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Living Crafts Centre
Textile traditions come alive at the Living Crafts Centre located in a lush garden on Luang Prabang’s Mekong Riverbank. Guests can enjoy a free tour and learn about the process of making Lao textiles, from the silk worm to the finished product. Meet the weavers and watch the masters at work. Guests can also create their own craft using traditional Lao textile methods during a hands-on workshop held in a tree house with a Mekong view. Workshops are great for people of all ages. For more information or to register email, call, or visit our website.
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Pottery House Lao Food Tours
The Lamphet family offers half-day Pottery House Lao Food Tours in Luang Prabang’s Chan Nua Village that has been working with clay for 400 years. Local English-speaking guides lead the laid-back experience that begins with a 90-minute tour of the village pottery center, while learning about traditional Lao life. Next comes an hour-long demonstration of pottery techniques, followed by a hands-on opportunity to throw a pot. The tour ends with a traditional meal including fried river weed, grilled fish, eggplant sauce, and papaya salad. Tours kick off at 08:30 and 13:30 with a hotel pick up.
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Hillside Lodge Pony Riding
Treat your kids to pony riding at Hillside Lodge in Luang Prabang. Children ease into approaching and getting to know the horse, with trained horse handlers expertly guiding them to a relaxed and enjoyable experience. These specialised pony-riding opportunities take place around Hillside Lodge, a 30-minute ride out of town, in a beautiful valley, surrounded by primary forested mountains and lush tropical gardens. The Lodge itself offers a restaurant and a swimming pool. Hillside pony riding is a great way for kids to start their journey to becoming a confident rider or continuing to develop their skills.
