LUANG PRABANG, LAOS 2010

REGISTRATION

The cost for this course is 1490 euros. Cost includes food, accomodation, course fee, yoga sessions and Circus manual.

Space is limited… register early to ensure your space… last year our Circus was filled up 3 months before!

To register

1. enter in contact with Arno L’Hermitte by email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2. Or click on “I want to register now and send my informations” in the Home page.

Thanks to add a few words about yourself and your experience in thai massage and bodywork.

You have to submit a deposit of 490 EUROS.

The remaining balance (1000 EUROS) will be paid in EUROS CURRENCY when you will arrive at the Circus.

Cancellation policy :

• If you cancel at least 45 days before the course, you will be refunded your deposit (less administrative fee- 100 EUROS)

• If you cancel between 0 and 45 days prior to the Circus, there will be no refund of your deposit.

LOCATION : Luang prabang

- Luang Prabang is the jewel of Indochina, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 . it is indisputably one of the most beautiful cities in Asia, boasting numerous projects to help preserve and maintain the traditional old town in all its prestige.

The ancient royal city is surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and the Khan river. In the centre of the city is Mount Phousi with stunning views of the surrounding temples and hills. With about 20000 inhabitants and many bicycles, Luang Prabang is a small city where time seems to stand still.

- Until this day Luang Prabang still holds a strong Buddhist presence, whose population proves extremely active and faithful towards their religion. With dozens of golden temples, covering a third of the city's surface area, and thousands of orange-robed monks decorating the streets, Luang Prabang remains the heart of numerous religious festivals and activities. It is a place with a strong spiritual energy and a magic quality not to be found nowadays in many cities in Asia.

- Although tourism in Luang Prabang has increased over the past few years with the arrival of an international airport and frequent tourist boats along the Mekong, this city has somehow managed to preserve the tranquility and authenticity of a Laotian village.

- This residential course is 2,5 km from the old city, in the buildings of the Lao teacher training center for primary school teachers. It is a very nice place with a big playground, just along the Nam Khan river, with a quiet atmosphere.

CLASSROOMS :

- The Thaï massage classroom is big wih a lot of light. The Yoga classroom is along the river. The Circus provides Thai massage mats and pillows. However we invite you to bring your own yoga mat for the morning practice.

ACCOMMODATION :

Many dormitories with simple confort have been fitted out to offer flexible sleeping arrangements (possibilities to be 6 to 8 per big dormitory). You can also sleep in individual little tent.

For those who would like more confort or privacy, alternative accomodations are available at different prices around the Circus camp. Among them, next door, is the very nice and friendly Tongbay guesthouse.

Have a look at their website

THE MEALS :

- 3 good meals a day based on good natural and local products.
When booking please inform us if you follow a particular diet.

HOW TO GET THERE:

By Plane :

From Bangkok: Direct flight bBangkok-Luang prabang with Thai
airways. around 4000 baths
From Chiang mai: Direct flight Chiang mai/Luang prabang around 3000 bath
(Chiang Maï and Luang Prabang airport are international Airports now)

By boat :

First take a bus Chiang mai/ Chiang kong then speed boat or
slowboat to Luang prabang . (about a 2 days trip)

By bus or train

From Bangkok : take a bus or a train to Nong Kaï the border city along the Mekong river

VISAS

- You can get a visa at the airport, at the border (Thaïland/Laos, Nong Kaï), or at the nearest Lao ambassy.

Price is about 30 to 40 USD according to the country you are from and maximum validity is for one month stay.

Visas are issued for one entry and must be used within three months of issue date.

The cheapest, fastest and easiest option is to get a visa on arrival at Vientiane Airport, Luang Prabang Airport or at the Friendship bridge

WHAT TO BRING

- A light sleeping bag/ bed sheets

- A torch

- A yoga mat

- A swimsuit & towel

The circus provides blankets and mattress

WEATHER AND RIVER

The weather is usually dry and sunny during this season. At night it might get a little chilly as we are at 700 altitude.

The circus is along the Nam Khan river with direct access to a nice swimming area, where children and monks often bathe. The river flows down into Luang Prabang and is therefore clean and also has a nice, comfortable temperature for bathing.

LOCAL AMENITIES

- There is 2 ATM service in Luang Prabang

- You can change or use thai bath and Usdollards in banks. Dollars are accepted in small denominations asTthai Bath

- It is very cheap to hire bicycles (1$ per day 15$ per month)

- Tuk tuks are easily available to go around the area (e.g. Luang Prabang takes 10 mins)

- Next to the site there is a large Elephant sanctuary

- Daily large food market within walking distance

- Laundry service access is 5 mins on foot

- Next door is the beautifull thongbay ghesthouse