Our time in Laos was at an end and we needed to start making our way back to Bangkok for the next leg of our trip. We had a couple of options – fly straight from Luang Prabang, Laos to Chiang Mai, Thailand; or take a boat up the Mekong River from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai on the Laos-Thai border (with an overnight stop in Pak Beng).
After much debate we decided to take the two day slow boat from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai. We were worried because there were reports of it being very uncomfortable and cramped with too many passengers.
However, the boat trip turned out to be an amazing experience! As we were heading in the opposite direction to most travellers and it was low season, the boat was only half full so there was plenty of room. We had cushions on our bench seats with a table, plenty of room and because it was overcast and rainy, it was cool. It was a relaxing and wonderful trip with beautiful scenery.
Boat similar to the one we travelled on
Pak Ou Caves
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