On arrival at Vientiane Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Temples and tree-lined boulevards create an atmosphere of timelessness in this sleepy capital city. Visit the striking monument of Pha That Luang, the historical Wat Si Saket and Wat Ong Teu with its huge bronze Buddha. There is also time to explore the busy ‘morning’ market (which is open all day), admire Vientiane’s fading French architecture and relax on the banks of the Mekong River at sunset

A morning flight brings takes you to the town of Luang Prabang. Nestled in the arms of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers with a dramatic mountain backdrop, glittering historic temples and the busy traffic of hill tribe traders, Luang Prabang is both bewitching and entrancing. Here visit the market, magnificent Wat Xieng Thong and climb Mount Phu Si for superb sunset views

The Royal Palace Museum tour offers a glimpse into Lao’s Royal history before you take a boat up the Mekong River to the Buddha filled caves of Pak Ou. In the afternoon visit a weaving village displaying elaborate and colourful Lao textiles

Rise early this morning to witness hundreds of robed monks perform the spectacular centuries old morning alms tradition. Visit a local market then drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Falls, where you can swim, explore the amazing natural surroundings and visit a nearby H’mong village

Free at your leisure to explore the town at your ownm pace until transferring to the airport for flight