Exotissimo has designed a 4 Days / 3 Nights package which allows travelers to experience the delights of Luang Prabang at their own pace. In addition to airport transfers and a 3-night stay at the charming Villa Maly, our Luang Prabang Excursion also includes a variety of activities which can be scheduled at any time during the visit. Guests set their preferred timings for a one-hour massage, a dinner at Villa Maly’s Le Vetiver Restaurant, a half-day rental of electric bikes and a sunset dinner cruise on the Nava Mekong. This offer is only applicable for new bookings and is valid for travel until 30 September 2009. Click here to view the package.

For the entire month of June 2009, Luang Say will not operate its Mekong cruise and lodge services as both the boat and lodge will be renovated during this period.

Satri House in Luang Prabang is closed for renovation until September. The hotel is expected to resume operations in September but no specific date has been given.

An atmospheric bistro run by a young French expatriate, the Couleur Cafe is one of our perennial favorites in Luang Prabang. The restaurant is located in the heart of the peninsula within the UNESCO-listed area. Diners can ‘hide’ behind the vegetated wall that separates the sidewalk and the restaurant, and observe the street life and passer-bys. Do not miss the innovative specialties – fish cassolette with fine herbs and eggplant, stuffed bamboo with pork and creme de citron aux mangues. The cafe seats approximately 30 people.

Bangkok Airways (PG) will operate two daily return flights between Bangkok and Luang Prabang from 29 March – 10 May 2009:

* PG941 BKK 09.30 – LPQ 11.30
* PG943 BKK 11.40 – LPQ 13.40
* PG942 LPQ 12.10 – BKK 14.15
* PG944 LPQ 14.20 – BKK 16.25

During the low season from 11 May – 24 October 2009, the daily return flight frequency will be reduced to one:

* PG 943 BKK 11.40 – LPQ 13.40
* PG 944 LPQ 14.20 – BKK 16.25

The winter schedule will be released later this year.

To encourage responsible travel in Luang Prabang, Exotissimo Laos has designed a sight seeing tour using electric bikes. An emissions-free mode of transportation, an electric bike allows the user to pedal manually or to rely on the battery-powered, rechargeable motor. This half-day eco-friendly trip starts at either 9am or 2pm. Guests will ride to the Phosy Market, Ock Pop Tock, Elephant Asia Show and the Traditional Art & Ethnology Center. Contact laos@exotissimo.com for more information.

Following major renovations, the upgraded Lao Spirit Resort is now ready to receive guests for the new season. The open-air restaurant underwent a substantial facelift while new coats of paint and refurbishments were given to the 5 traditional style bungalows. Nestled amid the jungles by the Nam Khan River, this resort in Luang Prabang will be welcomed by nature and adventure lovers.

Recently opened in Luang Prabang, the Bel Air Resort is a tranquil property set by the Nam Khan River banks. The resort features a huge manicured garden and a colonial building that houses the 6 classic and deluxe rooms. The Bel Air is a perfect place to unwind with picturesque views of the river and Mount Phousi.

From now to 31 March 2009, Luangsay Cruise departs at 7.00am instead of 7.30am for trips from Luang Prabang to Houei Say. The extra travelling time is a safety measure deployed in view of the foggy river conditions.

The newest addition to the hotel scene in Luang Prabang, Villa Maly, is having a soft opening for the month of September. Aptly located in the heart of the city, all the main attractions and historical sites are within walking distance from the hotel. Converted from the residence of former nobility, the villa’s central building still retains the original splendour of the 1920s. The traditional styles of Laotian architecture and its French colonial past are seamlessly infused into the 33 guest rooms. Villa Maly will be officially opened on 1 October 2008.