Chiang Rai: 2 Days 1 Night Slow Boat Transfer to Luang Prabang
Overview
This scenic slow boat journey offers a relaxed and culturally rich way to travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang.
Unlike a rushed flight or bumpy bus ride, you'll drift down the Mekong River, passing through untouched landscapes, quiet villages, and lush jungle. Along the way, you'll witness daily life on the riverbanks and enjoy peaceful moments that modern travel rarely allows.
With seamless border crossing, comfortable transport, and a chance to truly disconnect, this two-day trip transforms a simple transfer into an unforgettable adventure.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Hotel or meeting point pickup in downtown Chiang Rai
- Slow boat ticket 2 day transfer
- Accident insurance (Passport copy/photo required on travel date.)
- Tourist Tax at Laos border control
- Bus Across the Border
- Air-conditioned vehicle from Chiangrai to Chiangkhong
✗ Not Included
- Lunch on the boat
- Room 1 night at Pakbang
- Laos visa fee
- Photo for Laos Visa: If you don't have one, our team can help you find one at the border.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
The car will stop in front of 7-11 store no. 02825 in front of the bus terminal.
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End Point
End service at slow boat terminal.
The shared taxi from the slow boat terminal to the Luang Prabang downtown area is 2 USD per person.
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Good to Know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People prone to seasickness
- People with motion sickness
- For separate bookings, please send all booking references at least 2 days before the travel date so we can try to seat your group in the same van.
- Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number when booking so our team can easily reach you on the day of the tour.
- Not recommended for same-day arrivals or tight onward schedules. Tour timing may vary due to traffic and operational conditions.
- Please provide the hotel name exactly as it appears on Google Maps, or—if it is not listed—a clearly identifiable nearby location, so we can arrange your pick-up accurately.
- Visa & Arrival Card (Laos – Land Border): Even with a Laos e-Visa, all travelers entering via Friendship Bridge 4 must complete the paper arrival card at the Lao border. Online arrival forms are for air arrivals only.
- Visa on Arrival (Laos): Cash payment required (THB 1,800–2,000 or USD 40). This visa fee is excluded from the tour price and must be paid separately upon arrival at the Lao border.
- Please keep your original boat ticket for both travel days. Lost or damaged tickets cannot be reissued. If the ticket is lost, a new ticket must be purchased directly by the passenger.
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