Shompoo Cruise
Shompoo Cruise
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Shompoo Cruise organize 2 days Mekong Cruise from Luang Prabang to Thai border and Vice-versa on board of our comfortable boats.
Luang Prabang, Laos
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2023
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Joe H
Oakland, CA50 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Our two-day slow boat journey down the mighty Mekong from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang was absolutely sublime, an awesome scenic and relaxing break after a few weeks bouncing around Asia. Stops at a Khmu ethnic hill village, a sacred cave filled with Buddha statues, and another village known for making Lao Lao whisky provided local color you just can't experience otherwise. The boat itself was really something and had everything we needed - lovely family crew, an awesome guide, great food, cold beer, great views, lots of shady space to stretch out, and a near constant refreshing breeze. Our guide, Dent, was fantastic and we learned a lot about the indigenous people from him. This is one fantastic trip and these guys are pros!
Written 29 November 2023
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Doris
5 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Great tour with wonderful impressions and an engaging tour guide!! Interesting excursions included. A must in this area. Also the Le Grande in Pakbeng is highly recommended
Written 14 November 2023
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Aini J
17 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Amazing two days trip in the Mekong river downstream from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang! The slow boat was clean, and had nice decor inside. Lunch was included in both days, it was well prepared and introduced the Lao cuisine.
The river goes between scenic mountains and it was lovely to watch local village life and fishermen.
We visited in two villages, one extremely rural and the other more wealthy. Before arrival the boat stopped in Pak Ou caves too.
Our guide, Sen, was proud of his country and people, and had very good knowledge about Laos history, its people and Buddhism. As almost all Lao men, he also had served several years as a monk.
The river goes between scenic mountains and it was lovely to watch local village life and fishermen.
We visited in two villages, one extremely rural and the other more wealthy. Before arrival the boat stopped in Pak Ou caves too.
Our guide, Sen, was proud of his country and people, and had very good knowledge about Laos history, its people and Buddhism. As almost all Lao men, he also had served several years as a monk.
Written 13 November 2023
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Sue M
Harpenden, UK381 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
What a great time we had. We cruised up to Pakbeng on a Friday and back down to Luang Prabang on a Monday. We had Deng as our guide both times. He was lovely, so friendly, shared his knowledge, had a good command of English and was great to spend time talking to. They produced a lovely spread for lunch. Coffee, tea and water available all day and a bar on board. They arrange transport to and from the boat both ends. The boat was very clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Very clean flushing toilet on board. Scenery is stunning all the way. There are a couple of worthwhile stops on each sector. It was a long day but it was a lovely way to while away the hours. The time passed very quickly. So enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
Written 11 November 2023
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Wanderingstartour
Chiang Mai, Thailand48 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Business
Thank you for everything and thank you for great take care and the best service from your heart Guide Sommay, we should call him Guide Smile😊
ขอบคุณคุณอเล็กซ์ มากๆค่ะ เรือสวยมากๆ สะดวกสบาย ประทับใจมาก ที่ให้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการเดินทางไปลาว ขอบคุณไกด์สมหมาย เราเรียกเค้าว่า ไกด์สมาย เพราะเค้าจะยิ้มแย้มตลอดเวลาและคอยให้คำแนะนำให้ข้อมูล ใส่ใจลูกค้าทุกท่านตั้งแต่หน้าด่านลาวจนถึงโรงแรมที่หลวงพระบาง เราลืมของเค้าก็คอยประสานงานกับโรงแรมปากเบงให้เอาของมาส่งเรือ เค้าก็บริการส่งให้ถึงโรงแรม ไม่รู้จะขอบคุณยังไงค่ะ พนักงานบนเรือก็ดูเเลดีมาก อาหารบนเรืออร่อย วิวสองข้างทางสวยงาม เย็นสบาย นั่งเรือเพลินมาก นอนได้ด้วย ไม่ต้องเบียดเสียดกัน ได้แวะเที่ยวระหว่างทาง สะดวกสบายทุกอย่างคุ้มค่ามากๆทริปนี้ ประทับใจสุดๆค่ะ
ขอบคุณคุณอเล็กซ์ มากๆค่ะ เรือสวยมากๆ สะดวกสบาย ประทับใจมาก ที่ให้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการเดินทางไปลาว ขอบคุณไกด์สมหมาย เราเรียกเค้าว่า ไกด์สมาย เพราะเค้าจะยิ้มแย้มตลอดเวลาและคอยให้คำแนะนำให้ข้อมูล ใส่ใจลูกค้าทุกท่านตั้งแต่หน้าด่านลาวจนถึงโรงแรมที่หลวงพระบาง เราลืมของเค้าก็คอยประสานงานกับโรงแรมปากเบงให้เอาของมาส่งเรือ เค้าก็บริการส่งให้ถึงโรงแรม ไม่รู้จะขอบคุณยังไงค่ะ พนักงานบนเรือก็ดูเเลดีมาก อาหารบนเรืออร่อย วิวสองข้างทางสวยงาม เย็นสบาย นั่งเรือเพลินมาก นอนได้ด้วย ไม่ต้องเบียดเสียดกัน ได้แวะเที่ยวระหว่างทาง สะดวกสบายทุกอย่างคุ้มค่ามากๆทริปนี้ ประทับใจสุดๆค่ะ
Written 18 October 2023
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Christian, Germany
Germany39 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
2 day trip trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
including an overnight stay in Pak Beng and
several stops alongside the river Mekong (villages, cave).
Anything was well planned and organised.
Cooked meals on board were quite nice.
Our tour guide, B., was actually the best guide i have had so far on all of my trips in SE Asia.
including an overnight stay in Pak Beng and
several stops alongside the river Mekong (villages, cave).
Anything was well planned and organised.
Cooked meals on board were quite nice.
Our tour guide, B., was actually the best guide i have had so far on all of my trips in SE Asia.
Written 1 October 2023
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Debbie S
Burleigh Heads, Australia5 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Shampoo cruises and Tour guide Dang was great, giving the tourist lots of information.
I recommend Shampoo cruises for a cultural experience.
I recommend Shampoo cruises for a cultural experience.
Written 6 September 2023
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Alice B
9 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
We absolutely loved our time on the slow boat, the pick up and drop off were seamless. We enjoyed all the stops and the food was delicious.
Our guide Seng was so knowledgeable and shared lots with us around the history of Laos and different cultures. He really made our trip.
Our guide Seng was so knowledgeable and shared lots with us around the history of Laos and different cultures. He really made our trip.
Written 27 June 2023
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Jennifer
13 contributions
May 2023
I did the downriver 2 day cruise from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang and it was incredible. It was a smaller group of 9 and we all got along so great. The views are beautiful and peaceful, the tour guide San and entire boat staff were wonderful. I am so grateful I did this and would 100000% recommend to anyone visiting Laos. Such a wonderful experience!
Written 21 May 2023
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Maggie K
3 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing trip upstream on the Mekong river. The views were breathtaking, the staff and guide on the boat were absolutely fantastic, food and service was outstanding. The guide was very knowledgeable and you got a real insight to the hilltribes that live along the river and their lifestyles.
Would highly recommend Shompoo, so easy to book and they took care of everything along the way, including hotel stay. Fantastic value for money.
Would highly recommend Shompoo, so easy to book and they took care of everything along the way, including hotel stay. Fantastic value for money.
Written 31 March 2023
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debbie_barker61
Chelmsford, UK13 contributions
What happens to our suitcase/ luggage? Does it travel with us?
markes1979
Tagerwilen, Switzerland232 contributions
Nachdem ich jetzt die Reise hinter mir habe und all die andern Slowboats auf dem Fluss und beim halten am Ufer gesehen habe .. frage ich mich ernsthaft was der benefit ist, für den ich 145$ bezahlt habe. Any help?
MariaMar
Edinburgh, UK40 contributions
I would like to book a trip with you guys for january 2020, but for some reason the price increase if you go solo. bah!
Alex C
Luang Prabang142 contributions
Dear Marhie,
Greetings from Shompoo Cruise.
The price increase as you require a single room. it is cheaper when you are 2 people as you share the cost of the room by 2.
please send us your enquiry directly trough our website.
Best regards,
Alex Chitdara
SueHoliday1961
Binningup, Australia114 contributions
I have sent you email 3 days ago please respond.
Mark M
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Hi Sue
Sorry I have only just become aware that you have asked a question but I am unable to see the actual question
sgnewman
new york1 contribution
We will be in Laos in early July. Want to take a slow boat down Nam Ou River from Muang Khua to Luang Prabang. Do you know if boats run this time of year or at all anymore?
Alex C
Luang Prabang142 contributions
Dear sgnewman,
Shompoo cruise is only operating on the Mekong River.
You can navigate on the Nam Ou river only from Muang Khoua and Nong Kiaw with regular line.
DeeJosephine
Milton Keynes, UK27 contributions
Hello - I'd like to travel from Luang Prabang towards Thailand -how many days and nights on river ?
Alex C
Luang Prabang142 contributions
Hello, it takes 2 days/1 night mandatory in Pakbeng.
Bernard C
Dublin, Ireland25 contributions
We are 2 people and would like to go on the 2 day trip. Is it $155 per couple or $155 per person? $310 seems quite high compared to $25 on per person with other boats...
Alex C
Luang Prabang142 contributions
Dear customer, thank you for your email.
Price is 155 uSD/person. 310 USD if you are 2 passengers.
I agree price is higher compared to pubic slow boat but we limit boat capacity to 40 passengers maximum. Meals, drinks and visits are also included in the price. English tour guide is also included.We make sure for all our passengers, they feel relax and comfortable during the 2 whole days with us.