Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation
Chiang Mai, Thailandby Joy Elephant Sanctuary
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 24 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Thai, English
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Overview
Discover Chiang Mai's delights: Enjoy cooking tasty Thai dishes at Team Aim Cooking School, hang out with friendly elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Perfect for foodies, animal lovers, and adventure seekers! • Visit the local market to handpick the ingredients for the cooking session, then meet your cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes (Vegan & Vegetarian options available) • Continue your adventure to Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programs! • Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn, prepare elephants food and observe our gentle giants on their completely natural behavior. • Elephant Paradise: Refresh yourself with herbal tea and take a break at the waterfall, located in lush forests and surrounded by serene rivers. • Engaging to the core of the culture: Learn how to craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift
What's included
- Vegan & Vegetarian options available
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- E-Book Recipes
- Cooking Ingredients
- Drinking Water
- Insurance
- Elephant's Food & Snack
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Brunch
- Other personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Mae Hia Fresh Market
30 min
After a hotel pick-up, visit a local market for fresh ingredients.
- 2
Stop 2
3 hours
With a beautiful Grand Canyon view and under our experienced cooking teacher's guidance, prepare authentic Thai dishes, including Spring Rolls, curries, soups, salads, and stir-fries. Indulge in a delicious meal paired with Thai Tea and Mango Sticky Rice. Then drive to Joy Elephant Sanctuary
- 3
Stop 3
3 hours
At the Joy Elephant Sanctuary, change into traditional Karen clothing for hands-on activities, preparing food for the elephants while learning about their history and behavior. Observe the elephants in the jungle while they roam freely. Sip herbal tea while you see the elephants enjoying their cool time before crafting a Thai cultural souvenir and return to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai A free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within a 4 k.m. radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge. In that case, kindly provide us the hotel/ property name. 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.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
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- Pets are prohibited
- Child seat is available up on request
- No prior cooking experience is required. However, the classes are recommended for children above 5 years old
- Vegan & Vegetarian options available
- For any allergy, please let the cooking class teacher know.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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