Khiri Travel has introduced special designer tuk
tuks to its ground operations in Luang Prabang in Laos
and Siem Reap in Cambodia
With an
Oriental style design and a Khiri driver and tour guide up front, the tuk tuks
are a relaxed and informal way to enjoy the sights and sensations of the two
heritage towns.The Luang Prabang tuk tuk (called "Jumbo") has already
been commissioned for a wedding shoot by guests who heard about it from staff
at the Hotel de la Paix.
Ruben
Derksen, Business Manager at Khiri Travel Laos, who conceived the tuk tuk idea,
said that the two vehicles give guests a much more sensory open-air experience
compared to sitting in a minivan.
"I
was frustrated with how uncomfortable the tuk tuks in Luang Prabang were, so I
had one built that guests would really enjoy using," he said.
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Cambodian remork (tuk tuk)
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For added
pleasure, each tuk tuk has a water cooler for cold drinks and hand towels.
Jumbo can sit four guests in comfort, the Cambodian remork (tuk tuk) two.
"Riding
a well-appointed tuk tuk through exotic surroundings is one of the simple
pleasures of a holiday in the Mekong
area," said Derksen. "It's not just about getting from 'A' to 'B',
it's about enjoying your holiday in vintage style."
The tuk
tuks are being used for city tours and airport transfers in Luang Prabang, and
for city tours to Angkor Wat and around Siem Reap town.
Travel
companies can brand each tuk tuk with traditional wooden signage. In Luang
Prabang, the tuk tuk has an extendable luggage rack for airport transfers.
"We
can serve champagne and luxury snacks on board. We can travel the small lanes
in town in and around temples," said Derksen. "Clients can quickly
get off and on the tuk tuks to snap pictures or take part in any event along
the way."
To book a
Khiri Travel holiday with a tuk tuk experience in Luang Prabang or Siem Reap,
emailtrade.travel@khiri.com for more information.
