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Culinary Tours & Cooking Class in Laos

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Experience authentic local cuisine on one of these 8 Laos culinary tours that feature cooking classes. We've searched the world around for the best cooking classes, and these trips in Laos will expose you to new culinary experiences with local ingredients and distinct flavors of food from Laos. Explore the culinary diversity of regions such as Luang Prabang, Pak Beng, Ban Khok Aek, Huay Xai, and Pak Ou Caves with local chefs as you shop in local markets and learn local culinary techniques and recipes. Select any the food tours below and customize any of them to fit your personal interests with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Laos trip planners. 
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A fisherman casting his net on the Mekong River at sunset
from $1,783
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Hidden Gems of Laos & Northern Thailand

6 Day Itinerary
  • Mekong River cruise
  • Lao home cooking class
  • Ethical elephant sanctuary
  • Observe elephants in Pakbeng
  • Sunset on the Mekong
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Luang Prabang / Nan
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Cooking Classes, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 6-day tour takes you from Luang Prabang's UNESCO-listed temples to the highland valleys of northern Thailand's Nan province. Cruise the Mekong to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, cook Lao dishes with a local family, take part in a private Baci ceremony, and spend a day observing elephants at an ethical riverside sanctuary before crossing into Thailand.
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Colorful market stalls in front of an ornate temple building with traditional Lao architecture
from $5,458
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Laotian Serendipity

Vientiane to Huay Xai - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Anouvong
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Visit Luang Prabang cultural sites
  • See the crystal-water of Kuang Si
  • Explore the jungle of Ban Khok Kham
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Vientiane / Huay Xai
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Variable
Board the Heritage Line, Anouvong, for a 10-day cruise through the Laotian upper Mekong Delta from Vientiane to Huay Xai, Laos. Experience the local life as you cruise along the scenic Mekong River while exploring one of Southeast Asia’s most unique and charming cities.
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Pak Ou Cave near Luang Prabang
from $2,143
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Golden Triangle Traverse

Huay Xai to Luang Prabang - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Anouvong
  • Visit traditional Laotian villages
  • Explore the Pak Ou Caves
  • Visit Luang Prabang cultural sites
  • Visit Ban Khok Phou
  • Join a Baci blessing ceremony
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Huay Xai / Luang Prabang
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Variable
Embark on a 4-day luxury river cruise along the Upper Mekong from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang aboard Heritage Line's Anouvong. Immerse yourself in authentic Laotian culture with visits to traditional Khmu, Hmong, and Lao Loum villages, observe elephants at a sustainable sanctuary, and marvel at the sacred Buddhist statues in the Pak Ou Caves.
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Scenic river cruising along the Upper Mekong River, Laos
from $2,143
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Golden Triangle Traverse

Luang Prabang - Huay Xai - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Anouvong
  • Explore Pak Ou Caves
  • Visit riverside Lao villages
  • Join a Baci blessing ceremony
  • Cruise the Golden Triangle
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Luang Prabang / Huay Xai
Activities
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Anouvong on a 4-day Mekong River cruise through Laos from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai. Discover the Pak Ou Caves, immerse yourself in diverse ethnic cultures across remote weaving villages, join a monk meditation, and enjoy a memorable sandbank barbecue along the Upper Mekong.
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French-colonial house in Luang Prabang, with two locals in traditional attire
from $4,723
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Laotian Serendipity

Huay Xai to Vientiane - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anouvong
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Explore Luang Prabang at night
  • Visit Luang Prabang cultural sites
  • See the crystal-water of Kuang Si
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Huay Xai / Vientiane
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Anouvong on an 8-day Laotian Serendipity cruise from Huay Xai to Vientiane. You explore Mekong riverside villages, Pak Ou Caves, UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Waterfalls, and local cultural traditions while enjoying scenic river cruising.
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Angkor Thom
from $2,864
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Highlights of Indochina

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Hanoi's historic quarters
  • Cruise Ha Long Bay
  • Witness Luang Prabang almsgiving
  • Hike to Kuang Si Waterfall
Activities
Biking, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia on this 12-day Southeast Asia tour. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, cruise Ha Long Bay, explore Luang Prabang’s Pak Ou Caves, and trek to Kuang Si Falls. Enjoy a cooking class in Vientiane and marvel at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. This immersive Indochina adventure features biking, hiking, and authentic village visits.
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Laotian Art
from $5,458
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Laotian Serendipity

Vientiane to Huay Xai - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Anouvong
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Visit Luang Prabang cultural sites
  • Experience Pak Ou Caves
  • Learn Lao cooking traditions
  • Meet local communities
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Vientiane / Huay Xai
Activities
Hiking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Travel aboard Anouvong on a 10-day Mekong River cruise from Vientiane to Huay Xai. You explore riverside villages, Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Pak Ou Caves, and cultural traditions while enjoying scenic cruising through northern Laos.
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Killing Fields, Phnom Penh
from $11,050
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Journey along the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Bangkok - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s tunnels
  • Discover Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
  • Walk Luang Prabang Pak Ou Caves
  • Wander Siem Reap Angkor Wat temple
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Ho Chi Minh City / Bangkok
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 18-day river cruise in Southeast Asia, starting in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore vibrant towns, tranquil villages, and historic sites like Angkor Wat while immersing yourself in local culture along the Mekong River.
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