Things to Do in Luang Prabang

Join this half-day tour from Luang Prabang and discover the Saa papermaking with the locals and enter the UXO Visitors Center.

Embark on a shared or private cruise to Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to Kuang Si Falls.

-We are the first scented candle workshop with wide range of oriental scents in Luang Prabang -The candle studio setting like a candle lab for you to explore and create your own signature scent. -Enjoy relaxed atmosphere with air conditioning, ensuring comfort throughout the workshop -Learn how to make Lao tea ceremony and eating snacks. Perfect tea time!

Discover a natural paradise in the heart of Laos. Explore the incredible waterfalls of Kuang Si at your own pace thanks to this shuttle bus service.

Discover the Laotian cuisine on this tour from Luan Prabang. Visit a traditional market and enjoy a cooking class with a local family.

Explore Laos’ one of the most respected holy sites Pak Ou Caves on this half-day river cruise. There are 2 options for the tour: morning (up stream) and afternoon / sunset (down stream).

You will have an interactive cooking class and ‘bamboo weaving’ exercise, learn about the importance of the ubiquitous bamboo plant to Lao culture. Would you like to see the process of Bamboo weaving and traditional Lao cooking class using bamboo shoot as the main ingredient? Below you will find the outlining programs: *The Bamboo Experience’, a rustic Pavillion modeled on a traditional Lao house, perched in a picturesque setting next to rice fields. *An introduction to the importance of bamboo to Lao culture and to the use of bamboo in a diverse range of household items found in rural Lao dwellings. *A relaxing bamboo weaving activity, where you’ll weave a souvenir mat made from strips of the bamboo plant, using a technique which has been practiced for centuries. *A fun, interactive cooking class, using the bamboo plant as a key ingredient *A delicious meal (made by you), and photo opportunities of semi-rural Laos, from the relaxing pavilion terrace.

Beautiful temples and traditional markets: lose yourself in Laos' incredible culture on this guided sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang.

Don't miss the chance to witness the daily procession of alms-giving and visit the local market of Luang Prabang on this 2-hour tour with an expert guide!

Expereince a scenic journey along the Mekong River from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang in Lao in a slow boat with this tour that includes van transfers from downtown Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Discover the Lao countryside by horseback riding and meet a noble and majestic animal that is the Hmong horse, a pure breed of Laos. We are dedicated to promoting free riding, sensible riding, and riding in harmony with the horses. Riding should not be the goal, but the horse philosophy is. This activity is unique as we are the only horse riding stables in Laos, the rides will allow you to discover local villages, forests, the Namkhan River, and scenic rice field trails.

If you're traveling to Laos and have an eSIM-compatible mobile phone, with this card you'll enjoy 10GB of phone data for 30 days.

Discover the Laotian traditional culture of pottery making on this cycling tour with a local guide.

Discover Luang Prabang's history on a guided tour with hotel transfers. Meet locals in an ethnic village, go temple hopping, visit the Royal Palace, and climb up Phousi Hill.

Explore Luang Prabang and get your taste buds going by trying local street food and visiting food manufacturing places not seen by tourists. The walking and cycling is easy, takes only a half day, and was designed to allow you to safely try different local foods and discover places you wouldn’t otherwise go and have some fun along the way.

Immerse yourself in the natural paradise of Kuang Si Falls on this tour from Luang Prabang. Explore on a boat trip or by kayak!

Explore the highlights of Luang Prabang with a local guide. Enjoy a traditional lunch find a local restaurant and admire the Kuang Si Waterfall.

Traveling by slow boat will allow you to experience the beautiful natural scenery and lifestyle of the communities along the Mekong River up close.

With the help of your native host, you'll discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn to cook 5 typical dishes. Feast your creation with the Locals in a traditional Lao style.

Let yourself be captivated by the beautiful nature of Laos at twilight. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River from Luang Prabang.

Book your full-day tour to the Pak Ou Caves and discover the natural landscapes of Laos with an expert guide!

Cook your own creations for dinner with the locals. Enjoy traditional folk singing and music, and witness a Baci ceremony.

A unique experience of being able to learn traditional Laotian cuisine in nature with only what nature offers to cook With the help of our native facilitator from the KHMU tribe, you will discover the unique exotic edible plants of the primary forest of Laos, pick them and then learn to cook the typical dishes of Laotian culture. Bamboo is the raw material of Laotian cuisine and you will learn it.

Discover Laos' incredible cuisine in the best way: learn to cook typical delicacies with fresh local ingredients, and then taste everything you've made! 

Admire the Alms Giving Ritual and enjoy a dip in the Kuang Si waterfall on this full-day tour with lunch included!

Embark on a 2-day slow boat trip from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang. Enjoy a hassle-free transfer from Chiang Rai to the slow boat pier in Laos.

Sail on the Mekong and see beautiful scenery and mountains views, whilst you're cruising on river - you will have an opportunity to see local's life, fishermen and kids swimming in the Mekong. Your boat captain will let the boat floating down the river slowly which you can enjoy watching Sunset and views of Luang Prabang in the evening. After that you will dine at the local Hot Pot spot to enjoy cooking your own dinner and of course cold beer Lao. Yum!

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Observe the Alms Giving ritual and explore the temples of Luang Prabang on this full-day tour. Enter the Pak Ou Caves and observe the statues of Buddha!

Lao Cuisine Cooking Class: Market tour, hands-on cooking, and lunch at the Former Royal Palace.

Take away hot coffee and eat your Lao breakfast at Noodle shop. Walk on the meander quiet backstreets of the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang, stroll down at local morning food Market to learn about their snacks’ specialty. Walk off the beaten track through Wat Tham Phousi, where you will enjoy the view of Nam Khan river, visit a temple and meet the Monk and get blessing with the white cotton on your wrists.

Book this Luang Prabang Bamboo Experience Center tour by tuk tuk to learn more about the culture in Laos and try some of the local delicacies.

Embark on a sunset cruise on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang. Enjoy a dinner with local dishes. Best seats guaranteed!

The guest will choose this experience because they will get the history about the dishes which gives them a big insight into Laos and Southeast Asia cuisine which they cannot get visiting these establishments on their own. Escape the hotel breakfast to taste the real flavors of Laos food. Tour some of the best breakfast spots in local market of Laung Prabang to sample what local people enjoy eating in the morning. Transport is provided by local tuk tuk to pick up , finished with a walking tour of the local market to select some delicious sweets, and desserts. Your guide will introduce you to market traders and you can take photographs of the colorful food displays. 1. Naem Khao: A special kind of steam rice cake with an egg, served with sour sauce and sweet. 2. Khao Poun: Authentic Rice Noodle with pork and fresh herbs. 3. Pun Mang: A blend of pork, lemongrass, peanuts, and eggplant rolled in a fresh lettuce. 4. Kao Sung Ka Ya: A steam sticky rice dessert with shaved coconut.

Discover Luang Prabang by night on this walking tour with a local guide. Taste the gastronomy and enjoy a BBQ dinner!

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day journey from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on a slow boat voyage from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang,Laos.

See the beautiful Kuang Si falls 'another way'. In an atmospheric pavilion set aside rice fields, you will have an interactive cooking class and ‘bamboo weaving’ exercise, learn about the importance of the ubiquitous bamboo plant to Lao culture before heading to Kuang Si waterfalls. There is an opportunity for a swim in the turquoise pool, also spend time at a sanctuary for rescued bears.

Discover the importance of rice plantings in Laos on this eco-friendly tour. Reach the Living land farm by tuk-tuk and enjoy an educational experience with the locals!

Discover the countryside of Luang Prabang from a unique perspective as you float around the rivers of the Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls in a kayak.

The Namkhan, Luang Prabang's quintessential eco-resort & beach alongside the banks of the Khan River, welcomes you to experience our "Traditional Lao Bamboo Weaving". Savor a homemade welcome drink and take a walk through our gardens. Let one of our local basket weavers give you an overview of traditional practices. Test out your new skills by making a bamboo tea filter. Taste organic teas made from products on our eco-farm. Spend your afternoon enjoying all The Namkhan facilities.

Discover Luang Prabang with a local guide and visit the night market on this private tour with pick-up and lunch included.

Discover the peaceful and spiritual atmosphere of Luang Prabang on a 2-day private tour. Visit the Kuangsy Waterfall, stroll through the night market, and see the long lines of monks in procession.

Visit the local market place, in the morning, with your English-speaking guide. Take part in a demonstration of Lao cooking techniques. Create and enjoy a traditional Laotian meal.

Get ready to taste the Laotian cuisine on this bike tour with a local guide. Stop in local markets and taste the flavors of the tradition.

1-day cruise tour starting in Nong Khiao and ending in Luang Prabang. Rather than driving directly, taking an old-fashioned boat trip along the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, visiting a cave and village.

Nature and Laos – a match made in heaven; around 70% of the country consists of mountains, reaching elevations up to 2800 meters above sea level and with this comes the perfect terrain for one of nature’s most versatile natural materials: bamboo. Local businesses – ranging from construction companies to restaurants – have found numerous ways to use bamboo in their daily lives. Even households in Laos have found useful means in making use of the material in all means possible, including toys and instruments. It is not strange to see that these various means of its functionality are blended into half-day learning and gaining hands-on experience on the possibilities with bamboo.

Explore the Laotian natural landscape on this full-day kayak your from Luang Prabang! Paddle along the Nam Khan River with an expert guide and enjoy the views.

Find your inner peace through personalized scented candle making that reflects your personality with a self-love concept. Take home 100g scented candle in a beautiful local made pottery.

The Namkhan, Luang Prabang's quintessential eco-resort & beach alongside the banks of the Khan River, welcomes you to experience our "90 Minutes Private Signature Scrub and Massage". Allow yourself to experience blissful relaxation and leave feeling refreshed from our therapeutic spa treatments right at The Namkhan resort. This massage can help to relax tight and tense muscles, stimulate circulation and calm breathing. Knowing how to exfoliate your body is a key step in any healthy body care routine, as it helps to improve skin tone and texture. It’s particularly important for ageing skin as cell turnover decreases with age and dead cells can accumulate on the surface if they aren’t buffed away with a body exfoliator. The scrub stimulates blood flow, helping to improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to your skin cells. The subsequent massage further enhances circulation, revitalizing your entire being and boosting your energy levels.

1-day tour from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. Instead of driving straight to Nong Khiaw, enjoy a picturesque boat cruise with lunch on board and a detour to a village and waterfall.