Shompoo Cruise 2 Days 1 Night: Luang Prabang - Huay Xai (Upstream)
Destination: Luang Prabang, Pakbeng, Huay Xai
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Highlights of Itinerary
- Visit Ban Baw village, home to three Lao ethnic groups, Loun, Shan and Tai Lue
- Explore the vast Pak Ou Cave with thousands of Buddha statues
- Learn about Laos whisky making in Baw village
- Visit the traditional Kamu village to understand the culture of the indigenous people
- Enjoy delicious Asian and European dishes
Day 1 LUANG PRABANG – PAK BENG (B, L, D)
Embark on the Shompoo cruise at 7:00 AM today from Luang Prabang, and enjoy the breakfast on board as we begin the first day of the journey.
After a brief journey upstream, we arrive in Pak Ou Caves. It is the home to over two thousand Buddha images in all shapes and sizes and the ideal pilgrimage for Laos people from all over the country.
Return on board for lunch.
After finishing lunch and rest, we reached the hill tribe village of Baw. Here you can have a taste of the traditional Lao whiskey.
Arrive in Pak Beng at 5:00 PM, leave the ship to check in to your hotel room in Luang Say Lodge.
The dinner is served in the hotel ground by the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 PAKBENG – HUAY XAI (B, L)
Enjoy the early breakfast at the hotel as you take in the fresh air and the new sunlight. Return back on board at 8:00 AM for a long day of sailing to reach Huay Xai in the afternoon.
The morning will be spent leisurely on board until lunch.
After finishing lunch, we stop at one of the typical but charming little villages by the river. Take the chance to interact with the curios folks and learn about their simple yet hard-working life.
Arrive in Huay Xai in the afternoon at 5:00 PM. Check-out with Laos River Cruises staff for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included/Excluded
- Transfer from Laos’s immigration to the pier in Houayxay or v.v.
- 1-night accommodation at the Luang Say Lodge.
- Meal plan as mentioned in the program.
- Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals.
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
- Services of qualified crews during the cruise.
- Transfer from/to hotel to pier in Luang Prabang.
- Shuttle boats to Chiang Khong / Houayxayor Houayxay / Chiang Khong.
- Immigration fees in Houayxay.
- Soft and Alcoholic Drinks during the trip.
- Visa approval and fees for Laos.
- Services in Luang Prabang.
- Personal insurance
- Other personal expenses.
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.