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Lao Hotel Selection
The choice of hotels in Luang Prabang and Vientiane is endless and those detailed below are recommendations only. We can book most hotels throughout Laos, so please contact us if you would like alternative hotels.
VIENTIANE
Located on the banks of the Mekong River, visitors to the small Interhotel receive a friendly welcome. Within walking distance of many of the major sights, this simple boutique hotel has classical furniture and artefacts and several rooms have views of the river.
The Settha Palace Hotel is a glorious, renovated colonial hotel set in landscaped gardens around a swimming pool. The elegant rooms, just 29 of them, are decorated with French colonial pieces. Located at the heart of the city, it is within walking distance of many of the major sights and restaurants.
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LUANG PRABANG
Located beside the Mekong River in landscaped gardens, the very popular Villa Santi Resort is an ideal place to stay. Formerly the residence of the wife of King Sisavang Vong, this stylish hotel has charming French-Lao architecture and is decorated with Lao art and antiques.
The deluxe 3 Nagas Auberge is a very comfortable boutique-style hotel in a restored traditional building with just 15 rooms. Located at the heart of Luang Prabang, the rooms are elegant with wooden floors and the hotel terrace is a great place to watch life on the streets.
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PHONSAVANH
Located at the top of a hill in a comfortable natural setting with lovely views over the town. Here you can appreciate the marvelous scenery that the Auberge de la Plaine des Jarres offers. The rustic bungalows are simple but all have fireplaces for those cool mountain evenings.
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PAKBENG
Located on the edge of the village on a hill overlooking the Mekong River, the local-style bungalows of the Luang Say Lodge are simple. The location of the lodge is superb and an ideal place to while away many hours just watching the activity on the river.
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VANG VIENG
Enjoy stunning views of the mountain scenery from the Vieng Sa May Eco Lodge, traditional Lao village-style bungalows by the Nam Song River. |
PAKSE
Located close to the Mekong River, the Pakse Hotel has comfortable rooms and a roof terrace with terrific views over the town. |
Ecoprojects
Because of the lack of development in this unspoiled part of the world, Laos is set to become one of the top eco-tourism destinations in Asia. Several eco-resorts have now opened and there are
many opportunities to trek, cycle, kayak or go
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Ecoprojects
caving and white-water rafting. Silk Steps is pleased to outline the following eco-resorts and eco-projects that you can enjoy, and support, during your stay in Laos.
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KAMU LODGE
Kamu Lodge, is upstream from Luang Prabang. Spend 24 hours in an environment where villagers have maintained generations-old traditions and a modest way of life. Travel by boat and stay in solar-heated safari tents under thatched roofs with views of rice paddies. Swim in mountain streams and waterfalls, trek through the forest and sample typical Lao meals served in a restaurant set amongst green fields.
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THE AKHA EXPERIENCE
Learn about the Akha culture, the environment and be involved in a project which empowers and benefits the Akha people. Trek from Muang Sing in the very north east of Laos on a 3-day adventure where you overnight in the villages and meet the extraordinary Akha people and learn a little about their way of life. |
LAO SPIRIT RESORT
Around 15km outside Luang Prabang is the place to stay to absorb the peace and serenity of Laos. Here you can relax in style in one of the bungalows, hike, kayak and enjoy the spectacle of the daily elephant bath in the river. The project provides employment for the locals and its presence and opportunities helps them see that the environment should be protected so that they can benefit from tourism.
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KINGFISHER ECOLODGE CHAMPASSAK
Located in the southernmost province of Laos,
Champassak, this is the place to get up close to nature as it is located by the wetlands of the Xe Pian Natural Biodiversity Conservation Area. The 4 stilted bungalows have spacious verandahs and were built with local labour using traditional building materials. The electricity and hot water is solar powered. |
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RECOMMENDED GUIDE BOOKS
The Rough Guide to Laos, published by Rough Guides in 2007
Laos, published by Lonely Planet in 2007
Laos, published by Footprint Handbooks in 2008
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VISA REQUIREMENTS (UK Passport holders only)
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Can be obtained on arrival and is valid for 15 days. Two passport photos are required. Current cost $30.00 (subject to change). |
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The monsoon rains are from May to October with temperatures around 30°C, however it is cooler in the mountainous areas. From November to April the average temperature is 15°C with temperatures increasing with the advent of the monsoon.
For up to date weather details try BBC weather
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
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HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
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Apr 13-16
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Lao New Year
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Dec-02
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Lao National Day Celebration
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Jan/Feb
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Chinese New Year
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Jan-01
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New Years Day
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May
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Rocket Festival
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May-01
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Labour Day
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Nov
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That Luang Festival
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Oct/Nov
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Water Festival
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