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A Hands-on Introduction to Laotian Cuisine

New7 hFree cancellationBy Asian Trails LTD
Cooking class

About this activity

The Lao cuisine shows similarities with its neighbours in terms of the use of ingredients and preparation. We have teamed up with one of the best chefs in Luang Prabang that will show you some of the secrets that define true Laotian gastronomy.

• Be guided by a expert in the art of Laotian cuisine

• Learn about the history of the country’s dishes

• Visit a local market for sourcing local ingredients

• Try out your own dish at the end of the course

• Our highly-rated recommendation for foodies

What's included

  • ✓Joint tuk tuk transfers with a professional driver
  • ✓Lunch at the cooking school is included (food only)
  • ✓All applicable taxes and service charges
  • ✓Use of a cooking station, complete with all utensils, ingredients, and recipes
  • ✓A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

Not included

  • ✕Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
  • ✕Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • ✕Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • ✕Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • ✕Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is operated on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis only with English-speaking local chefs.
  • 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.
  • Featured menus for cooking classes may vary from season to season, depending on the availability of certain ingredients. Any example inside the description serves as an indication of what customers may learn to make
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this cooking class; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of dishes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Customers are reminded to submit their passport number and expiration date with their reservation. These are essential requirements as outlined by local immigration regulations.
  • This tour is not recommended for families with children under the age of 12 years old.

Cancellation policy

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

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