Grand tour of Indochina: Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia
Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
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Located on a hill within the heritage zone of Luang Prabang, Belmond La Residence Phou Vao is one of the most established and comfortable hotels in Laos.
All 34 suites at this Belmond (formerly Orient Express) property have huge corner bathtubs and balconies with wonderful views over the surrounding rural countryside. Belmond La Residence Phou Vao has a large, infinity edge swimming pool and the restaurant offers excellent Laotian and international cuisine. The adjacent terrace has spectacular views over rice paddies and the mountains and the spa pavilions set in tranquil gardens are hard to resist.
As well as being environmentally conscious, the hotel is also a strong supporter of local charities and has a number of initiatives in place to help the local community.
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Tour ideas in Luang Prabang
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Belmond La Residence Phou Vao as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Amantaka
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Apsara Rive Droite
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Avani
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Le Sen Boutique Hotel
Luang Prabang
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Alms Giving ![Alms Giving Luang Prabang]()
Alms Giving
Alms Giving
Each morning at dawn in Luang Prabang the local Buddhist monks form a procession around the streets of this charming town, collecting alms of rice and vegetables from the local population.
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Evening Baci Ceremony ![Traditional dress]()
Evening Baci Ceremony
Evening Baci Ceremony
The Baci ceremony is a mix of Animism and Buddhism. These ceremonies are common to Laos. Their purpose is to call back your own spirits to your body because they sometimes escape.
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Kuang Si Waterfalls ![Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang]()
Kuang Si Waterfalls
Kuang Si Waterfalls
Kuang Si Falls are 30 kilometres from town. The excursion leaves Luang Prabang in the morning and heads toward Ban Ou by boat.
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Luang Prabang and nearby places
- Nong Khiaw 59 miles away
- Pakbeng 66 miles away
- Muang La 69 miles away
- The Plain of Jars 69 miles away
- Vang Vieng 70 miles away
- Luang Namtha 92 miles away
- Nam Et-Phou Louey 106 miles away
- Sam Nuea 130 miles away
- Vientiane 136 miles away
- Vieng Xai 141 miles away