Downstream Cruise

HOUAY XAY -> LUANG PRABANG

2 DAYS OF BOAT SERVICES

DEPARTURE DAY

October to March
April to September

Monday Thursday, Friday and Sunday

Monday and Friday

DAY 01 - HOUAY XAY -> PAKBENG

At 08:00am, the guests will meet our English-Speaking guide with a welcome sign at Houay Xay immigration office (Lao border), just after the shuttle bus terminal.

Our guide will assist customers to apply for the visa. After getting the VISA, guests will take a sharing transfer (minivan) to the slow boat pier to embark on the boat. During the morning, Quick lecture about Do’s and Don’ts in Laos and fun facts will be presented by our guide.

Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board.

Before reaching Pakbeng, we will stop to visit a traditional Kamu village (Ban Kang Lae), a tiny cozy place which host about 60 families. Travelers will learn about rural lifestyle in a very remote area. Our company support regularly the village and offer donations.

The boat will arrive at Pakbeng before the night.

Overnight in your hotel in Pakbeng.

NOTE:
We recommend to the travelers to reach the Chiang Khong thai immigration border before 07:30am to make sure to meet our guide in Lao side on time.
If the travelers are already in Houay Xay, we will arrange pick up at their hotel between 09:00am and 09:30am. The boat will leave Houay Xay at latest at 09:45am.

DAY 02 - PAKBENG -> LUANG PRABANG

The boat will leave Pakbeng 08am.

Enjoy the beautiful nature and jungle during your journey.
In the morning, our guide and crew will organize some short activities on board.

Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board.

First stop will be at Ban Mouang village, famous for its lao lao whiskey making.

Just after the 1st visit, the boat will stop for the second visit at the Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its over two thousands Buddha statues. It is one of the most important Pilgrimage place for lao people.
After the visit, enjoy the homemade desserts and drinks made by our team and the travelers.

The boat will arrive in Luang Prabang before 4:30pm.

End of services.

OUR RATES

Price for a sharing double/twin room effective from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024.
There is a supplement for single room occupancy (see conditions below).
Prices are shown in USD.

price per
person
2 days: HOE-PKB-LPB1 day only: HOE-PKB or PKB-LPB
WITHOUT HOTEL230150
BASIC HOTEL:
Mekong Riverside
265185
COMFORT HOTEL:
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
300220
PREMIUM HOTEL:
Le grand Pakbeng
320240