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Elephant Watching and Thai Cooking Class with Waterfall

Location Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
$95.25
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Launch into an unforgettable day with our Elephant Observation & Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai. Begin with hotel transfers and a visit to a lively local market to pick fresh ingredients. Guided by an expert chef, prepare seven Thai dishes, including mango sticky rice, and enjoy your creations. At the sanctuary, immerse yourself in peaceful surroundings as you observe elephants roaming freely, bathing, or playing in the mud. Sip herbal tea while taking in the serene environment. Cool off at a hidden waterfall, then wrap up with a hearty local meal before returning to your hotel. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, this tour blends culture, cuisine, and nature into a truly enriching experience, offering unforgettable moments in the heart of Chiang Mai’s lush landscapes.
Elephant & Thai Cooking Class
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • All ingredients
  • Free refill drinking water
  • Accident Insurance
  • Complimentary local meal
  • Round-trip transfer from 5 Km radius of Chiang Mai Old City
  • Professional guide/staff – English/Thai
  • Photography
  • E-book recipe for cooking
  • Towel & traditional Karen clothing
  • Tip & personal expenses

Meeting point
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.
Return details
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

Kick off your day at a lively local market, where you’ll select fresh ingredients for your cooking session. Under the guidance of an expert chef, prepare seven delicious Thai dishes, including Tom Yum Kung, Tom Kha Gai, Pad Thai, Khao Soi, and Papaya Salad, paired with Butterfly Pea Lime Tea. End the session with a delightful Mango Sticky Rice.

Next, head to the sanctuary, where you’ll change into traditional Karen attire and receive a warm welcome. Participate in learning about their personalities, history, and daily routines from knowledgeable guides. Observe as they roam freely, bathe in the river, and playfully interact with each other, offering a rare glimpse into their lives.

Cool off with a visit to a serene waterfall, perfect for relaxation and photo opportunities. Before the day concludes, craft your own Thai souvenir as a keepsake. Enjoy a hearty local meal before your return trip, leaving with cherished memories of a day filled with discovery, connection, and unforgettable experiences.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Children’s tickets are available for those aged 4 to 9 years.
  • Children aged 0-3 years can join free of charge.
  • Please bring changing clothes for the activity.
  • No prior cooking experience is required. However, the classes are recommended for children above 5 years old.
  • We cater to all dietary requirements, food allergies, and intolerances.
  • Menu: Drink: Butterfly Pea Lime Juice, Dessert: Mango Sticky Rice Appetizer: Spring Roll Soup: Tom Yum Kung, Tim Kha Gai Stir fried: Pad Thai, Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Stir Fried Holy Basil with Chicken, Fried Fresh Rice Noodle with Chicken Curry: Green Curry with Chicken, Pa Naeng Curry with Chicken, Mussamun Curry with Chicken, Khao Soi Salad: Papaya Salad, Glass Noodle Spicy Salad, Spicy Chicken
  • Customers will travel in a 12-seater, air-conditioned van, switching to a roofed 4×4 truck for the last 10 minutes to reach the sanctuary.
  • All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.
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    Elephant Watching and Thai Cooking Class with Waterfall

    Location Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
    $95.25
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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