Laos · 2-DAY EXPERIENCES
The 4 best two-day trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by VIP van, border bus, and shared slow boat. You will cross Friendship Bridge No. 4, spend a night in Pakbeng at your own expense, then continue down the Mekong. Expect long boat hours, simple arrangements, and memorable mountain scenery.
Travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang in two days, crossing into Laos at Huay Xai and cruising the Mekong to Pakbeng. Your English-speaking host helps with the border crossing, while you arrange your own Pakbeng hotel, meals, and visa. Expect 60 to 100 people on the boat, simple facilities, and a memorable river journey.
“it was what everyone else has commented, you get what you pay for. 1st boat to pakbeng was packed like sardines. second day boat was better, little bit more room, not as over crowded.”
Travel from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai by slow boat over two days, stopping overnight in Pakbeng. Hotel pickup, both boat tickets, and accident insurance are included. Expect long hours on a boat shared with 100 to 200 passengers, basic seating, river views, and a separate border crossing into Thailand.
“essayer de fo donner un horaire d arrivée afin de coordonner un transfert vers wchizng Rai”
This two-day trip takes you from Nong Khiaw to Lao, Khmu, and Hmong villages, with a village homestay, bamboo handicraft workshop, cave and viewpoint visits, Tad Mork Waterfall, and a quiet Nam Ou River kayak ride. English-speaking guide Bick, also spelled Bic, is praised for his warmth and local insight, though the trek is moderate to challenging.
“Bic is the best guide in all of Laos! Really nice hike through the jungle but it is tough one so I wouldn’t recommend for anyone with mobility issues. Visiting the villages felt authentic, the kids say hello and the locals go about their day without trying to sell anything or anything else to give it a touristy/gimmicky feel. The views are stunning and there is a lot to learn and appreciate about Laos on this trip. But hands down the best part of the trip was Bic. A really lovely guy and an excellent guide who at every opportunity would teach us about the land, people and history of…”
Pick a river, a cave or a kitchen.
