LAOS – Luang Prabang – Local Lunch near Pak Ou Caves

Description

Enjoy a delicious local lunch on the riverbank not far from the beautiful Pak Ou Caves. Lunch is prepared by local guides in a sala – a traditional Lao bamboo platform with a roof – overlooking the river beach. Travelers will get the chance to try local Lao cuisine and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. The menu may include such local dishes as vegetable soup, fish steamed in a banana leaf, fried vegetables, fried pork, papaya salad, sticky rice and fresh fruit. The local guide will also demonstrate how papaya salad is made. 

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang

Selling points

• Activity takes place at a peaceful location with perfect views of the Mekong River and very tasty food. 
• For FIT and GIT leisure travelers. 
• An authentic food experience near one of the most famous attractions in Luang Prabang. 

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Time And Transportation

Duration

• About 1h 30min, including the lunch and time to relax.

Min pax

2

Max pax

20

How to sell it

• Suitable for FIT and GIT all markets.
• Suitable for family with children 5+.
• A unique local experience around Pak Ou Caves.
• An opportunity to taste authentic Lao food outside of the city.
• A great option to avoid the touristy restaurants around Pak Ou caves.

Why this activity

• A great alternative to busy restaurants near Pak Ou Caves.
• An authentic local experience. 
• Quality local food. 

Good to combine with

• This activity would be make for a themed day on the Nam Ou, a tributary of the Mekong River.
• A boat trip to Pak Ou Caves is a logical addition to the itinerary:
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang
• After lunch, take a boat along the Nam Ou and combine with sunset view on the way back.
• Stops can be made at local villages: Ban Xang Hai (Whisky Village) and Ban Xangkhong (Weaving Village & Sa paper).

Do not combine with

• Fishing Experience

Market suggestion

Pros

• An excellent complement to activities around Pak Ou caves. 
• An authentic local experience. 
• Very tasty food. 

Information

• Toilets are available on the boat.
• There are 2 salas to welcome the guests for their lunch on the beach.

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Restaurants > Standard > Jolie Vue Mekong Restaurant > Set Menu > Lunch
• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Restaurants > Standard > Jolie Vue Mekong Restaurant > Set Menu > Dinner

Inclusion

• Meal (also for Guide).

Exclusion

• Boat Transfer.

Important notes

• Book in advance. 

Special Guide notes

• Please eat together with the group and give some explanations about the different dishes and the village.
• If clients have questions for the local residents, please help to facilitate the communication.

Contact

• Contact: Mrs Joy
• Phone: (+856) 020 55672270

English

Local Lunch Near Pak Ou caves

In a beautiful location, not far from Pak Ou Caves, your lunch will be prepared by villagers and set up on a Sala – a traditional Lao bamboo platform with a roof – overlooking the river, giving you a chance to try some local food and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Meals included: Lunch

Duration of the boat trip: 10 minutes

French

Déjeuner local près des grottes de Pak Ou 

Pour le déjeuner, vous goûterez à des plats traditionnels préparés par les villageois et servis sur une sala (plateforme traditionnelle en bambou surmontée d’un toit) donnant sur la fleuve, et où vous pourrez profiter d’une atmosphère paisible.

Repas inclus : Déjeuner

Durée du trajet en bateau : 10 minutes

Spanish

Almuerzo típico cerca de las cuevas de Pak Ou

No muy lejos de las cuevas de Pak Ou, a 10 minutos en barco, su almuerzo será preparado por aldeanos y servido en una Sala (una plataforma de bambú tradicional laosiana con un techo) que domina la playa. Tendrá la oportunidad de probar la comida local y de disfrutar de una atmósfera tranquila.

Comida incluida: almuerzo

Trayecto en barco: 10 minutos

Italian

Squisito pranzo vicino alle grotte di Pak Ou

Non lontano dalle grotte di Pak Ou, gli abitanti del villaggio prepareranno un pranzo a base di piatti tipici locali. Sarete fatti accomodare su una “Sala”, piattaforma di bambù coperta da un tetto, che si affaccia sulla spiaggia. Assaporate deliziose pietanze del tutto nuove al vostro palato, godendovi l’atmosfera onirica che vi circonda.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo

German

Lokales Mittagessen in der Nähe der Pak Ou-Höhlen

An einem wunderschönen Ort, nicht weit von den Pak Ou-Höhlen entfernt, wird Ihr Mittagessen von Dorfbewohnern zubereitet und auf einer Sala – einer traditionellen laotischen Bambusplattform mit Dach – mit Blick auf den Fluss aufgebaut. So haben Sie die Möglichkeit, einige lokale Speisen zu probieren und die friedliche Atmosphäre zu genießen.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen

Dauer der Bootsfahrt: 10 Minuten

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