Tours Available from: 9:30am - 5:00pm Everyday

Stop by for a tour (approximately 45 minutes) and come learn about what we do at Laos buffalo Dairy.

Walk in Tours from $9 per person

Tour information Below:

A social enterprise started by two families who decided to have a mid-life crisis with a “Purpose rather than a Porsche”!  The first and only buffalo dairy in Laos, producing a wide array of artisanal cheeses & products; including mozzarella, blue cheese, feta and ice-cream to name but a few. Offering visitors to Luang Prabang a unique opportunity to try these delicious cheeses and “get up close and personal” with beautiful buffalo and other farm animals. Visitors to the Dairy are helping support the rental of buffalo providing local farmers an additional income stream, improved feeding, veterinary care, nutrition program, and breeding program to revitalize the local buffalo genetics. Visitors also help fund workshops for local farmers on animal care, organic methods for feed production and how to milk a buffalo, so they can improve the nutrition of children in rural villages.

Option 1: Scheduled Tour through mini - farm

Tour Details:

• Join a scheduled tour of the farm every 20 minutes starting on the hour from 10am until 5pm

• Cuddle up to our beautiful buffalos at 450 kilos or feed Ferdinand, the friendly buffalo at just 750 Kilos!  They love to eat, not only grass but bananas as well!

• After eating, our buffalo’s next favourite activity is having a bath.  You’ll get to wash them and give them a scrub.  It’s like a “day spa” for buffalo!

• Hands on milking demonstration! Learn how to milk a buffalo and why buffalo milk is so good for you. 

• The Buffalo may be the stars of the show but our playful pigs, cheeky chickens and rollicking rabbits are also plenty of fun for the young and young at heart!

USD 9.00 / 320 Baht per person

Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5.00pm, Monday - Sunday

Tour time - approx. 45 min

Child Entry Policy

Children under 3 years old free

Children between 3 and 12 entry for 50%

Option 2: Guided Tour through mini - farm

Tour Details:

• A trained guide will be ready to show you around the Dairy and answer any questions

• Cuddle up to our beautiful buffalos at 450 kilos or feed Ferdinand, the friendly buffalo at just 750 Kilos!  They love to eat, not only grass but bananas as well!

• After eating, our buffalo’s next favourite activity is having a bath.  You’ll get to wash them and give them a scrub.  It’s like a “day spa” for buffalo! 

• Hands on milking demonstration! Learn how to milk a buffalo and why buffalo milk is so good for you. 

• The Buffalo may be the stars of the show but our playful pigs, cheeky chickens and rollicking rabbits are also plenty of fun for the young and young at heart!

• Nobody can resist a giggle when bottle feeding our very cute calves!

• Relax in the café and enjoy the home-made ‘cake of the day’ served with delicious ice cream and tea or locally grown coffee

USD 16.00 / 560 Baht per person walk in price

Same day booking - Minimum 1 hour advance notice preferred 

Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday

Tour time - approx. 1 hour

Child Entry Policy

Children under 3 years old free

Children between 3 and 12 entry for 50%

Any food ordered for children additional

Option 3: Exclusive Farm & Production Facility Tour plus Cooking Class

Tour Details:

• Selfie Time! In your boots and overalls we provide before entering the production side of the farm. Don’t forget to bring socks.

• The small group allows for an in-depth look at the history and running of the farm and production facility with one of the co-founders of the farm.

• Help move the herd to the milking stalls and watch the team in action.  Of course there will be some hands on milking practice whilst you discover all the benefits of buffalo milk

• After milking it’s time to wash and scrub the buffalo

• At 450 kilos our buffalos love to eat and you’ll be shown what’s involved to keep our hungry buffalo happy.  One of your jobs will be distributing bananas

• Bottle feed our cuddly calves still in the nursery

• Visit maternity and perhaps see a new calf only hours old

• A fun tractor ride will take you to see our always playful chickens, pigs and rabbits

• Special mozzarella cooking class and other tasty dishes with our international chef          

• Enjoy a full breakfast or dinner

  • Breakfast: Fresh farm yogurt, muesli & seasonal fruit; cream cheese, home-made jam & baguette; mozzarella & ham omelette; cheesecake; barista coffee, tea or hot chocolate

  • Dinner:  Ricotta stuffed tomatoes; deep fried mozzarella; green salad with feta; trio of delicious specialty ice-cream; wine or tea / coffee

• Optional (evening tour only) – Join in nightly ritual of “bringing home the buffalo” at the nearby local village and watch the sunset over the mountains or Mekong River depending on where your buffalo were wandering that day!

• Take away some home-cooked buffalo cookies and mozzarella. Although your tummies may be a bit full after your meal!

USD 200 per person

Minimum 2 pax, maximum 5 pax

Available Mon – Sat 2.30pm – 6.30pm

Minimum 24 hours’ notice required

No refund within 48 hours of tour date 

Option 4 – Farm & Community Experience. Available Tuesday to Friday excluding public holidays. 

9.30am: Greeting by Farm Manager or Co-Owner followed by Tour of Mini-Farm with Guide.

·      Cuddle up to and feed our beautiful buffalos at 450 kilos and see the size of our growing cross breeds!

·      After eating, our buffalo’s next favourite activity is having a bath.  You’ll get to wash them and give them a scrub.  It’s like a “day spa” for buffalo J  

·      Hands on milking demonstration! Learn how to milk a buffalo and why buffalo milk is so good for you.  

·      The Buffalo may be the stars of the show but our playful pigs, cheeky chickens and rollicking rabbits are also plenty of fun for the young and young at heart!

10.30am: Short walk or tractor ride to local village, learn about the nutrition program. Help prepare milk & rice with fruit wrapped in banana leaves. Ready to distribute to children in village and those attending English classes at the farm. 

11.30am: Return to farm for freshly made warm ricotta donuts, tea & coffee and a quick overview of the lesson plan for English classes.

12.00pm: Under guidance of the English teachers, participate in classes to assist students from surrounding villages studying English for free at the farm. 

1pm: Picnic lunch at Keo Falls with grassed areas and lovely swimming spots (water bottles & transport included. Any other drinks paid additional at the falls. Beer, milkshakes & soft drinks available)

2.30pm: Back to farm for a scoop of delicious ice-cream before returning to Luang Prabang. 

Pricing

USD 55 per person

*Subject to availability

Booking & Cancellation 

Group Size - Minimum 2 pax, maximum 30 pax

Minimum 2 days notice required

No refund within 2 days of tour date

Not suitable for children under 12 years

Bookings Subject to Availability

Option 5: Wine & Cheese Tasting

Tour Details– approx. 2 hours:

·      Enjoy a delicious selection of cheese dishes paired with hand-picked wines & original cocktails, crafted by Mixologist Andrew at the The Spirit House Luang Prabangä. Join Chef Rachel as your guide through the menu. You’ll also be joined by our friendly calves at intervals during your unique Al Fresco dining experience and take a tour of the farm. 

·      Tour Time 12:30pm

Sample Menu

·       *Tzatziki Dip with crudités and Crafted Cocktail 

·      *Marinated Eggplant & Feta on crostini paired with a glass of Corte Giara Prosecco

·      *Pan fried chicken and mozzarella with mixed salad paired with a glass of Vinas Del Vero Chardonnay

·      *Ravioli filled with ricotta & pumpkin puree served with browned basil butter paired with a glass of El Castro De Valtuille Crianza

·      * Blue Cheese & Caramel Tartlet paired with Fragantia

·      * Affogato with Baileys Ice-Cream

Pricing

USD 100 per person – 2 people

USD 80 per person – 3-8 people

USD 65 per person – 9-10 people

For families with Children Aged 3 – 12 there will be a Supervised Kids Club Available - USD 30 per child

*Macaroni & Cheese / Mozzarella Frittata served with Salad

*Ricotta Donuts and Ice-Cream

*Hot Chocolate 

*Farm Activities * Drawing & Colouring * Movies 

Booking & Cancellation                                                                                 

Group Size - Minimum 2 pax, maximum 10 pax                                   

Minimum 2 days notice required                                                       

No refund within 2 days of tour date

Not suitable for children under 18 years

Bookings Subject to Availability, Monday – Saturday