This small, charming city is a lovely place to unwind for a few days, exploring the lively night market, eating your way around town and bargaining for trinkets from the very young local girls. "Today is your lucky day, sir. Morning prices... Cheaper than cheap. 10,000 kip? Cannot do sir, I loooose money!"
We stayed in a great hotel on the river (Sala Prabang) with comfy rooms and great service.
Our only advice is about the SLOOOOOWWWWWW boat to Luang Prabang: don't do it! The boat ride is excruciatingly long and the seating uncomfortable and cramped. While the views of the Mekong River are lovely, you can easily arrange a boat ride once you're in Luang Prabang. Flying into the city is a much better option.
Vientienne
We enjoyed spending time in this lovely city. It offers some beautiful temples and great, inexpensive restaurants. To explore the out-of-city sights, we rented a motorcycle and hit the road. We met some friendly locals and spent the night in a beautiful hotel in a small, untouristy town - we had the whole place to ourselves!
Beware: if you rent a moped or motorcycle, do not leave your vehicle lights on during the day. It's against the law in Laos! We needed to pay a "fine" of 150,000 kip (12 euros) to a police officer and his buddies. No doubt they enjoyed a few cool beers on our behalf.
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