Bukit Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Encounter in Phuket

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the essence of Thai culture through a unique blend of culinary delight and wildlife interaction in Phuket. Start your day at a serene elephant sanctuary, where you can connect with these majestic creatures during an 10-15 minutes feeding session.
Following this, immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class, guided by a friendly local chef. Uncover the secrets of iconic Thai dishes such as Tom Yum, Green Curry, and Pad Thai while learning about the rich history and regional diversity of Thai cuisine. With your own cooking station, you’ll learn about local herbs and enjoy your creations against a stunning views. This experience is a celebration of Thai identity and culinary heritage.

Example Menu

Main

Pad Thai

It is typically made with rice noodles, shrimp, peanuts, scrambled egg, sugar and bean sprouts.

Main

Tom yum kung

Thai spicy and sour shrimp soup—a variant of Tom yum, combined with many of Thailand's key herbal and seasoning ingredients.

Main

Green Curry with Chicken

What's Included

Bottled water
Cooking Equipment
Welcoming drinks
Apron
It is a joined van pickup and dropoff service.
Meals

Meeting and pickup

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

Please leave us your accommodation/hotel name and room number for the pickup. The driver will be waiting at the hotel's lobby. Please wait at hotel lobby 10 minutes before the pickup time. If there is no show within the pickup time, we have to leave for other customers. The pickup place has to be the same as the drop off place. Free round-trip transportation from your accommodation provided for these areas: Ao Por Pier, Patong, Rawai, Leam Hin Pier, Bang Tao, Karon, Kata, Panwa, Kho Sirey, Kalim, Phuket Town, Kamala Areas Pickup Time: -Surin/Kamala Areas: 07.40-07.50 a.m./ 12.40-12.50 p.m. -Kamala Areas: 07.50-08.00 a.m./ 12.50-13.00 p.m. -Ao Por Pier, Kalim, Patong, Laem Hin Pier, Koh Sirey: 08.00-08.15 a.m./ 13.00-13.15 p.m. -Karon, Kata, Rawai, Panwa, Phuket Town, Nai Harn Areas: 08.20-08.30/ 13.20-13.30 p.m. -Bang Tao Area: 07.40a.m./ 12.40 p.m.

What to expect

We’re excited to share our culture and tradition with everyone visiting or living in Phuket. It’s a true honor to represent Thailand and help others discover the beauty of our way of life. To do this, we bring together two powerful parts of Thai identity: our culture and our tradition.

Begin your day by feeding the elephants at a peaceful sanctuary. Connect with these gentle giants in a respectful and unforgettable experience for 10-15 minutes.

After meeting the elephants, head to the cooking class. Learn to cook iconic Thai dishes like Tom Yum Kung, Green Curry, and Pad Thai with a friendly local chef.

Enjoy your own cooking station and get to know more about Thai herbs and their benefits, the history of Thai food, and the variety of food from each region in Thailand. After cooking, enjoy your delicious meal and beautiful view all around.

When you visit us, you won’t just see Thailand — you’ll feel it. You’ll start to understand who we are as people. And if you really want to get to know Thai culture, start with our food. Thai food is more than just something to eat — it’s part of our soul. From the flavors and decorations, to the mix of ingredients and the use of local herbs

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Pickup and drop off for some areas THB 250.00 per person
Supplied by Bukit Elephant Park

Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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