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River Resort Champasak
Highlights
Mekong Views,
Poolside Relaxation,
4,000 Islands Access
Best for
Couples,
Reached by road and boat, River Resort lies in a peaceful location on the banks of the Mekong in Southern Laos.
The views from the resort are some of the best in this region; you might even feel like you are in a coastal location with ‘beaches’ and islands off in the distance.
This is the ideal place to kick back and relax around the pool after a busy tour of Laos, but it’s also a great base from which to explore the 4,000 islands or to enjoy kayaking and trekking.
Ideal for couples and solo travellers seeking riverside tranquillity with easy access to Laos’ 4,000 Islands.
River resort is a great all-round hotel, and it’s hard to beat the views it offers while providing a comfortable stay with great food and above standard service. The only drawbacks for some might be the slightly modern design, in contrast to this traditional area of Laos.
The Rooms
The resort itself is small with just 20 rooms in 10 villas, most facing the river. We recommend a top storey room for a truly spectacular vista across the Mekong. The rooms are spacious and modern with lovely touches like a balcony at the front and back and wall to ceiling glass doors. The hotel has a good value spa, lovely manicured grounds and a restaurant serving western and Laotian cuisine all day.
What You'll Find:
- Riverside pool
- Spa with good-value treatments
- Laotian and Western restaurant
Why You’ll Love It:
- Spectacular river views, especially from upper rooms
- Relaxed poolside atmosphere perfect after touring
- Great base for exploring the 4,000 Islands
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Rural Indochina Family Adventure
This holiday idea is an excellent opportunity for adventurous families to get under the skin of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
You will see a few of the famous landmarks, but the primary focus is on the countryside, which you’ll explore with ease by bike, kayak, quad bike, and even Vespa! See the well-known highlights and what lies beyond as you cycle through hidden jungles, raft past dramatic river gorges, and get an authentic taste of the local lifestyle from a range of perspectives.
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In Our Travellers’ Words
An Epic Adventure Across Southeast Asia
There were moments while I was out and about where I thought that everyone should experience this kind of mindful travel that Experience Travel organises, as it's not backpacking where you tick off the standard party hotspots, and it's not the typical cruise for tourists to visit the standard sightseeing destinations, but an experience where I really felt I got to know the countries, meet great people and do fun stuff that most people miss.
With ETG, we have visited extraordinary places
... stayed in wondrous hotels, met fascinating everyday people, listened to varied opinions, and learned much about places far away. I couldn't do that on my own.
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