2 DAY SLOW BOAT TO LUANG PRABANG (Avoid Our Mistakes!)

It’s time to leave Chiang Rai, Thailand and hop onto the 2 day slow boat to Luang Prabang! Our Thailand to Laos slow boat journey is off to a rocky start. We get stuck in Huay Xai and hit plenty of roadblocks in Pakbeng, but ultimately make it to Luang Prabang for some much needed food and rest. Watch this before taking the slow boat to Laos to avoid all of our mistakes, and enjoy the beautiful views of the Mekong River!
Episode 17 | Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang | Filmed February 2024
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00:00 Intro
00:26 crossing the border into Laos!
01:41 a slight delay… (mistake #1)
02:25 slow boat day 1!
05:29 some words of advice (a.k.a more mistakes lol)
08:21 buffalo curry to lift our spirits!
08:57 slow boat day 2!
11:11 farewell slow boat :)
11:36 Luang Prabang night market!
12:43 goodnight!
13:33 silly goosery :)
#laos #lao #luangprabang

[@abdulrahmanabdulghani8833]

I sail on the slow boat long long time ago.No problem at all.Well prepared.Hv enough cash all along.Book hotel on Pak Beng before leaving Huai Xai.Shared with a Belgium guy.Restaurant nearby only.Do some reading on the boat & chatted with other travels.A German couple with a daughter.

[@livdesmidt9306]

that croissant lookin thing LOOKS AMAZING

[@taneskhambanonda4179]

In Laos, there is no need to have an atm machine in town. Locals see tourists as walking atm's. In a country in economic crisis and an average people earns less that $100/month, tourists are eagerly welcomed.

[@chokchai456]

กลับมาทานอาหารไทยบ่อยๆครับ ขอบคุณครับ

[@Hammocktraveller]

I loved Luang Prabang. And the flight from Chiang Mai was faster. 😂😂

[@JillandHannah]

Couldn’t find a flight that week 😂 but this was an interesting experience anyway lol

[@TechnologyThailandGod]

Back to Thailand please 😊

[@MrThai2fun]

🤩🤩🤩

[@davesivirn2283]

yay, on with the adventure. Luang Prabang is a lovely place. I would tend to look in the neighborhoods between the rivers for some great little placed to eat. Also make sure to go to Kuang Si waterfalls. pretty touristy but if you get there early it is really beautiful. Try to find places a bit off the path and you will experience the vibe of the place. Really different from Thailand for sure, but in a positive way. Over all Laos is a must see in SE Asia and the people are lovely especially away from the tourist crowds. PS on the main street in the older part of town there is a gelato place that is super.

[@JillandHannah]

Happy to see some love for Laos in the comments! A wonderful country for sure - our experience improved after this video lol

[@toddwilde5644]

Thanks for this. A lot of the information online isn’t so clear so I appreciate you uploading this! Out of interest, did you buy the tickets for the slow boat in advance or just on the ferry? And how much was it?

[@JillandHannah]

Of course! We bought the ticket at the ticket office right across from the pier. We got ours the day before since we were already there but you should be able to buy it the morning of. It’s was about $20USD/400,000kip per person

[@toddwilde5644]

@@JillandHannah amazing. Thanks so much! Enjoy your trip through the rest of SE Asia!

[@cherdsakphetpan3732]

Lucky and happy in laos

[@suttisakangkapanich7809]

Have a good trip in Loas

[@user-kw2ox8kd5e]

ขอให้เที่ยวลาวให้มีความสุข ขอให้ปลอดภัยทุกการเดินทาง

[@JillandHannah]

Thank you 🩵

[@lawyermahaprasad]

Finally I figured out why Jill looks so familiar : - Oh damn this is funny ... LOL .... I had a Bobble head that looked just like Jill ... lol

[@JillandHannah]

Lmao

[@user-qr5vd4mp1u]

😊😊😊😊Hello

[@nhgg6378]

❤❤So beautiful 007

[@user-us1ex6ow8y]

สวัสดีครับคนสวย❤❤

[@runnnrunnn]

beware of scammer, Laos accept Thai Baht, You don't have to exchange your money to Kip, pay them with Thai Baht also ok, but a little lower rate than usual. But beware! of the card reader in retail shops like that!

[@user713Blvd]

Sorry for inconvenience in Laos but keep in mine cambodia is 10 times worse. You have been warned. Here are the list of scam in cambodia that you should aware. Taxi/tuktuk, massage, street food, entrance fee for foreigners, counterfeit US Dollars, poor healthcare, DO NOT drink water from the tab, always watch your back, keep your cellphone in the pant pocket, dont flash your cash, avoid to walk at night, avoid the Cambodia police. Only hotel staffs can safe you if something really happened.

[@charosnz]

Imma sum it up = Dont go to Cambodia

[@stevegarner1113]

Generally people book with an agent from CR who will run a minivan service earlier which also picks up from your accommodation. NB it's not technically a 'slow' boat as there are no faster boats... 🫤