We are delighted to announce that Travel Hub are now appointed agents for the highly-rated Shompoo Cruises.
Shompoo Cruises is a cruise operator offering Mekong River cruises from Chiang Kong (Thailand) to the Unesco World Heritage town of Luang Prabang
The cruise commences in the town of Huay Xai, Laos (on the opposite bank of the Mekong from Chiang Kong, Thailand) and you will cruise in style and comfort for two days downriver to Luang Prabang. On route, you will overnight in the quaint riverside town of Pakbeng where various accommodation options are offered to suit your comfort expectations. Not only can you enjoy the resplendent scenery of riverside life the cruise will also make some stops at interesting villages and sights on the way so you can really get a great feel and insight into life on the banks of the Mekong. On both days of the cruise, a sumptuous lunch will be served onboard featuring local Laotian food, the boat offers plenty of comfortable seating options, but if you prefer there is also ample space to stretch your legs and take a stroll on this 35m longboat. Apart from the heightened comfort levels, there will be service staff on board the boat as well as an English speaking guide to answer your questions and queries.
Chiang Kong/Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Cruise itinerary
ITINERARY
Day 1
• Meet the guide at Chiang Kong 08:00
• After visa processing cross border and board taxi
• Short taxi rude to departure pier
• Cruise departs 10:00
• Pak Tha stop for reporting
• Lunch on board
• Visit hill tribe village on the river banks
• Snack and refreshments will be served
• Arrive Pakbeng before sunset
Overnight
• Pakbeng
Day 2
• Board cruise boat 08:00
• Morning cruising the Mekong
• Lunch on board
• Visit Pak Ou Caves
• Visit Lao Lao Village (Whiskey Village)
•Snack and refreshments will be served
• Arrive Luang Prabang 16:30
Those who fly directly into Luang Prabang will miss so much of what this lovely little country has to offer and by spending two days on the cruise boat from Chiang Kong to Luang Prabang you will get a broader insight into Laos than many visitors are not lucky enough to see.
Upstream cruises are also available from Luang Prabang to Chiang Kong
Find more information and booking can be found on the Travel Hub Website.
If you are looking for a budget way of doing this trip then check out transport packages from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
Find more information and booking can be found on the Travel Hub Website.
If you are looking for a budget way of doing this trip then check out transport packages from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
