Visas and border crossings forum

Pai - Luang Prabang on slowboat

  • Joshq

    Hey guys

    I am looking to get from Pai to Luang Prabang in late June. I would like the experience of the slowboat.

    What is the best way to get from Pai to Luang Prabang, using the slowboat?

    #1 Posted: 4/3/2009 - 08:28


  • somtam2000

    Hi Joshq,

    You need to get from Pai first to Chiang Khong which is the town on the Thai side of the border -- you'll most likely need to go via Chiang Mai, though there could be private tourist minibus services between the pai and Chiang Khong.

    Once there, cross the river to Huay Xai and the slow boats depart every morning.

    #2 Posted: 5/3/2009 - 12:32

    ------------------------------
    iPhone Apps for Southeast Asia

  • thailand_as-
    ia

    I did this travel trip last month from chiang mai, from chiang khong/huay xai the slow boat goes to pak beng, on the next day you will arive. so it's a 2 day turn from huay xai. but the beautiful landscapes around the mekong are realy nice!!!
    i hope this post helps you.
    have fun
    a report of my travel trip from chiang mai to luang prabang

    #3 Posted: 5/10/2009 - 12:14

    ------------------------------
    Travel Reports & Pictures from around the world.

Have questions? Jump to our menu of forum quicklinks

Add your reply

Photos from Asia

Click on any image below to see larger version of the photo and to browse our photo gallery.

Add your photos to this via Flickr More info

Forum quicklinks

Possibly related threads

The following thread(s) may also be of use

  1. Slowboat to Luang Prabang from Chiang Khong
  2. Flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang & Luang Prabang to Hanoi(V'nam)?
  3. Travel info Luang Prabang -Luang Namtha-Mouang Khoua
  4. getting to Luang Namtha /Muang Sing/maybe Huay Xai from Luang Prabang
  5. suggestions for travel from Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang
  6. Transport Luang Prabang to Luang Nam Tha (Namtha) - Bus VIP Minivan
  7. Quickest way to Luang Nam Tha from Luang Prabang
  8. Trekking - Luang Prabang or Luang Nam Tha?
  9. Luang Prabang - Huay Xai - Luang Nam Tha

Newsletter signup

Sign up for Travelfish Burp! — you won't regret it!