Shompoo Cruise 1 Day: Pakbeng to Huay Xai (Upstream)
Destination: Pakbeng, Huay Xai
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Highlights of Itinerary
- Enjoy delicious food on board
- Visit hill tribe villages to better understand the culture of the indigenous people
- Relax in the beautiful sunset on a cruise
Day 1 PAK BENG – HUAY XAI (L)
Leaving Pak Beng at 7:00 AM. The morning can be spent with the Laos River Cruises guide for some Q&A about the country.
We arrive at a hill tribe village at around 11:00 AM. Make a trek to this village as the guide explain to you about the living condition, the culture of these indigenous people in rural area.
Just before lunch, the boat will stop to visit a traditional Kamu village (Ban Houa Phalam), a tiny cozy place which host about 90 families.
Return back on board for lunch as we spend the afternoon leisure on board with some snacks to help you pass the time.
Then we reach Huay Xai at 4:30 PM, disembark from the Shompoo cruise. You will then be transfer to your hotel in Huay Xai or the Lao Border Gate (possibility to continue the journey to Thailand on the same day).
Meals: Lunch
What's Included/Excluded
- Crew service during the cruise.
- Baggage handling during all the cruise.
- Admission fees for visiting sites serviced by our English-speaking guide.
- Lunch on board as mentioned in the program (except for charter boat), drinking bottled water, coffee & tea.
- Shuttle bus from Huay Xai to Chiang Khong (upstream cruise).
- Visa, immigration and or overstay fees in Laos or in Thailand.
- Accommodation and meals in PakBeng (if choose option without hotel).
- Personal insurance
- Beverages, personal expenses, and tips.
- Other expenses not mentioned above.
Big thanks to Shompoo Cruise and all their staff
Pierre - France
We spent 2 special and magical days during this cruise on the Mekong! Very gently we can enjoy the incredible landscapes. The ship's crew is very enthusiastic. Awesome, big thanks to Shompoo Cruise and all their staff :)
Shompoo Cruise is the highlight of our Laos holiday
emily martinez - United States
We absolutely loved our time on Shompoo, pick up and drop off was seamless. We enjoyed all the stops and the food was delicious. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot with us about the history of Laos and different cultures.
We both love the experence on Shompoo cruise
Thomas M. - Germany
We had an unforgettable time with Shompoo Cruise. The stop at the local village offers an interesting insight into the lives of the Mekong people. We visited a village and enjoyed delicious Laotian whiskey.
I was wrong about cruising on Mekong River
Jacques - France
I never wanted to cruise along the Mekong Delta until my wife suggested it for our anniversary. The two-day trip from Houay Xay to Luang Prabang on the Shompoo cruise was memorable. Travel slowly with delicious food on board. Very good guide. We went there in low season so there were only 20 guests, very comfortable.
Love Sen! He is the best of Shompoo trip
James - United States
The Shompoo cruise was excellently organized. Sen (the guide) was very friendly, well prepared and he told us a lot of interesting things about Lao villages and people.
The food on board was great, too.
The cruise itself is amazing, so I defintely recommend it.
Laos is so beautiful. Higly rcm a cruise trip herre
Mr. Fischer - Germany
Two days on a boat with lots of space, great food and service, and a top tour guide. Our journey started in Luang Prabang and headed upriver to Houaysay. We had the opportunity to visit the Buddha cave in Pak Ou and a Khmu village.
2 day cruise with Shompoo Cruise downriver from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang
Ethan LSmith - Canada
I did the 2 day cruise with Shompoo Cruise downriver from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang and it was incredible. It was a smaller group of 9 people and we all got along really well. The scenery was beautiful and peaceful, the tour guide and the entire boat staff were amazing. I believe you guys chose the best cruise for us!
Our family had a great time on Shompoo cruise
Olivia Martin - Canada
Wonderful Shompoo Cruise two day trip on the lower Mekong from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang! The slow boat was clean and beautifully decorated inside. Lunch was included on both days, prepared thoroughly and introduces Lao cuisine.
The river passes between beautiful mountains and it is wonderful to see village life and local fishermen.
Excellent 1 night up river Mekong boat trip
Maximilian Hertzog - Germany
I went on this awesome 2-day Shoompoo boat trip from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai. It was such a great experience! The boat and its facilities were fantastic - super comfy and relaxing. The captain's wife cooked delicious meals for us on both days. We stayed overnight in Pak Beng, where we found some cheap accommodation. All in all, it was an amazing experience, and I totally recommend it.
Perfect way to travel from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng in 1 day
Thorsten Krüger - Germany
That boat ride was so chill, man. The father was driving the boat and the mother and daughter kept serving us loads of food and drinks. The seating was super comfy, but make sure you bring a jacket for the early mornings 'cause it can get pretty cold. Don't worry though, it heats up quick once the sun comes up. We got to see so much life along the river - it was awesome!
Mind-blowing 1 night Shompoo cruise adventure from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
Amanda S. Barber - United States
Stop at the Khmer village of Shompoo cruise was freaking amazing and life-changing. Seeing those kids from a village with no electricity, running water or mobile signal but still having huge smiles on their faces made me cry like a baby. Overall, one of the best two-day experiences I've ever had!
Relaxed time on the Mekong river with Shompoo cruise
Legget Hébert - France
The trip we took to the local village along the Mekong was so awesome! It felt super authentic and everyone was smiling and having a good time. You gotta check it out if you have the chance! We took the slow boat with Shompoo Cruise and it was totally worth it.
Excellent slow boat experience on Shompoo Cruise
Ancelina Bonsaint - France
We decided to take it easy and go for a Shompoo boat ride, making stops each day to explore caves or visit little villages. The captain and his family were really cool and took good care of us while also cooking up some amazing food. Recommend checking this out.
Love every minute of this Shompoo 1 day cruise
Rosamonde Frappier - France
On our Shompoo cruise trip, we will stop at two cool places: Pak Ou caves and a small village. Don't forget to bring some cash with you for these stops. The village we're gonna check out has a donation box that helps the whole community. The locals are really interested in us, and we're just as curious about them!
My favourite 2 days of the entire holiday!
Johanna - Germany
Those 2 days we spent on the Mekong were seriously perfect. We just chilled out the whole time, which is rare for me! The boat was designed well so we had plenty of space to ourselves. They even gave us free drinking water, tea, and coffee which was great. Hope to come back and take a Shompoo cruise 1 night downstream!
Amazing Shompoo Cruises
Baader - Germany
That trip was awesome! Shompoo cruise was super well-planned, everything went smoothly. And a big thank you to Laos River Cruises for hooking us up with such a great experience.