Full Day bamboo experience with cooking class & Kuang si waterfalls

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

See the beautiful Kuang Si falls 'another way'. In an atmospheric pavilion set aside rice fields, you will have an interactive cooking class and ‘bamboo weaving’ exercise, learn about the importance of the ubiquitous bamboo plant to Lao culture before heading to Kuang Si waterfalls. There is an opportunity for a swim in the turquoise pool, also spend time at a sanctuary for rescued bears.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

*The Bamboo Experience’, a rustic pavillion modelled on a traditional Lao house, perched in a picturesque setting next to rice fields. *An introduction to the importance of bamboo to Lao culture and to the use of bamboo in a diverse range of household items found in rural Lao dwellings. *A relaxing bamboo weaving activity, where you’ll weave a souvenir mat made from strips of the bamboo plant, using a technique which has been practises for centuries. *A fun, interactive cooking class, using the bamboo plant as a key ingredient; make dishes such as bamboo shoot soup, bamboo shoot steamed in banana leaf, and bamboo shoot dip and more. *A delicious meal (made by you), and photo opportunities of semi-rural Laos, from the relaxing pavilion terrace. *Visit the most beautiful waterfalls in Luang Prabang *See the sun bears rescue center inside the falls *You will enjoy swimming in the turquoise pool inside the falls

Sample Menu

main

Stuffed bamboo shoot with minced pork

main

Steam fish in banana leaf with herbs

What‘s Included

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tippings

Entry ticket fee at Kuang si waterfalls

Pickup points

Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel

Setthathirath Road, Hua Xieng Village Luang Prabang Laos

Options

Full Day bamboo experience with cooking class & Kuang si waterfalls

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent way to spend a day
nccanaries,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day. The Bamboo Experience was great fun and the guides brilliant giving us lots of interesting detail of bamboo and Laos. Finishing with the dancing was top fun. After this the time at the waterfall was enjoyable and wasn't too busy and great views. Definitely worth walking up to The View.
Fab day
Gail L,,Oct 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Day was awesome, I never knew what you could do with bamboo, owner, his wife and staff are just fabulous, knowledgeable and funny and incredibly helpful. I really enjoyed this day, helping to prepare food and then having lunch, the whole experience is worth doing.
Strongly recommended Bamboo experience
Ada N,,Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
❤️ Love the passion of Mr Somsay Anolak - preserving the bamboo culture, supporting the young generation ❤️ Love the food and cooking class by Mr Somsay's mother. ❤️ Love the bamboo workshop ❤️ Love the amiable and kind bamboo master ❤️ Love the deligent of the Hmong musician and those youngsters ❤️ Love the guest experience - never commercial
Culture, food and waterfalls in 1 day
Adventurer352773,,Oct 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was an amazing way to combine several experiences in Luang Prabang. The bamboo experience was very interesting and the guide goes into detail about the various cultural uses of bamboo in Laos. A master bamboo weaver is then available to demonstrate to you how to make bamboo products. I then enjoyed “home cooking with mum” which showed several varied uses of bamboo in Laos cuisine. The food was delicious and the setting right beside the rice paddies and karst mountains was very beautiful. A local musician also performed using bamboo wind instruments whilst performing local dance - I don’t know how he has the lungs to do that! After this I was driven to and from the waterfalls to spend as much time there as I pleased. Hotel pick up and drop off was included. All in all this was a very memorable day and a great way to experience the culture and scenery of Luang Prabang whilst also supporting some very talented locals.