Chiang Khong (เชียงของ) is a small town in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand. It is mainly visited as a stop-off point en-route to Lao, and is the Thai counterpart to the Lao border town of Huay Xai, just across the Mekong. We just pass Chiang Khong to across Thai-Low Bridge number 4 and you have to go to the bus across the border (included).You can bring the food or drink on the way to the border.

Houayxay (Huay Xai) is the capital of Bokeo province in Laos. While most travellers treat Huay Xai as a stopover to other destinations, this town has a beautiful landscape where you can enjoy outdoor fun such as hiking, kayaking, and biking. Its laidback setting appeals to those who want to try some local beer, relax on the banks of Mekong, and enjoy authentic Laotian dishes. From Chiang Khong border to Huay Xai around 30 min.

The van will pick up you around 9.00 am at Hauy Xai Hotel to the Luxury Boat to Pak Beng. You will embark for the first time on one of our luxury boats for the Mekong downstream cruise. On the way, the boat will take its first stop in Pak Tha, to have necessary boat documents signed. The second stop will be to visit a Hill tribe village,KHMU Hilltribe along the Mekong River. Our guide will explain the way of living and the origins of these rural populations. Lunch is served on board, and during the afternoon, you will be free to relax and taste local flavours with seasonal snacks and drinks. The boat will arrive in Pakbeng before sunset, where you will retreat to your accommodation for the night. Pakbeng is a small village in Laos, on the Mekong River, about halfway between the Thai border at Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, Laos. Pakbeng is connected by a sealed road with Oudomxay province along the Nam Beng River. You have to book the hotel at Pak Beng by yourself.