🏨 A Hands-on Introduction to Laotian Cuisine Activity

A Hands-on Introduction to Laotian Cuisine

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From $100.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Laos, Laos

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The Lao cuisine shows similarities with its neighbours in terms of the use of ingredients and preparation. We have teamed up with one of the best chefs in Luang Prabang that will show you some of the secrets that define true Laotian gastronomy.

• Be guided by a expert in the art of Laotian cuisine
• Learn about the history of the country’s dishes
• Visit a local market for sourcing local ingredients
• Try out your own dish at the end of the course
• Our highly-rated recommendation for foodies

What's Included

A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

All applicable taxes and service charges

Joint tuk tuk transfers with a professional driver

Lunch at the cooking school is included (food only)

Use of a cooking station, complete with all utensils, ingredients, and recipes

What's Not Included

Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point

Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels

Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.

Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees

Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 12 - 80

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Luang Prabang.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not recommended for families with children under the age of 12 years old.
Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Kuang Si, along the Ou and Nam Khan River, Nong Kiau and Luang Prabang International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Luang Prabang.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not recommended for families with children under the age of 12 years old.
Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Kuang Si, along the Ou and Nam Khan River, Nong Kiau and Luang Prabang International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Luang Prabang

A tuk-tuk will pick you up from your hotel, right after breakfast, and transfer to one of the leading cooking schools in Luang Prabang for a taste of Lao cooking.

After an introduction from the chef, you will visit the local fresh food market, to learn about the local ingredients and fresh produce grown in the area. Your chef of the morning will explain carefully where to look for when picking the elements for a good Lao dish. Return to the restaurant to begin your cooking adventure, which will become your lunch in the end. Not only the use of spices and herbs are explained, but also how to cut and prepare the different ingredients spices and vegetables are part of this course. Each participant will be assigned to its cooking station, complete with all the tools one need to get chopping, cutting and cooking.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

During these morning hours, the culinary team will also teach you the history of Lao cooking and its influence from the neighbouring countries. Then feast on a delicious lunch of the exotic dishes which you have prepared together; the latter is always a special moment with your classmates. The cooking school we’ve chosen for this excursion has been based on excellent reviews from customers as well being founded on the meticulous cooking skills of one of Luang Prabang’ s finest chefs around. An informal meeting of passionate Laotian food-minds and those keen for a deep-dive in its very palatable selection of local deliciousness comes to an end with showcasing, and tasting, your final result.

After your own cooked lunch, a tuk-tuk will bring you back to your hotel, where you will arrive at around 3 pm.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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