Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant-Watching Tour

Chiang Mai, Thailand

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine two of Chiang Mai’s most popular activities without losing hours to itinerary planning on this all-inclusive, full-day tour. Start at a local market to choose fresh ingredients, then join a professional chef as you learn to cook seven classic Thai dishes. Next, travel to a hands-off elephant sanctuary to observe them in their natural behaviors—bathing, eating, and freely roaming the park.

See elephants up-close, but without disturbing them
Learn the secrets behind multiple Thai dishes
Round-trip transportation ensures a seamless experience
Gain insight you won't find in a guidebook with a local leading the way

Sample Menu

Main

Appetizer

Spring Rolls accompanied by Butterfly Pea Lime Tea as a beverage.

Main

Stir-fried

Pad Thai, Stir-fried chicken with Cashew Nuts, Stir-fried Holy basil with Chicken, Fried fresh rice noodle with chicken

Main

Curry

Green curry with chicken, Pa Naeng curry with chicken, Mus sa man curry with chicken, Khao Soi

Main

Salad

Papaya Salad, Glass noodle spicy salad, Spicy Chicken

What's Included

Round-trip transfer from 5 Km radius of Chiang Mai Old City
Complimentary local meal
Free refill drinking water
All ingredients
Towel & traditional Karen clothing
Photography
Professional guide/staff – English/Thai
E-book recipe for cooking
Accident Insurance

Tip & personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup is available for all hotels within Chiang Mai Old City area. Pick up time is between 8.00-8.30 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.

Meeting point

Joy Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai (Office)
1, 1 Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 5 Old City Sripoom, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children’s tickets are available for those aged 4 to 9 years.
Children aged 0-3 years can join free of charge.

Please bring changing clothes for the activity.
No prior cooking experience is required. However, the classes are recommended for children above 5 years old.
We cater to all dietary requirements, food allergies, and intolerances.
Menu: Drink: Butterfly Pea Lime Juice, Dessert: Mango Sticky Rice Appetizer: Spring Roll Soup: Tom Yum Kung, Tim Kha Gai Stir fried: Pad Thai, Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Stir Fried Holy Basil with Chicken, Fried Fresh Rice Noodle with Chicken Curry: Green Curry with Chicken, Pa Naeng Curry with Chicken, Mussamun Curry with Chicken, Khao Soi Salad: Papaya Salad, Glass Noodle Spicy Salad, Spicy Chicken
Customers will travel in a 12-seater, air-conditioned van, switching to a roofed 4×4 truck for the last 10 minutes to reach the sanctuary.
All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers