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People cooking outdoors at a food stall. 1
A group of people in pink shirts gathered around a table with bananas and a wooden tool. 2
An elephant standing on a rocky terrain near a river. 3
A person in a pink shirt taking a photo of an elephant in a grassy area with trees in the background. 4
A wooden bridge over a river with a picnic setup on the left side. 5
By Joy Elephant Sanctuary

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$139 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Chiang Mai's delights: Enjoy cooking tasty Thai dishes at Team Aim Cooking School, hang out with friendly elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Perfect for foodies, animal lovers, and adventure seekers!

    • Visit the local market to handpick the ingredients for the cooking session, then meet your cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes (Vegan & Vegetarian options available)

    • Continue your adventure to Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programmes!

    • Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn, prepare elephants food and observe our gentle giants on their completely natural behaviour.

    • Elephant Paradise: Refresh yourself with herbal tea and take a break at the waterfall, located in lush forests and surrounded by serene rivers.

    • Engaging to the core of the culture: Learn how to craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift

Activity location

  • Mae Hia Fresh Market
    • Mae Hia
    • 50100, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mae Hia Fresh Market
    • Mae Hia
    • 50100, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$138.58 x 1 AdultNZ$138.58
Total
Price is NZ$138.58
Until Sun, 9 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Vegan & Vegetarian options available
  • Inclusions
    Dinner
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    E-Book Recipes
  • Inclusions
    Cooking Ingredients
  • Inclusions
    Drinking Water
  • Inclusions
    Brunch
  • Inclusions
    Insurance
  • Inclusions
    Elephant's Food & Snack
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • Exclusions
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Pets are prohibited
    • Child seat is available up on request
    • No prior cooking experience is required. However, the classes are recommended for children above 5 years old
    • Vegan & Vegetarian options available
    • For any allergy, please let the cooking class teacher know.

Activity itinerary

Mae Hia Fresh Market

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After a hotel pick-up, visit a local market for fresh ingredients.

i-Like Thai Cooking School

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
With a beautiful Grand Canyon view and under our experienced cooking teacher's guidance, prepare authentic Thai dishes, including Spring Rolls, curries, soups, salads, and stir-fries. Indulge in a delicious meal paired with Thai Tea and Mango Sticky Rice. Then drive to Joy Elephant Sanctuary

Thung Luang

  • 3h
At the Joy Elephant Sanctuary, change into traditional Karen clothing for hands-on activities, preparing food for the elephants while learning about their history and behaviour. Observe the elephants in the jungle while they roam freely. Sip herbal tea while you see the elephants enjoying their cool time before crafting a Thai cultural souvenir and return to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Mae Hia Fresh Market
    • Mae Hia
    • 50100, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mae Hia Fresh Market
    • Mae Hia
    • 50100, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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