Where to Cruise: the 2 Best Hiking & Trekking River Cruises Worldwide

1.Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $55Our pick

Cruise the Nam Ou River from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with lunch, a village visit, waterfall hike, and sunset views.

“An excellent full day trip from Luang Prebang to Nong Khiaw. Our guide Nouan (Manifa Travel) was excellent throughout - providing informative commentary on our guided hike and always ensuring we had drinks and were comfortable on the boat trips. One of the most enjoyable trips to get between LP and NK and excellent value for money. An extremely well organised and efficient travel company including pick up from the hotel in the morning.”

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2.Mangrove Forest Hike and River Boat Ride with Private Guide from Hua Hin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $117

Explore Pranburi’s mangroves, cruise the river, and hike to Khao Daeng viewpoint on a private day trip from Hua Hin.

“Great day out with our guide Dom . Stroll through the mangrove forest was gentle and informative. The boat trip was fabulous . The scenery was spectacular . The hike to the view point was a great hike but please don’t try and do it in less Read more”

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