Luang Prabang

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This enchanting former royal capital is nestled in a valley shaped by lush, green mountains on a bend between the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, spiritual Luang Prabang exudes peace and tranquillity. The old town feels like a village and its charming streets lined with colonial houses, delightful boutiques and restaurants are a pleasure to stroll around. From watching long lines of saffron robed monks emerging from the morning mist to collect their alms, exploring the abundant temples to relaxing with a cup of strong Lao coffee outside one of the many colonial houses, Luang Prabang cannot fail but charm even the most world weary traveller.

> Itineraries visiting Luang Prabang

A Gourmet Journey through Southeast Asia with Diana von Cranach - 17 days from £ 7820 per person

Food is at the centre of any culture and it's through this inventive, dynamic and supremely evocative medium that Diana von Cranach and specially selected restaurants, chefs and guides will lead you into the very belly of South East Asia for a trip the taste buds will never forget.

Gems of Angkor & Luang Prabang - 8 days from £ 1825 per person

If you want to cover two of Southeast Asia’s most exciting destinations in less than ten days, this is the ideal itinerary. Combining Laos and Cambodia means you can experience both the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor and the World Heritage city of Luang Prabang.

Laos Adventure - 17 days from £ 2795 per person

This is the ultimate way to experience Laos – ideal for people who have already begun their love affair with Laos and really want to get their fill of it. Highlights include: the stunning La Folie lodge on the southern ‘4,000 Islands’, the colourful capital, Vientiane, and the best of Laos’s Mekong and mountains.

Meandering Down the Mekong - 22 days from £ 4995 per person

This is our ‘super luxe’ Mekong itinerary. Sleeping both on the boat and in hotels, you will experience four countries – Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam – to get the full flavour of the Mekong’s romance. Experience not just the river’s natural beauty, but also the culture surrounding it, the mountains of Chang Mai and the history of Saigon.

Mountains and Mekong - 11 days from £ 2395 per person

This is a great trip if you are perhaps on your second trip to Laos and want to get under its skin a bit more. Highlights include staying in the charming Muang La Resort, hiking and mountain biking in Laos’s beautiful wilderness, and cruising the Nam Ou River.

The Gems of Indochina - 12 days from £ 3255 per person

This trip gives you the perfect taste of Indochina in under two weeks. Despite travelling through three countries – Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia – it is perfectly paced. Snappy and to the point, but very pleasant and manageable.

The Wonders of Indochina - 17 days from £ 5650 per person

This trip gives you the most luxurious taste of Indochina. Enjoy Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia’s best boutique hotels, including one of the world’s most extraordinary beach resorts – the Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam. Stay here on a perfectly timed beach break sandwiched between historic Hanoi and cultural Siem Reap.