Get pampered at the Angsana Spa in Luang Prabang. Professional international spa with Asian inspired treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs, manicure, pedicures. Set in a private spa garden.

*An alternative tour experiences platform, they enable locals to offer authentic and unique activities to tourists such as silk weaving, wood carving workshops, paper stencilling, traditional music instruments and even a course where you can make your own knife or crossbow with local craftsmen. A social enterprise, they work with many underprivileged people who either serve as hosts or facilitators. The facilitators will pick you up from your hotel and translate for you. These facilitators are usually young students looking for work to pay for their education. Transport is provided for most activities in Luang Prabang. A great way to interact with local people and take in the culture and have something memorable to bring home.

* Better Boat Trips. There are many sites around the city best explored by boat. Mekong boat trips to Kuang Si, villages, sunset cruise and guided trip to Pak Ou Cave. Comfortable touring boat with padded seats, toilet, life jackets, experienced captain and drinks/snacks.

* A helping organisation devoted to encouraging literacy in young adults and has premises off the main street, down a side street next to 3 Nagas restaurant. Depending on sponsorship and volunteers, it welcomes tourists Mondays to Saturdays from 09:00-11:00 and 17:00-19:00 to help with English conversation and reading practice. They publish and distribute books in Lao and English. Consider buying some books to take as gifts to village children as you travel through Laos. They also have a branch in Vientiane.

*2 swimming pools, 2 bars and one water slide. If you are looking for a refreshing break from the heat, after sightseeing or an exhausting bicycle tour, jump into the pools or enjoy excellent cocktails. Happy Hours on cocktails 12:00-19:00. It costs 30,000 kip for entrance fee and you have to leave a deposit of 50,000 kip for a bar tab, if you don't order anything you get the 50,000 back.

* A traditional Lao sauna and massage that is popular with locals in the afternoon. All profit will go to Lao Red Cross, Luang Prabang Province. Tips not required but you can put it into the donation box

* Lenou started a library and children's English tutoring centre in his house a few years ago and since has been steadily expanding services with help from some volunteers. Lenou sometimes organises dinners on the NumOu river by request and generally seems to appreciate a helping hand. This is a good way to experience the local culture and experience the Laos village life without a tour bus.

*An amazing organization ran by the incredibly inspiring and friendly Mr. Max. This school provides free music classes to Lao children and teens. Volunteer are enthusiastically welcomed to drop by, to either play with students or help with any kind of skills they may have. An amazing chance to help and connect through the passion of music.

* At USD20-25 per day the price is high for SE Asia, riding around the surrounding areas of Luang Prabang is a fantastic way to see the countryside. Fuel for the whole day will cost around 15,000 kip. Typically, they will keep your passport so make sure they know when you are leaving and how to recover your passport.

* The only high end spa located within the peninsula/old town. Numerous treatments using only natural ingredients: massage, Thai massage, detox packages, mani/pedi, scrubs, waxing. Set in their luxurious spa suite.