The Apsara Rive Droite
Getting there
The Apsara Rive Droite is located in a small village across the Nam Khan River from historic Luang Prabang, directly opposite sister property the Apsara. The hotel operates a boat shuttle across for guests, and also provides free bicycles and minibus transfers.
- Planes Several airlines fly into Luang Prabang International Airport (www.luangprabangairport.com), about three kilometres from the hotel. Flights from capital Vientiane take about 40 minutes. Free airport transfers are included in accommodation costs.
- Automobiles Self-drive is not currently possible in Laos. Chartering a chauffeured car from Vientiane via scenic Vang Vieng is an option for Smiths who want to relive their former life as ‘travellers’, although this takes about 10 hours.
- Others Slow boats connect border town Huay Xai in northern Thailand with Luang Prabang, stopping in Pak Beng (often overnight) along the way. Luang Say Mekong Cruises (www.luangsay.com) is the smartest outfit, but trips during March and April can be hazy due to slash-and-burn agriculture. Avoid doing the journey by speedboat – it’s uncomfortable and, more importantly, unsafe.
The Apsara Rive Droite Ban Phanluang, Luang Prabang
