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The Elephant Crossing Hotel is your charming boutique hotel in Vang Vieng. Situated on the banks of the Nam Song River, The Elephant Crossing Hotel boasts breathtaking views of majestic limestone mountains, excellent service, free Wi-Fi internet access, and a range of rooms to suit singles, couples, families or groups.
Our boutique hotel welcomes you with the special ambience of Laos: the traditional Lao open-air Sala for relaxing, lounging and dining; and a riverside restaurant and bar that encompass the magnificent views of our unspoilt landscape. This is a truly unique and highly pleasurable encounter with the scenery and customs of "The Land of a Million Elephants".
We offer 31 rooms, all designed and decorated for both comfort and elegance.
Room features include beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms, with full amenities; individually controlled air-conditioning; ceiling fans; polished wooden flooring; and a private balcony with river and mountain views.
Reception
Reception desk is open from 7am to 10pm (07:00 to 22:00). At all other times, please contact the night guard.
Restaurant & Bar
Open every day from 7am to 10pm (07:00 to 22:00). Enjoy one of the best views in Vang Vieng. We have a menu incorporating Lao, Thai and European dishes, and offer fresh juices, cocktails and cold beer.
Breakfast
The buffet breakfast is served on the terrace between 7am and 10am.
Laundry
We offer a daily laundry service and the cost is 25,000 kip per kilo. Laundry is to be brought to reception by 10am and it will be ready for collection by 5pm.
Safety Deposit Box
Available at reception. Hotel takes no responsibility for items left in the rooms.
Non-smoking Policy
Rooms and reception are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted on the balconies and the outdoors areas.
1. Are the rates displayed per person or per room?
The prices shown on our website are per person based on twin/ double accommodation.
2. Any surcharges if my travel dates are during Christmas or New Year Holidays?
The rates are regular price and they are not included a compulsory dinner (Gala Dinner) on the day of Christmas or New Year Eve. Surcharges depend on specific hotels you stay at, so our travel consultants will give further information to you in communications.
3. Are there any discounts available?
We offer select trip discounts periodically throughout the year, especially in the low season (Summer time in Vietnam is from May to Sep). Please contact our travel consultants to get more details.
4. How do I pay when I want to book this tour?
We accept payment by debit/ credit card (Visa, Master, Amex), cash and bank transfer. When you confirm a booking with us, we will send you our online payment link or bank details to deposit 30% of the total tour cost. The balance will be due as soon as you arrive in Cambodia. Our travel consultants will give more details via email about payment instruction.
5. Are meals included?
We have tried to balance flexibility and convenience regarding meal options. This tour package includes daily buffet breakfast at hotels and some lunches or dinners as listed in parenthesis next to the tour itinerary on each day tour. In the major cities, where there are a wide variety of restaurants, we generally do not include meals to allow our travelers the flexibility of choosing their own food preferences. Our tour guides can recommend some options for our clients to choose from according to traveler's interest & budget.
6. What type of food is typical of Vietnam?
Vietnamese cuisine is quite varied from the North to the Centre and to the South, having had many external influences over the years that have created an interesting mix of cooking methods and ingredients. French presence in the recent past has led to the assimilation of French cuisine influence, and is often attributed with Pho noodle soup's rise to popularity. Most meals include rice, as well as fish sauce which is a popular condiment added to almost every meal throughout the country.
7. What if I have a special request on food?
You just need to share us your request on type of foods, we will choose a right restaurant and order suitable menus for you.
8. What type of transportation is used?
Our Vietnam tours utilize a variety of primarily private transportation (arranged just for your groups) including new and modern vans/ cars, motor boats, etc. We use a mix of private (vans/ cars)/ public transportation (domestic flights, sharing cruises, trains) to provide travelers with the safest and most efficient transit in each area.
9. How many people are typically on your tours?
We only offer completely private tours, so only the people you book for will be on the tour. If you are alone, it will just be you and your guide. If you are a couple, just the two of you and your guide, and so on. We believe this is the best type of tour, so that it can be personalized to you, go at your own pace, and so that you can have the full attention of your guide for the duration of the tour.
10. Is this trip a good choice for solo travelers?
Yes, it is. You will still have a private tour guide and driver to accompany throughout the journey. However, you have to cover all expenses regarding accommodations (single room), tour guides, transportations because no-one shares cost with.
11. Do tour rates include international flights?
This tour only includes domestic flights. We find that it is usually less expensive for travelers to book these separately and this also allows you the flexibility to choose the schedule and routing that is most convenient for you. You can purchase international flights on your own, or we can certainly help you arrange these flights with an airfare consolidator who specializes in international flights.
12. How do I get to the hotel from the airport when I arrive?
When you arrive at airports, you will be greeted with your name on our driver/ tour guide's welcome sign, then get transferred to your hotel.
13. How if bad weather such as storm, flood, landslide occurs during my holiday with TRAVEL VIETNAM?
Our Travel Consultants and Tour Operators keep checking weather forecast every-day, if the weather is bad and it may affect to your safety, we will discuss with you regarding a tentative program immediately.
14. How much should I budget for tips?
Tips are not compulsory on any of our tours. However, it is customary to offer a small tip for exceptional service. Other travelers opt to bring small souvenirs from their home to give to tour guides and drivers along the way.
15. Is travel insurance included? And is it recommended?
Travel insurance is not included in our tour price. Absolutely, we recommend you to contact with your local agent in your country to buy travel insurance before you go.
16. How to change or cancel my reservation?
- You can change or amend your schedule in advance or during your trip but surcharge maybe applied according to our contract with local suppliers, hotels and airlines. Regarding cancelation terms, please check out this link: https://asiatravelandleisure.com/terms-conditions.html
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