Cook your own dishes by the instruction of 10 years experienced teacher

Visit local market to get ingredients for your class

Get free pictures from our professional photographers while observing the elephants

Prepare your 7 dishes during the session

Even kids can join under parents supervision

Craft your memorable Thai traditional souvenir

Best Habitat for the Elephants with flowing river

Observe the elephants' behavior and daily routine in the jungle

Sipping herbal tea while watching the elephants roam freely

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Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Sanctuary Observation

5.0(12 reviews)Chiang Mai, ThailandOperated by Joy Elephant Sanctuary

Duration10 hours – 11 hours
GroupShared · max 24
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, English
BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

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 to expect

10 hours – 11 hours3 stopsShared tourMax 24 travellers

Mae Hia Fresh Market
Mae Hia, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
30 minutesAdmission included
After a hotel pick-up, visit a local market for fresh ingredients.
3 hoursAdmission 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
3 hours
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.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations568

The operator lists 568 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

D Condo Sign Chiang Mai R628234 Moo.5 Highway Chiang Mai-Lampang Frontage Road, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
Soi9 Poshtel181/183 Moo 3, Soi 9, Photharam Road, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Le Cannes Hotel24/7 Pa Daet Road, Pa Daet Subdistrict, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Baan Chinnakarn109 Thanon Sithiwongse, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel11 Sanamkila Road, Tambon Si Phum, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Huay Kaew Palace161 Village No. 1, Soi Wat Chang Khian, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Amora Thapae Hotel Chiang Mai22 Chaiyapooum Road, Chang Moi Sub-district, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Sleep Mai? Lifestyle Hotel Thapae2 Kotchasarn, Lane 2 Alley, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Muang Thong5 Ratchamankha Rd, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
North Star Guest HouseT_hnn Mul Meuxng 2, 38, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Sheik Hotel9/4 Moo 3, Pa Daet, 50100, Thailand
Mini Boutique House2/1 Samlan Rd. Soi1, Prasing Subdistrict, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
L Nimman Chiang Mai Boutique Hotel19 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Lane 17, Su Thep, 50200, Thailand
Shangri-La Chiang Mai89/8 Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Here Chiang Mai88/12 Prapokkloa Road Tambon Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Sunday Villa Sirilanna Hotel89/3 Ratchapakinai Road, Phrasing Subdistrict, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
The Grand Napat70/1 MuenDamPraKot Road, T.ChangPhuk, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
President226 Wichayanont Rd., Chang Moi, Muang, Chiang Mai 50300, Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Royal Guest House5 Kotchasarn Soi 4, Tambon Changklan, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Nida Rooms Grand Pagoda Wat Ket63 Rattanakosin Road, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort1/1 Soi 9 Charoen Prathet Road, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Hua Lin Inn341 Charoen Prathet Rd., Chang Khlan, 50100, Thailand
HOP INN Chiang Mai Superhighway386 Chiang Mai - Lampang Road, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
Zhong Jian Shangwu Jiudian388/1 Thnn Ce Riy Ratr Tabl Fa Ha M, Wat Ket, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Nantra Chiangmai Riverfront Hotel9/9 Chang Klan Road, Chang Khlan, 50100, Thailand
Chada Mantra Hotel18 Moon Muang Road Soi 6, Sri Poom Rd, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping By IHG153 Sridonchai Road Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Villa Klang Wiang19/8 Soi 6, Ratchamaka Road,, Phrasing, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Rimping Village13/1 Soi 2, Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
Le Pure Hotel Chiangmai81/1 Arak Road Lane 1, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
The Empire Nimman22/3 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep Meaung Chiangmai, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Roseate Hotel24/1, 88 Sriphum Road, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Holiday Garden Hotel & Resort16/ 16 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
The Residence Hotel156/81 Klong Chonlabratarn Rd., T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Trams Square Chiang Mai80/137 Lampang Road, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
De KRIYA9/19 Rat U Thit Road, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
Pornping Tower Hotel46-48 Charoen Prathet Rd., Chang Klan, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
iSilver Hotel16/1 Soi 3 Wualai Road. Tambon Haiya, Amphoe Muang, Tambon Hai Ya, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai132 Loykroh Road, Night Bazaar Shopping Centre, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Hyde Park Chiangmai59 Soi Chiang Kham, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

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.

What's included

Included

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

Not included

Other personal expenses

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers 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.

Traveller requirements

Minimum 1 traveller per booking
Maximum 12 travellers per booking
At least one adult must be included in the booking
Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–9), Adult (10–99)

Languages

Guide: Thai, English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off: Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation: Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets: One per booking
Local time zone: Asia/Bangkok
Product code: 480114P7

What you'll be asked when booking

Your preferred pickup point
Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 512 reviews

Ratings aggregated from Viator (3) and Tripadvisor (9).

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