Luxurious Mekong Grand Journey Launched by Butterfield & Robinson

  • April 18, 2016
Luxurious Mekong Grand Journey Launched by Butterfield & Robinson
Representing the peak of luxury, the trip combines amazing routes and exclusive access exceptional hotels, allowing travelers to experience the very best that these three countries have to offer.

With B&R's decades of local knowledge, travelers will go deep into the incredible Angkor Wat and UNESCO-protected Luang Prabang, while staying in two of the most remarkable hotel properties in all of Asia. Next, they will float along the Mekong from Cambodia into Vietnam in a luxury five-star floating hotel. In between, travelers will participate in a traditional Lao Baci well-wishing ceremony, indulge in a traditional Khmer meal overlooking the 12th century temple of Angkor, cycle along the trails lined by a jungle of silk cotton, and enjoy countless special encounters that only come from exploring a place on two feet and two wheels.

“While the journey entices with history and mystique, B&R's modern footprint makes this trip unlike any other,” says Trip Designer Kristi Elborne. “Along the way travelers will cycle our prized routes in the most remote and spectacular settings. They'll be joined by a remarkable team of guides and experts who will bring cultural legends to life thanks to their unparalleled access and knowledge.”

As on all Butterfield & Robinson trips, accommodations are the very best available–there are plenty of treats here for hotel aficionados and luxury lovers. Highlights include elegant Amantaka in Luang Prabang, set on a large garden estate; the glorious Amansara, the Aman resort in Siem Reap that is the former summer home of King Sihanouk; and finally three nights on the Aqua Mekong, a floating five-star hotel, taking in the spectacular floor to ceiling views of life on the river.

Butterfield & Robinson–the world's premier active travel company–designs incredible journeys to the world's most amazing places. Crafted from the finest ingredients (exceptional lodgings, incomparable access, stellar wines and food, experienced guides and more than a few secrets), B&R trips combine adventure with unparalleled cultural immersion in the world's greatest destinations.

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