Your vacation begins with two nights in Vientiane, Laos' sleepy capital that hugs the Mekong river. With your private driver and guide, embark on a full day city tour exploring Vientiane's oldest temples that are peppered across the city, such as Wat Sisaket and Wat Prakeo. You'll also have time to visit the fascinating COPE center, a school for monks, and if time permits the quirky Buddha park on the edge of town. In the evening, you may wish to dine at one of the many French-inspired restaurants in town, or perhaps head out to the nightly market at Chao Anouvong to sample some local street food and pick up clothes and souvenirs.