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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
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup is available for private tours from hotels within Chiang Mai city. Pickup time will be confirmed prior to departure. Additional charges may apply for locations outside the designated pickup area.
Itinerary
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1Mae On
Pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai, and transfer to the community in Mae On district.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mae On
Arrive at Baan Pong Huay Lan with warm welcome from locals and fresh herbal drink.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mae On
Enjoy the reservoir view and get to know the community through stories from Huai Lan’s locals.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mae 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 -
5Mae On
Learn making wicker bracelet. A decoration made from local natural material.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Mae 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 -
7Mae On
Hands-on traditional local dessert cooking class. A dessert made of sweet potato mixed with flour and sesame.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Mae On
Have authentic northern local lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Mae On (Pass by)
Bid farewell to the community and return to Chiang Mai town.
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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