Luang Prabang Private Cultural Cooking Tour and Monk Blessing
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About This Tour in Luang Prabang
Why Visit Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang, Laos offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Luang Prabang provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Luang Prabang
You can reach Luang Prabang, Laos by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Water
- Lunch
- Hotel Pickup and Drop off
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To show respect for the local culture when visiting temples, kindly ensure that you wear attire that covers the knees, such as a long dress or trousers.
- Requirement: Passport copied
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Our Tour Guide will pick you up from... 30 minutes
Our Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel then head out to the market for Shop for some fresh and organic ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and fruits.
Shop for some fresh and organic ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and fruits 1 hour
Shop for some fresh and organic ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and fruits. After getting all the ingredients, we will head to your local host’s house to start cooking those typical dishes, which Laos people always prepare to make merit to the monks.
Enjoy making khao niew (sticky rice), bamboo shoot... 3 hours
Enjoy making khao niew (sticky rice), bamboo shoot soup (Keang nor Mai), steamed fish in banana leaves (Mok Pa), Luang Prabang stew (Ork Lam), and eggplant sauce (Jeo Mak Kheua) with the host family. Once the cooking is done, we will proceed with the dishes to the nearby Buddhist temple to offer to the novices and monks.
Your local host and our tour guide will... 1 hour
Your local host and our tour guide will guide you through the whole ceremony of offering merit, receiving a blessing from highly respected monks at the temple. By the end of the offering ceremony, bid farewell to all the monks as we walk back to the local host’s house and enjoy lunch together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
