Shompoo Cruise – Upstream

Duration: 2 Days/ 1 Night

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Overview

Located in Luang Prabang, Shompoo cruise is a travel agency specializing in Mekong river cruises. We run three traditional slow-boats full of charm. Our devoted and motivated team is ready to share our passion and insight on this legendary River with you as you cruise with us.

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Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : LUANG PRABANG - PAKBENG

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse at 6:30 AM, and transport you to the boat pier. The boat leaves at 7:00 AM for the upstream cruise to Pakbeng.

French breakfast is served on board after the introduction of the crew.

Shortly thereafter, we will stop to visit the famous Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its thousands of Buddha images. For lunch, local food is served onboard. Then, you will have free time for relaxing in the afternoon, until the boat arrives in Pakbeng at dusk.

You will be served a typical snack and drink on board in the afternoon.

Here, you will retreat to your accommodation for the night.

Pak Ou Caves

Day 2 : PAK BENG - HOUAY XAY

Breakfast & Lunch

The guide will meet you on the boat at 06:45 AM, which departs at 07:00 AM for continuing the trip up to Houay Xay. On the way, we visit a Hill Tribe village. Our guide will explain the way of living and the origins of these rural populations.

After, lunch will be served on board.

A final, brief stop has to be made in Pak Tha for having necessary boat documents signed. Then, before arrival in Houay Xay, we will initiate your palate to local flavors by offering a tasting of seasonal fruits, drinks, snacks. Arrival in Houay Xay will be around 5:00pm, allowing for the possibility of continuing your journey into Thailand on the same day.

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Houay Xay

What's included

  • Transfer in Luang Prabang from your hotel to SHOMPOO CRUISE office pier and vice-versa.
  • Transfer from Laos immigration to slow boat Pier at Houay Xay for downstream and vice-versa for upstream program.
  • Crew service during the cruise.
  • Admission fees for visiting sites serviced by our English speaking guide.
  • Lunch on board as mentioned in the program (except for charter boat). Drinking bottled water, coffee, tea during the whole cruise.

What's excluded

  • Shuttle boat from Houay Xay to Chiang Khong and vice-versa.
  • Visa/immigration and/or overstay fees in Laos or in Thailand.
  • Accommodation and meals in Pakbeng.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Beverages, personal expenses, and tips.
  • Other expenses not mentioned above.

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate