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6-Day Mekong River Cruise Tour From Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang via Huay Xai, Pakbeng

6 days
From Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
4.9 (142 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong

    Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit hot spring
    • Visit Wat Sang Kaew Photiyan
    • Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
    • View temporary art by Chalermchai Kositpipat
    Landmarks
    Wat Sang Kaew Photiyan
    Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
  3. Day 2

    Chiang Khong to Pakbeng (Slow Boat Downstream)

    Chiang Khong to Pakbeng (Slow Boat Downstream)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lao traditional lunch set on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visa assistance at Lao immigration office
    • Guided lecture on Lao customs and fun facts
    • Visit traditional Kamu village (Ban Houa Phalam)
    • Learn about rural lifestyle in remote area
    Landmarks
    Ban Houa Phalam (Kamu village)
  4. Day 3

    Pakbeng to Luang Prabang (Slow Boat Downstream)

    Pakbeng to Luang Prabang (Slow Boat Downstream)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lao traditional lunch set on board)

    Included Activities

    • Lao dessert and local drink preparation demonstration
    • Visit Ban Baw village
    • Learn about three ethnic communities and lao lao whiskey making
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) with Buddha statues
    • Transfer from boat pier to hotel
    Landmarks
    Ban Baw village
    Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting)
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  5. Day 4

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum at former Royal Palace
    • Guided tour of Wat Sene
    • Visit Wat Xiengthong
    • Visit Wat Visoun
    • Visit shrines of Wat Aham
    • Visit Wat Mai
    • Climb Mount Phousi to explore sacred stupa
    • Sunset viewing from Mount Phousi
    • Explore Night Market
    Landmarks
    National Museum (former Royal Palace)
    Wat Sene
    Wat Xiengthong
    Wat Visoun
    Wat Aham
    Wat Mai
    Mount Phousi
    Night Market, Luang Prabang
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  6. Day 5

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    Included Activities

    • Visit local villages: Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, Laoloum, Ban Thapene
    • Visit Khouangsi Waterfall
    • Swimming or walking forest trails at waterfall
    • Visit Ban Xangkhong for silk hand weaving
    • Visit Ban Xangkhong for traditional Saa Paper making

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning alms collection ritual with monks
    • Browse Central Market
    Landmarks
    Ban Ouay
    Ban Ou
    Laoloum
    Ban Thapene
    Khouangsi Waterfall
    Central Market, Luang Prabang
    Ban Xangkhong
  7. Day 6

    Luang Prabang Departure

    Luang Prabang Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.9 (142 reviews)
Response rate
50%
Cancellation policy

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Tour ID: 258099

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    Thailand
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, O. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, O.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Who is travelling?

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