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GETTING THERE
American Airlines offers connecting flights from Reagan National and Washington Dulles to Bangkok, with late February fares currently starting at about $1,400 round trip. Bangkok Airways offers nonstop flights from Bangkok to Luang Prabang, Laos, with fares starting at about $300 round trip. Tourist visas for U.S. citizens are issued on arrival in Thailand and Laos.
WHERE TO STAY
The Belle Rive Luang Prabang
011-856-71-260-733
Charming hotel on the Mekong River. Rooms, all with river views, start at $100 during Lao New Year.
The Apsara
011-856-71-254-670
Luxury accommodation on the Nam Khan River. Rooms from $75 all year.
WHERE TO EAT
Tamarind Restaurant and Cooking School
Kingkitsalath Road, on the Nam Khan River next to the Apsara
011-856-71-213-128
Serves such classic Lao dishes as mok pa (steamed fish and herbs in banana leaf) and oua si khai (lemon grass stalks stuffed with chicken). Entrees start at $4. Cooking classes from $32 (day) and $25 (evening).
WHAT TO DO
Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre
Ban Khamyong
011-856-71-253-364
Nonprofit museum showcasing traditional arts of ethnic minority groups. Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., $2.50.
Green Discovery Laos
Unit 44/3, Sisavangvong Road
Ban Xieng Muan
011-856-71-212-093
Popular adventure outfitter offering rafting, trekking and kayaking excursions.
Lao New Year festival
Takes place over three days in April in Luang Prabang. This year’s event is April 13-15.
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