From Market to Forest Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary

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10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

• Small group (max 12 people) for personal experience
• Fresh, farm-to-table ingredients for cooking
• Choice of dishes and proteins
• Ethical elephant encounters — no riding, no performing
• Real village life and cultural connection
• Supports local farmers and elephant caretakers
• Free photo service — no extra cost

What's Included

Lunch (your own cooking)
Drinking water, tea, snacks
English - Speaking tour guide
Dinner at the elephant sanctuary
Round trip transfer to hotels in Chiang Mai City
Insurance
Traditional clothing at the elephant sanctuary
Full cooking class with 5 dishes (4 main dishes + 1 dessert)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your day with a visit to a lively local market, where colorful stalls overflow with fresh herbs, spices, and tropical produce. Learn how locals choose the perfect ingredients for authentic Thai dishes while your guide shares stories about daily life and food culture. It’s the perfect introduction to Thai cooking — full of aromas, smiles, and real local flavor.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Just 45 minutes from Chiang Mai, discover Casa de Mango, an organic farm nestled under Doi Inthanon. Visit a local market, sip herbal tea beneath mango trees, and handpick ingredients for your own 5-course Thai cooking class. Learn from friendly local chefs as you create spring rolls, curry, stir-fry, Pad Thai, and dessert — with your choice of protein. Enjoy your handmade feast surrounded by mountain views, fresh air, and the peaceful charm of rural Chiang Mai.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Meet gentle elephants at Living Green, an ethical sanctuary proudly rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor. Here, elephants are cared for with love and respect — no riding, no chains, no hooks. Watch them roam freely in their natural forest home and learn about their stories and daily life.

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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