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Experience authentic Thai culture with a hands-on rice farming adventure near Chiang Mai.
Dress in traditional farmer clothing and step into the muddy fields to transplant seedlings, plow by hand, and harvest rice using age-old tools. Learn how to thresh rice, clean it with a bamboo tray (kradong), and observe the traditional method of steaming sticky rice.
This immersive experience offers more than fun — it’s a meaningful connection with rural life and a chance to support the local farming community.
Perfect for families, couples, and curious travelers seeking something truly different.
**Seasonal Notice:** Rice farming activities vary by season.
- May–July: Planting
- Aug–Oct: Growing
- Nov–Feb: Harvest
- Mar–Apr: Off-season (activities may be limited)
Please contact us in advance to confirm availability.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off within downtown Chiang Mai. Once we receive your hotel name and address, we will check if it is within our service area and confirm your pick-up time. Pick-up time varies depending on your location. Please check your email for confirmation and further instructions.
Itinerary
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Time: 07:30 Start your day with a shared transfer from your hotel in Chiang Mai to a small rural village near Mae Win, nestled in the mountains of Doi Mae Sapok. The drive takes approximately one hour through scenic countryside roads.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Arrive at the farm around 08:40 AM (depending on traffic conditions). Program Learn about the traditional rice farming process from local farmers and take part in each step — from seed to table. Begin with an introduction to rice cultivation in Thailand, then try pounding rice using a wooden mortar and pestle. Continue by pulling young rice seedlings from the nursery bed and preparing the muddy field for planting. After transplanting the seedlings by hand, wrap up the experience by learning how to steam sticky rice the traditional way and enjoy a simple, home-style Thai lunch on the farm.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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11.40 AM.-Return transfer to your hotel Relax on the ride back to Chiang Mai after your farming experience.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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