Laos · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
14 reviewed
Of the 14 river cruises & boat trips on this site, these 14 are the ones to take. Prices, durations and the details that decide it are all below, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the river.
Cruise Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, with Ban Xang Hai tastings, lunch with elephants, and guided door-to-door service.
“Had a really nice day out PingPong was our guide who was friendly and shown us some fantastic places”
Luang Prabang cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls with rice whiskey tasting, elephant camp lunch, and Mekong views for $52.
“Our guide and driver were very kind. Boat trip is only for the Pak Au Caves visit. Kuang Si waterfalls are so blue and amazing to swim in! Our guide always kept and eye on us and contuniously checked in with each guest. Lunch was at Manifa Elephant Camp and so delicious. We also get to feed a free walking (not chained) elephant”
Half-day Mekong cruise from Luang Prabang to UNESCO Pak Ou Caves, with Lao whiskey tasting, buffet lunch, and scenic river views.
“Very friendly host and a perfect way to see the best things in Luang Prabang!”
Luang Prabang afternoon trip with Kuang Si Waterfalls swim and trails, then a Mekong long-tail sunset cruise with one drink.
“Really enjoyable, exactly as described. Tour guide very good. Well done.”
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by 2-day slow boat via Pakbeng, with border bus crossing and scenic Mekong views.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw river cruise with Lao lunch, a village visit, and a waterfall hike, finishing at sunset.
“The boat ride to Nong Khiaw was beautiful and comfortable. The van ride to the river boat was incredibly bumpy - if you struggle with car sickness this may be an issue for you. The hike to the waterfall was enjoyable and not difficult. We were led by a local guide (in addition to our main tour guide) - and unexpectedly had to pay an additional $100,000 kip to the guide split between the group, so bring small cash. If you are vegetarian or vegan, note that the meal option is just the side dishes of the meat-based meal (we were served rice, a cabbage stir fry, tofu salad, and…”
1-day cruise from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang via Nam Ou and Mekong, with Pak Ou Buddha Caves, optional kayak, and sunset boat ride.
“la 1ere croisière etait exceptionnelle le repas tres bon également et la grotte est surprenante”
Luang Prabang Mekong sunset cruise on a solar boat with a Lao tasting platter, mojito, and a bamboo-leaf wish ritual.
“Great to have the option to be picked up from hotel as I am not very mobile at the moment. The staff on the boat were very friendly and welcoming. Entertainment was fun, a few rituals to keep us entertained along the way. The food was really nice and good variety. i really enjoyed it even though, sadly, it was cloudy but I can imagine on a clear day the sunset must be beautiful.”
A 2-day slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang via Pakbeng, with border help, Mekong views, and UNESCO town arrival.
“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.”
Kayak Luang Prabang’s Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, then relax at Manifa Elephant Camp, with optional sunset cruise.
“A great experience. The kayaking wasn’t easy but it wasn’t far and it was amazing scenery! We also were really luck and we were the only two on the trip which made it very special. An extra treat was the chance to meet elephants at the end of the trip over lunch and feed them”
Solar powered double deck sunset cruise on the Mekong from Luang Prabang, 2 hours with a complimentary cocktail and quiet views.
“We paid $35 per person. When we got to the departure location, the company was advertising it for 295,000 Kip ($13.57) per person. I knew there would be a price difference, but triple is a total rip off price gouging. You can go to Sa Sa Sunset Cruise yourself, and not get ripped off. Screw Viator!!! Never will use them again.”
Hot air balloon over Vang Vieng plus a fast longtail boat ride on Nam Song River, with hotel pickup and flight celebration.
“L’expérience était top, l’organisation 5 étoiles et le guide était vraiment gentil. Juste le vol ne dure que 30 min mais on a le temps d’en prendre plein les yeux.”
Two-day slow boat from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai with an overnight in Pakbeng, plus pickup and smooth border-day options.
“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.”
Luang Prabang sunset on the Mekong by slow boat, with tuk-tuk transport and SinDat hot pot dinner plus local beer and snacks.
“Great experience , a must do, the views, the local dinner , the guide . I highly recommend . It was a great experience”
