10 Things to do Good for Kids in Laos That You Shouldn't Miss

September 7, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Coordinates: 18°N 105°E / 18°N 105°E / 18; 105
Restaurants in Laos

1. The Living Land Farm

Khuangsi Water Fall Road Ban Phong Van Village, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos +85620 55199 208 [email protected] http://www.livinglandlao.org/
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5.0 based on 884 reviews

The Living Land Farm

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!

2. Elephant Conservation Center

Nam Tien Protected Area, Sayaboury 0800 Laos +856 20 96 590 665 [email protected] http://www.elephantconservationcenter.com
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5.0 based on 487 reviews

Elephant Conservation Center

The Elephant Conservation Center marks a new era for conservation of the Asian elephant within the Lao PDR and offers a unique experience to visitors wishing to contribute towards the preservation of an endangered species. The first of its kind in Laos, the Center is not another elephant camp but an innovative approach that combines conservation of an endangered species with eco-tourism. Minimum stay is overnight, however we recommend our 2 nights package to experience all the activities and truly enjoy this tranquil part of the world. Volunteer experiences, 6 nights/7 days are also available. Now we have our own minivan departing Luang Prabang daily at 8am and it takes you back the following day or days arriving Luang Prabang 4.30pm. It is only a 2 hour journey from Luang Prabang, Laos' UNESCO World Heritage listed town.

Reviewed By bj373 - Rio Verde, United States

We volunteered for a week at the Elephant Conservation Center in Sayaboury. Observing the Asian elephants who have been rescued and live in over 500 hectares of forest, along with the education provided by ECC staff, gave us the opportunity to learn so much about Asian elephants. We saw first-hand their intelligence, varied personalities and preferences, and, what was for some of them, their first opportunity to live like the amazing animals they are. This is not a tourist attraction--it is first and foremost a sanctuary, nursery, and care facility for animals that have been pressed into service and/or abused in their lives prior to arrival here at ECC. Visitors are privileged to spend time here--and have fun doing it!

3. MAG UXO Visitor Centre

Unit 20 Thongsangnang Road, Sisavath Village Chanthabouly District, Vientiane 0100 Laos +856 21 251 849 [email protected] http://www.maginternational.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/laos/
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

MAG UXO Visitor Centre

The UXO Visitor Centre provides visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the most bombed country in the world per capita, and about the work that MAG has been doing in Lao PDR since 1994 to save lives and support development for local communities by clearing the deadly remnants of the bombings.

Reviewed By Gapyearizzie

The visitor centre is very small but contained a lot of important information about the issue of UXOs in Laos, something many western people will be unaware of until they visit this country. The centre had interactive games and videos, as well as bombs and models to help convey the message. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to answer any questions. They also had free, locally grown tea and coffee as well as calendars that you could take. The whole exhibition is by donation, and it was lovely to be able to support such a worthy cause.

4. MandaLao Elephant Conservation

Sisavangvong Road, Building 82, unit B, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos +856 30 56 64 014 [email protected] http://www.mandalaotours.com
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5.0 based on 498 reviews

MandaLao Elephant Conservation

We are Luang Prabang's first and only non-riding elephant experience. Please join us for an unforgettable trip that will not only benefit the well being of our elephants but be a highlight to any Southeast Asian adventure.

Reviewed By SophieB179 - Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Sorry to be a bit eco Nazi about things but if you want to ride elephants or have animals take part in your tourism experience in any way - change your mind set. Mandalao are leading the way in Laos in showing that this is how tourism must become. I have read reviews saying but the elephants aren’t free, it’s still cruel. You know what, yes it is that anything has to be kept safely away from humans who want to exploit them in logging industries or other areas. These elephants are kept safe though and that my friends, is a start. For them to be free in the world in 2019 is a death sentence. Rant over. You are taken to the centre from your hotel and met by the owner who gives you a very informative talk about the site and elephant conservation in general. Then you are given bowls of food to make balls of to give the elephants, it’s things like baby banana, sticky rice and tamarind and lots of sea salt. You make the balls then go over on a boat and meet your elephants and mahouts. The elephants eat from your hands and then accompany you on a stroll through the jungle. They stop and mooch around, ours demolished a tree whilst we were there, showing off their strength as they reached for their favourite leaves higher up in the trees. We hugged their trunks and had photos, could touch them and stand with them, sense their individual personalities and get a real sense of the power these animals hold. They are very calm to be around and I was certainly filled with awe from beginning to end. The mahouts are local men employed by the centre. They do not whip or hurt the elephants at all, but they do have a stick of bamboo with them that they gently guide them with. They know people do not want to see cruelty and I was super alert for it but saw absolutely none, the men were to be commended. But to go back to my original point, compared to the life the elephants had before on logging plantations where they were poorly fed, overworked and abused to the life they have now, seeing a man with a stick to guide an elephant to walk with humans is a lot less harsh to accept then the alternative. I have no qualms in saying these elephants were happy, well fed and looked after, and safe. If you are an eco or ethically minded tourist this place is for you. If you’re not - become one! ????

5. Laos Buffalo Dairy

Ban Muang Khay, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos +856 20 52 302 475 [email protected] http://www.laosbuffalodairy.com
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5.0 based on 300 reviews

Laos Buffalo Dairy

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)

6. Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary

Main Street Ban Savang, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos +856 20 55 414 064 [email protected] http://www.vangviengelephantsanctuary.com
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5.0 based on 201 reviews

Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary

Reviewed By yatsoony - Acton, United Kingdom

This was a great activity to do with our young kids aged 9 and 7. We were picked up at our hotel in Vang Vieng for a scenic 45 minute drive to get to the sanctuary. When we arrived we had an interesting, informative and entertaining introductory talk by the owner of the sanctuary. This gave a background to the culture, history and threats to elephants in Laos, as well as what he is trying to achieve at the sanctuary. A fairly easy trek (waterproof shoes provided) through a beautiful landscape took us to the elephants’ natural habitat. We were able to feed the elephants with bananas and then bathe them in a nearby river. We then trekked back to the sanctuary buildings with elephants, during which we saw them having a mud bath. Back at the sanctuary buildings we fed them some more and were in turn fed a delicious Lao lunch. It was an amazing privilege to be at such close quarters with these gentle, curious and majestic animals. There are four elephants currently at the sanctuary. Groups of visitors (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) are limited in numbers so as to maintain a good visitor-elephant ratio. I can thoroughly recommend this activity as an inspirational way to spend half a day!

7. Wat Si Muang

15 Rue Bourichane, Vientiane 0100 Laos
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Wat Si Muang

Reviewed By vand658

I 1st visited Wat Si Muang a few years back when I visited Vientiane, although it wasn't until I appreciated here did I realise the beauty and history behind the school. We went to Wat Si Muang when I moved in with the house I live in to get numerous blessed water to distribute all around the house. It was then that a buddy clarified the story behind Wat Si Muang. Typically there was a number of attempts at developing a temple in that spot that had been unsuccessful, one day someone (can't remember who) told the people that someone must lose the presence of theirs by shifting in the really effectively therefore the temple may be set up, that specific must be wanting. Which continues to be when a pregnant lady came also and forward after the sacrifice of her, the temple was successfully built. There is a division of the temple which people are in a position to go to offer due to this specific individual, as well as likewise I believe the title of her was Si Muang. Just how accurate would be the story? I couldn't allow you to know, although it'd been told to me by the Lao buddies of mine.

8. Kuang Si Falls

Luang Prabang 06000 Laos
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4.5 based on 11,068 reviews

Kuang Si Falls

Reviewed By itskathyhere

If you're in Luang Prabang, you can't miss this site. This is the most beautiful waterfall I have ever seen, and you can climb up to the top of the waterfall, and take a short bamboo raft ride to the source of the waterfall (it's an underground cave). The only thing to note is near the top of the waterfall, there are signs for a cave, which we followed for a while. I think it's about a 2 mile hike to the cave, which is further than we anticipated, and we decided to turnaround half way through since we didn't have the time to keep exploring. If you're tight for time, enjoy your time at the waterfall and don't get distracted by the cave signs!

9. Golden Buddha

Road 16W, Pakse, Pakse 1600 Laos http://southern-laos.com/Phou-Salao-Viewpoint-Pakse
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4.5 based on 266 reviews

Golden Buddha

Reviewed By Itsmorning - Manchester, United Kingdom

There is not a lot to do or see in Pakse town but a must do is the golden Buddha. Great views of Pakse and the Mekong. I drove up but if you are feeling energetic you can flex your muscles and walk up the steps. You also get to cross the Mekong

10. Old Quarter Luang Prabang

Ban Pakham - Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos
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4.5 based on 1,466 reviews

Old Quarter Luang Prabang

Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom

A UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Quarter in Luang Prabang is a network of old French Colonial architecture, buildings, narrow alleyways and roads. The main road is Sisavangvong Road where the Night Market is, but you can go off the main road to walk around or just have a stroll and see more. Next to the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River, the main area is where the Nam Khan River joins the Mekong River. It’s a beautiful area and you should take your time exploring it. There are lots of tourists but they keep the main road free of litter for the most part.

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