The trip from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang (Thailand to Laos) on Mekong River.

It’s takes two day Mekong River Cruises Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, (including the transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong border), possible to takes 1:30 – 2 hours to get to Thai border, the Mekong Smile Cruise will pick up by private car or minivan to go to Chiang Khong border. We have a team in Chiang Rai to collect you from your hotel our driver will help you how to cross the Thai border to Lao border (Thai – Laos friendship bridge No:4).

Join us 2 days slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, Thailand to Laos om the Mekong River.

Mekong Cruise Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

Our tour program 2 slow boat cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

Day 1: from Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong – Pakbeng

Early in the morning at 6:15 am, we have a private car to pick you up from your hotel at the lobe, by road 135 kilometers, it take about 1:30 – 2 hours you will get to Chiang Khong border about 8 am. Then check out from Thailand, our driver will pay shuttle bus ticket for you, it take a couple minute to cross the bridge to Huay Xai border. The Mekong Smile Cruise teams wait on the Lao side, my team will prepare arrival card and visa form for you. So you have to prepare a photo for the visa (40 baht if you don’t have one), there are two banks and ATM at the Lao border, you can exchange your money to kip, we have a van to pick you up to the boat.

Water buffalo on the Mekong River

Speed boat on the way

Fisher men on the Mekong River

Then take Mekong Smile Cruise down the mighty Mekong River to Luang Prabang, the boat will departure at the slow boat pier, the passenger will enjoy both sides of Mekong River, the boat takes 1:30 hours to pass Lao and Thai border (call Phadai mountain) then the river comes to Lao (the both side of the river are Lao) about 30 minutes the boat have to stop Pak tha (border check point) take 45 minutes to Mekong village to learn their culture and relax, then come back to the cruise and a buffet lunch will be served on board.

Mekong Smile Cruise team

Mekong River Cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

After lunch is your free time to relax and enjoy the Mekong River. The cruise arrives at Pakbeng before sunset for an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 02: Cruise downstream from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang.
Departure time: 8 am.
Early in the morning you can visit the Pakbeng market (optional). After breakfast we depart at 8 am to journey down the Mekong River. The first stop is at Ban Baw where you will observe the traditional whisky village, weaving village, handicrafts and textiles. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat stops again to visit Pak Ou caves. There are two caves, ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum.’ The caves contain thousands of Buddha images. The Mekong cruise arrives at Luang Prabang, a UNESCO world heritage city, before sunset and we have the van to pick you up at the main pier to Luang Prabang.

For the breakfast you have to take away.

Thailand Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang (Laos)

Hill tribe on the way

This is not a private boat, join a group and you will travel with other passengers

Please reconfirm your trips a day before
And let me know your room number as well

The cruise is fully operation every day in high season (November through February)

I also confirm that the cruise is running on the date you specified.
You need to make reservations in advance

In low season not confirm the daily (March through October)
you must e mail in advance to check with us.

The price:

1. The cost without hotel US$190 each.
2. One day slow boat to Pakbeng cost without accommodation US$155 each.
3. Child age 2-12 years old discount $95 per person.
4. (Less than 2 years old) are free of charge.

Included:

1. Boat Cruise to Luang Prabang (2 days)
2. (English – speaking)
3. Entrance fees for Pak Ou caves.
4. Pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Rai (transport from Chiang Rai is included)
5. Transfer to the boat and to Luang Prabang city
6. Lunches on board.
7. Coffee, tea and fruits on board.
8. Visit the hill tribe’s village on the way.

Rates exclude:

1. Personal expenses such as bar, telephone and laundry bills.
2. Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
3. Tips and gratuities.
4. Dinner in Pakbeng (set menu)
5. Accommodation and breakfast in Pakbeng.
6. Not include pick up and transfer in Pakbeng

E-mail:info@mekongsmilecruise.com
We accept credit cards and PayPal: info@mekongsmilecruise.com

Mekong Smile Cruise accept VISA cards

39 Comments

Cristian October 28, 2015 at 11:56 pm

Dear Sir-Madam
I’m interesting to book the boat trip from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang we are 2 people,we would like to get the pick up service from Chiang Rai on date 10-02-16, how do I book the trip and how much it will be? Are you help us also for the Visa?
Many thanks
Cristian

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1. admin (Post author)January 16, 2016 at 8:29 am
  
  The packet tour from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang in 2 days 1 night on Mekong Cruise. The Mekong Smile Cruise is also serviced by private car to go to Chiang Khong and take the boat on the same day.
  
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Mueller December 11, 2015 at 6:20 am

How often do your boats leave?

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1. admin (Post author)January 16, 2016 at 8:28 am
  
  The packet tour from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang in 2 days 1 night on Mekong Cruise. The Mekong Smile Cruise is also serviced by private car to go to Chiang Khong and take the boat on the same day.
  
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Florence January 15, 2016 at 11:41 pm

Please tell me what is the price for this package, “Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang” and how often does it go ?

Flo

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1. admin (Post author)January 16, 2016 at 8:02 am
  
  Hi Flo,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  Yes you can reserve a 2days/1 night Package tour Chiang Rai to Chiang Kong to Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
  The cost is 200$ per person
  One night’s accommodation in Pakbeng is included in the price
  
  I also confirm that the cruise is running on the date you specified.
  You need to make reservations in advance
  
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Terry eager April 15, 2016 at 2:53 am

We want to travel Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang leaving Tuesday 19 or Wednesday 20th April. 2 people twin share. Please advise availability and cost

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1. admin (Post author)April 19, 2016 at 8:51 am
  
  Hi Terry,
  Yes you can reserve a 2 days/1 night’s, Mekong River Cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Cherie Whan May 25, 2016 at 10:43 am

Hi there
We are interested in enquiring about your slow boat cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang.
We want to travel on about the 7 or 8 of September 2016 for three adults.
Can you please let me know the cost per person and also if these dates are possible.
Kind regards
Cherie Whan

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1. admin (Post author)May 29, 2016 at 3:47 am
  
  Hi Cherie Whan,
  Thank you for your e mail
  You can book slow boat cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang 7 or 8 of September 2016.
  The cost with hotel $200 USD p/p
  The cost without hotel $180 USD p/p
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Gary Pearson June 11, 2016 at 4:03 am

I would like to ask if there is a boat for 3 adults travelling 1st
July?
We will be in Chiang Rai before this date. Is it possible to have
pick-ups from Chiang Rai?
Is there assistance with border crossing and visa collection?
Thank you!

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1. admin (Post author)June 11, 2016 at 11:47 pm
  
  Dear Gary Pearson,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  Yes you can reserve a 2-day cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on 1st
  July 2016.
  
  The cost with hotel $200 USD per person
  The cost without hotel $180 USD per person
  Single charge $15 USD
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Scarlett July 13, 2016 at 11:36 am

Hello, I know this is last minute but I was wondering if you had a place for one person leaving tomorrow or the day after?

Thanks

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1. admin (Post author)July 14, 2016 at 7:22 am
  
  Hi Scarlett,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  Yes you can reserve a 2-day Mekong cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
  On July 15th 2016
  Where are you now?
  
  Many Thanks
  Pheng
  
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Caroline August 8, 2016 at 9:37 am

I am interested in your 2-day cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang. We a 3 people, 2 adults and a child age 12.

Travelling early October.

Availability? Cost?

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1. admin (Post author)August 8, 2016 at 11:51 pm
  
  Hi Caroline,
  Yes you can book 2 day Mekong River Cruises Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang
  The cost without hotel 180USD p/p
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Lenita October 2, 2016 at 3:07 pm

Hi, we are four women visiting and we were interested in the downstream cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang.

We would be travelling on 10 Jan 17. Will the cruise be available on that day. What would be the cost per person.

Do you also book hotel accomadation in Chiang Rai and Pakbeng?

Thanks

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1. admin (Post author)October 3, 2016 at 10:12 am
  
  Dear Lenita,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  Yes you can reserve a 2-day Mekong cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on the 10 Jan 17
  Included transfer from your hotel to Chiang Khong border
  
  http://www.mekongsmilecruise.com/packet-tours/chiang-rai-to-luang-prabang/
  
  The cost without hotel 180 USD$ per person
  For the hotel in Chiang Rai and Pakbeng you can book by yourself
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Bethany Twinn October 3, 2016 at 8:51 am

Hi,

Do you have 2 adult places on Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th October?

If we have hotel included which hotel would we be staying in?

How do we book if we want to proceed?

Thank you
Bethany

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1. admin (Post author)October 3, 2016 at 10:02 am
  
  Dear Bethany,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  Yes you can reserve a 2-day Mekong River cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang on Tuesday 11th
  We have booking on Tuesday 11th October
  The cost without hotel 130 USD$ per person
  
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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  1. Bethany Twinn October 4, 2016 at 5:10 am
    
    Thank you. Do you have the option from Chiang Rai available on this date?
    
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    1. admin (Post author)October 4, 2016 at 2:22 pm
      
      Dear Bethany,
      
      Yes you can reserve a 2-day Mekong Cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on the Tuesday 11th
      Included transfer from your hotel to Chiang Khong border
      
      http://www.mekongsmilecruise.com/packet-tours/chiang-rai-to-luang-prabang/
      
      The cost without hotel 180 USD$ per person
      For the hotel in Chiang Rai and Pakbeng you can book by yourself
      
      Many thanks
      Pheng
      
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Isabel Nunes January 6, 2017 at 6:59 pm

Dear sirs

I’m planning to do this trip from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang in 2 days 1 night on Mekong Cruise in July and would like to know if you provide it everyday, or only in specific week days.

Thank you and kind regards

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1. admin (Post author)January 7, 2017 at 8:56 am
  
  Hi Isabel Nunes,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  Yes you can reserve a 2-day Mekong Ricer Cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang
  
  http://www.mekongsmilecruise.com/packet-tours/chiang-rai-to-luang-prabang/
  We departure depend on the booking
  Include pick up at your hotel in Chiang Rai to go to Chiang Khong
  The cost without hotel $180 per person
  
  I am looking forward to hearing from you.
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Sofia January 10, 2017 at 4:09 pm

Is there a cruise from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai?

Thank you,

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1. admin (Post author)January 11, 2017 at 6:16 am
  
  Hi Sofia,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  You can reserve a cruise from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai
  When is your trip?
  
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Patricia Kelly May 27, 2017 at 5:22 am

I would like to book the package tour from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang departing on Tuesday 6th June 2017. Please confirm if the trip will be running on that date and how do I reserve a seat (1 person).

Thank you

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1. admin (Post author)May 31, 2017 at 6:03 am
  
  Hi Trish,
  Thank you for contact Mekong Smile Cruise
  For the package tour from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang departing on Tuesday 6th June 2017
  The cost would be US$180 each
  
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Barbara September 2, 2017 at 7:34 am

Hello,

I´d like to do this tour on about Oktober 8th 2017 (I have to plan the exact date yet, because of flight connection and so on). Is it possible to book with hotel in pakbeng for only one Person? How many days in advance do I have to book and is it possible to book via Internet (this page)?

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1. admin (Post author)September 9, 2017 at 4:40 pm
  
  Dear Barbara,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  2-day Mekong cruise from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on October 8th 2017
  http://www.mekongsmilecruise.com/packet-tours/chiang-rai-to-luang-prabang/
  
  The cost without hotel $180 per person
  
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Kerry Grover April 25, 2018 at 3:33 am

Hi,
We are interested in your cruise down the Mekong river leaving from Huay
Xai.
We will be in Thailand the week before and crossing over into Laos on the
13th or 14th of May, 2018.
Do you have a cruise leaving near those dates? If so, do you have room for 2
people?
Lastly, can you please confirm the total cost and duration of the trip.

Best,
Kerry & Matt Grover

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1. admin (Post author)May 3, 2018 at 2:32 am
  
  Hi Kerry & Matt Grover,
  Thank you for your e mail
  
  2-day cruise from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang on 13th or 14th of May, 2018.
  
  http://www.mekongsmilecruise.com/mekong-river-cruises-chiang-khong-to-luang-prabang/
  http://www.mekongsmilecruise.com/mekong-cruise-river-cruise/
  
  I am looking forward to hearing from you.
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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david bates September 7, 2018 at 3:12 am

Can you please tell me the price for the return trip.

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1. admin (Post author)September 10, 2018 at 7:14 am
  
  Hi David bates,
  Thank you for contacting Mekong Smile Cruise
  
  2-day cruise from Luang Prabang – Pakbeng – Huay Xai Chiang Rai
  
  How many of you?
  When is your trip?
  
  I am looking forward to hearing from you.
  Many thanks
  Pheng
  
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Hans Geerligs March 27, 2019 at 3:01 am

We would like to get a price and availability for the 2 day, 1 night slow boat from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai, including hotel 1 night. 2 adults.
Preferred Date:Monday 6th January, 2020.
Day before or after would be ok.

Thanks Hans

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1. admin (Post author)September 29, 2019 at 11:50 pm
  
  Cheers
  
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Raimund February 2, 2020 at 3:45 pm

Hi there,
we are interested in the Tour Chiang Rai (pickup) to Luang Prabang, including one night a the hotel for to adults.
Date: 18-02-2020
is that possible?
kind regards
Raimund

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1. admin (Post author)February 3, 2020 at 1:43 am
  
  Hi,
  
  Available for booking
  
  Pheng
  
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