The early morning alms giving to the monks in Luang Prabang, Laos, is one of the main attractions that lures many travellers to the laidback Mekong River town

• This is a daily event for the early risers in your group, and a lovely sight to behold.
• However please respect this ceremony as the sacred event that it is (rather than a great photo opportunity), and avoid participating unless you are a practicing Buddhist.
• Get up at around 5am if you're not staying in the center of town.
• When taking photos, please keep them to a minimum, and respect others.
• Wait until the sun rises for the best shots.

Flight of the Nature is a zipline adventure which fly between the treetops and to turquoise waterfalls with near Luang Prabang.

• If you book this zip line from any tourist agents, make sure you travel by a van, not a tuk tuk. For backpackers, the best way to reach the zipline area is hop on a tuk tuk. Bargain the price before you go.
• This zip-lining adventure is good fun for all of the family; the equipment is good quality and your safety is looked after by two guides at all times.
• However bear in mind that once you start, you have to finish all the stages, so be prepared to spend at least a few hours here.
• Take some trainers/sports shoes with you for more support.

Pak Ou Caves have a history dating back thousands of years. Pak Ou Caves is one of the most respected holy sites in Lao

• There are two sets of caves; the lower one you can see on your approach, while the higher one lies at the top of a steep staircase climb.
• Situated up the Mekong in Ban Pak-Ou, these caves — littered with thousands of small statues of Buddha — make for a fascinating stop-off.
• Take a torch so that you can have a good look around.
• You might find the sights along the river journey more memorable than the caves themselves, but Pak Ou is still worth a stop as part of a wider tour of the area.