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Evening Baci Ceremony

The Baci ceremony is a mix of Animism and Buddhism. These ceremonies are common to Laos. Their purpose is to call back your own spirits to your body because they sometimes escape. This is very important to do it before or during major life events such as weddings, births, travels, welcoming of friends, the return of someone to the family and so on.

This ceremony is followed by a traditional dance and then dinner at a restaurant. Many dishes are eaten with hands: for instance, the sticky rice is rolled between the fingers, you make some small rice balls and eat with some papaya salad or lap.

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Other experiences in Luang Prabang

These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.

  • Alms Giving
    Alms Giving Luang Prabang

    Alms Giving

    Alms Giving

    Each morning at dawn in Luang Prabang the local Buddhist monks form a procession around the streets of this charming town, collecting alms of rice and vegetables from the local population.

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  • Kuang Si Waterfalls
    Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang

    Kuang Si Waterfalls

    Kuang Si Waterfalls

    Kuang Si Falls are 30 kilometers from town. The excursion leaves Luang Prabang in the morning and heads toward Ban Ou by boat.

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  • Living Land Rice Experience
    Workers at the Living Land Rice Experience, Luang Prabang

    Living Land Rice Experience

    Living Land Rice Experience

    This is a great opportunity to experience the hard life of a farmer and try your hand at some of the activities, such as working with Suzuki the water buffalo, in knee-deep muddy rice paddies. Enjoyable and very educational, you will learn about the 13 steps and various methods involved in planting, growing, harvesting and cooking rice.

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  • Luang Prabang Discovery
    Temple in Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang Discovery

    Luang Prabang Discovery

    The day is spent with your guide discovering the magical temples and ancient crafts practiced in this beautiful city in the mountains. Exactly what you choose to do on this day is up to you and can be discussed with your guide.

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  • Nam Ou River Adventure
    Pak Ou caves

    Nam Ou River Adventure

    Nam Ou River Adventure

    The Ou River is a tributary of the Mekong and its valley has some of the most stunning scenery in the whole of Laos. You will take longtail motorboats to cover the distance through the valley back to Luang Prabang, stopping en route to visit some of the local hill tribe villages and the holy Pak Ou Caves.

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You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.