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A rainbow of colours, Laos is dazzling to behold, and hard to leave behind.
If there is anywhere on the planet that we encourage you to live as the locals do, it’s Laos. Days begin early as you rise to give alms to the monks who pass by in saffron-hued robes. Up in the hillsides, hidden temples and traditional Buddhist ceremonies reveal themselves, whilst on longtail boats down the Mekong River, day-to-day life plays out before you. As evening falls, tuck into freshly prepared Laotian dishes like mok pa and khao niew, before bedding down at lavishly decorated abodes. Unique and immersive, a luxury holiday in Laos is unlike any other.
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Saffron-robed monks, passing along the edges of lush fields in the early sun; the gentle passage of longtail boats along the serene Mekong; and the strange hexagonal cave pearls of the Xi Bang Fai river caves. Laos – beautiful, beguiling, and incredibly easy-going – is a feast for the senses, where exquisite temples and the delicate tracery of French colonial buildings festoon a landscape of rich river deltas, brooding mountains, and verdant fields. Welcome to Laos – one of Southeast Asia’s best luxury holiday destinations, and one of our personal favourites.
With so much to see and do, a private tour of Laos’ most remarkable cultural and historical sites is a must. Travelling to Luang Prabang and its picturesque surrounds, you’ll join an expert on UNESCO World Heritage sites, taking in a fascinating walking tour of the area’s exquisite architecture before joining a private river cruise along the mesmerizing Mekong – while sipping on a cocktail and dining on delicious canapes.
The residences and hotels of Laos offer sumptuous comfort, calm pools, and exceptional service – right in the heart of this bucolic and magical country. From private lodges hidden high in the lush canopy of Luang Prabang to the French-Laotian fusion of Belmond’s La Residence Phou Vao, featuring a boutique spa and phenomenal views – the perfect way to experience luxury in Laos.
Romantic, mystical, and culturally vibrant, Laos is a natural choice when planning your luxury honeymoon. Song Saa – a private island paradise – is a natural destination after the heritage of Luang Prabang and Siem Reap, where warm sapphire waters, gently folding waves, and tropical reefs contribute to one of the most tranquil and romantic spots anywhere in the world.
Luang Prabang
Saffron-coloured robes and golden temples.
At the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang – the former capital of the Kingdom of Lan Xang, or the “Land of a Million Elephants” – stands as one of Laos’ three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is a place where spirituality isn’t just observed but felt in every corner: in the pre-dawn silence broken only by the soft padding of bare feet as saffron-clad monks collect alms, in the golden spires of 33 gilded wats rising through morning mist, in the incense that drifts through narrow streets lined with French villas. Time moves differently here, measured not in hours but in the rhythm of temple bells and the slow turn of the Mekong.
Oudomxay Province
Thermal baths and deep valleys.
Where mountain ridges dissolve into Chinese mist, the lush, mountainous province of Oudomxay in northern Laos remains refreshingly untouched by the well-worn Southeast Asian tourist trail. This is a place where authenticity isn’t curated but lived: in the ancient temples that stand in perfect solitude, their stones warmed only by sun and the occasional monk’s passing shadow, in the morning markets where trade happens in dialects most outsiders will never understand. Time moves differently here, measured not in itineraries but in the rhythm of rice harvests and the slow turn of seasons.
Champasak
Pre-Angkorian ruins and traditional rice baskets.
In the southwest of Laos, where the borders of Thailand and Cambodia converge, Champasak Province unfolds in a tapestry of green jungle, golden temple ruins, and waterfalls that thunder through ancient stone. This is a place where history isn’t confined to museums but woven into the landscape itself: in the Khmer ruins that rise through morning mist like forgotten prayers, in the traditional Buddhist temples where saffron-robed monks move through their rituals undisturbed by the outside world, in the protected forests where centuries-old trees stand as silent witnesses to empires risen and fallen.
Rosewood Luang Prabang
Amantaka, Laos
La Résidence Phou Vao