Vientiane Disabled Women Tour, One day
Vientiane Disabled Women Tour, One day
The Lao Disabled Women’s Development Cener is an exciting tourist destination in Vientiane. In a beautiful garden setting, it is situated on the banks of the Mekong just down the road from the Friendship Bridge and Buddha Park. Women with disabilities come from all over Laos to live and study here, gaining life skills and vocational training to empower them to set up an independent life. Visitors can learn about Lao culture, meet some inspiring women and support a fantastic cause. Funded almost entirely through donations, your tour will provide crucial support to help us continue enabling the disabled in Laos.
We will pick you up in Vientiane and lead you to the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Cener
In this trip you will learn about the history of the Centre and see weaving, sewing and other handicraft demonstrations. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet some truly inspiring women and to see how these women live and study here at the Centre.
Suksaa Tour (Basic Guided Tour) 35 minutes
‘Suksaa’ means ‘learn’ in Lao. Tour the Centre and gain a unique insight into life in Lao. Learn about the history of the Centre and see weaving, sewing and other handicraft demonstrations. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet some truly inspiring women and to see how these women live and study here at the Centre.
Surn Tour (Handicraft Class) – 60 minutes
‘Surn’ is the Lao word for ‘sit, relax’, we say this when inviting people to join us in meals, our homes, workplaces and other activities. In addition to a guided tour of the Centre, this package includes a handicraft workshop in which you can sit with our paper product team to learn how they turn recycled newspapers into beautiful handicrafts and make your own to take home.
Happa Than Ahan Tieng (Lunch) – 30 minutes
Taste a delicious traditional meal made fresh with vegetables from our garden. Feel free to relax in the garden and play pétanque before heading to your next destination. This option can be added to both tours but is subject to availability. Includes : Chicken laap, steamed vegetables, papaya salad, sticky rice, fruit and cold drinks (Vegetarian options and other dietary requests can be made upon inquiry)
Baci Ceremony – 20 minutes
Partake in a Baci ceremony, an ancient Lao custom involving the tying of holy cotton threads to bless the recipient and ensure good luck on your journey. This option can be added to tours.