What to do and see in Luang Prabang Province, Luang Prabang Province: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

October 17, 2021 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Luang Prabang Province, Laos including Shompoo Cruise, Indochina Odyssey Tours - Private Luang Prabang Day Tour, Tamarind Cooking School, The Living Land Farm, ORLA Tours, Viewpoint Nong Khiaw/Ban Sop Houn, The Bamboo Experience, Green Jungle Park@Hoi Khua Waterfall, Laos Buffalo Dairy, Lao Pottery House.
Restaurants in Luang Prabang Province

1. Shompoo Cruise

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5.0 based on 371 reviews

Shompoo Cruise

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

Indochina Odyssey Tours - Private Luang Prabang Day Tour

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

Kingkitsarath Rd On The Nam Khan River, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos +856 71 213 128 [email protected] http://www.tamarindlaos.com/cooking-school/
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5.0 based on 654 reviews

Tamarind Cooking School

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

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!

5. ORLA Tours

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5.0 based on 236 reviews

ORLA Tours

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. Viewpoint Nong Khiaw/Ban Sop Houn

Wat Ban Sop Houn 50 50 meters after the Temple Ban Sop Houn, Nong Khiaw Laos
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5.0 based on 308 reviews

Viewpoint Nong Khiaw/Ban Sop Houn

Reviewed By ianx17489 - Inverurie, United Kingdom

This was a really rewarding viewpoint to climb up to. We're both early sixty's and found the climb hard but very doable.. (our mistake was to set off for the climb at about noon when the sun was building up...., however that said there is plenty of shade on the way up). The climb took us almost 1.5 hour, easy pace. Younger fitter people would get up in under an hour. It's a very good path that is maintained very well by the family operating it. We met the son on the way up as he was repairing sections and he was so passionate about maintaining the path. Full credit to him on what he has achieved. There are ropes at some of the tricky parts, which are very useful. As usual, water, sunscreen and mosquitoe repellant recommended... The view from the top is quite stunning and definitely worth all the effort. 360" views. Great photo opportunities. The operators are building a small covered shelter at the top so that apart from shade people can camp up there at night to capture sunrise at no extra charge. In summary a very worthwhile climb, rewarding and best done very early in the morning to catch sunrise and "avoid the afternoon heat"....

7. The Bamboo Experience

Lao-Thai friendship street Hom 01 Nasang village, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos +856 20 56 968 889 [email protected] http://www.bambooexperience.org
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The Bamboo Experience

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.

8. Green Jungle Park@Hoi Khua Waterfall

Ban Pak Lueang Chomphet District Take the Green Jungle Park Boat to visit us, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos +856 71 253 899 [email protected] http://www.greenjunglepark.com
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Green Jungle Park@Hoi Khua Waterfall

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.

9. 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)

10. Lao Pottery House

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Lao Pottery House

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.

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