4 Farm Visits in Laos, Priced and Compared

1.Living Land Rice Farming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $64Our pick

Work rice fields, weave bamboo, press sugar cane, and eat Luang Prabang dishes at a community farm supporting local students.

“This was an amazing experience. The farm is beautiful, nestled against the mountain. You learn all about organic rice farming and get to participate. Johnny, our guide was very knowledgeable and told us family stories. Planting, harvesting and cooking rice is a long process - most which I had no idea about before today. I highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Luang Prabang: Farm Tour and Buffalo Buffet Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 45 min · from $11Best value

Wash buffalo, learn milking, and feed rabbits and pigs at Laos Buffalo Dairy near Luang Prabang for a hands-on 45-minute farm visit.

“Great tour to do, you learn a lot about the farm and how they’re aiding the local community. Petting the animals was nice.”

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3.Organic Farm Experience & Hike to Kuang si

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Cook a four-course Lao lunch on a family farm, hike to Kuang Si Falls, swim in turquoise pools, and visit a rescued bear sanctuary.

“I had a wonderful time with my partner. The guide and the hosts were fantastic. It was everything I expected and was perfect.”

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4.Luang Prabang: Bamboo Forest Cooking-class & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Cook a Khmu meal in Luang Prabang’s forest, forage at a local farm, make bamboo tools, and eat what you prepare for $100.

“Peng was awesome! This experience was so authentic and just a lovely time learning cooking techniques. This hands on experience was well worth the visit. I would highly recommend. Be prepared to get really into it as I never imagined I would be in a forest cutting down bamboo to use for my meal. Communication was excellent. I highly recommend!”

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