LAOS | 16 Days Scenic Laos North to South

Located just a 10 minutes' drive from the historic city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rosewood Luang Prabang is set within a thickly forested setting with natural water features including a meandering river and waterfall. The resort offers 23 spacious accommodations including four deluxe rooms, four specialty suites, three riverside villas, six pool villas and six luxury tents. Each of the resort’s guest housings is bordered by riverbank. The 75-square-meter luxury tented villas include their own private dining areas and wrap-around decks. Lao tradition and French colonial style are sensitively woven throughout the design and architecture, including the use of indigenous materials and locally inspired artwork.

Riverside Boutique Resort is located on the banks of the Nam Song River in the town of Vang Vieng. Accommodation consists of a variety of guest rooms and suites. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, a minibar, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, a safety box, a direct dial telephone, internet access, a TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. The suites each have a living room with a dining area and a large terrace facing the river and the mountains. Guests can enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines at the on-site restaurant. Other amenities offered are a bar, a spa, a swimming pool and a gift shop.

The historic Settha Palace Hotel is centrally located in Vientiane within walking distance of the Mekong River, Thatluang Stupa, Namphu Fountain, and other cultural highlights. Built in French colonial style circa 1932 and restored and reopened in 1999, the hotel has 22 rooms and three suites, all featuring rosewood four-poster beds and armoires, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

For dining, La Belle Epoque offers French cuisine, and the Sidewalk Café is a pleasant open-air venue offering Asian and international dishes. Amenities include a spa, pool and Jacuzzi; however there is no fitness center. Additionally, there is a business center with internet and fax services. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Wattai International Airport and a 25-minute drive to Thadeua, where there is a border bridge to Thailand.

Situated in the centre of Laos, Pakse Hotel & Restaurant is 3 kilometres away from Pakse International Airport, close to the picturesque Mekong River. Accommodation options range from ECO Rooms to Suites, each equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, a TV, air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and a mini-fridge. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant. The hotel’s location offers easy access to Wat Phu Temple, Wat Luang and other Laos attractions.

Situated in the rural town of Champasak, Residence Bassac is a boutique hotel located 30 minutes away from the bustling city of Pakse. Guest rooms feature Smart TVs, minibars, a coffee station, complimentary Wi-Fi, fans, and state-of-the-art air conditioning units. The hotel also includes a multi-cuisine restaurant. Guests can explore the myriad attractions including The Bolaven Plateau, the Island of Don Daeng, Wat Tomo, and Wat Phou.

Known for its excellent service, Sala Done Khone in Champasak offers both amenities and choices for the discerning yet adventurous traveler. Situated right along the Mekong River within a short distance of both Wat Phu and the “four thousand islands,” the resort offers three different types of rooms, each with their own distinctive design and allure: eight boutique, floating cabins with spacious rooms and verandas that offer beautiful vistas of the Mekong from the room while floating on the river; eight rooms in a traditional Lao residence built entirely of rosewood and decorated with local art and objects; and ten bungalow residences, which offer an experience closer to camping in their simplicity. Amenities include laundry services, a restaurant serving Lao, Thai and European food with jazz music, and a business center. The Sala Done Khone is approximately one hour by car from Pakse International Airport (PKZ), with daily service to Vientiane (VTE), Siem Reap (REP), and Savannakhet Airports (ZVK)

Situated in the centre of Laos, Pakse Hotel & Restaurant is 3 kilometres away from Pakse International Airport, close to the picturesque Mekong River. Accommodation options range from ECO Rooms to Suites, each equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, a TV, air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and a mini-fridge. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant. The hotel’s location offers easy access to Wat Phu Temple, Wat Luang and other Laos attractions.