Shompoo Cruise 2 Days 1 Night: Huay Xai - Luang Prabang (Downstream)
Destination: Huay Xai, Pakbeng, Luang Prabang
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Highlights of Itinerary
- Discover thousands of Buddha statues in the famous Pak Ou cave
- Taste unique Lao Whiskey in Lao Lao village
- Learn about the culture of rural indigenous people in a hill tribe village
- Enjoy delicious dishes throughout the journey
Day 1 HUAY XAI – PAKBENG (L, D)
At 08:00 AM, the guests will meet our English-speaking guide with a welcome sign at Huay Xai immigration office (Lao border).
Our Laos River Cruises guide will assist customers in applying for the visa. After getting the VISA, guests will take a sharing transfer (minivan) to the slow boat pier to embark on the boat.
If you stay in a hotel in Huay Xai, the pick-up can be arranged at your hotel from 09:00 AM to 09:15 AM.
After leaving the town of Huay Xai, you will have time for leisure on board before a delicious lunch at around 12:00 AM.
After some rest, we reach our first stop of the journey to the hill tribe village. Along this excursion, you will be accompanied with the English-speaking guide as you learn about the living condition, the culture of these indigenous people in rural area.
Afterward, back on board as you spend the afternoon at your own leisure.
The boat will arrive in the final stop of the day at Pakbeng.
4:30 PM: The boat arrives in Pakbeng before sunset, where you will retreat to your accommodation for the night.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 PAKBENG – LUANG PRABANG (B, L)
This morning, you will go back on board to start the journey at 8:00 AM. This part of the river is particularly impressive due to the wild and exotic jungles and mountains by the banks of the river. As you admire the scenery, the guide on board can help you with any questions you may have about the country.
After lunch on board, we will make the first stop of the day to the Pak Ou Caves which is well-known for its thousands of Buddha Images.
The next stop is the Lao Lao Village of which the villagers are famous for their rice whisky. Get a taste if you wish. Wander around the village before going back on board. You will arrive in Luang Prabang at around 4:30 PM. End of services! Don't forget to cherish your moment on Shompoo cruise!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included/Excluded
- Welcome at Houay Xay immigration office.
- Transfer on a sharing minivan from Lao immigration office to slow boat Pier in Huay Xai for downstream and vice-versa for upstream program.
- 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.
- Transfer in Luang Prabang from your hotel to boat pier and vice-versa.
- 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.