Location: Luang Prabang
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This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the former capital of Laos, and you'll see everything from golden-roofed temples to vestiges of colonial French architecture here. Buddhist monasteries abound in Luang Prabang, and early every morning, monks process through the streets collecting alms (their food for the day). If you want to watch or participate, though, ask your hotel for a brief etiquette lesson first—you have to distribute the food in a specific manner.
Restaurants in Luang Prabang
1. Shompoo Cruise
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5.0 based on 371 reviews
Shompoo Cruise organize 2 days Mekong Cruise from Luang Prabang to Thai border and Vice-versa on board of our comfortable boats.
2. Indochina Odyssey Tours - Private Luang Prabang Day Tour
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5.0 based on 105 reviews
Inochina Odyssey Tours(sub-brand of Odynovo) specializes in private tours in Southest Asia. Our flexible itinerary, knowledgeable guides and experienced drivers have won high praise from our guests over the decade. Every year, more than 15,000 customers traveled with us. If you have a trip plan, please feel free to contact us!
3. Tamarind Cooking School
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5.0 based on 654 reviews
Tamarind Restaurant in Luang Prabang offers day and evening cooking classes in open air pavilions overlooking lily ponds just outside of town. Participants in day classes are taken there after a visit to the fascinating main market, where they are introduced to the unusual and intriguing ingredients that are the basis of Lao cuisine. From there it is off to Tamarind Gardens to cook Lao dishes in the authentic Lao style. Evening classes are shorter. Individual work stations allow you to follow the instructions of an entertaining and informative Lao teacher, whilst a bevy of staff clean up after you. The sessions end with a sumptuous meal, where you eat the fruits of your labours! Transport to and from Tamarind Restaurant and recipe book all included. Vegetarians welcome.
Reviewed By WendyS555 - Randalstown, United Kingdom
We did the evening class, as we had visited the market many times, and didn’t need a guided tour of it. Bit of a bumpy ride to the school! We washed our hands, and started cooking straight away, making jeow, a spicy dipping sauce. It was great fun, and something I will do at home. We also cooked fish in a banana leaf, and lemongrass stuffed with chicken. I got a thumbs up from our teacher for mine! There was confusion over the drinks. I knew you had to pay for beer and wine, but most people didn’t. Don’t they check TripAdvisor before booking?? A price list was left on the end of the table, but it wasn’t pointed out. This would have been helpful. We finished by eating what we personally had cooked, everyone got their fish, and their lemongrass, so that was lovely. The staff had added some soup and salad, but it wasn’t really needed. Sig, our teacher was excellent, kept an eye on everyone. A very pleasant way to spend an evening ,
4. The Living Land Farm
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5.0 based on 884 reviews
This charming community farm just outside of Luang Prabang overlooks wonderful Rice Fields and Mountains. Rice is planted all year round and they welcome guests who want to learn about Rice planting and other farm activities like bamboo weaving, sugar cane pressing, black smithing. Visitors get to try most of the activities or can just watch. Rodolphe and Susan, the two buffaloes help with the ploughing of the rice paddies and guests can have a go too. The half day programme starts at 08.30 and finishes with a tasting of rice based snacks. The farm is shared by 9 families who also grow organic vegetables and flowers. Lunch is available too and includes a selection of typical Luang Prabang dishes and fruit. Proceeds from the Rice Experience go to supporting over 60 students with their studies and they operate free English classes for the whole village. They have a small Homestay unit made from an old granary. Booking is necessary and pick-up and return by tuk-tuk is included.
Reviewed By ashems13 - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
From start to finish, this experience was a brilliant one! The staff at the Living Land seem to love their jobs which made it so nice to experience. The process of growing and harvesting rice is so interesting and it was exciting to be able to try it all for ourselves - it’s definitely a hands-on day out!! To top it off, we had the most delicious lunch made from the organic fruits and vegetables from the farm as well as sticky rice. So tasty and impressive!
5. ORLA Tours
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
Designers of fair tours in Laos. We are working well organized, so contact us in advance to organize your tour. Based in the hearth of Luang Prabang, our Lao & international travel agency ORLA Tours (Off Road Laos Adventures) is expert in creating & organizing tailor-made tours, with 20 years of experience on the field. All our travels are focused on local encounters in the respect of the Laotian culture.
6. The Bamboo Experience
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
The Bamboo Experience is a local family run workshop where you will discover Lao culture through bamboo products, activities & Lao foods using bamboo shoot as main ingredients. You will also be connected with our local community to learn about their way of life! To book the class you should contact us one day in advance or at least at 6pm the day before coming to our workshop. We offer two classes per day either daytime 8:30am - 13:30pm (lunch included) and/or evening 16:00pm - 21:00pm (dinner included). We can provide pickup from/to your hotel (to be confirmed when you make the booking).
Reviewed By Janb0211
This is a fabulous experience with many activities included. Learn about bamboo, cook sticky rice pudding, take part in Baci celebration, dinner and traditional music performance.
7. Green Jungle Park@Hoi Khua Waterfall
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
Nature and park. Garden with more than 1,500 species of flower. Buffalo and a pair of ostrich are onsite and guests can feed them. Picnic huts are provided for groups or family. Adventure activities include zip lining, trekking and multiple rope courses. Accommodation in Luxury Camp@Green Jungle Park is open for booking. Perfect for company or school team building program.
Reviewed By globetrottinggran
A great way to spend a day with lots of walkways, play areas for children, refreshment stops, a lovely flower garden and a “go ape” for the adrenalin junkies.
8. Laos Buffalo Dairy
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5.0 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By wee_lassy_eats_world - Panama, null
About 5-10 mins from the falls, this was an unexpected 45 minute detour to our itinerary. The enterprise is set up to support local farmers make more money by renting their buffalo to them (only 50% survive at birth). They then work to vaccinate and cross breed to make them stronger whilst paying the farmers rent until their return. All the money they make is from the buffalo cheese (which they sell to hotels, restaurants, etc) donations and very yummy ice cream. They have pigs, ducks, rabbits, etc which you're welcome to feed. You can also milk and bathe the buffalo (which they love!). Very gentle creatures who love a good cuddle and seem very happy and content in their home. Well worth the visit if you have time (a very reasonable 50k kip for the tour)
9. Lao Pottery House
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
We are the Lamphet family. We provided half day experience through the Lao Pottery House; it’s located in Ban Chan near Luang Prabang Laos. It’s our passion to preserve the history and tradition of our village. And pottery has been making in this village more than 400 years, but that way of life is slowly fading away. Fun and relaxing activity, you will hand-on clay with local expert. Our hope is to use these tours to preserve the tradition of our village and provide a sustainable way of life for families.
10. Lee 7 Farm
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Lee 7 Farm is a family farm where we growing Rice and vegetables to the LEE's family we have 7 brothers together with sisters. We are happy and ready to welcome your visit to join in the farm works and make your own Rice noodles for lunch
Reviewed By rxdiamond1
The Lee Family is Amazing!! They are a lovely group of people and the experience was truely authentic. If you are choosing between The Living Land Company and Lee 7 Farm, definitly do Lee 7 Farm!! The family is huge and they have such an interesting story! It felt great to support a local family and the experience was very special. Book Them!!!! you will not regret it.
