A slow boat trip of Luang Say Cruise from Laos to Thailand is getting more and more popular among visitors all around the world, which will last two days. This tour will allow you to experience such a slow boat trip after a short tour in Luang Prabang.
After your rest in hotel, you will be transferred to Kuang Si Waterfall to enjoy beautiful natural scenery and have fun with the waterfall. Then back to the city to have a half day tour in Luang Prabang with Wat Xiengthong and Royal Palace Museum. Then start your boat trip to Huay Xai from Laos. Having a cruise on the Mekong River will show you the real life in the Southeast Asia.

Trip Highlights
Prepare yourself to swim and have fun in the falls and enjoy the natural pools.
Visit Luang Prabang, a Shangri-La of golden temples and pampered refinement.
See thousands of Buddha images during your riverboat to Pak Ou caves.
Take Luang Say Cruise to experience the amazing scenery and real life along Mekong River.

At a Glance
Luang Prabang(3 nights)

Day 1 Arrive in Luang Prabang
Welcome to Laos, the mysterious Buddhist country with unique culture and natural beauty.
Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, your private local guide will welcome you in the airport then escort you to your hotel in Luang Prabang city.
Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you can wander around the city and the night market to discover local life of Luang Prabang. 

Day 2 Kuang Si Waterfalls and Half Day Luang Prabang City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong River and well known for its golden city is well known for its beautiful decorated Buddhist temples, it is a place that you will keep appearing in your mind for long time after visiting.
Your memorable trip will starts from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accepts the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then start the half day excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax.
Drive back to the town for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Xiengthong which is symbolic temple of the classic Laotian architecture, visit the Royal Palace Musem to learn some history of Laos. Then visit the Wat Aham Temple which means “Monastery of the Opened Heart” and the Stupa of Wat Visoun.
Rest of the day at your leisure to relax and explore the city, you can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or strolling along the beautiful riverside. 

Day 3 2 Days Mekong River Crusie & Pak Ou Cave
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will embark on the Luang Say boat for a 2 days cruise to Huay Xai, the small town locates at the border of Laos and Thailand, you will proceed to Chiang Rai in Thailand from the border pass there.
The boat will start at 7:00am, you will enjoy a continental breakfast while cruising to the Pak Ou Village which locates at the mouth of the Nam Ou River. You will have a shore excursion to visit the Tam Thing Caves of Thousand Buddhas.
Lunch will be a buffet on board and the boat will keep cruising upstream the Mekong River to a hill tribe village where ou can watch the traditional process of Lao wishkey production.
Our boat will stop at Pak Beng around sunset and check in Luang Say Lodge for overnight. Dinner will be arrange on the Luang Say Lodge’s terrace restaurant with a view of the Mekong River. 

Day 4 Full Day Cruising to Chiang Rai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at the Luang Say Lodge, then board the boat at 7:00am and keep cruising toward upper stream of the Mekong River. En route, you will stop to visit a local village to witness the rural life along the Mekong River and visit the Minority ethnic people. Lunch will be buffet served on board, and you will arrive at Huay Xai around 5:00pm. Go through the board and you will be welcomed by your local guide on the Thailand side of the border, then escorts you to your hotel in Chiang Rai.