Built in 1921 by "Les Messageries Maritimes" as their timber trading headquarters. It is a French Colonial single story bricked mansion. It includes three French Suites. They have high ceilings, arched walls and columns to divide the main bedroom and living area. Colonial pattern floor tiles, a four post king size bed, a ceiling fan and a private balcony make up the charming decor.
Ban Lao Classic
Three Lao Bungalows built in 1995 in the spirit of Lao Colonial style. It has a roof of ferra cotta tiles and wood shingles, timber walls and is set above the ground on timber posts and bricked columns. Lattice wall panels are painted in the local vibrant colors. Each room is fairly large with a separate bathroom and balcony. Lime washed walls, a bamboo paneled ceiling, hardwood floors and rattan arm chairs provide the colonial ambiance.
Floating Bungalow "Sala Phae"
These floating bungalows are built with nature in mind. All materials were selected to protect the environment. All rafts are equipped with waste treatment using bio-technology which assures the guests of the water's quality. Hardwood flooring is provided in the eight spacious rooms with a private bathroom and balcony.
French Studio
The French Studio was renovated in 2010. It is part of an old hospital of a French colony. It also offers a large terrace.
Ban Din Deluxe
It is the first Eco-Resort in Laos. The structure was built with clay and sand bags. The roof uses recycled material. All rooms were painted by soil solor. The rooms can reduce at least 80% of chemical material.
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
Justin Chappelle
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
