Explore Luang Prabang on the kid’s path! This journey uncovers the wonders and culture of the Laos in a fun, hands-on way that is perfect for anyone ages 1-100. The whole family will enjoy this enriching experience as you delve in to the traditions of Laos.

Start your journey in the spiritual centre of Laos, Luang Prabang where you will cycle along the Nam Khan river to an elephant camp. Ride on the back of one of these magnificent animals through the jungle to the refreshing waters of the Tad Sae waterfall.

Tour Luang Prabang’s most spectacular temples and join locals as they bless you with good fortune and safe travels in a private baci ceremony. Learn about Laos’ various ethnic groups and their unique cultures at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre before ending your day with panoramic views of the town from the top of Mount Phousi.

Delve deeper in to Lao traditions as you partake in a half-day cooking course followed by a visit to a weaving centre where you can try your hand at silk-spinning, weaving, and dyeing. Interact with the locals in a game of petanque, one of Laos’ favourite sports, and enjoy a river dinner cruise complete with onboard traditional performance.

Travel up the Mekong to the Kamu Lodge, an eco-lodge designed and operated with the help of the local villagers. Here you can participate in the agricultural and outdoor activities that shape the daily lives of the Kamu people. Upon your return to Luang Prabang, make a difference in the lives of underprivileged Lao children by participating in a book donation in a rural village.

Enjoy the wonders of this beautiful country as your family partakes in unique experiences and creates memories that will last a lifetime.

Your Exotissimo guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After lunch, your bikes will be awaiting for your trip along the Nam Khan river to the jungle-enclosed Elephant Camp. Join your mahout (elephant handler) on the back of one of these magnificent animals and travel through the woods to the spectacular Tad Sae waterfall. Return to Luang Prabang and participate in a traditional Baci ceremony, where the locals will offer you best wishes and safe travels on your Laos adventure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Take a city tour, starting with visits to some of the town's most spectacular temples. After lunch, continue to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre where you can learn about the various ethnic groups and cultures living in Laos. As the day comes to a close, climb to the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic views of the city and wander amongst the stalls of the evening hill tribe market.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Wake up early to see the daily procession of monks as they gather to collect the alms from local residents. Then, fun hands-on activities await to further your understanding of the Laos culture including a cooking class where you will be introduced to delicious Lao cuisine and a visit to a textile centre where you can try your hand at weaving, silk spinning, and dyeing. Should you wish, join the locals for a game of petanque before setting off on a sunset Mekong River cruise, where dinner and a traditional performance await.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Travel up the Mekong River to the Pak Ou caves where thousands of Buddha statues fill the limestone grottos. Continue up the river to Kamu Lodge, an eco-lodge set amongst a traditional Kamu village. Here you will have the chance to participate in various activities of the local people such as rice planting, gold panning, jungle trekking, and fishing with local techniques.

Overnight at Kamu Lodge

Spend the morning at your leisure enjoying the surroundings of the Kamu Lodge before returning downstream to Luang Prabang. Along the way, stop at Ban Xang Hai village where you can see the villagers making traditional rice wine and then cycle back to Luang Prabang. In the afternoon, your family will have a chance to make a difference in the local community as you visit the Big Brother Mouse shop to help distribute English and Lao language books to an underprivileged village in the area.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

If time allows, visit the Heritage Information Center to learn about the projects underway aimed at developing a sustainable approach for the conservation and preservation of Luang Prabang.

Olivier Colomés
CEO Exotissimo Travel Group

My favorite tour is always the last one and I have to say that I truly enjoyed the Luang Prabang on the Kids Path tour. I had a great time during this trip. Altogether, there were two families with six children between the ages of 7 and 15.

We stayed at the Villa Maly which enjoys a great location and had a unique charm that made us feel right at home. There were a host of activities that the adults and the kids enjoyed on this tour. We explored Luang Prabang on e-bikes, which I thought was the coolest way to do it. It was fun, convenient and environmentally friendly. The Restaurant selection on this tour was just perfect! We ate at the Utopia which overlooked the Nam Kha River for our first lunch and at the L'Elephant for dinner. The Blue Lagoon and Le Petit Nid were also nice restaurants.

We also witnessed the monks at alms walks at 6 AM. This was a little difficult for the kids to get up for at first, but it was a beautiful sight and everyone enjoyed the experience. We especially had a memorable time at Kuang Si Falls, where we had a picnic lunch, climbed up the waterfall, dived into and swam in the pool below. We also had a 30 minute speedboat race before cooling our adrenaline down with a traditional Baci ceremony in a simple and private house.

We took a boat cruise to our next destination, Kamu Lodge. The trip itself was fun. Some people were chatting and recalling their experiences so far, while others were playing board games and some took the moment to relax with a book and others with music.

The last couple of days spent at Kamu Lodge were also fantastic. There were a whole host of activities for us to engage in such as rice planting, gold panning, traditional fishing, arbalest shooting and a visit to the Kamu village. We were also treated to a traditional performance by the villagers and we participated in the funny and unforgettable bamboo dance.

My advice is if you have children, then go on this tour. There is something for everyone here. It is also a nice change of pace for a city person like myself.

Next up for me is Myanmar. I have been to Myanmar on business trips before and would love to experience the country at leisure for once! I can't wait to bask in the unspoiled beaches of Ngapali, see the many wonders such as Shwedagon Pagoda and Powindaung Caves, and visit Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake with my family!