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Yes, Indian citizens require a visa upon arrival in Laos. You can get an eVisa online (cost about ₹4,422/pax) at laoevisa.gov.la/index or upon arrival at the airport (cost about ₹3,538/pax). Please prepare cash, a valid passport (for more than 6 months), and card photos in advance.

For a longer cruise that crosses the border between Laos & Thailand, the cruise will help with the Visa-on-arrival application (not included in the price).

The dry season (November - January) is the most comfortable time for a Laos cruise, with cooler temperatures and stable river conditions. The wet season (May - October) means lush scenery but higher rainfall and possible itinerary changes.

There are 4 main river cruise routes within Laos and from/to Thailand. You can opt for a suitable cruise length and start/end point as follows:

  • 2 - 4 days: Luang Prabang - Huay Xai 
  • 6 days: Luang Prabang - Vientiane 
  • 8 days: Huay Xai - Vientiane
  • 10 - 11 days: Vientiane - Chiang Khong/ Golden Triangle 

The Laos Mekong River trip average price ranges from ₹22,800 to ₹480,100 per person, depending on the cruise length and service provided:

  • 2 - 6 days: from ₹22,800 to ₹193,900/pax
  • 8 - 11 days: from ₹326,800 to ₹480,100/pax

The cost usually includes accommodation, shore excursions, entrance fees, hotel transfers, welcome drinks, and some onboard facilities.

Most cruises serve Lao and Western cuisine. Vegetarian meals can usually be arranged with advance notice. Some luxury cruises can provide Indian vegetarian options on request, which Indian travelers often ask about.

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10/09/2024

My husband and I are looking for a 5 or 6 day Laos cruise, preferably one way in mid January. Any available?

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10/09/2024

We now only have Anouvong still run, our travel consultant will check available and send you via email.

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17/05/2024

Hello, we're a family of 4. We want to find a cruise in Laos that lasts for 5 - 10 days. We'll travel around the start of July, which cruises are available at that time?

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17/05/2024

Hi! Unfortunately, there's no cruise in Laos available in July at present. If you can delay your trip until August, we suggest you should consider 2 below options:

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08/12/2023

I'm looking for a cruise in Laos for more than 5 days. We're a couple that will travel during March. We'd like a cruise with great privacy. Hope you can help us find a cruise. Thanks.

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08/12/2023
@Tanisha E:

You can have a look at the 8-day or 10-day Heritage Line Anouvong Cruise with only 10 cabins on the cruise gives you great privacy. 

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29/11/2023

Hi, is the Heritage Annouvong cruise operating on Feb 1, we'd like to book a tour for 2 people in Laos. It'll be better if you send more info to my email.

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29/11/2023

Hi! Unfortunately, Heritage Annouvong for your date is fully booked, and also all of our cruise in Laos. If you can delay your travel date, may be we can try to find a cabin for you.

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16/11/2023

I wonder if there is any cruise in Laos longer than 7 days. We'd love to explore this country thoroughly. Can you recommend me some suitable cruises for a group of friends?

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19/11/2023
@Luke P:

No current there is no boat longer than 7 days.

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