Unspoilt by modernisation and a real hidden gem.
L aos is still wonderfully unspoilt by modernisation and a real hidden gem. Former royal capital Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by temples and palaces, exuding spirituality from every pore. Magical mornings begin with monks collecting food on the streets in their traditional Alm Bowls. In Vientiane, the relaxed capital beside the Mekong River, explore museums and temples galore.
CLIMATE The best time to visit Laos is during the dry season, from November to April. HEALTH Precautions must be taken to avoid the risk of contracting Typhoid and Cholera. There is also a risk of Malaria and Hepatitis A in certain regions. TIME DIFFERENCE GMT +7 hours CURRENCY Kip (US Dollar/ Thai Baht widely accepted) VISA REQUIREMENTS British passports holders must obtain a visa. HOW TO GET THERE Fly via Bangkok with airlines including British Airways, Thai Airways and Eva Air, or via Doha and Ho Chi Minh City with Qatar Airways.
Early Booking Offer - Save up to £185pp - The Eastern & Oriental Express
The Eastern & Oriental Express, Laos
Save £185pp. 3 nights Bangkok - Singapore including full board from £1075pp.
Save £115pp. 1 night Bangkok - Chiang Mai including full board from £675pp.
Book by 31/03/10.
Reduced Rates on Bangkok routes - The Eastern & Oriental Express
The Eastern & Oriental Express, Laos
Take advantage of reduced rates on routes:
Bangkok - Singapore or v.v
Bangkok - Chiang Mai or v.v
Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur or v.v
Travel must be completed by 30 Sep 09
2010 Early Booking Offer - The Eastern & Oriental Express
The Eastern & Oriental Express, Laos
Book any Eastern & Oriental Express Train journey between 01 Jul 09 - 31 Dec 09 for travel 01 Jan 10 - 31 Dec 10 and receive an early booking discount.
Complimentary Massage - Amantaka
Amantaka, Laos
Stay a minimum 3 nights and receive a complimentary 60 minute Asian Blend massage spa treatment per person. Valid 01/05/10-31/10/10.
6 Night Indochina Past & Present - Amantaka
Amantaka, Laos
3 nights at Amantaka, Laos
*welcome Lao traditional massage *daily breakfast & a choice of lunch or dinner *house beverages and wines *private guided Temple Town outing *a sunset cruise along the Mekong River *a private Lao cooking class *a traditional Baci Ceremony & Lao dinner.
3 nights at Amansara, Siem Reap
*daily breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner *house beverages and wines *private guide & driver for twice daily outings to Ankgor Ruins *Water Blessing at The Pagoda *A morning or afternoon tea in the traditional Khmer Village House *A rooftop Khmer style BBQ dinner.
Package available in reverse order. Valid 04/01/10-31/10/10.
Early Booking Discount - The Eastern & Oriental Express
The Eastern & Oriental Express, Laos
Book by 24 Jun 10 to take advantage of Early Booking Discount offer rates, valid for travel until 31 Dec 10. Applies to Bangkok - Singapore, Bangkok - Chiang Mai and Singpore - Bangkok routes only. Excludes Presidential Suites.
Summer In Indochina - Amantaka
Amantaka, Laos
Stay a minimum 3 nights and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Pool Suite (subject to availability), daily breakfast, a 60 minute spa massage for 2 persons and return airport transfers. Valid 01/05/10-31/10/10.