Best Luang Prabang Hidden Gem Attractions
THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Attractions in Luang Prabang
Best Luang Prabang Hidden Gem Attractions
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- Dream591504Rovinj, Croatia16 contributionsWhat an incredible experience with our guide Johnny who showed us step by step from plowing the land to seedling the rice up to harvesting it. Book in the morning and enjoy half a day in a local farm with Benny the water buffalo and Susan and her baby water buffalo frolicking in the field. Get ready to get muddy! Enjoy rice snacks, fresh sugar cane juice don’t forget to book your lunch afterwards!Written 13 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steve GHigh Wycombe, UK40 contributionsIf you want to get up close to elephants this is the place to come. The staff clearly care deeply about their animals and you won’t feel that they are being exploited. We took the half day experience. We were collected from our hotel promptly and given a welcome drink when we arrived at the centre. We had a talk from a guy who explained that he used to work at a place where they ride elephants but had come to realise it was wrong to do so. After this we were taken to the sanctuary where we met two elephants and fed them some bananas. Then we followed as they went to the river to drink and one of the elephants decided to give herself a mud bath. We then walked through the forest for a good hour with the elephants. Finally we returned to the rest area and were given a really tasty lunch. It was a magical day that we will always remember. Please don’t go to the places that do elephant rides and visit here instead. You won’t regret it.Written 13 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- toniash77Perth, Australia6 contributionsVery somber experience. Take your time to read the boards and watch the video. To get the realisation of how very real the danger still is - to children in particular - is scaryWritten 15 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Katherine10 contributionsIts a really relaxing place. On the way back from the Kuang Si waterfalls, you can ask the electric vehicle driver to drop you at the butterfly park. After the hustle and bustle of the waterfalls, this was a really chill place. You can see many butterflies and learn about their lifecycles, as well as stop in a natural fish spa. We really enjoyed sitting by the waterfalls that they have at the center. As there are few people at the butterfly park, it was nice to sit and enjoy the sound of small waterfalls without the crowds. Small, but still beautiful and all to yourself.Written 15 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grace10Seattle, WA9 contributionsThe ropes course and zip lining were amazing. The staff were well trained and helpful! This was the first time doing an outside ropes course, and I felt safe despite the trickiness of the course. One of the guides carried my phone to take pictures for my friend and I throughout the entire course. The views from the zip line were beautiful!!Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Narelle H5 contributionsGreat way to chat to some of the local students (school and uni), get to know Luang Prabang and Laos in general, while providing the opportunity for students to practice conversational english. I chatted to 4 students over the course of 2 hours - they were all lovely and I learned a lot!Written 2 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BoysieWNew York City, NY623 contributionsAlways look forward to see what’s going on at this spot along the Mekong. Come for lunch outside, the food is great and there is lots of room. Visit the unique onsite shop for the textiles made right there. Very high end and special. Wander the grounds and learn about the silkworm, nature dye methods, see weaving in action and sign up for various art and craft classes. All relaxed and wonderful. Take the free til til from their small shop in town. Take home their very special pillow covers, shawls and table linens, all easy to pack.Written 4 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Billy D3 contributionsReviews speak for themselves, lovely people, great experience, great views, great music, great jewellery, great prices. Absolutely worth doing!Written 18 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chaerin24 contributionsOccasionally couldn't hear the storyteller over the music. The ticket seller stands outside the main door, go and buy your ticket off that person and don't go into the little alcove to the left of them as that's not where the door is. I made that mistake... 😂Written 5 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ggBrunswick, GA98 contributionsVery enjoyable and educational backstrap weaving classes. Very skilled family of weavers. Learned how to include glass beads in textile weaving.Written 18 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John R27 contributionsWhat a fantastic day with our guide Ding and the crew at the Elephant Village Sanctuary. We loved the up close (& ethical) experience with the elephants, the trip on a long boat out to a beautiful waterfall, where all our kids had a blast and back to Elephant Village for a lovely meal on the NamKhan river when we got back. Thanks Ding.Written 20 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- chairmanglasgowGlasgow, UK117 contributionsOur tour company suggested going to this museum and we are glad they did. Though small it gives a good insight to the diversity of the population in Laos both ethnically and linguistically as well as exhibiting different styles of clothing. The way this diversity operates in modern Laos is explained. While we wandered round free tours looked to be available at least once a day. Close to the night market well worth an hour to visit. 30,000 Kip entry fee.Written 26 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fixieSeattleSeattle7 contributionsI recently did the 1-day Mekong River tour with Motolao and it was awesome. Our guide Kamhdee and one other guy met up and first went to their shop where we got geared up. This part was great as we all got full gear including boots, chest and arm protector, knee pads, jacket and helmet. The gear is all used, but in good shape and is exactly what you need to be safe.
The tour was great and Kamhdee spoke excellent English and was good at gauging our abilities and tailoring the tour to us. It was a perfect way to get out and see the mountains of Laos and explore the Mekong region in areas that most people don’t go to. And to do it while having a blast on motorbikes was definitely the way to go. 5 stars all around.Written 3 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
