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Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

Belmond La Residence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, Laos

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.

Our rating: Deluxe

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    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.

    • Alms Giving Luang Prabang

      Alms Giving

      Luang Prabang

      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.

    • Traditional dress

      Evening Baci Ceremony

      Luang Prabang

      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.

    • Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang

      Kuang Si Waterfalls

      Luang Prabang

      Kuang Si Falls are thirty kilometres from town. The excursion leaves Luang Prabang in the morning and heads towards Ban Ou by boat.

    • Workers at the Living Land Rice Experience, Luang Prabang

      Living Land Rice Experience

      Luang Prabang

      This is a great opportunity to experience the hard life of a farmer and try your hand at some of the activities, such as working with Suzuki the water buffalo, in knee-deep muddy rice paddies. Enjoyable and very educational, you will learn about the 13 steps and various methods involved in planting, growing, harvesting and cooking rice.

    • Temple, Luang Prabang

      Luang Prabang Discovery

      Luang Prabang

      The day is spent with your guide discovering the magical temples and ancient crafts practised in this beautiful city in the mountains. Exactly what you choose to do on this day is up to you and can be discussed with your guide.

    • Pak Ou caves

      Nam Ou River Adventure

      Luang Prabang

      The Ou River is a tributary of the Mekong and its valley has some of the most stunning scenery in the whole of Laos. You will take longtail motor boats to cover the distance through the valley back to Luang Prabang, stopping en-route to visit some of the local hill tribe villages and the holy Pak Ou Caves.