Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation

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Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation

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US$84.22 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Chiang Mai

Duration

10 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Chiang Mai: Cook authentic Thai dishes with an experienced chef, then interact with elephants at Joy Sanctuary. Ideal for foodies and nature enthusiasts seeking adventure and culture.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 programs!

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

• 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

What You Get

Vegan & Vegetarian options available

Dinner

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Other personal expenses

Good To Know

No prior cooking experience is required. However, the classes are recommended for children above 5 years old
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
For any allergy, please let the cooking class teacher know.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Mae Hia Fresh Market

After a hotel pick-up, visit a local market for fresh ingredients.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

i-Like Thai Cooking School

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

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Thung Luang

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 behavior. 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.

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai A free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within a 4 k.m. radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge. In that case, kindly provide us the hotel/ property name. 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.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 11 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

A must - cooking and elephants.

March 28, 2026

Fantastic cookery school and amazing elephant sanctuary. Experience of a life time

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing day cooking and elephants !

March 12, 2026

This is a must do in chiang mai! You are looked after from that minute are picked up to dropped off. The cooking class started with a trip round the local market with Bryan our chef - he showed u...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Visit of elephants

March 11, 2026

Very welcome friendly guide the setting is beautiful

(TripAdvisor)

Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary

December 09, 2025

We had the best time, we knew we wanted to do a cooking class and see elephants on our trip and this was the perfect way to do both in one day! Aim is sooo funny and we had a blast during the cooki...read more