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Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation

5.012 reviewsDay trips

  • 10–11 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover Chiang Mai's delights: Enjoy cooking tasty Thai dishes at Team Aim Cooking School, hang out with friendly elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Perfect for foodies, animal lovers, and adventure seekers! • Visit the local market to handpick the ingredients for the cooking session, then meet your cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes (Vegan & Vegetarian options available) • Continue your adventure to Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programs! • Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn, prepare elephants food and observe our gentle giants on their completely natural behavior. • Elephant Paradise: Refresh yourself with herbal tea and take a break at the waterfall, located in lush forests and surrounded by serene rivers. • Engaging to the core of the culture: Learn how to craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift

Inclusions

What's included

  • Vegan & Vegetarian options available
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • E-Book Recipes
  • Cooking Ingredients
  • Drinking Water
  • Insurance
  • Elephant's Food & Snack
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Brunch

What's not

  • Other personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. After a hotel pick-up, visit a local market for fresh ingredients.

    30 minAdmission included

  2. With a beautiful Grand Canyon view and under our experienced cooking teacher's guidance, prepare authentic Thai dishes, including Spring Rolls, curries, soups, salads, and stir-fries. Indulge in a delicious meal paired with Thai Tea and Mango Sticky Rice. Then drive to Joy Elephant Sanctuary

    3 hAdmission included

  3. At the Joy Elephant Sanctuary, change into traditional Karen clothing for hands-on activities, preparing food for the elephants while learning about their history and behavior. Observe the elephants in the jungle while they roam freely. Sip herbal tea while you see the elephants enjoying their cool time before crafting a Thai cultural souvenir and return to your hotel.

    3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 24 travellers
Operated by
Joy Elephant Sanctuary
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pets are prohibited
  • Child seat is available up on request

How it compares in Chiang Mai

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 385 day trips we list in Chiang Mai.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 101 of 385.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's cultural capital, a moated old city of temples, markets and crafts surrounded by forested mountains.

The old city, ringed by a square moat and the remains of brick walls, holds dozens of temples, among them the elegant Wat Phra Singh and the ruined great chedi of Wat Chedi Luang. Above town, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep crowns a mountain, reached by a staircase lined with serpents, with views across the valley.

Top-ranked sights in Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Golden Triangle.

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