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.
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
The persons I spoke with knew the material. I wont know until I actually take the trip if it was all correct but at this point they were helpful in finding a trip that met my criteria
SS
5 days ago
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
6 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
1 week ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
1 week ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
