Set just south of Mount Phousi, Amantaka is a short 10-minute drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ). With sacred Mount Phousi as its backdrop, Amantaka lies in the center of picturesque Luang Prabang, Laos' spiritual capital. White-walled and green-shuttered, the period building retains the genteel tranquility of its French-Colonial past, while private pools and an expansive spa meet the needs of contemporary travelers. Taking its name from tipitaka, meaning the teaching of the Buddha, Amantaka provides guests with myriad suggestions for cultural and spiritual immersion in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These range from giving alms to monks at dawn to navigating the fabled Mekong on Amantaka's boat. The spa offers holistic massages, body treatments, and healing therapies utilizing Aman Spa's unique chemical-free products. Lao and French fare feature prominently on the menus served in the white-walled Dining Room or open-air Pool Terrace. Traditional Lao floral arrangements and music enhance occasions of all kinds, whether a private dinner or a poolside Lao-style barbecue.