Laos · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Sunset on the Mekong, the night market at Luang Prabang, riverside grills and a late boat back. These 11 evenings out are priced and timed, with a note on what to eat where.
Visit Kuang Si Falls, swim in turquoise pools, then cruise the Mekong at sunset with hotel pickup for $35.
“It was an amazing tour, 100% worth it! Thanks to our guide, Khanthong, our experience was incredibly interesting and enjoyable.”
Join a small-group Lao cooking class, visit a local market, share a Baci blessing, and enjoy music beside Luang Prabang rice fields.
“À superbe experience of a cooking class including a very personal Baci ceremony in a family in a small village. This was the best cooking class we ever had. In a small setting (5 people only) we learned to cook several, tasty Lao dishes, including fish, meat, a soup and a salad. The time just flew by. We all loved it. It can’t get more authentic.”
Explore Luang Prabang’s local food scene by tuk-tuk, with family-run eateries, Lao BBQ, hot pot, coconut pancakes, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“We had a terrific guide. Food was delicious and your guide was very informative. Loved the our!!! We hired this guide for another tour because we enjoyed the food tour so much.”
Cruise the Mekong at sunset from Luang Prabang with Lao dishes, a local cocktail, river rituals, solar power, and hotel pickup.
“Fun ride up and down the river with a great breeze and beautiful views. Fun activities like releasing fish and written wishes into the river, and sinking our written burdens with a rock!”
Travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by slow boat, with a Mekong journey, Pakbeng overnight stop, border help, and practical tips.
“it was what everyone else has commented, you get what you pay for. 1st boat to pakbeng was packed like sardines. second day boat was better, little bit more room, not as over crowded.”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, stop at Whisky Village, and add a sunset cruise in Luang Prabang.
“We did the half day tour in a small group of six. The whole experience was excellent. We really enjoyed the kayaking and the caves. You definitely need to take a change of clothing - there are lockers at the activity centre where you can leave Read more”
Review the Luang Prabang sunset cruise, with solar-powered boats, Mekong views, drinks, pricing concerns, timing tips, and booking advice.
“This was by far the best looking boat out there.. it is double deck there's snacks in a drink that comes with it and or you can purchase more snacks and drinks if you'd like.. the activities on the boat were fabulous this is 10 times better than the experience I thought I was going to get”
Weaving, bamboo cooking, sticky rice, music, and a local meal make this four-hour Luang Prabang evening class a strong $25 value.
“Amazing experience that supports a culturesentric and local employment, tourism industry. Wonderful and heartwarming.”
Explore Vientiane’s oldest temples, Patuxay Monument, Talad Sao Market, and a Mekong sunset on a flexible private day tour.
“Our full-day private tour was great! Our guide spoke excellent English. He shared all of the stories and history of the sites that we visited, as well as cultural information about Vientiane and Laos. He made sure that we always had plenty of water, and ordered a fantastic lunch for us. We highly recommend this activity when visiting Vientiane.”
Cruise the Mekong at sunset, then learn to cook SinDat hot pot with a private guide, local beer, snacks, and tuk-tuk transfers in Luang Prabang.
“What a great evening. Our guide, Mr Tid, was very informative & explained many things about the Mekong River.”
Taste Luang Prabang’s local dishes by tuk-tuk, meet food-making families, and enjoy dinner with unlimited Beer Lao and sweet tea.
“Guide very knowledgeable about the local food. We went to a place the locals eat for excellent local food. Very pleasant evening with good company.”
Waterfalls, river caves, jungle treks and weaving looms, grouped by the kind of day they make.
