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Textiles are very important to the Lao people as they are used in daily life from ceremonies to household. This tour is a great way to learn about textiles in Laos- the history, methods, and cultural significance.
The chance to make silk from cocoons, dye your own silk scarf and try to weaving and spinning.
Luang Prabang - Phone Say - Ock Pop Tok
Departure:
daily
Tour Highlights
- Learn history, methods, and cultural of textiles in Laos
- Try to make Silk and weaving and spinning.
- Enjoy a peaceful sunset over the mystic Mekong
Itinerary
Luang Prabang - Weaving Full day
Pick-up at your hotel and head out to see Phone Say village for a visit, which lies hidden along the Mekong River, just a few kilometers from the city center. Phone Say is one of the most intact traditional Lao villages in the area. Here, almost 100% of women work with textiles while men make traps for fishing on the Mekong. This hidden, charming village cannot be reached by vehicles, but is just half an hour walk from the main road.
Although close to the city, entering the village is like entering another world with the rattle of weavers’ looms clacking away all day long. Late in the afternoon, you’ll attend an Ock Pop Tok - a seminar on sericulture, natural dyes, weaving techniques, and symbolism in Lao textiles. Many visitors are overwhelmed by the beauty and quantity of Lao textiles and our seminar will answer some of the frequently asked questions. Joanna and Veo are experienced speakers, having lectured in Australia, Singapore, Thailand and the US. The talk takes place in a covered part of our workshop along the banks of the Mekong. During the seminar, we’ll serve cocktails and you will be able to enjoy a peaceful sunset over the mystic Mekong. Transfer back to hotel for the night.Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Price & Inclusion
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Booking Policy
Price Includes
- 1 Lunch
- Car
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Private boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Government tax and service charge
- Drinking water & Tissue
Price Excludes
- Visa stamping fee
- Meals: Lunch or Dinner
- International & domestic flight
- Accommodation where not mentioned
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
Cancellation Policy
- More than 3 days prior to departure: 10% of total rate
- From 3 to 1 days prior to departure: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 24 hours prior to departure: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
Children Policy
- Child under 4 year old: FREE of charge, limit 1 child/ booking
- Child from 4 - 11 year old: 75% charge
- Child from 11 year & above: 100% adult rate
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