Itinerary

Day 1

Trip Commencement: Group arrives in Luang Prabang. After a warm welcome and orientation from your local guides, the evening is free to explore the Night Market and get to know your fellow volunteers!

Day 2

After breakfast, we will head to the Living Land Farm – a social enterprise that funds education opportunities for local youth – to participate in planting, harvesting &
processing rice with traditional equipment and techniques. Rice is a staple of the Lao diet, economy, and culture, making this is the perfect way to kick off your Laos experience.

That evening we’ll join a Lao Cooking Class and prepare our own feast of delicious Lao cuisine!

Day 3

Spend the morning learning about wildlife conservation efforts in Laos and volunteering on enrichment and nutrition programs at a local wildlife sanctuary. From the sanctuary, it’s just a short hike to Kuang Sii Falls – the real-life fountain of youth. Here we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, have some free time to explore and swim in the falls, and zipline through the jungle canopy.
That afternoon, we’ll head to a Buddhist temple to learn about the basic principles of Buddhism, and how it all integrates into Lao culture. Local monks will then teach us about the ancient practice of meditation and lead us in a meditation practice! Enjoy an evening at the Luang Prabang Night Market for some of the best food and souvenirs in SE Asia.

Day 4

We’ll up at dawn & take part in the Alms Ceremony, a Buddhist tradition of providing monks with fresh food for the day. After breakfast, we’ll visit the UXO Museum for a sobering look at the history of the Vietnam War’s effect on the people of Laos. From there we’ll drive to the scenic riverside town of Nongkiaw, where we’ll hike up to an epic viewpoint for a night of ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping). We’ll enjoy a Hot Pot dinner as the sun sets over the surrounding mountains and gather around the fire & stargaze.

Days 5

After enjoying misty mountain morning views, we’ll hike down for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll board local long-tail boats and cruise up the Nom Ou River for a short hike and a picnic lunch by a gorgeous waterfall. Finally, we will make our way to our host village of the next 7 days, Sop Chem.

Days 6-12

Start each morning with tea or coffee and misty mountain views. After breakfast, we will volunteer on our education and permaculture projects from around ~8:30 – 11:30 AM. After lunch, we will have a bit of free time to relax and digest before returning to the project site for the rest of the afternoon. In the late afternoon, we will wrap up volunteer work and head out on one of our daily excursions, like exploring nearby caves, fishing with locals, brewing rice wine, playing sports with local kids, learning to make local handicrafts, swimming in the Nam Ou River, or just relaxing and watching village life unfold.

What’s Included

• All accommodations within Laos, which have access to basic amenities and security
• All group transportation within Laos
• All meals throughout your trip (country specific exceptions)
• All of your epic adventure and cultural immersion activities
• Funding for volunteer projects
• Drinking water 24/7