Get hands-on with Lao village culture on this private tour for your group. From Nong Khiaw you travel about 45 minutes by river boat into the countryside, where the day unfolds over roughly six hours. A local craftsperson shows you how bamboo is split and woven, and you then join a hands-on cooking class to prepare Lao dishes, which you enjoy for lunch. Your guide also leads a walk through the scenic countryside to a hidden waterfall where you can swim, and the local boat trip adds views of the river and village life before you return to Nong Khiaw. Highlights: - Learn traditional bamboo weaving from local makers - Cook Lao dishes in a hands-on class and eat them for lunch - Countryside trek to a hidden waterfall with time to swim - Scenic local boat trip on the river - An authentic look at everyday village life