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Unique Experiences

Hanuman is pleased to bring you a selection of unique experiences in Laos. Enjoy exclusive dining at an abandoned riverside temple on a Mekong island, meet leading figures in Laotian arts and society, learn the secrets of Lao cuisine with a celebrity chef, visit the Vieng Xai Caves with a Pathet Lao soldier, learn the art of travel photography with a professional or enjoy a yoga class in the jungle. All this is possible and more.

  • The Gibbon Experience

    Fly through the jungle canopy like a long-armed gibbon and spend the night in the treetops in an eco-friendly treehouse. This is one of those experiences you will never forget.

  • Traditional Arts & Ethnology Museum

    Take an expert guided tour of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre for an indepth insight into the incredible ethnic diversity of the minority groups that inhabit Laos.

  • Cooking with a Renowned Laotian Chef

    Experience a cookery demonstration with one of Laos' finest chefs to learn more about the delights of Laotian cuisine. This can be arranged in Luang Prabang or Vientiane.

  • Baci Ceremony in Luang Prabang

    Partake in a traditional Baci ceremony to welcome you to the charming town of Luang Prabang. Guardian spirits will be bound to your wrist in the shape of 32 strings to protect you on your journey.

  • Learn the Secrets of the Silk Weavers

    Sign up for a silk weaving course with Ock Pop Tock. Learn about the traditional silk production process and weave your own piece of Lao silk to take home.

  • Secrets of Travel Photography

    Learn the tricks of the photographic trade from one of the professionals here in Laos. Luang Prabang is the most popular destination thanks to the blend of history, culture and nature.

  • Book Party in a Remote Village

    For a unique experience that helps young children improve their literacy, a Big Brother Mouse book party is a memorable event, staged in a rural school in a remote village.

  • Helicopter trip to remote locations

    Explore Laos by private helicopter for the ultimate exclusive tour of land of a million elephants. We can plan an exclusive trip that takes in the best of this little explored destination.

  • Explore the Vieng Xai Caves

    Visit the incredible Vieng Xai Caves, the former underground capital of the Pathet Lao between 1964 and 1973. More than 20,000 people lived in this extensive cave complex at the height of the secret war in Laos and used the caves as hospitals, schools and theatres. There is an excellent audio tour available of the Vieng Xai Caves. The karst limestone peaks around here are some of the most beautiful in all of Laos. 

  • Elephant Conservation Centre in Sayaboury

    Visit the impressive Elephant Conservation Centre in Sayaboury which provides a sanctuary for retired working elephants. Spend a day or overnight here to learn about the life of an elephant and the excellent work this centre does to project these majestic animals.