Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise: Scenic Journey and Hot Pot Dining Experience

Embark on a scenic journey along the Mekong River in Luang Prabang. Experience breathtaking sunset views, observe local life, and indulge in a delicious hot pot dinner.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Luang Prabang - Delight in the stunning sunset views of Luang Prabang with a private cruise on the Mekong River. Begin with a traditional tuk-tuk ride, cruise along the Mekong, and savor a delectable hot pot dinner. After being picked up from your hotel by tuk-tuk, proceed to the boat jetty behind the Royal Palace and embark on a 2-hour cruise…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Explore the area on a traditional tuktuk
  • Taste the local beer
  • Travel on a local slow boat
  • Enjoy a dinner
  • Savor local snacks
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on a Mekong River cruise to experience stunning landscapes and mountain vistas. As the boat glides along the river, observe the daily lives of locals, including fishermen and children swimming in the Mekong. The captain will allow the boat to drift leisurely, providing a perfect opportunity to enjoy the sunset and the evening views of Luang…

Location
Joma Bakery Café
Chaofa Ngum Road
Please wait outside of Joma Bakery on Chaofa Ngum road, the guide will meet you there at the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tpatrick_v
Dec 1, 2025
Relaxing Evening - What a great evening. Our guide, Mr Tid, was very informative & explained many things about the Mekong River.
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Chuck
Jul 11, 2025
My wife and I truly enjoyed the Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner. - My wife and I had a truly peaceful and memorable evening on the Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner. Even with the clouds in the sky, the atmosphere on the river was calm and serene — the kind of quiet beauty that lets you really take in the surroundings. Our guide was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the culture and landscape. He made the experience feel personal and meaningful, not rushed or scripted. The hot pot dinner was fresh, tasty, and fun to prepare while floating on the water. It felt relaxed and intimate — a perfect way to enjoy Laos. This was one of our favorite experiences in Luang Prabang. Highly recommended. — Chuck & Heather
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Bilal_e
Jan 17, 2025
Amazing , a must do, great guide - Great experience , a must do, the views, the local dinner , the guide . I highly recommend . It was a great experience
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Berangere
Jan 14, 2025
Moment suspended over the water - Our guide was really charming and introduced us to the Mekong and its benefits for the people of Laos. A very nice time on the river, beautiful sunset and traditional meal to finish in style this beautiful excursion.
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Natalia_p
Dec 14, 2024
Laos cruising - It was very pleasant and Thian my guide made it very comfortable too: she also thought me how to do hot pot.Another remarkable experience
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Elisabeth_c
Jul 23, 2024
Lovely chill experience - We had a lovely trip up and down the river. It was very cloudy on the day we picked but wad nice to sit on the boat and just take in the river and its banks. The hot pot experience was fantastic and was definitely the differentiator. We went to a local place with no other tourists and sat with our guide, who was lovely, having a true Lao experience!
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Sharon
Mar 7, 2024
Wonderful evening!! - Fantastic evening. The tour guide Nong was so personable, such a great personality and friendly. We had a great time on the river with the sunset, then she took us to an out of the way restaurant where we had a delicious hot pot dinner, with her teaching us through it. Both my husband and I would highly recommend this tour and this lovely tour guide!
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C6834rqbarbaras
Oct 1, 2023
Awesome Tour - Amazing tour. The river cruise is absolutely beautiful and the hot pot dinner is a unique treat to really get a taste of the local culture. Keo was a great guide and we loved all her insights and just her general company!
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Surajitn
Sep 10, 2023
Luang Prabang Short Trip - From starting to end it was an amazing experience, they care each and every thing from booking till dropping at airport. Specially mentioned my guide Oun is so polite and detailed. I haven’t feel solo any moment. Hope I will explore more soon at Laos.
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From $45
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).