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1. Explore Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city and a patchwork of tradition Laotian architecture and French colonial buildings
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2. Visit Vang Vieng, a once sleepy town now world famous for tubing, lying in a rubber tube and floating down the river with a beer in hand
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3. Enjoy the small town charm of Vientiane, which despite being the capital of Laos, has retained its relaxed atmosphere – grab a beer and watch the sun go down over the skyline of temples
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4. Discover Buddha Park, with over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues amongst the colourful flowers and vegetation of the area
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5. Head out of Luang Prabang and cool off at Kuang Si's cascading waterfalls
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6. Discover hidden Laos - Wat Phu is Laos' most important Khmer site and it's older than Angkor Wat in Cambodia
7. Cruise along the Mekong and take in the Laotian jungle that surrounds it, full of swooping birds and howling monkeys
8. Ride an elephant before helping to wash it in the river and sources snacks of sugar cane and bananas for an after-trek meal!
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