• Luang Prabang - The morning begins with a driver picking up guests from their hotel in Luang Prabang, where they will join fellow ‘rice enthusiasts’ for a journey into the picturesque rural areas of Laos. The short drive offers views of lush greenery, depending on the season. This educational, family-friendly half-day tour explores the rice paddy fields surrounding a local farm, renowned for its generations-long expertise in rice farming and cultivation. An English-speaking local guide will warmly welcome guests and host the morning’s activities. The journey from seed to plate, whether cooked or fried, involves 14 distinct stages, all of which are demonstrated and explained during this 3.5-hour experience, showcasing the intricate art behind Laos’ staple food.
• Luang Prabang - The farm and its surrounding community in this fertile region of Luang Prabang have dedicated themselves to preserving this authentic Laotian form of labor. The host guides guests through each stage, from planting to harvesting, quality control, sieving, and packing. Witnessing buffalos plowing the fields to prepare for planting is a delightful sight. All proceeds from this tour are reinvested 100% into the community, ensuring a sustainable and impactful experience.

Additional farming activities, such as weaving and gardening, may also be observed, all in keeping with local Laotian traditions. At the end of the morning, guests are returned to their hotel in Luang Prabang just before lunch. Ready for some rice?

• All applicable taxes and service charges
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
• A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide

• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
• Hotel accommodation in Luang Prabang
• Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from Luang Prabang’s International Airport or resorts located outside town
• Tips and gratuities

From field to table, the journey of rice is often unknown to many. With various species and the labor-intensive nature of its cultivation, along with increasing interest, a half-day exploration in Luang Prabang, Laos, has been developed to uncover the secrets of rice.

• Expand your understanding of rice farming in Laos
• Participate in an interactive lesson on the stages of rice growth
• Engage in sustainable practices in Laos
• A learning experience suitable for the entire family
• Includes transportation to and from your hotel
• This tour is operated on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis only with English-speaking guide.
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Luang Prabang.
• 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 outside one of these regions.
• Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
• To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable
• Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees.
• Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
• This tour is operated only in the morning.

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