The Mekong River offers a peaceful and calm way to explore Laos and Thailand, with quite a different perspective. Travelling by river means that you will move through landscapes, villages, and places of culture.
Your Route Along the Mekong
A Mekong cruise allows you to travel between Chiang Khong and Houayxay at a steady pace while appreciating the entire area. Operators like Mekong Kingdoms focus on smaller crowds so as to be able to provide a better and more personalised service while exploring the river.
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Experience Life on The River
A cruise on the Mekong River gives you time to watch daily life unfold along the banks as you smoothly glide by. Boats, homes, and small communities take up areas along the river, shaping each part of the journey as you move.
Visit Villages and Cultural Stops
Stopping at villages like Luang Prabang gives you the chance to see the various offerings of temples, markets, and a calm riverside setting. Village visits along the way give visitors insight into how things are done in these parts of the country.
Follow The Changing Landscape
As you continue along the river, the scenery transitions from forested hills to open water and small villages. you will be able to note the distinct changes in the terrain and the way the architecture as well as sizes of villages differ the further you travel down the river path.