LAOS
The best of Laos.
The 7 best slow boat from thailand tours in Laos. What each one is really like on the ground, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 2-day slow boat transfer from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang via Pakbeng, with border logistics handled and Mekong views along the way.
“They made me pay twice for the ticket”
Take a 2-day Mekong slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang via Pakbeng, with an English host and border support.
“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.”
Slow boat transfer from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai via Pakbeng. Mekong views, hotel pickup, overnight in Pakbeng, border connections.
“De eerste dag was een kleinere boot die vol zat. Erg benauwd en erg warm. De tweede dag was heel fijn. Grote boot en weinig mensen aan boord.”
3 days from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang by slow boat via Huay Xai and Pak Beng, with a guided border crossing and overnights included.
“The organizer is so so rude and unhelpful some of his messages were incredibly blunt and arrogant. My suggestion: Do it yourself. The border crossing is easy if you don’t have to wait around!! It’s a fraction of the price and you don’t have to hang around repeatedly with horrendous lack of communication. Firstly I…”
Two-day slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang with Pakbeng overnight, Mekong sunrises, and real Laos river life for about $75.
“Ich hatte mir eine gemütliche Fahrt von Ban Huaxay nach Luang Prabang vorgestellt, jedoch waren wir auf einem vollgestopften Boot mit fast ausschließlich Einheimischen, die mangels Platz sogar auf dem Boden saßen. Niemand sprach Englisch, die Verständigung war schwierig. Die gleiche Fahrt, direkt vor Ort gebucht hätte lediglich umgerechnet ~20€ gekostet. Diesmal bin ich von…”
Slow boat Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang with border transfer, overnight in Pak Beng, rooftop sunrise/sunset views, and practical on-the-water comfort.
2-day slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang via Huay Xai and Pakbeng, with river views, villages, and Lao food.
“They didn't pick us up at the hotel, very uncomfortable and crowded boat sitting one on top of the other. Very poorly organized, I don't recommend it to anyone.”
