Elephant Observation & Authentic Thai Cooking Class | Chiang Mai

— What You Can Expect —
Cook & Connect with Elephants! Experience a day of culinary delight and ethical tourism in Chiang Mai. Handpick fresh ingredients at the local market, master authentic Thai dishes with our expert chef. Then visit Elephant Sanctuary and interact with elephants in a serene natural setting, enjoy herbal tea by the waterfall, and craft Thai souvenir. Book your adventure today on Over The Planet.



— Important Info —

• A free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within 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.

— Itinerary —

• 8.00 - 8.30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai.
• 9.00 : Visit a local market to select fresh ingredients.
• 9.30 : Meet your energetic cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will guide you in preparing an authentic Thai dish.
  - Prepare 7 dishes during the cooking session: Spring Rolls for appetizers, accompanied by Thai Tea as a beverage.
  - Choose from a selection of curries, curries paste, 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 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 tour guides
  - Participate in preparing food and snacks for the elephants
  - 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 waterfall
  - 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 Elephant Sanctuary and ride back to Chiang Mai 
• 19.00 : Arrive at your accommodation