• Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience
  • Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience

Vang Vieng: Village Brickmaking Workshop & Cooking Class Build a Brick, Build a Future-School Community Experience

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ID: GYG1473872-2250302
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Country: Laos

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Experience the traditional art of Lao brickmaking and discover how local communities have used handmade bricks. You'll also learn local cooking techniques and participate in seasonal activities.
Begin your experience with a comfortable journey from Vang Vieng to the village. On arrival, meet your local guide and community members, learn about the village, and discover how traditional building materials are prepared and used in everyday life.

The main activity is a practical brickmaking workshop. Under the guidance of local workers, learn how to prepare the materials, mix the mixture, fill the molds, and shape bricks. Make bricks yourself and understand the time, effort, and skills involved in this traditional process.

After the workshop, enjoy a cooking class and a local lunch. After a short break, continue to the school community project. Depending on the construction stage and weather conditions, help prepare materials, make additional bricks, or participate in a small section of the school-wall project under local supervision. The amount of work completed will depend on the group and the conditions on the day.

Throughout the day, learn about village life, local building traditions, and the importance of community cooperation. Take photographs of the experience, subject to local permissions.

Every group contributes in its own way. Whether you make a few bricks, help prepare materials, or participate in a small part of the school-wall project, your experience will offer a practical connection with the local community.

Highlights

  • Discover the art of brickmaking in a traditional Lao village
  • Learn about local building traditions and community cooperation
  • Enjoy a cooking class and savor a delicious local lunch
  • Explore village life and capture memories with photos
  • Joining seasonal activities with local people
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
You always receive a full refund if the cancellation is due to force majeure
If there are changes to the itinerary, you can always choose between accepting the change, rescheduling to another date, or receiving a full refund
INCLUDED
  • Transport from Vang Vieng to Nakhae Village
  • Professional english tour guide
  • Discover the art of brickmaking in a traditional Lao village
  • Cooking class
  • Joining seasonal activities with local people
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expense
  • Tips

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.