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Chiang Mai Local Life Tour: Eco-Farm, Cooking Class and Weaving

Chiang Mai, Thailandby Local Alike

  • 5 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Visit a sufficiency economy farm and spend personal, one-on-one time with Grandma Som, a local farmer who shares traditional agricultural practices and sustainable living wisdom. Learn to weave your own natural wicker bracelet and sit alongside local artisans at traditional looms to master authentic silk weaving techniques. Learn to make traditional sweet potato and sesame desserts from scratch, followed by a farm-fresh Northern Thai lunch. Escape urban crowds with serene views of the Huai Lan Reservoir while actively supporting community-based eco-tourism.

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Activities as indicated in the program
  • Transportation as specified in the itinerary
  • Lunch
  • Professional tour guide service / Local guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Foods and drinks which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Mae On

    10 min

    Meet at Baan Pong Huay Lan with warm welcome from locals and fresh herbal drink.

  2. 2

    Mae On

    15 min

    Enjoy the reservoir view and get to know the community through stories from Huai Lan’s locals.

  3. 3

    Mae On

    1 hour

    Visit a sufficiency economy based farm. Have a talk with Grandma Som who adopts Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, growing enough to eat first and selling surplus later.

  4. 4

    Mae On

    45 min

    Learn making wicker bracelet. A decoration made from local natural material.

  5. 5

    Mae On

    1 hour

    Learn traditional silk weaving techniques continued from generation to generation. Which every thread tells a story of patience, culture, and beauty.

  6. 6

    Mae On

    30 min

    Hands-on traditional local dessert cooking class. A dessert made of sweet potato mixed with flour and sesame.

  7. 7

    Mae On

    1 hour

    Have authentic northern local lunch.

  8. 8

    Mae On

    Pass by

    Bid farewell to the community.

Meeting and pickup

The specific meeting point and exact location details will be re-confirmed with you prior to the tour date via email or WhatsApp. Please ensure your contact details are accurate when booking.

End point

The specific meeting point and exact location details will be re-confirmed with you prior to the tour date via email or WhatsApp. Please ensure your contact details are accurate when booking.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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