabang.

No. The entrance ticket, lunch and personal expenses are not included.

No. This is a ticket and transfer package, not a fully guided tour.

Yes. A private room in Huay Xai is available for an additional 400 THB, payable on the travel day.

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

For slow boat journeys, pick-up service is provided at the departure point. Upon arrival at the final destination, travelers are responsible for arranging their own onward transportation.

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