Ban Chanh - Pottery Making Workshop & Village Tour

• NOTE: we have a 2 pax minimum and maximum 15 pax for join tours. If it is 1 pax, you will be charged for 2 pax. For this package, please mention timing.

The itinerary begins with a 90-minute tour of the village pottery center, while learning about traditional Lao life. Next comes an hour-long demonstration of pottery techniques by local families, followed by a hands-on opportunity for each guest including kids. The tour ends with a Lao meal.

Mr Lamphet believes Lao Pottery House Tours delivers what tourists demand. “Visitors come to Laos because they want to see untouched Southeast Asia. They want to see untamed beauty. They want to see a place and people that can change the way you see the world. We know our pottery tour will help you walk away from Laos feeling like you found what you were looking for.”

The tours conclude with the Lamphet family cooking up sampling of traditional Luang Prabang specialties like khaipan (fried river weed), grilled fish, eggplant dipping sauce, and spicy papaya salad. 

“One of the highlights of Laos is the delicious food cooked, as always, with lots of love,” Mr Lamphet said. “All the ingredients come from local sources and, depending on the season, they might even come from our very own organic garden.”

Morning Class (with food included, but no transfer):

• 9:30 Meet at the Lao Pottery House or Ban Chan boat pier.
• 9:40 Tour our pottery center and our village to learn about Lao life.
• 10:45 Hands-on pottery making lead by local Lao pottery maker.
• 11:45 Enjoy Lao traditional meal from local ingredients (Lunch).

Afternoon Tour (with food included, but no transfer):

• 14:00 Meet at the Lao Pottery House or Ban Chan boat pier.
• 14:30 Tour our pottery center and our village to learn about Lao life
• 15:00 Hands-on pottery making lead by local Lao pottery maker  
• 16:30 Enjoy Lao traditional meal from local ingredients (early dinner).

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Morning Class (with transfer included, but no food):

• 9:00 Meet at the ferry boat pier, behind the Museum.
• 9:30 welcome to Lao Pottery House.
• 9:50 Tour our pottery center and our village to learn about Lao life
• 10:45 Hands-on pottery making lead by local Lao pottery maker
• 11:45 Return to Luang Prabang

Afternoon Tour (with food included, but no transfer):

• 14:00 Meet at the ferry boat pier, behind the Museum
• 14:30 Tour our pottery center and our village to learn about Lao life
• 15:00 Hands-on pottery making lead by local Lao pottery maker  
• 16:30 Return to Luang Prabang

Notes: Itineraries are subject to change based on seasonal conditions.

Visit a hidden pottery village opposite Luang Prabang that few tourists venture. At the village, you will witness how pots are being made and experience making pottery using Laotian techniques with the guidance of the locals, create your own earthenware design. While working on your masterpiece, you can chat with the locals to get an insight of their lifestyles. 

• Village tour 

• Materials need for the workshop

• Buffet Lunch/Dinner

• Comfortable clothes and shoes

• Insect repellent 

• Water bottle 

• Hat

• Bring raincoat or umbrella if it’s rainy season (Rainy season is from May to mid October)

• Our tours do not include insurance. LAO POTTERY HOUSE shall not be held liable for any injury, loss or damage the client suffers during, or in connection with, any LAO POTTERY HOUSE tours or activities.

• We pick up and drop off at hotels or guesthouses within Luang Prabang only. We do not pick up or drop off at bus stations or the airport.

• The Mekong River may be higher during the wet season.

• LAO POTTERY HOUSE reserves the right to operate any tour or tour activities in a different order than is published on our website if conditions warrant.

• LAO POTTERY HOUSE reserves the right to break larger groups into smaller groups if conditions warrant.

• NEVER pay our staff for your tour invoices. The only way to pay for your invoices is by bank transfer using the account number on your invoice.

• For current tour itineraries and inclusions, you must refer to our website

• Itineraries may be changed without notice. please check our website daily for the most current information

• Please inform your clients if they prefer to take their pot home it will take weeks to dry and burn in our kiln, we recommend they take a small readymade souvenir from Lao pottery house instead.

Child Policy 

• Children between 0 and 3 years old: free of charge and may not participate in Pottery making Experience.
• Children between 4 and 9 years old: 50% discount, the parents must be there alongside during pottery making and visiting the kiln.
• Children 10 years old or older are charged full price.
• For safety reasons, children under 3 years old may not participate in pottery training. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate in the pottery training and visiting the kiln.

Cancellation Policy

• A 25% fee will apply to into 15 days cancellations. Before 15 days free of charge.
• A 50% fee will apply to a cancellation between 24 and 48 hours before your tour pickup time.
• A 100% fee will apply to a cancellation within 24 hrs of your tour pickup time or if you no-show.

Refund Policy

• Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

• If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720