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LauraCronk
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Hi. I'm going to Laos from Chiang Mai in Jan 2010 and I have been trying to find out whether the Slow Boat goes on a Sunday or not. We are doing a whistle-stop tour of Asia so time is tight.
I've also seen mixed stories as to whether the slow boat to Luang Probang is 3 days or 2 days travelling.
Can someone please answer my questions so I can start getting excited about my trip :)
#1 Posted: 15/10/2009 - 01:20
somtam2000
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ops -- didn't realise you asked this here!
Boats depart daily -- slow boat takes two days, one night.
Cheers
#2 Posted: 15/10/2009 - 07:07
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LauraCronk
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Thanks somtam2000.
I assume we are alright booking this when we get to Chiang Mai?
#3 Posted: 15/10/2009 - 15:29
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No need to book in advance -- the slow boats can just be "jumped on" when you arrive. It is possible to book it in Chiang Mai but not required.
#4 Posted: 16/10/2009 - 05:12
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boats leaving daily, and need 2 days with a stop in pakbeng for a nap in a guesthouse
#5 Posted: 16/10/2009 - 17:08
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In Chiang Mai you hear them talk about 3-day trips to Luang Prabang. That includes the 6-hour minivan ride to Chiang Kong where you stay for the night if doing the typical package deal. Then it's two 6-hour rides down to LP. No need at all to pre-book but the roughly 1600 baht packages sold in Chiang Mai are cost-effective and add convenience. Alternatively just take a public bus to Chiang Kong (daily aircon at 830am) and get over to Laos and buy your own boat ticket directly at the slow boat ramp. Cost is about 200,000kip/800baht/$24 for boat-only. Oh and boats run every single day. Sundays don't mean much in Laos.
#6 Posted: 26/10/2009 - 02:38
jaizan
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Sundays don't mean much in East Asia. Different religion.
Wonderful.
#7 Posted: 26/11/2009 - 05:24