Laos · MEKONG RIVER CRUISES
The river runs high and brown from June and settles green by December. These 12 cruises range from a single sunset hour to two days downriver, each with its price, its length and where it puts you at dusk.
Cruise the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whiskey, enjoy lunch, and choose a scenic sunset return.
“The best sunset experience in Luang Prabang. You have to expedite too! The boat was wonderful and the guide super friendly. I really enjoy my time with him and it was nice to share a hot pot with a local”
Review of the 2-day Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat, with border tips, Pakbeng advice, comfort notes, costs, and honest value.
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy a Lao buffet on this full-day Luang Prabang tour.
“The guides are awesome and you really couldn’t ask for a more comprehensive experience of the big sites surrounding Luang Prabang. You get a generous two hours at the falls, which I used to climb to the top and take a dip-highly recommRead more”
Taste 15+ Lao dishes, meet a monk, explore Luang Prabang markets, and follow a local guide through four hours of evening street food.
“The tour guide was very fun and engaging - she taught us a lot about Luang Prabang”
Taste 15+ Lao dishes in Luang Prabang, from Mekong fish to khao piak sen, with local guides, drinks, temple culture, and a tuk-tuk ride.
“We had a great time on our tour with Som. He was very knowledgeable and shared a ton of history about Luang Prabang, as well as giving insight into local culture. We really enjoyed all of the foods we tried, and got to try a ton of food that we likely wouldn’t have tried if not for this tour. Thanks Som!”
Cruise from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang by Nam Ou and Mekong boat, with Pak Ou Caves, lunch, village stops, and sunset views.
“la 1ere croisière etait exceptionnelle le repas tres bon également et la grotte est surprenante”
Cruise the Mekong at sunset from Luang Prabang with a Lao tasting platter, solar boat, mojito, river ritual, and hotel pickup.
“Average. They didn’t check our tickets properly and if we didn’t ask for the tasting dinner we would have missed out. Cocktails were mostly all sold out and the one we had wasn’t very nice. The fish release isn’t you doing it yourself but the wishes and worries was a nice idea. Not sure if I’d do this again nor recommend”
Review of the Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat, covering the border crossing, packed boats, Pakbeng stay, costs, and river views.
“it was what everyone else has commented, you get what you pay for. 1st boat to pakbeng was packed like sardines. second day boat was better, little bit more room, not as over crowded.”
Fish the Mekong with a local expert, grill your catch on a riverside beach, and return through Luang Prabang villages by tuk-tuk.
“The fishing experience was even better than we could have imagined. We learned two traditional Lao fishing techniques. Before that, we visited a whisky village and learned how Lao whisky is made — we even got to taste it! After that, we enjoyed a beautiful lunch on a small beach on the Mekong shore. The guide brought some delicious food that he and his wife had prepared, and we grilled the fish that we had caught. We then returned home safely, filled with great memories of a wonderful day. Thank you for crearing such wonderful experiences!”
Review of the two-day Luang Prabang to Huay Xai slow boat, with Mekong views, Pakbeng overnight, border tips, costs, and advice.
“essayer de fo donner un horaire d arrivée afin de coordonner un transfert vers wchizng Rai”
Hike Laos’ 100 Waterfalls, cruise the Nam Ou, visit a Khmu village, swim in jungle pools, and enjoy lunch by the falls.
“Commencer avec 1h de retard, la soit disant visite du village n’a pas été faite, on a juste attendu le bateau sur des chaises dans le village, aucune explication ou visite. Ensuite la visite de la grotte était inexistante, on demande quand on va visiter cette grotte et ils nous disent que la grotte est fermée pour travaux. Or, personne ne nous en a informé et on a payé pour. Au final ils nous on remboursé 100 000 kips alors qu’on a payé 60€ d’excursion pour que la moitié des choses proposées ne soit pas faite. On ne recommande PAS.”
Cruise the Mekong at sunset, then enjoy Lao hot pot, local beer, snacks, and tuk-tuk transfers with a private guide in Luang Prabang.
“Great experience , a must do, the views, the local dinner , the guide . I highly recommend . It was a great experience”
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