Chiang Mai Half Day Rice Planting and Cultural Experience

Duration5h - 6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience authentic Thai culture with a hands-on rice farming adventure near Chiang Mai.
Dress in traditional farmer clothing and step into the muddy fields to transplant seedlings, plow by hand, and harvest rice using age-old tools. Learn how to thresh rice, clean it with a bamboo tray (kradong), and observe the traditional method of steaming sticky rice.

This immersive experience offers more than fun — it’s a meaningful connection with rural life and a chance to support the local farming community.

Perfect for families, couples, and curious travelers seeking something truly different.

**Seasonal Notice:** Rice farming activities vary by season.
- May–July: Planting
- Aug–Oct: Growing
- Nov–Feb: Harvest
- Mar–Apr: Off-season (activities may be limited)

Please contact us in advance to confirm availability.

What's included

Thai-style lunch
Accident insurance (Passport copy/photo required on travel date.)
Shared hotel pick-up and drop-off within a 5 km radius of the Three Kings Monument
English-speaking local guide
Traditional farmer clothing and farming tools
Hands-on rice farming activities (planting, plowing)

What to expect

Chiang Mai
1h 10m

Time: 07:30
Start your day with a shared transfer from your hotel in Chiang Mai to a small rural village near Mae Win, nestled in the mountains of Doi Mae Sapok. The drive takes approximately one hour through scenic countryside roads.
Mae Win
3h

Arrive at the farm around 08:40 AM (depending on traffic conditions).
Program Learn about the traditional rice farming process from local farmers and take part in each step — from seed to table. Begin with an introduction to rice cultivation in Thailand, then try pounding rice using a wooden mortar and pestle. Continue by pulling young rice seedlings from the nursery bed and preparing the muddy field for planting. After transplanting the seedlings by hand, wrap up the experience by learning how to steam sticky rice the traditional way and enjoy a simple, home-style Thai lunch on the farm.
Chiang Mai
1h 10m

11.40 AM.-Return transfer to your hotel
Relax on the ride back to Chiang Mai after your farming experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off within downtown Chiang Mai.
Once we receive your hotel name and address, we will check if it is within our service area and confirm your pick-up time.

Pick-up time varies depending on your location. Please check your email for confirmation and further instructions.

Additional information

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
For separate bookings, please send all booking references at least 2 days before the travel date so we can try to seat your group in the same van.
Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number when booking so our team can easily reach you on the day of the tour.
Airport pick-up is not available. This tour is not recommended for same-day arrivals or tight schedules, as timing may vary.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From

1,700.00 THB per person

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