Laos · MEKONG SUNSET & DINNER CRUISES
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Boats push off from the Luang Prabang landing around five and the sun is behind the far bank twenty minutes later. Below are the best Mekong sunset and dinner cruises: which serve a proper Lao meal and which pour drinks only, how many people share the deck, what each costs, and which run in the wet season when the river is high and brown.
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.”
Luang Prabang night food tour with 15+ tastings, monk blessing, and Mekong sunset grilled fish. Small groups, local drinks included.
“Fantastic food tour. Highly recommended for anyone interested in cool places & great local food options.”
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…”
Luang Prabang sunset street-food crawl with 15+ tastings, small-group guides, monk stop, tuk-tuk ride, and Lao dessert for $45.
“Authentic food tour with off the beaten path experiences and restaurants, focusing on local specialities from Luang Prabang. Lay is the best guide and is very insightful. Highly recommend this tour!”
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.”
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.”
Mekong fishing in Luang Prabang with a local fisherman, hands-on net casting, and a riverbank grilled fish lunch in 4.5 hours.
“Great experience learning to fish like a local, the guide nou was a very funny man I would definitely recommend this activity if you are in Luang Prabang”
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”
