In the morning, after breakfast, we will have an orientation that includes Lao language lessons, cultural dos and don'ts, tips on staying healthy and safe in Laos, and details about the drift program. After lunch , we will start the city tour at Wat Xieng Thong, the most photographed temple in Luang Prabang. Once back in Luang Prabang, enjoy your lunch on the boat cruise back to Luang Prabang . In the afternoon, we will explore the enchanting World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang. The tour will begin at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, and continue to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the rich diversity of Laos' ethnic minorities, displaying traditional costumes, tools, and artifacts. In the late afternoon, we will climb to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred gilded stupa, as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Then, we will enjoy shopping at the lively night market on Sisavang Vong Road. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

For early-risers around 05:30, there is a very special dawn visit to witness the monks leaving their pagodas to receive offerings of food from Luang Prabang residents. It is a beautiful, serene ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Lao people. Continue then with a drive through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings or explore the surrounding dense jungle on foot. For the adventurous, it is possible to walk to the top of the falls via a steep track where beautiful views await. These waterfalls cascade down a multilevel limestone formation creating a series of turquoise blue pools perfect for swimming on a hot day (if swimming, please dress modestly). Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. On the route back, we visit to the Free the Bears sanctuary, housing 23 Asiatic Bears which were rescued from poaching. Additionally, make a stop at the unique Lao Buffalo Dairy Farm, a social enterprise that produces sustainable and delicious cheese while giving back to the community and environment. While the buffalo may be the stars here, there are also playful pigs, cheeky chickens and rollicking r abbits that are just as fun to interact with for the young and young at heart. Enjoy a homemade ice cream at the cafe before saying goodbye to the Buffaloes and the team. Overnight in Luang Prabang .

A challenge Laos continues to face is its poor infrastructure. While upscale developments can be found throughout Luang Prabang, facilities like community centers, schools and hospitals that are depended upon by the poor continue to be run down. Volunteers bring labor to help restore buildings, fixing or painting. Volunteers live in Luang Prabang and work in the city and surrounding areas. Overnight in Luangprabang.

This is your day to relax and Schedules are kept flexible to ensure that our volunteers have adequate time to experience the uniqueness of the Lao culture and discover the heritage city of Luang Prabang & surrounding areas.

After breakfast, we will head to the Living Land Farm – a social enterprise that funds education opportunities for local youth – to participate in planting, harvesting & processing rice with traditional equipment and techniques. Rice is a staple of the Lao diet, economy, and culture, making this is the perfect way to kick off your Laos experience. That evening we’ll join a Lao Cooking Class and prepare our own feast of delicious Lao cuisine!.

Volunteers work four to six hours a day teaching English to young Buddhist monks, poor children or disadvantaged students from remote areas of Luang Prabang in different ages and different levels at our community. All volunteers work alongside with Lao teachers in the classrooms, assisting them with pronunciation and providing context for foreign/western concepts present in the teaching materials.