Kingfisher Ecolodge

Für die Ruhe und Schönheit des Ortes. Sehr hübsche Öko-Lodge mit charmantem Empfang. Sehr komfortabler Deluxe-Bungalow. Nüchternes und schickes Dekor. Köstliche und herzhafte Küche: Besondere Erwähnung verdient der Mango-Klebreis. Und dann vor allem ein Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Erkundung der Landschaft und der herrlichen Dörfer. Pause mit leckerem Obst in der Nähe eines Wasserfalls zur Abkühlung und anschließend ein ebenso köstliches Picknick mit einer improvisierten Begrüßung durch ein paar Bauern, die für die Manioksaison in einer Hütte untergebracht sind. Was für eine Freundlichkeit und spontanes Teilen! Besondere Erwähnung gebührt Von, unserem bezaubernden jungen Führer, mit dem wir viel gelernt haben.

Zu fliehen! Die Bungalows beginnen ernsthaft müde zu werden. Die Mahlzeiten sind extrem lang und viele Gerichte fehlen auf der Speisekarte. Die chemische Reinigung gibt die Kleidung beschädigt zurück und sollte nicht überstürzt werden. Was die Ausflüge angeht, die es seit 2020 nicht mehr gegeben hat (Besuch einer Seidenraupenfarm, wo seit Corona keine Produktion mehr stattfindet, und Wanderung zum Schwimmen in einem Wasserfall ohne vorherige Erkundung): Die Führer konnten den Weg nicht finden und versuchten es den Weg mit einer Machete zu bahnen, zu viel Vegetation und keine Bademöglichkeiten) Bedauerlich, ganz zu schweigen vom Zustand des Schwimmbades: dreckig, grün, bewölkt... Sehr schade, denn der Ort hat Potenzial. Durch diese Vernachlässigung haben wir zwei Tage unserer Reise verloren.

We had a fantastic stay at the ecolodge. Great western standard rooms in a unique wetland setting. Good quality European and Lao food at the restaurant. Also went on local walk to nearby hill temple. Most importantly wake up early for the most amazing sunrise on the planet!!!

Stayed here for two nights and really enjoyed my time here. The service is amazing. We went on a hike and went bird watching and both experiences were really good. The food and drinks selection in the hotel is great. The staff are lovely, really helpful and friendly. The view over the wet wand is also incredible.

Amazing location in Xe Pian National Park close to wetlands and an authentic Lao village. Enjoyed the half day trek and dug out canoeing with local guides. Good food and friendly staff. Peace and quiet, sounds of nature and buffaloes grazing. Nice bungalows with soothing views. Kick back and enjoy.

We stayed 2 nights at Kingfisher Ecolodge which is a wonderful place to get away from everything, appreciate the beautiful Lao scenery, enjoy some wildlife spotting, and understand the rural way of life of Laos. The lodge itself is set in the beautiful countryside on the Kiat Ngong Wetlands. Ban Kiat Ngong, the local village nearby, is a very traditional rural Lao village, with dirt roads. All the locals were very welcoming and were happy to say hello as you walked round the village so don't hesitate to go there. The wetland boat ride (a must do) was wonderful, with great opportunities to spot wildlife and watching the daily life at the wetlands. The rooms are individual stilted bungalows set in the forest with views out onto the wetlands. The Deluxe bungalow was a good size, clean and well presented with a large bed, ceiling fans, air conditioning, private bathroom, and your own balcony with a beautiful view over the wetlands. The pool is very nice too and overlooks the wetlands as well. The restaurant at the lodge provided very delicious food. Wifi works OK in the restaurant. A few points - The lodge is maybe a little down at heel, but we heard that it's due to the Elephants which are no longer in the area. Also, room and guided trips offered in the guidebook are a bit too pricy for what it is and needs to be reconsidered to get more guest staying. We were the only guest there and seems this has been like this for quite some time when speaking to locals and business owners in Laos. Overall, a great place with a lot of potential. It's definitely worth to stay couple nights to recharge and enjoy the peacefulness.