This afternoon pass at The Namkhan, by the Khan River near Luang Prabang, begins with a Lao flower offering workshop. You fold and arrange fresh flowers into the offerings you see at temples and homes across Laos, and learn what they mean.

The middle of the afternoon is yours: the infinity pool, the chess garden, the botanical garden and the river beach are all open to you. As the light softens, the day closes with a private guided meditation by the river, a calm way to end before you head back to town.