Le Bel Air Resort
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Le Bel Air Resort is an inviting colonial-style property located on the riverbank of the Nam Khan River, overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, and provides t…
3-night Luang Prabang, Laos Holiday Extension
From £925 per person
3 nights
Laos
Introduction
Situated in northern Laos, surrounded by jungle clad mountains, and on the confluence of two rivers, the Mekong and the Khan, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang offers an abundance of magical charm. Discover the gentle nature of the Laotian people, view the ornate beauty of ancient temples and enjoy the serenity of watching Buddhist monks in their saffron coloured robes walk the streets for ‘alms’, in this former royal capital.
Please note clients travelling on our Very Best of Vietnam & Cambodia tour and choosing the Luang Prabang holiday extension will depart Siem Reap early evening on Day 20, owing to the days of operation of the flights.
Itinerary
Day 1: Luang Prabang, 3 nights
Today, we travel to Siem Reap Airport for our flight to Luang Prabang in northern Laos. On arrival we will be met and transferred to our hotel, Le Bel Air Resort, where we will spend the next three nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Our hotel is located just a 10 minute taxi ride from the main town. This evening, perhaps take a walk around the night markets or enjoy one of the many restaurants serving delicious Laotian cuisine.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Your accommodation:
Le Bel Air Resort
Day 2: Luang Prabang
Tour highlight:
It’s an early start this morning to witness one of Luang Prabang’s most special daily rituals, the ‘giving of alms’. An important religious act, linked to monks begging for their daily food as a way to demonstrate humility, each morning a daily procession of around 300 young Buddhist monks walk silently through the streets whilst local residents present them with food. Whilst this is part of daily life in Luang Prabang, for those that wish, your guide will be more than happy to show you the best way to interact with the monks should you wish to partake.
We return to our hotel for breakfast before embarking on our morning of sightseeing. We begin with a visit to Wat Xieng Thong, one of the country’s oldest temples, before a visit to the former Royal Palace, which today houses the National Museum. We finish our morning with a climb to the top of Phousi Hill (328 steps). Meaning ‘sacred mountain’, we wander slowly, taking advantage of several resting places and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views across the city and surrounding landscape. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the hotel pool or take an optional tour to the nearby Kuang Si waterfall, followed by the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre.
Included meals:
Breakfast and lunch
Your accommodation:
Le Bel Air Resort
Day 3: Luang Prabang
Unknown to many, Laos was bombed on average every eight minutes for nine years, from 1964 to 1973. More bombs fell on Laos than used by all countries involved in World War II. Our morning begins with a visit to the small but moving UXO centre (Unexploded Ordnance Programme). The centre provides an insight into the problems faced by several provinces due to unexploded bombs from this period and the work being done to improve safety. We finish our morning with a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, which celebrates the diverse ethnic cultures and people of Laos.
With an afternoon at leisure, maybe take an optional excursion. Take a cruise to Pak Ou Cave to view the hundreds of tiny buddha statues or visit Living Land Farm; where you can experience the life of a rice farmer. Alternatively, you may prefer to learn about bamboo weaving, or visit Heuan Chan Heritage House, where you can learn about family culture, tradition and Laos cuisine.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Your accommodation:
Le Bel Air Resort
Day 4: Luang Prabang – UK
With our adventures drawing to a close we depart for the airport this morning for our flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Here we will connect with our return flight to the UK. Operating via Dubai, we will arrive at our chosen airport the following morning.
Included meals:
Breakfast
What's included
- Superior hotels in a great locations
- Hotel porterage
- Applicable hotel taxes
- Daily Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- Services of an experienced guide and driver
- All overseas transfers
- Modern, air-conditioned coaches throughout
- Your holiday is covered by our Price Promise
- Your holiday is fully ATOL protected
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Your accommodation
Dates & Prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
2025
Date
Price (Per person)
November 2025
From
£945
2026
Date
Price (Per person)
January 2026
From
£925
February 2026
From
£925
March 2026
From
£925
April 2026
From
£945
September 2026
From
£945
October 2026
From
£925
November 2026
From
£925
2027
Date
Price (Per person)
January 2027
From
£925
February 2027
From
£925
March 2027
From
£925
April 2027
From
£925
October 2027
From
£925
November 2027
From
£925
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