Cooking class in Laos

One-day itinerary: Tamarind Lao-Style Cooking Class

Country: Laos

1 Day

Luang Prabang, Laos: Enjoy learning the secrets of Lao cuisine in an early evening cooking class at the Tamarind Cooking School. You will have a hands-on opportunity to cook your own Lao feast, and will learn how to make the local staple-Lao sticky rice.

You will be instructed by the owners of Tamarind Restaurant in the lush and beautiful surroundings of their cooking center just outside of town. After you learn about local ingredients and preparation methods, you’ll cook your own version of these local dishes and sit to enjoy your well-deserved dinner.

Note: Journeys Within’s one-day itinerary ideas are some of our favorite one-day activities – many of which are exclusive to Journeys Within. We do not book these one-day itineraries by themselves, but only as part of a full tour package.

Buddha statue in Laos

Legacies of Laos Tour

Country: Laos

12 Days | $3,150

For those travelers who don’t mind roughing it, traveling great distances on mountainous roads and getting very local, this is the tour for you. This trip is a grand adventure for those seeking one and truly allows you to comprehend how today’s Laos was formed. Beyond the cultural and historical experience, you will get to see some breathtaking countryside, highly impressive (and sought after) textiles and meet some of the best people in Laos. This 12 day tour is the adventure of a lifetime for those of you who truly want to go “off the beaten path.”

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Life along the Mekong River in Laos

One-day itinerary: Temples and Villages on the Laos Mekong

Country: Laos

1 Day

Explore the villages and livelihoods of the locals living off of the Mekong River in Laos. Explore important religious sites, enjoy a picnic lunch, learn what it's like to earn a living fishing the Mekong, and participate in a traditional Baci ceremony to round out your day.

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Monks collecting alms in Luang Prabang, Laos

One-day itinerary: Sunrise to Sunset in Luang Prabang

Country: Laos

1 Day

Waking at sunrise, you'll participate in the age-old custom of alms giving to local monks before embarking on a tour of the cultural heart of Luang Prabang. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice and end the day with a hike up Mt. Phou Si to watch the sunset overlooking the city. A wonderful introduction to this magical city.

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