Top Chiang Mai Classes & Workshops

Get more out of your time in Thailand with this combination of a market tour and a Thai cooking class. At the market, you can learn fun facts about fresh ingredients and how to identify them. Then later, learn to cook seven traditional dishes, relax by the Grand Canyon Chiang Mai, and receive an e-recipe book so you can recreate the dishes once you get home.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

If you love Thai food, cooking, and gardens, then this group class located in an organic garden in Chiang Mai is right up your street. Visit a local market to learn about Thai ingredients, and then choose the dishes you want to cook. You have options, so you’re not stuck cooking something you don’t like. Receive hands-on instruction from your cooking instructor to master all the techniques.

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal with a full-day cooking class that includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel. Pick ingredients from the organic market, then roll up your sleeves to cook a meal of classic Thai dishes. An expert cooking instructor will walk you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at the end of the lesson. Both morning and evening classes are available.

Northern Thai food is famous throughout Asia, but eating it only gets you so far. This cooking class in Chiang Mai Old Town equips you with the tips and tricks you need to recreate classic dishes back home, so you can relive your vacation through your choice of soup, curry, or stir-fry.

Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

Learn the secrets behind some of Thailand’s most delicious dishes, like sticky rice with mango, Pad Thai, or Tomyum soup, during this hands-on cooking class. Follow your guide to the local market to shop for fresh seasonal produce, pick herbs from their organic garden, and create your own personalized menu of five dishes.

Rather than buying a ready-made memento in Chiang Mai, create a silver souvenir that has personal meaning during this private jewelry-making workshop. Work with genuine silver and a birthstone of your choice to craft a piece you can wear long after your trip, and learn artisan tips and techniques from your very own instructor.

Hike in Doi Inthanon National Park (entrance extra), visit a waterfall and the highest point in Thailand, stop at a Karen village and a Hmong Market, and see the Twin (King and Queen) Pagodas, all in one day without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this small-group guided tour from Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup is included. Private tour and longer hike option available.

Make a handmade silk souvenir during this small group Thai silk class in Chiang Mai. You’ll learn all about natural tie-dye, silk thread spinning, and cross weaving from a local, and then you’ll get to make something of your own. The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop off, plus lunch to keep you fueled up.

Discover Authentic Thai Cuisine with us in Chiang Mai's Old Town Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure! Located in Chiang Mai's Old Town, our cooking school is a haven for Thai food enthusiasts. Our experienced instructors preserve authentic Thai flavors, guiding you through traditional recipes and revealing secrets behind each dish. Enjoy small group classes, personalized attention, and learn at your own pace. Explore our organic garden, pick fresh herbs, and collect eggs from our friendly hens. Take home our unique recipe book, filled with delightful Thai recipes. Join us for extra festival activities and immerse yourself in cultural traditions. With diverse menus, friendly staff, and top-notch ingredients, your culinary experience with us will be exceptional. Indulge your passion for Thai cuisine. Join us for an enchanting culinary journey to cherish forever.

Prepare your own Thai dishes during a cooking class at Chiang Mai, where you’ll start the experience at a local market for an introduction to ingredients and how to select them. Then pick fresh vegetables and collect eggs at an organic farm before taking your place at your cooking station in an open-air kitchen. Cook four authentic dishes, which may include hot and sour soup, green curry, or pad Thai, with hands-on guidance.

Northern Thailand is renowned for its unique cuisine, which differs from the rest of the country’s. Delve deeper into Chiang Mai’s culinary culture during a small-group cooking class that includes a visit to a local food market to shop fresh ingredients. Learn to make signature dishes in an intimate group limited to 10 food lovers. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup saves you finding a meeting point.

Engage in the art of Muay Thai with a high-energy group class in Chiang Mai, where tradition meets fitness. During this 90-minute session, expert Thai trainers introduce you to the fundamentals of this renowned martial art, encompassing techniques like punches, kicks, and knee strikes. Enjoy a supportive environment tailored for all fitness levels, whether you are a novice or an experienced fighter. The class includes warm-up exercises, technique training, and optional light sparring, ensuring each participant trains at their own pace. Immerse yourself in Thai culture while getting a unique workout experience in one of the largest gyms in the city.

As the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Northern Thai cuisine. Join a cooking class for a delicious introduction to Lanna dishes, and learn how to make popular local recipes like kôw soy (curry noodle soup), lâhp (a minced meat "salad"), and northern-style curries.

Northern Thailand is hailed as one of the best places in Asia for its food, which draws its influences from Laos, Myanmar, and Nepal. Master the art of traditional lanna (northern Thai) cuisine during an evening cooking class that’s ideal for visitors with limited time in Chiang Mai. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people and overcome the language barrier during a tour of a Thai market.

If you’re short on time in Chiang Mai but want to experience all the area has to offer, this convenient tour lets you enjoy three distinct experiences. Observe elephants up close in their natural habitat at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest mountain in Thailand, and hike along the Pha Dok Saew trail to see a gorgeous waterfall.

"The Unforgettable Thai Cooking Class at A Roi Dee Organic Farm in Chiang Mai" is a versatile and inclusive experience that offers farm activities, cooking instruction, and immersion in Thailand's natural beauty. Participants harvest fresh ingredients from the organic garden, collect eggs, and learn about sustainable farming practices. They also interact with farm animals and learn farming techniques. In the outdoor kitchen classroom, they learn to cook seven Thai dishes, including Pad Thai and Tom Yum Kung, and make curry paste for a flavorful soup. The class concludes with making mango sticky rice. The dedicated staff ensures a memorable experience for families, couples, solo travelers, and friends, providing an opportunity to explore Thai cuisine, culture, and nature.

Get the complete picture of Thai cuisine in a small-group half-day cooking class that also includes the option to visit to a Thai market (morning class). You’ll overcome the language barrier and discover lesser-known Thai ingredients as you explore the market with your guide, before learning to create classic northern Thai dishes during a hands-on class.

Get a taste of everyday life in Chiang Mai with this sunset cooking class at an organic farm. After collecting fresh ingredients straight from the garden, learn to prepare five authentic regional dishes like hot and sour soup or Thai green curry. Take in the views over the rice fields and mountains while you enjoy your delicious meal alongside your new cooking buddies.

Immerse yourself in Thai cuisine on this half-day cooking class with a small group. Visit a local market to select ingredients and learn about Thai culinary traditions, then tour an organic farm. Learn to make a variety of authentic Thai dishes in an open kitchen to enjoy afterwards. Includes hotel pickup and transfers from central Chiang Mai.

Beat the crowds and see a spectacular sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points during an early-morning tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This unique tour offers you the chance to experience an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning and explore the famous temple without daytime crowds. Plus, a former-monk guide provides insight into Thai culture and the Buddhist religion.

To get a real sense of Thai cuisine—and learn cooking tips only insiders know about—you have to explore Chiang Mai’s food scene beyond its restaurants. Start with a market visit to learn how locals shop for ingredients, and sample a few street food bites along the way. Next, master five classic Thai dishes in a cooking class, with plenty of hands-on help to get it right.