• Days 1-3: Arrival in Luang Prabang via Bangkok to immerse yourself in another worldly town perched halfway towards the Chinese border. There are journeys to the Kouang Si waterfalls, to Xang Men and just mucking about on the river. Overnight in Luang Prabang
• Days 4-5: Transfer to Phonsavan to base yourself for a visit to the Plain of Jars which are in fact large funeral urns. There are also ruins of Xiang Khouang civilization nearby too plus the remains of the French who favoured this hill station retreat. Overnight in Xiengkhuang nr Phonsavan.
• Days 6-7: Vientiane the capital doesn't feel like a great administrative hub, instead its easy to have a beer and feel like you're in a provincial outpost! There are numerous restaurants and terraces along the Mekong also the Haw Ka Kaew museum housing the remnants of the finest Laos art to survive the Thai incursion of 1779. Overnight in Vientiane.
• Days 8-9: An Excursion to the country town of Vang Vieng rounds off the Laotian adventure, Vang Vieng is a pleasant place with excellent facilities belying its small size, it's also an outdoor adventurists nirvana with cycling, inner tube rafting (for the more adventurous of course!) and caving too. The area's spectacular location is also a trekking favourite for people and a pleasant break from the large towns. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
• Day 10: Transfer back to Vientiane to embark on an international flight back to the UK.
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