Half Day Living Land Farm
We get an insight into farming culture on this enlightening tour. We will be picked up at the hotel and taken to a rural landscape. Laos is 80 per cent an agrarian country, with an agriculture sector mainly oriented towards the production of rice, known as sticky rice. In the morning or afternoon, depending on the tour taken, we will be transferred to Living Land Farm, an organic farm and a community enterprise run for the benefit of the Lao people. We will learn and practice all steps in rice production, including planting, transplanting and using water buffalos in the cultivation process. This is a pleasant and fun experience that provides immersion into the daily lifestyle of agricultural communities. We then transfer back to the hotel. Please note: This three-hour activity is conducted in the morning from 8:30 am to 11:45 am and the afternoon session is conducted from 1.30 pm to 4.45 pm. We recommend a hat, sunglasses, sun cream and comfortable clothes.
Route
- Duration: 4 hours, with departure at 8 am;
- 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 tour and transfers by air-conditioned minivan;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- 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 – Enjoy lunch at a farm-to-table restaurant that uses its own organic ingredients;
- Experience meaningfully – Live like a local and learn how rice is grown in Laos through a hands-on activity;
- Empower viably – The Living Land Farm is a community project that not only provides an immersive visitor experience, it also supports the wider community through education, healthcare and employment programs.
