Mekong Smile Cruise

Huay Xai

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Mekong Smile Cruise, Huay Xai Overview

Mekong Smile Cruise is a boat tour company offering slow boat tours between various towns on the Mekong River in Laos. It is a popular attraction among tourists who want to experience a cruise on the Mekong and use as a mode of transport from one town to another. It is a unique and recommended experience for tourists visiting Laos.

The most popular tours start from Luang Prabang, and operate between Luang Prabang to Huay Xai, and also from Chiang Rai in Thailand to Luang Prabang via Pakbeng. It is ideal for people crossing to Laos by the river. The tour costs vary depending on the number of people, destination and services provided. It costs around 160 to 250 USD per person. It can go up or be less for some tours.

Best time

The best time to take up a slow boat cruise is between October and March when the weather is excellent, and the water levels in the Mekong River are suitable for boating. Boat tours don't operate during the monsoon during June and September when torrential downpours result in flooding.