Laos · WORKSHOPS
Every trip through this country has one spare day too few. These 15 workshops & classes earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
Cook five Lao dishes, visit a local market, receive a Baci blessing, and enjoy Hmong music in a family setting near Luang Prabang.
“I thought this would just be a cooking class. It had so many parts to it and in the space of 4 hours we learned so much. I would 100% recommend this to anyone”
Weaving, cooking, music, and bamboo culture meet in this relaxed half-day experience outside Luang Prabang, with lunch or dinner included.
“Fantastic activity jam packed full of fun and our tour guide was brilliant.”
Explore Luang Prabang’s morning market, cook Lao dishes with a local chef, and enjoy lunch beside the Mekong at a heritage palace hotel.
“Chef Noi was very kind and funny, she explained well all the steps for the 4 dishes we cooked.”
Learn bamboo weaving and Lao cooking near Luang Prabang with hotel pickup, a handmade souvenir, lunch, and a peaceful rice-field setting.
“The location is lovely, leafy and peaceful overlooking a large rice field and mountains The wooden buildings attractive and traditional The various demonstrations packed with fascinating information, ending with a charming Hmong musical item! Bamboo workshop was hilariRead more”
Learn Hmong batik in Luang Prabang with natural beeswax and indigo, then take home a handmade textile designed by you.
“I loved the experience it was really relaxed and authentic and quite a nice way to start a trip in Luang Prabang.”
Weave bamboo, cook Lao food, and share dinner at a welcoming Luang Prabang evening class priced at $25.
“Amazing experience that supports a culturesentric and local employment, tourism industry. Wonderful and heartwarming.”
Learn Khmu forest cooking in Luang Prabang, make bamboo utensils, gather ingredients, and enjoy a private five-hour nature-based meal.
“Interesting activity, specially for city dwellers. Do note however that the listing incorrectly mentions gathering herbs and cooking in the forest, it's a farm based activity. Our guide Peng was excellent and being a farmer, had a good knowledge Read more”
Explore Phosy Market, cook family recipes with Si in a Luang Prabang home, and enjoy a private Laotian food experience for $92.
“I participated in the market tour and cooking class (not for dinner, but for lunch). I can confidently recommend this experience. The Phosy Market tour is an incredibly stimulating place, filled with fascinating sights such as an impressive Read more”
Learn Lao weaving on a Katu backstrap loom with the Weaving Sisters in Luang Prabang, making a useful handmade piece in a small group.
“I had a wonderful time learning how to weave with the backstrap loom. It was an insightful and meditative process. I will truly treasure the experience.”
Pick vegetables, cook Lao dishes, and eat beside the Khan River at The Namkhan. A small-group class with local guidance and farm-to-table flavor.
“The experience is amazing from learning how to pick different vegetables, clean & wash to cooking. Guide speaks amazing English and explaining the Laos culture. Cooks are nice and General Manager - Carl always check on your satisfaction.”
Learn Lao cooking in Luang Prabang with a market visit, garden ingredients, local chefs, five traditional dishes, and a recipe book.
“We first went to the morning market. That was realy chaotic to western eyes. Our chef helped bij explaining all. At the cooking our cheff first made all the dishes and after we each cooked one. Same for dinner. With the help of the cheff we cooked. Amazing dishes. You get a cookbook and all recepies”
Cycle across the Mekong from Luang Prabang for pottery making, temple views, village food, and quiet roads in a small group.
Review of Luang Prabang’s bamboo cooking class, weaving workshop, Kuang Si Falls, bear sanctuary, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Day was awesome, I never knew what you could do with bamboo, owner, his wife and staff are just fabulous, knowledgeable and funny and incredibly helpful. I really enjoyed this day, helping to prepare food and then having lunch, the whole experience is worth doing.”
Review of The Namkhan yoga class in Luang Prabang, with river views, meditation, tea, practical tips, price, timing, and booking advice.
“Réservation sur Viator 3 jours avant le cours, malheureusement personne n'est jamais venu nous chercher au point de RV à côté de Laha Massage alors que nous avons attendu de 15h30 à 16h15. Nous avons tenté de joindre l'agence dont le nuRead more”
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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