Description
With sacred Mount Phousi as its backdrop, Resort lies in the centre of picturesque Luang Prabang, Laos’s spiritual capital. White-walled and green-shuttered, the period building retains all the genteel tranquillity of its French-Colonial past, with private pools and an expansive spa meeting the needs of contemporary travellers. Taking its name from tipitaka, meaning “the teaching of the Buddha”, Resort supplies guests with myriad suggestions for cultural and spiritual immersion in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – from giving alms to monks at dawn to navigating the fabled Mekong on Resort’s boat.
Location
- Resort lies in the center of picturesque Luang Prabang
- The former royal capital, Luang Prabang is famed for its unique architecture and many golden-spired temples
- The property is walking distance from boutiques, bakeries and restaurants, as well as the Mekong River and the town’s night market
Getting There
- 10 minutes by car from Luang Prabang International Airport
- The airport is serviced by scheduled flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Siem Reap, Singapore, and Vientiane, Laos’s capital
Mekong
Designed for two guests with spacious interiors for lounging, dining and sleeping, Mekong also have a private swimming pool
RESORT ACTIVITIES & SERVICES:
Dining
The Dining Room
Capacity: 50 seated
- Airy colonial setting, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Elegant pairings of Lao and French flavours, led by local produce
The Lounge Bar
- French Colonial setting with rattan furniture
- Ideal for pre- and post-dinner drinks and cigars
The Pool Terrace
Capacity: up to 24 seated
- Casual alfresco venue for lunch, dinner and cocktails
- Lao and Western menu
Private dining
- Available in-suite or in guests’ private gardens
Activities & Excursions
Walking and cycling
- Guided tours on foot or by bike are the best way to explore Luang Prabang
- Visit the National Museum, the Buddhist Archives, or the Phra Bang, the 83cm Buddha statue that is the town’s namesake
- Private temple visits can be arranged
- Journey into the countryside to explore a traditional village
Cultural activities
- Rise at dawn to give alms to the monks as they pass Resort
- Enjoy a lecture at Resort, which hosts regular events led by academics
- Join the monks in their chanting on a pilgrimage to the Buddhist Academy
Cooking classes
- Learn traditional Lao cooking at Resort’s private morning and afternoon classes
- Visit the morning market with the chef to handpick ingredients for Lao dishes
Elephant experience
- Meet Kit, the baby of the ethical Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary, and follow him on a hike through the jungle and along cool mountain streams
Mekong River cruises
- Charter Resort’s custom-built boat for a private sunset cruise with cocktails and canapés
- Explore more of the Mekong, including Pak Ou Cave, where pilgrims have been leaving Buddha statues for hundreds of years
Kuang Si waterfall and bear sanctuary
- Stroll through the forest for a private tour of the Bear Sanctuary – a haven for endangered Asiatic black bears
- Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools of Kuang Si – a majestic tiered waterfall that tumbles 100 metres over white limestone formations
Tad Se waterfalls (seasonal)
- Reached by a scenic boat trip, the Tad Se waterfalls flow out of the forest and into the Nam Ou River
- Spend a leisurely morning or afternoon swimming in numerous limestone pools