After Dark Foodie Tour
As the sun goes down, our appetite traditionally heats up and this evening foodie tour will satisfy our hunger for classic Laotian cuisine. As the gastronomic capital of Laos, Luang Prabang is the best place in the country to savour a range of fresh and tasty local dishes. With French influences from a bygone colonial era still tangible, Luang Prabang’s culinary foundation has also captured cooking styles and ingredients from Laos’ direct neighbours. We journey from street stalls and hidden restaurants and bars to the food alley at the Night Market. Located right along the banks of the Mekong, a small street stall serves thinly baked crepes, stuffed with eggs and flavoured with what is in season. The market is a haven for local dining establishments with a speciality for sausages, fried mushrooms, coconut dumplings and the almighty papaya salad – cooked Laotian style with a lot of heat! A dedicated street fills a hungry void and, in the evenings, locals sit shoulder to shoulder to savour classics such as khao poon (spicy noodle soup), laab (minced meat salad) and sien savanh (Lao beef jerky). This tour runs from 6 pm to 9pm.
Route
- Duration: 3 hours, with departure at 6 pm;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion/tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap, non-slip shoes like sturdy sandals or trainers, camera, loose comfortable clothes, swim wear, personal toiletries, extra clothes and towel, sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking, licenced assistance;
- Transportation for transfers by air-conditioned minivan;
- Local snacks, drinks and dinner as per mentioned in the programme;
- Dinner as indicated in the programme (food only);
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximises positive impacts on local communities and minimises negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
- Eat locally – Explore the local delicacies that the street food stalls have to offer;
- Transport alternatively – Spend the evening walking around between stalls and taking in the atmosphere.
