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.

Luang Prabang Laos tour

Classic Luang Prabang Tour

Country: Laos

5 Days | $1,220

This beautiful city nestled between the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers is a calm and fascinating place with Wats to explore, excursions up and down the Mekong, and serves great base for treks to the traditional, rural hill tribes of Laos. With its distinctive French air and quaint small village atmosphere, Luang Prabang is also a nice place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Asia and relax with beautiful views and delicious food in character-filled cafes and bakeries.

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Plain of Jars

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Country: Laos

13 Days | $3,810

Our Laos Heritage and Conservation Tour was designed to show you a side of Laos rarely seen by other travelers, and from this itinerary, you'll be able to better understand and appreciate the complex history and culture of Laos, which is closely entwined with the natural world. Starting in Luang Prabang, you'll spend some time learning about traditional arts, including the incredible local textiles, before learning about conservation projects designed to help protect sun bears and the many native butterfly species. Let the locals show you daily life from their perspective by giving alms to the monks and learning how to tend to the rice fields. Head out of town into the local villages where the fisherman still live off the river, and pay a visit to the Sayaboury Elephant Conservation Center which is currently the home to 75% of the Laos's wild and domesticated elephants. Visit Phonesavanh and the mysterious Plain of Jars and learn about Laos's role in the Vietnam-American War and the Secret War. In Houaphan, you'll safari down the river to spot the local wildlife in one of the last remaining natural tiger habitats in Laos. Finish your time in Laos in the capital of Vientiane and take in the city highlights. We guarantee this will be a trip unlike any other.

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touring in Laos

Classic Laos Tour

Country: Laos

7 Days | $2,265

Head off the beaten path to this fascinating and beautiful landlocked country. Start in Vientiane, the peaceful capital on the banks of the mighty Mekong. Visit Wats and Pagodas and see the traditional arts of Laos. Then travel back in time to the charming town of Luang Prabang. Surrounded by precipitous mountains at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of Asia.

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