Staying three nights in this Secrete Retreats lodge was a great experience as it is totally integrated in a peaceful village with four cultural groups. It is a great way to explore North East Laos interesting cultural life as the lodge team will set you daily programs according to your wishes from Pampering you within the resort itself with massage, foot therapy, manure, pedicure to excursions in the tribal villages with your private guide and four wheels drive vehicule or to next door farming community where you will experience rice planting with a buffalo or a lunch in a local house cooked according to your tastes with organic products. You can try as well if you are interested surprising local delicacies like grass hoppers or even palm worms. The rooms themselves are stunning in elevated building with a view on the local river. A lot of tropical wood will help you to relax. Wifi is available and AC will help you to chill. Delicious fresh juices or your favorite cocktail will be served to you in the reception area with a view on the river. A 5 dinner courses with local lao products is available in the evening. A small bridge will lead you to a private island with a lovely swimming pool. You can enjoy as well hot springs withing the property in two elevated towers in full privacy. The two French in charge persons (multilingual) will be your personal butlers to help you make the best from the experience including meditation, going to festivities at the nearby local buddhist temple or sharing another experience with amazingly gentle local inhabitants.