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Picturesquely set along the Nam Khan river close to the Lao UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, this beautifully renovated 100 year old farm house offers guests an exceptional holiday opportunity. Located directly opposite an elephant camp, guests at the Elephant Lodge can explore the area in style on the back of an elephant […]

Located by the river in the heart of Luang Prabang’s old city, Sala Prabang is a charming boutique property with a rich history. Formerly the residence of a prominent Lao merchant, whose son became the first prime minister of Laos, the elegant colonial villa comprises three heritage buildings, and houses 22 rooms including two large […]

With their stunning national parks, exciting wildlife and elephant escapades, the tropical nations of Thailand and Laos are excellent destinations for fun-filled, family-friendly adventures. Exotissimo has a range of educational, exciting and exotic tours to ensure everyone in the family has the time of their lives.
Home to the famous River Kwai Bridge, the Thai province […]

One of the most striking aspects of a trip to Southeast Asia is the welcoming attitude to children. The smiles and indulgent reception given to pint-sized visitors is wonderful, and travelers to the region can expect to be treated better with kids, than without!
The sincere respect for the family unit inherent in many Asian cultures […]

Exotissimo Travel is committed to supporting environmentally and socially responsible tourism projects and we strive to incorporate our philosophies of sustainable travel into all our programs wherever possible.
In line with this commitment, Exotissimo developed the Sustainable Tourism Department; a team entirely dedicated to pursuing environmental protection and economic and social justice through tourism, and we […]

Nestled at the confluence of the mighty Mekong and Se Don rivers, the provincial capital of Pakse is one of most beguiling and unexplored of Laos’ small towns. Home to beautiful wats and two gorgeous rivers, the town has a definitive charm and is a great spot to explore and enjoy fine food and excellent […]

Far in the north of Thailand in the heart of the notorious Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai province is a undeveloped haven of lush, undulating landscapes, ethnic minorities and excellent museums and natural attractions and the perfect setting for a northern Thai escape!
Formerly a major opium-growing region, the town itself is set on the banks of […]

It was quite hard for me to start the story of Laos trip, just a few days ago passed. Why? It was because in one side, there were pictures in Laos I had got used to which simply made me feel quite familiar with them. And that meant that I didn’t know how to explain […]

“Luang Prabang is in reality a love, a dream, a poetry of naive sensuality which unfolds under the foliage of this perfumed forest”. So penned Marte Bassene in his 1909 Laos travelogue, and a century later surprisingly little about this picturesque idyll has changed. Indeed, after their initial survey, UNESCO proclaimed Luang Prabang to be […]