From your luxury hotel in the center of Vientiane, you take a tour of this laid-back capital city, and watch the sunset over the Mekong River. You see all the famous landmarks such as Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, the Patuxay Monument, or “Victory Gate”, and the revered That Luang Stupa. Shopping for Lao handicrafts and souvenirs is also on the agenda, before taking a short flight to the ancient capital of Luang Prabang.
Here you take a tour of the many ancient temples and shrines Luang Prabangis famous for. A boat trip up the Mekong River takes you to the mysterious Pak Ou Cave, and you stop at ethnic villages on the way there and on the way back. You swim and relax in the clear, cool pools at the foot of a beautiful natural waterfall, and take a walk along paths through the green forest.
You also see the early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks padding silently along the streets carrying alms bowls. You also visit the National Museum (the former royal palace) and see displays of ancient artifacts attesting to the long and rich history of Laos.