Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary: From Market to Forest

5.0 (7 reviews) Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Duration10h - 11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

• Small group (max 12 people) for personal experience
• Fresh, farm-to-table ingredients for cooking
• Choice of dishes and proteins
• Ethical elephant encounters — no riding, no performing
• Real village life and cultural connection
• Supports local farmers and elephant caretakers
• Free photo service — no extra cost

What's included

  • Lunch (your own cooking)
  • Drinking water, tea, snacks
  • English - Speaking tour guide
  • Dinner at the elephant sanctuary
  • Round trip transfer to hotels in Chiang Mai City
  • Insurance
  • Traditional clothing at the elephant sanctuary
  • Full cooking class with 5 dishes (4 main dishes + 1 dessert)
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Mae Hia Fresh Market
    20m
    Start your day with a visit to a lively local market, where colorful stalls overflow with fresh herbs, spices, and tropical produce. Learn how locals choose the perfect ingredients for authentic Thai dishes while your guide shares stories about daily life and food culture. It’s the perfect introduction to Thai cooking — full of aromas, smiles, and real local flavor.
  2. Casa De Mango Cooking Course
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Just 45 minutes from Chiang Mai, discover Casa de Mango, an organic farm nestled under Doi Inthanon. Visit a local market, sip herbal tea beneath mango trees, and handpick ingredients for your own 5-course Thai cooking class. Learn from friendly local chefs as you create spring rolls, curry, stir-fry, Pad Thai, and dessert — with your choice of protein. Enjoy your handmade feast surrounded by mountain views, fresh air, and the peaceful charm of rural Chiang Mai.
  3. Living Green Elephant Sanctuary
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Meet gentle elephants at Living Green, an ethical sanctuary proudly rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor. Here, elephants are cared for with love and respect — no riding, no chains, no hooks. Watch them roam freely in their natural forest home and learn about their stories and daily life.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location.

Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available.

If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link.

If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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