Cruising the Mekong to Laos

This morning you’ll be picked up bright and early from your hotel in Chiang Mai to begin your journey on the slow boat to Laos. Your first stop along the way is at the Mae Kachan hot springs where you can soak your feet in the natural streams. You’ll continue your journey from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang with a visit to the ancient temples and ruins of Chiang Saen before travelling to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Laos, Burma and Thailand meet. Sit back and take in the view as you enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant. After lunch you’ll be taken to your hotel in Chiang Khong giving you the rest of the afternoon free.

It’s the final day of your journey from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang and today you’ll make your own way back to the pier to board the boat for another day of cruising. On the way, you’ll make a stop at the famous Pak Ou Caves. These two caves are of great spiritual importance to the local population, containing thousands of Buddha images of varying ages and sizes. Become intoxicated by the holy atmosphere as the smell of incense permeates the air. Back on board the boat you’ll enjoy another tasty lunch before arriving at the city of Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.