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

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mae On

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mae On

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mae On

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mae On

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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mae On

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mae On

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Mae On

    Have authentic northern local lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Mae On (Pass by)

    Bid farewell to the community.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks
Food & Drink
Zombie
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Cancellation Policy

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