Where to Go: the 2 Best Cooking Classes

1.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $54Our pick

Leave Chiang Mai for Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Inthanon National Park. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, cook vegetarian Pad Thai, and raft the Wang River with local guides. Guides such as Rainbow, Mark, Jon, and Tuctuc are praised for their care and humor. Bring a waterproof phone case.

“Honestly such a highlight of our trip, our guide was so friendly and kind with the elephants. The animals seemed happy and well looked after- and seeing a baby elephant was honestly a dream come true!! The bamboo rafting was a highlight too”

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2.Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cooking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $72Top rated

Spend four private hours with an English-speaking guide, bamboo rafting through Khao Sok, feeding fish, visiting a cave temple, and making Thai dishes with a local cooking team. Names connected with the experience include Nin, Yu, Thip, Kip, Pa, and Chanin.

“We had an amazing experience on this private tour! From the warm welcome to the fun bamboo rafting, everything was perfect. The driver pointed out wildlife like snakes and frogs, provided fish food for feeding, and treated us to delicious homemade coffee in bamboo cups. The highlight was cooking in the lush greenery with fresh ingredients and great vibes—an unforgettable culinary and overall experience. I highly recommend booking this tour and would love to come back again. Huge thanks to the entire team for making this wonderful afternoon possible!”

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