Vientiane Riverside Retreat provides direct access to the Mekong Riverwalk, with private bamboo docks for early morning strolls. The hotel hosts weekly Lao Heritage Workshops, including traditional weaving and rice-paste painting, led by local artisans. Guests also enjoy complimentary sunset cruises on a heritage-style longboat, offering views of floating villages and temple silhouettes.

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Mekong Bay Family Resort features a dedicated children’s nature trail, a heated outdoor pool with shallow zones, and daily family storytelling sessions inspired by Lao folklore. The resort offers spacious Family Villas with kitchenettes and private garden patios. A free shuttle runs to the Vientiane Night Market every evening, and kids can join a “River Explorer” program with guided wildlife spotting along the bank.

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Golden Triangle Waterfront Lodge operates a daily scheduled ferry service to the Luang Prabang River Terminal, just across the Mekong. The 25-minute ride includes commentary on river ecology and border history. The hotel also offers a **