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Ruth HClear instructions and prompt pick up
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 4 apr 2026
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Emma HScary drive to the border, a very fast one handed drive whilst the driver was on his phone.
Stopped to complete visa's for those that needed, and fill in some paperwork. Also given the chance to change some money (appalling exchange rate but we would need money for the over night stop).
No-one to meet us or explain next step over the border. All other tour groups left. Eventually herded into 2 of the slowest, oldest buses to the pier to meet the slow boat.
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 22 feb 2026
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Janette NThis boat is a local means of transportation, not a tourist activity. During the trip, many backpackers treated it like a party, occupying all the seats without considering local passengers. I saw women with small children forced to stay in the engine area due to lack of seats. I gave up my seat more than once and eventually had to travel there myself. An experience that raises important questions about respect and responsibility when traveling.
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 9 feb 2026
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Sandrine DWhen you sit in the front of the boat the experience is much more enjoyable. About 200people in the boat, with ramen you can buy and water
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 9 feb 2026
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Adrian I has 1 simple question to ask and you told me to phone the tour operator direct to get an answer. You are taking a commission for doing nothing.
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 15 nov 2025
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Jeremy Everything was perfect and well organized. We arrived a bit early before the border opened so the drive stopped in a hotel nearby where we were able to fill the form and exchange our currency with him to have perfect USD (not folder or anything) so they could be accepted by the agent without any issue.
Another person took care of us while crossing the border and everything went smoothly. We crossed way faster than other people since everything was already prepared to get our Visa. And we got enough time to get Breakfast and buy lunch for the boat at the pier. The boat was also an amazing expérience. I definitely recommend this trip, especially since it makes it so easy and quick to cross the border.
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 28 aug 2025
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Eynav Driver was nice anf helful. He contact us day before. Answered all our questions. Came on time, was reachable. Helped us with the viza papers and the visa photos. He drove safely. Thank you
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 25 jul 2025
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Michael HThe transfers from our hotel in Chiang Rai to the border were good and the people kept us informed. However, the immigration process at the border is a nightmare; takes forever and every step seems to cost more and more money. We have mixed reviews on the slow boat itself. You are crammed on with about 200 other people, with very little leg room. It’s a cool experience, and great views going down the river, but the novelty of the boat itself wears off by the end of the first day, and the second day is just a struggle.
Van Chiang Rai naar Luang Prabang, Veerboot Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 26 feb 2025
