4 Farm Visits in Laos, Compared

1.Living Land Rice Farming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $64Our pick

Work muddy rice fields, weave bamboo, press sugar cane, and enjoy Luang Prabang food while supporting village education.

“A huge thank you to our guide, Johnny, and the wonderful families who support their community with this tour! A unique and highly recommended hands on working of the rice field through all 14 steps. Would recommend the tour and going all in, which includes being knee deep in mud at times! A fully immersive and worthwhile experience.”

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2.Luang Prabang: Farm Tour and Buffalo Buffet Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 45 min · from $11Best value

Wash buffaloes, learn milking, and pet farm animals at Laos Buffalo Dairy near Luang Prabang for $11 and 45 minutes.

“Amazing day! One of the best activities we did while in Laos. We got to milk, feed and pet the buffalo’s, as well as pet and feed the rabbits, pigs and baby buffalo. It was a great day.”

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3.Luang Prabang: Organic Farm Experience & Hike to Kuang si

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Cook a four-course Lao meal on a family farm, hike to Kuang Si Falls, and visit a rescued bear sanctuary from Luang Prabang.

“Best day ever! The guide takes you to the morning market and explains a lot about the foods there, afterwards you get to cook at his farm and eat a delicious typical meal. After lunch you take a wonderful hike towards the impressive and gorgeous waterfall. The hike was easy for us, but we are Swiss and used to tough terrain. Would recommend 100%!”

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4.Luang Prabang: Bamboo Forest Cooking-class & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Cook a Khmu meal in Luang Prabang’s forest, forage local plants, make bamboo utensils, and enjoy a six-hour cultural experience.

“Peng was awesome! This experience was so authentic and just a lovely time learning cooking techniques. This hands on experience was well worth the visit. I would highly recommend. Be prepared to get really into it as I never imagined I would be in a forest cutting down bamboo to use for my meal. Communication was excellent. I highly recommend!”

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