Bamboo experience

Highlights

- Learn everything about bamboo, an essential element of Asia
- A nature day full of activity

Description:

Today you will discover a little about the secret of bamboo work in Laos as well as enjoying some of the beautiful natures and rice fields surrounded just in Luang Prabang town.

To start with, you will be met by your guide at your hotel lobby.
Begin your half day at The Bamboo Experience (Starting around 8:00am) by an explanation of the bamboo works in Laos and its meaningful to Lao people.

Your guide will show you the technique and/or the usage of each product as such fishing tools, music instruments etc. Start your simple bamboo weaving class with an expert (but patient!) teacher, try your hand at the knife sharpening, bamboo cutting (into pieces) and then try the traditional bamboo weaving for about one hour to complete your own mat to take home with, as a souvenir.

Then, proceed to the bamboo cooking demonstration (you are free to assist) as such bamboo shoot soup, bamboo shoot steamed in banana leaf, fermented bamboo shoot dipping and sticky rice and more.

Savour your creations at the end of the session in traditional Lao house (Pavilion style) overlooking the wonderful scenery and rice fields. The emphasis is to have fun and learn a little about bamboo work and bamboo dishes.

Trip back to your hotel at the end of the excursion.

Included:

- Transportation in air-conditioned car / minibus / coach
- Transportation from/to your accommodation
- All entrance fees to visits
- Guide
- Lunch
- All the activities mentioned in the description

Not included:

- Drinks during the lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuity

Useful information:

- Unless otherwise specified, all our excursions are private: you, and only you, accompanied by your own guide
- Departure 8am (approximately), trip back 1pm (approximately)
- This excursion is recommended for people staying in Luang Prabang
- Rate based on departure/trip back from accommodation located in Luang Prabang city center
- Child from 8 years old