Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary: From Market to Forest

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Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary: From Market to Forest

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US$67.61 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

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into a unique Thai experience with a cooking class using farm-fresh ingredients, followed by an ethical visit to an elephant sanctuary. Connect with culture and nature in a mindful way.

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

Experience Details

• Small group (max 12 people) for personal experience

• Fresh, farm-to-table ingredients for cooking

• Choice of dishes and proteins

• Ethical elephant encounters — no riding, no performing

• Real village life and cultural connection

• Supports local farmers and elephant caretakers

• Free photo service — no extra cost

What You Get

Lunch (your own cooking)

Drinking water, tea, snacks

English - Speaking tour guide

Gratuities (optional)

Good To Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Mae Hia Fresh Market

Start your day with a visit to a lively local market, where colorful stalls overflow with fresh herbs, spices, and tropical produce. Learn how locals choose the perfect ingredients for authentic Thai dishes while your guide shares stories about daily life and food culture. It’s the perfect introduction to Thai cooking — full of aromas, smiles, and real local flavor.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Casa De Mango Cooking Course

Just 45 minutes from Chiang Mai, discover Casa de Mango, an organic farm nestled under Doi Inthanon. Visit a local market, sip herbal tea beneath mango trees, and handpick ingredients for your own 5-course Thai cooking class. Learn from friendly local chefs as you create spring rolls, curry, stir-fry, Pad Thai, and dessert — with your choice of protein. Enjoy your handmade feast surrounded by mountain views, fresh air, and the peaceful charm of rural Chiang Mai.

4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary

Meet gentle elephants at Living Green, an ethical sanctuary proudly rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor. Here, elephants are cared for with love and respect — no riding, no chains, no hooks. Watch them roam freely in their natural forest home and learn about their stories and daily life.

3 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.

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 7 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Very beautiful experiences! A must-do!

August 10, 2026

Perfect excursion. The time spent on each of the activities was good. The cooking class was very pleasant and our guide/chef, Son, was very interesting and very funny. The cooking site was enchanti...read more

(Viator)

Sonia was an exceptional...

May 10, 2026

Sonia was an exceptional host and made everything fun & easy. Seeing elephants so close was an amazing experience.

(TripAdvisor)

Ein wundervoller Tag - ganz ohne Hetze mit viel Abwechslung

April 26, 2026

Wir hatten einen wirklich großartigen Tag. Angefangen mit der Abholung durch Song unserem Guide und Chef für die ersten Tageshälfte mit dem Van bis zum Ende des Ausfluges am frühen Abend. Bei Abhol...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Delicious Food and Beautiful Elephants

April 24, 2026

Amazing! Spent the afternoon at a peaceful farm making delicious Thai food and then went to feed the beautiful elephants. Sonya was so welcoming and funny! Best thing we did while we were in Thaila...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Visit Thailand

April 20, 2026

I had a fantastic expirience, the cooking class and the visit to the farm was very profecional Everything cooking class and elephant expirience run exactly as the description Every body very goo...read more