Upstream Cruise

LUANG PRABANG -> HOUAY XAY

2 DAYS OF BOAT SERVICES

DEPARTURE DAY

October to March
April to September

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Wednesday and Saturday

DAY 01 - LUANG PRABANG -> PAKBENG

The boat leaves Luang Prabang at 7:00am for upstream the Mekong to Pakbeng.

French Breakfast is served on board.

In the morning, we will stop to visit 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, our English speaking guide will organize a small lecture and will explain the different ethnicities here in Laos.

Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board.

In the afternoon, relax on board and enjoy the natural sceneries that offers the mekong river.

The boat arrives in Pakbeng before the night.

Overnight in Pakbeng.

DAY 02 - PAKBENG -> HOUAY XAY

Normally your hotel in Pakbeng must have prepared a take away breakfast box for the Shompoo Cruise travelers that they can eat on board.

In the morning, our guide and crew will organize some short activities on board.

Just before lunch, the boat 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.

Lao traditional Lunch set is served on board.

The boat will arrive at destination before 4:30pm (possibility to continue the journey to Thailand on the same day).

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: LPB-PKB-HOE1 day only: PKB-HOE or LPB-PKB
WITHOUT HOTEL200130
BASIC HOTEL:
Mekong Riverside
235165
COMFORT HOTEL:
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
270200
PREMIUM HOTEL:
Le grand Pakbeng
290220