Elephant Observation & Authentic Thai Cooking Class
About This Activity
Experience a dynamic journey with our Full Day, Elephant Observation & Authentic Thai Cooking Class program. After a hotel pick-up, visit a local market for fresh ingredients.
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.
At Joy Elephant Sanctuary, change into traditional Karen clothing and engage in hands-on activities, feeding and observing the elephants. Sip herbal tea next to their natural habitat and then take a refreshing break at a waterfall.
Craft your own Thai cultural souvenir before enjoying a local meal. Bid farewell to the elephants before returning to Chiang Mai.
Experience a Full Day, Elephant Observation & Authentic Thai Cooking Class program.
Your day begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, followed by a visit to a local market to handpick the freshest ingredients for your cooking adventure.
Meet your passionate cooking class teacher, with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes. From crispy Spring Rolls to delicious curries, soups, traditional salads, and stir-fried delights, involve yourself in preparing seven mouthwatering dishes, complemented by refreshing Thai Tea and Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.
After the cooking session, journey to the Joy Elephant Sanctuary, where you’ll be greeted warmly and change into traditional Karen clothing. Engage in hands-on activities as you prepare food and snacks for the elephants, learning about their history and behavior while feeding them from a safe distance.
Sip on freshly harvested herbal tea as you observe the elephants in their natural habitat, witnessing their daily rituals and tender moments within the herd.
Refresh with a break at a picturesque waterfall before crafting your own Thai cultural souvenir to cherish.
Conclude your day with a nice local meal, bidding farewell to the elephants before heading back to Chiang Mai, filled with cherished memories and newfound knowledge of Thai culture and wildlife conservation.
Itinerary
Duration 10-11 hours
08.00 – 08.30
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai
09.00
- Visit a local market to select fresh ingredients.
09.30
- Meet your energetic cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will guide you in preparing an authentic Thai dish.
- Have the opportunity to prepare 7 dishes during the cooking session:
- Spring Rolls for appetizers, accompanied by Butterfly Pea Lime Tea as a beverage.
- Choose from a selection of curry pastes | curries | soups | Thai traditional salads | stir-fried dishes.
- Complete your meal with Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.
12.30
- Depart from the cooking class and head to Joy Elephant Sanctuary.
14.00
- Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you will be greeted and welcomed
- Change into traditional Karen clothing and receive a briefing about the sanctuary and the Elephants by our knowledgeable tour guides
- Participate in preparing food and snacks for the elephants, a hands-on experience
- Enjoy feeding the elephants while maintaining a safe distance, as you learn about their history and understand their behavior
- Drink freshly harvested herbal tea from the village while observing the elephants in their natural habitat
- Watch the elephants’ daily routine, which might involve observing them as they look for food in the jungle, bathe with the mahouts, or relax in the mud as they bond within the herd (subject to the natural behavior and preferences of the elephants on the day of the visit)
- Take a refreshing break at the Water Fall ( No Elephant Bathing )
- Craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir to take back home
17.00
- Enjoy a delicious local meal and say goodbye to the Elephants
17.30
- Leave Joy Elephant Sanctuary and ride approximately 1½ hours back to Chiang Mai
19.00
- Arrive at your accommodation after enjoying your Elephant Observation & Authentic Thai Cooking
***The timings are only approximate with the exception of designated pick-up times
Pick-Up Time
08.00 – 08.30
Include
TRANSFER
Round-Trip Transfer to/from your Accommodation in Chiang Mai
TOUR GUIDE
English – Thai
MEAL
Complimentary Local Meal
DRINKING WATER
Free refill drinking water
ELEPHANT’S FOOD & SNACK
INSURANCE
Accident insurance
TOWEL
INGREDIENTS
All necessary Ingredients for cooking
VEGAN
Vegan & Vegetarian options available
RECIPES
E-book recipes for cooking
Free Service
PHOTOGRAPHY
An additional photography service at no extra charge.
Need to know
WHAT TO BRING?
- Extra Clothes
- Swimming Suit
- Sandals
- Insect Spray
- Sunblock lotion
- Customer own allergy medication
NOTE
- A free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within a 5 k.m. radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City.
- Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge.
- 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.
- No prior cooking experience is required. However, the classes are recommended for children above 5 years old
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PRICE
ADULT
2,700 THB
CHILD (4-9)
INFANT (0-3)
FREE
Honoring Your Contribution
With every payment, you’re making a positive impact on the lives of our elephants and local community. We’re deeply grateful for your contribution and for being a vital part of their journey!
