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Luang Prabang: Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
4 reviews

Lao Cuisine Cooking Class: Market tour, hands-on cooking, and lunch at the Former Royal Palace.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 4 hours
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Instructor
English
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Tiril Seppola – Norway

Great experience having a local chef taking us to the morning market, talking about Lao food and getting us a couple of things to taste. The cooking class was wonderful and the food we made was amazing. A morning well spent!

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Victoria Xiengthong Palace

    Sightseeing (1 hour)

    Optional

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    Cooking class (2 hours)

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Victoria Xiengthong Palace

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Highlights

  • Visit Luang Prabang’s bustling morning market with a local chef
  • Learn to cook traditional Lao dishes in a hands-on class at the former
  • Discover authentic ingredients and culinary secrets of Laos
  • Dine on your homemade dishes at a peaceful riverside restaurant
  • Take home recipes and new cooking skills to impress friends and family

Full description

Discover the Flavors of Laos: Chef-Led Cooking Class in Luang Prabang

Join a hands-on Lao cooking experience with Victoria Xiengthong Palace, where culture, cuisine, and community come together in one memorable day.

️ What to Expect:

Explore the Local Morning Market:
Start your day with a guided tour of Luang Prabang’s lively morning market. Walk alongside our professional chef as you handpick fresh ingredients and learn about local herbs, vegetables, and spices used in Lao cuisine.

Authentic Cooking Class at Alame Restaurant:
Head to our peaceful riverside restaurant for a fun, interactive cooking session. Learn how to prepare traditional Lao dishes — from fragrant curries to fresh salads — using authentic techniques passed down through generations.

Enjoy What You Cook:
After cooking, relax and enjoy your delicious Lao lunch featuring the dishes you prepared, served in a tranquil and elegant setting.

‍ Why Join This Experience?

Learn from a local expert chef in a luxury heritage setting

Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers

Combine market exploration + cooking + dining in one rich cultural activity

Bring home the skills to recreate your favorite Lao flavors

Location: Victoria Xiengthong Palace & Alame Restaurant, Luang Prabang
Duration: ~3 hours
  • Morning market tour by bicycle or tuk tuk
  • Cooking class
  • Lunch
  • Tip
  • Drinks
  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year
  • People over 95 years

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Kounxoau Rd, Ban Phonehueng, Luang Prabang Near Wat Xiengthong Temple

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What to bring

  • Hat

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Baby carriages

Know before you go

  • Participants should be comfortable standing for extended periods of time.
  • Vegetarian options are available, please notify us in advance if required.

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Overall rating

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based on 4 reviews

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Tiril Seppola – NorwayMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Great experience having a local chef taking us to the morning market, talking about Lao food and getting us a couple of things to taste. The cooking class was wonderful and the food we made was amazing. A morning well spent!
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Ayshan – AzerbaijanApril 7, 2025 – Verified booking
A Taste of Royalty: Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace – Luang Prabang Taking a cooking class in Luang Prabang is already a special experience—but doing it at the former Royal Palace? That’s next level. From the moment we stepped into the palace grounds, we felt like we were stepping back in time. The space was serene, full of history and elegance, yet the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Our instructor was not only a talented chef but also a natural storyteller, weaving tales of Lao traditions and royal culinary secrets as we cooked. We learned to make classic Lao dishes. Each dish was made using fresh, local ingredients, many of which we had never seen before. Even they took us local market in the morning by bicycle explaning about city, about ingredients.It was hands-on, interactive, and surprisingly fun (even for total beginners!). What made it unforgettable was the setting: cooking under the shade of royal trees, hearing temple bells in the background, and sharing a me
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMarch 31, 2025 – Verified booking
Highly recommended course...with an interesting walk through the lively morning market followed by a relaxed, very sophisticated, and educational cooking session...many thanks to Noi and her colleague! It tasted excellent, too!

Product ID: 922904

Activity provider:Victoria Xiengthong Palace Hotel

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