Enjoy a three-night extension at Luang Prabang or Siem Reap before or after any Eastern & Oriental Express journey or holiday.
LUANG PRABANG
4 days / 3 nights
Laos is landlocked by its neighbours of Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. The mighty Mekong River runs the entire length of the country, providing fishing, irrigation and fertile farmland along the delta. Its population of 6 million people is distributed through modern towns, rural villages and isolated, ethnic, mountain tribes.
For the visitor Laos offers an unspoilt, fascinating adventure, as most of the country remains untouched by tourism. Beautiful, forested hills hide their treasures of caves and pure, refreshing waterfalls. The deeply entrenched Buddhist culture touches every part of life, making the tourist's encounters with the Lao people one of friendship and warm welcomes. Temples, pagodas and stupas dot the country, with glints of golden rooftops visible as the sun rises over the mountains and the early morning alms-giving ceremonies see the towns flooded with saffron-robed monks, collecting food offerings in their small bowls.
A truly captivating country, where the gentle pace of life invites the visitor to slow down, relax and absorb the beauty of their surroundings.
Day 1 : Luang Prabang (Laos)
Fly to Luang Prabang, and transfer to La Résidence Phou Vao for three nights (room category as chosen). Breakfast and two dinners included.
La Résidence Phou Vao
Offering travellers a peaceful sanctuary set at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers with breathtaking views of the mountains is La Résidence Phou Vao, an Orient-Express property. Set among three hectares of lush gardens, rich with bougainvillea, frangipani and palms, the hotel offers 34 spacious rooms and suites, each with balcony, decorated with rosewood and furnished with local materials to reflect the harmony and heritage of Lao architecture. Each room has a mini bar, safe and satellite TV.
Leisure facilities include a stunning infinity pool, and a sumptuous Spa - the first in Luang Prabang. The Spa offers a full range of face and body treatments including facials, massages, and packages for individuals and couples. The custom-designed spa treatments are based on traditional Lao herbal remedies aimed at healing and nurturing, and use only pure botanical ingredients from the organic herb garden and local farms.
Follow a passage, with doors painted with guardian divinities, to the restaurant. French cuisine, with exotic touches, and traditional Lao dishes, are served with impeccable service. After dinner, perhaps enjoy a nightcap in Dok Champa bar.
Day 2 : Pak Ou
Full-day city tour or river trip on the Mekong to Pak Ou. Lunch is included.
Day 3 : At Leisure
Day at leisure.
Day 4 : Bangkok
Transfer to the airport and the return flight to Bangkok.
Holiday Prices (per person) 2010 :
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| Mountain View | £1,110 | £945 | £840 | £945 |
Prices are based on sharing. Single supplements on request.
Prices from December 23rd on request.
Cambodia and The Temples of Angkor
4 days / 3 nights
Take the time to give Cambodia the attention it deserves. Angkor Wat fascinates with its sheer grandeur and alone justifies a visit.
Enjoy a three-night specially tailored itinerary designed to your interests and as flexible as you wish, which should include wonderful Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, the largest city in the world in the 13th century with Phimeanakas, and its beautiful lakes, the Palace of Baphoun and the Bayon. Perhaps enjoy sunset from a quiet spot away from the crowds. Your final full day is a day of choices - sunrise at Angkor Wat, feeding elephants a banana breakfast, before exploring this historic site in detail, or choose to meet locals in rarely visited villages. In the afternoon, visit the exquisite temple of Banteay Srei. Many other options are available.
Whatever you chose to do, rest assured that this is your visit to Angkor and O&E guides will make sure that it is a unique and personal experience.
Day 1 : Siem Reap
Fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap, and transfer to La Résidence d'Angkor for three nights in a Royal Deluxe Pool Side room. Breakfast and dinner included.
La Résidence d'Angkor
Artistry and beauty of proportion are the first impression of La Résidence d'Angkor. Built in the Khmer style, this Orient-Express property is set within a leafy walled garden.
The 55 rooms exude a tranquil welcome of fresh simplicity with their bamboo, stone and cotton furnishings. All rooms have large bathrooms with free-form terrazzo baths and shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe.
Garden and Pool View rooms offer a private terrace or balcony overlooking either the verdant gardens of the property or the swimming pool, which is surrounded by vibrant foliage.
There is a choice of restaurants. The Dining Room has an outdoor terrace with a menu offering French and Khmer specialties, while the Barbecue Restaurant and Bar, overlooking the pool, provides a casual and relaxing environment for both indoor (air conditioned) and outside dining.
The lounge offers a tropical setting for enjoying an open-air drink, or relax at the bar with a long iced drink, a local beer or refreshing fruit juice. Other facilities include two boutiques and a library with a selection of books and games.
Days 2 & 3 : Angkor
Two full days of sightseeing at the Temples of Angkor. Lunch is included.
Day 4 : Bangkok
Transfer to the airport and the return flight to Bangkok.
Holiday Prices (per person) 2010 :
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November
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| Royal Deluxe Pool Side | £1,005 | £1,080 | £930 | £1,020 | £1,095 |
Prices are based on sharing. Single supplements on request.
Prices from December 23rd on request.
