Laos & Cambodia Private Tour

This beautiful 34-room luxury property has been among the top two or three hotels in Luang Prabang for quite some time. Though its hillside location overlooking the city is a bit far from the main Luang Prabang area, we feel the atmosphere here is quite special and reminiscent of the early 20th-century French-colonial era. Kudos to the very nice spa and the infinity pool. Bev and I feel the food here is simply outstanding — our meals at La Residence were perhaps our favorite in the city during our last stay here. As a reference point for the quality here, the Orient-Express folks operate and manage the hotel.

This beautiful 34-room luxury property has been among the top two or three hotels in Luang Prabang for quite some time. Though its hillside location overlooking the city is a bit far from the main Luang Prabang area, we feel the atmosphere here is quite special and reminiscent of the early 20th-century French-colonial era. Kudos to the very nice spa and the infinity pool. Bev and I feel the food here is simply outstanding — our meals at La Residence were perhaps our favorite in the city during our last stay here. As a reference point for the quality here, the Orient-Express folks operate and manage the hotel.

Located in the Mekong Valley on the grounds of a former French hospital in Luang Prabang, the 24-suite Amantaka is the perfect place from which to experience Lao’s spiritual capital. Simultaneously embracing the past through architecture and experiences alongside modern amenities such as private pools and state of the art spas is what Aman does best, perfectly embodied at the Amantaka. Amenities include three dining venues, swimming pool, Aman spa, and cultural activities such as walking tours of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River cruises.

Located in the Mekong Valley on the grounds of a former French hospital in Luang Prabang, the 24-suite Amantaka is the perfect place from which to experience Lao’s spiritual capital. Simultaneously embracing the past through architecture and experiences alongside modern amenities such as private pools and state of the art spas is what Aman does best, perfectly embodied at the Amantaka. Amenities include three dining venues, swimming pool, Aman spa, and cultural activities such as walking tours of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River cruises.

For the past several years Bev, Zen, and I have felt the Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor to be our favorite hotel in all of Cambodia. Built in the early 1930’s in the classic French-colonial style, the Raffles combines pampered and understated luxury with heartfelt Khmer service. You see very little staff turnover here as we see the same familiar smiling faces at each returning visit. Bev feels the string of shops at the hotel are most impressive in terms of quality and diversity of their Cambodian and Laotian silks and artifacts. Zen loves the antique elevator and expansive pool, while I enjoy morning walks along the Raffles’ 15-acre French Gardens. Please do not miss one of the evening Apsara Terrace buffet dinner and dance performances (every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m.) — as we feel this is an amazing experience!

For the past several years Bev, Zen, and I have felt the Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor to be our favorite hotel in all of Cambodia. Built in the early 1930’s in the classic French-colonial style, the Raffles combines pampered and understated luxury with heartfelt Khmer service. You see very little staff turnover here as we see the same familiar smiling faces at each returning visit. Bev feels the string of shops at the hotel are most impressive in terms of quality and diversity of their Cambodian and Laotian silks and artifacts. Zen loves the antique elevator and expansive pool, while I enjoy morning walks along the Raffles’ 15-acre French Gardens. Please do not miss one of the evening Apsara Terrace buffet dinner and dance performances (every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m.) — as we feel this is an amazing experience!

Built around the former guesthouse of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, each of the villa’s 24 rooms come with a private driver, floor to ceiling windows, and furnished patios. The aesthetic is minimalist and classic with open floor plan rooms and secluded gardens for the courtyard suites. A short remork (Cambodian tuk tuk) ride away from the ruins of Angkor Wat, the Amansara has an indoor/outdoor dining pavilion serving both Khmer and Western dishes, a rooftop bar and lounge, spa, lap pool, yoga studio, and steam baths. In terms of luxury and location, the Amansara is simply unmatched in Cambodia and has been host to Jackie Kennedy and Angelina Jolie during their respective visits to Cambodia.

Built around the former guesthouse of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, each of the villa’s 24 rooms come with a private driver, floor to ceiling windows, and furnished patios. The aesthetic is minimalist and classic with open floor plan rooms and secluded gardens for the courtyard suites. A short remork (Cambodian tuk tuk) ride away from the ruins of Angkor Wat, the Amansara has an indoor/outdoor dining pavilion serving both Khmer and Western dishes, a rooftop bar and lounge, spa, lap pool, yoga studio, and steam baths. In terms of luxury and location, the Amansara is simply unmatched in Cambodia and has been host to Jackie Kennedy and Angelina Jolie during their respective visits to Cambodia.