Half-Day Hands-On Rice Learning Experience in Luang Prabang

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the authentic heart of Luang Prabang with our immersive tour, offering a deep dive into traditional Lao life. Journey into lush rice paddies to experience the full cycle of rice cultivation – from planting and harvesting to drying and milling.
Beyond the fields, unleash your inner chef in a hands-on cooking class, transforming fresh ingredients into delicious Lao dishes. Then, connect with local artisans as you learn the intricate art of bamboo and rattan weaving, crafting beautiful keepsakes. This unique experience provides genuine cultural insights and unforgettable memories, far from the usual tourist trails.

What's Included

Drinking water
Roundtrip transportation from Luang Prabang
Community fees & local taxes
Guided hands-on farming experience
Rice product tasting & Lao specialty lunch
Tips (optional)
Specialty drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or designated meeting point for easy recognition. Please provide your hotel details during booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Living Land Farm

    Begin your journey at Living Land Farm, a community-based organic farm where you will engage in 14 hands-on steps of the rice-growing process, from selecting seeds to harvesting and threshing.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Luang Prabang

    Rice Planting Fields - Learn traditional rice planting techniques and plow the fields using a water buffalo. Experience firsthand the effort required to cultivate rice.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mekong River

    Traditional Rice Processing Area - Try your hand at husking, milling, and pounding rice using traditional Lao tools and methods passed down through generations.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Luang Prabang

    Lao Cooking & Tasting Experience - Enjoy a meal featuring freshly prepared rice dishes and local Lao specialties. Taste different rice-based treats made on-site.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Luang Prabang Special Education Handicraft School Shop

    Observe and participate in traditional Lao bamboo weaving, tool-making, and blacksmithing demonstrations, essential skills for village life.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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