LAOS LUXURY TOURS
With its sublime scenery and elegant temples, Laos exudes a distinctive charm which deserves to be discovered in style. As you explore the beauty of Laos, stay in sophisticated properties and embark on exotic excursions which are sure to leave you enchanted with this extraordinary country.
Luang Prabang is one of Asia's most charmingly preserved towns, surrounded by green mountains, languid rivers and rustic lanes filled with temples and colonial buildings. It is one of the last Shangri-la's in the world and guided discovery tours show you the hidden gems of this tranquil city. Whether your interests lie in architecture, crafts, nature, or culture we have specialist guides to share their in-depth knowledge with you.
In the capital city of Vientiane, the grandeur of colonial yesteryears await with French-inspired buildings and wide boulevards. Learn about the finer aspects of Lao cultural heritage with tours of hidden temples and traditional craft shops. Indulge in fine cuisine in the evenings or join in a game of ‘petanque’ with a local family. For a truly special experience, partake in a Laos blessing ceremony where the friendly locals and Buddhist monks will wish you with good luck and good fortune.
Travel in elegance aboard a graceful wooden riverboat. There is no better way to experience the tranquil rhythms of Lao river life than with a cruise along the Mekong River. Sail from the Thai border to magical Luang Prabang on an overnight trip or explore the southern waterways on an alluring boat. These lavish boats are almost as spectacular as the waters they sail upon.
Laos features a handful of luxurious hotels, providing a balance of classy colonial chic and modern amenities. Combined with superb service, these upscale properties are the perfect places to indulge in luxury and unparalleled comfort.
Travel to one of the world’s most enchanting countries in style. Let the experts at Exotissimo Laos plan a fantastic journey of cultural discovery and relaxation, using our expert knowledge to create an itinerary suited to your needs.
Staff Picks
Vongvilay - Laos Inbound Operator
Let me sum up some beautiful places to visit in Laos, the places you should not miss. If you come to Vientiane and miss seeing That Luang Stupa, it means that you haven’t arrived in Vientiane yet.
The best ranked places to visit in Laos should be started from the North to South where you will receive the completed feeling of Laos. Therefore, enthusiastic visitors should leave Huoy Say by boat down river to Luang Prabang where you will see the symbol of Luang Prabang town, Mount Phousi, and continue by road down to Vientiane for temple visits and historical sites. On the way you can stop off for Phonsavanh home of the Plain of Jars- the word of famous on big stone jars. Then, you will continue to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, to see historical sites and learn the history of Laos. Finally, you will enjoy the Khon Pha Pheng and Lipi water falls, well-known around the world.
For the climber and adventure lover, they should not miss the mountains in Vang Vieng, and the new climber sites in the center of Laos (Bolikhamxay province and its border with Khammuane) where river floats through Kong Lor Cave. Here you can enjoy the fresh weather, Lao tribe “Tai man”, and Lao traditional house styles.
However, if you don’t come and see it yourself you will never know what people are saying!
Good luck!
Traveler's Review
Eddie
Hi Moe Moe,
Sorry not to have got back to you sooner but we've just back home.
First let me thank you very much for organising what we have found to be a very comprehensive tour of Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos.
We found the hotels & itineries in all 3 countries to be excellent. Certainly we will be more than happy to recommend your services to all our friends.
Once again many thanks,
Kind regards,
Eddie
Traveler's Review
Nicole Niedik & Patrick Zuechner
Dear Mr. Granier,
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
On the occasion of our journey in northern Laos from 5th to 15th of November we like to thank you and the overall Exotissimo team for the wonderful time. We find it helpful to go into detail concerning some involved team members and provided services to express our complete satisfaction.
Your company was recommended to us by Mr. Vanhphenh Sengnham who we know well from our last year's journey. Beginning with the very helpful websites we could easy find our preferred way of travelling based on a set of various useful hints and proposals.
Our first idea was checked and completed by Mr. Jean-Yves Paille. We like to express our special thank to Mr. Paille. He respected all of our wishes, gave a lot of helpful details and answered all of our questions in a comprehensive, and courteous and uncomplaining way. We enjoyed both his great flexibility and his obligatory service.
We used the transport service offered by Exotissimo from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong boarder station. We had a warm welcome in Thailand and a speedy but save ride and arrived just in time although our time schedule was ambitious. Mr. Sengnham collected us right at the ferry pier therefore also the immigration was unproblematic.
For the next days we had a comfortable and save ride every time. In Luang Namtha we spent a night in The Boatlanding which is a nice resort even. A special day for us was the biking trip in the surroundings of Luang Namhta on 7th of November. Our special thanks go here to the local guide from Green Discovery who made the day an unforgettable event introducing us local villages and surrounding highlights as well as cultural background and workaday life. The trip was well selected and scaled, the bikes in a good condition.
The very highlight of the whole journey was the 3 day trekking trip to the Akha villages round Muang Sing. We first have to thank the Exotissimo Muang Sing Office for the warm welcome and the safekeeping of our remaining luggage. Our special thanks go here to all involved people who offered a various range of services to us (planning/organising of the trip, preparation of accommodation and meals, massage etc.) especially to the local Akha guide. He shows an excellent example of his people's hospitality and proudness of its own way of life. He was always a good leader and bridge to his people and answered all of our questions in an unorthodox and professional English spoken way. We had a good board and lodging. Complementary to the local table the Akha guide and Mr. Sengnham show oneself as talented cooks. Especially the evening together with the villagers in Ban Lao Khao was an unforgettable experience. They let us feel their spirit and we had always the feeling to be a most welcome part of the community and their life.
We enjoyed this way of tourism very much and are proud to have the change to get part of it. We have the greatest respect for the founders and operators of the project as we could consider many hurdles on the way to this nearly perfect organisation resulting from language and cultural differences. We go to any lengths to give all of our friends a better understanding of the project and the life of the Akha as an example for the way of living of minorities in Laos in accordance with both own history and nature and environment. As a slight notice we would appreciate the purchasing of some new mosquito nets to replace older ones.
Our following night we spend in Phetsoksai in Pakbeng as backup for originally proposed Pakbeng Lodge. We found the hotel very nice, didn't miss anything and are therefore able to recommend this hotel.
Our remaining nights in Luang Prabang we spend in the Villa Maydou which is a very nice place and typified for the spirit of Luang Prabang from our point of view. In the Exotissimo Luang Prabang Office we had a great time exchanging experiences with the very friendly team members.
But our very special thanks go to Mr. Vanhphenh Sengnham. Without him the whole trip won't be such a great experience because he was always our bridge to the local people and their culture. He selected the appropriate local restaurants according to your wishes. He managed all the small problems resulting from booking mistakes or other things which could happen at such a trip with great professionalism and in his smooth manner.
We appreciate his friendly behaviour and his deep knowledge of country and culture. In addition he speaks German really like a native speaker and this will make a trip much easier for us. Most important we admire Mr. Sengnhams very individual and personal style. You don't need to ask but he will know your wish before. We are sure to travel with an old friend at any time.
Sincerely yours,
Nicole Niedik & Patrick Zuechner
Dortmund (Germany), 16th of December 2008
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