Elephant Sanctuary
08:30 – 11:30 AM
Elephant Sanctuary + Cooking Class
Meet Gentle Giants. Then Cook.
Morning ethical elephant sanctuary program with English and Chinese speaking guide, then a hands-on Thai cooking class with self-cooked dinner at Happy Herb Farm. Make your own herbal scented sachet to take home.
- Small GroupsMax 6 Guests
- Free Hotel PickupChiang Mai City
- Dietary FriendlyVegetarian · Halal · Gluten-Free
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Elephant Sanctuary + Cooking Class
Market + Cooking Class
01:00 – 04:30 PM
Meet the elephants in the morning, then visit a local market and cook four Thai dishes in the afternoon.
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Your Day, Hour by Hour
Meet the elephants in the morning, then visit a local market and cook four Thai dishes in the afternoon.
08:30 – 09:30 AM Hotel Pickup — The Adventure Begins
Our driver greets you in your hotel lobby (about 1 hour before, depending on your hotel) and the city melts into countryside as we head out toward the elephant sanctuary.
09:30 – 11:30 AM Gentle Giants: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
No riding, no chains, no hooks — just welfare-first moments. Prepare fruit baskets, roll healthy vitamin balls, walk with the herd, and help bathe them in the mud pit and river. Karen shirt and sandals provided.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Thai Buffet Lunch at the Sanctuary
Wind down from elephant time with a generous Thai buffet before we head to the farm.
12:15 – 12:55 PM Drive to Happy Herb Farm
A scenic ~37-minute drive from the sanctuary brings us to Happy Herb Farm.
01:00 – 01:30 PM Market Walk + Harvest Your Herbs
Explore nearby Chedi Mae Krua market with your chef (5 minutes from the farm) — smell, taste and learn the ingredients — then harvest fresh herbs from the farm garden.
01:30 – 03:30 PM Cook 4 Classic Thai Dishes + 1 Thai Drink — Hands On
At your own station in our open-air kitchen you will wok-fry, pound curry paste, and balance sweet-sour-salty-spicy like a local. Four classic dishes plus 1 Thai drink — choose Thai tea or our signature Happy Herb farm tea. All dietary needs welcome.
03:30 – 04:00 PM Herbal Drink & Make Your Own Sachet
Mix a fragrant herbal drink, then pick dried herbs from the farm garden to blend into your very own scented sachet to take home.
04:00 – 04:30 PM Feast on Your Own Creations
Sit down at the farm table and enjoy your own creations as an early sunset dinner — plus the recipe book (PDF) to take home.
04:30 – 05:45 PM Sunset Ride Back to Your Hotel
Full, happy and a camera roll heavier — we drop you right at your hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any cooking experience?
Not at all. Our classes are hands-on and beginner-friendly — your instructor guides you through every step.
How many people are in each class?
We keep groups small and personal so everyone gets attention and their own cooking station.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — free round-trip pickup and drop-off everywhere in Chiang Mai city is included. Our team confirms your exact pickup time, about 1 hour before your session, based on your hotel.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options can be arranged — please mention any allergies when booking.
Can I cancel and get my money back?
Yes. We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience, or you can reschedule your date.
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