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Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Meals included
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Enjoy a full-day combo in Chiang Mai with ethical elephant encounters and Thai cooking.
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Feed, bathe, and join elephants in a mud spa for an unforgettable, close-up experience.
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Learn authentic Thai recipes at Mama Noi Cookery School, taught by English or Chinese-speaking chefs.
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Benefit from hotel transfers, a delicious lunch, and photo opportunities throughout the tour.
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Upgrade your ticket to have your cooking class in an air-conditioned room to beat the heat.
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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
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Half-day guided tour of Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
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English-speaking guide
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Round-trip hotel transfers
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Elephant food
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Lunch & snacks
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Traditional Karen clothing (inspired by the Karen tribe, to be returned)
Mama Noi Thai Cooking Class
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Half-day cooking class
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English or Chinese-speaking chef (as per option selected)
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Air-Conditioned Kitchen (as per option selected)
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Round-trip hotel transfers
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Complimentary recipe book
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Mango sticky rice after dinner
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Mama Noi Thai Cooking Class
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Enjoy ethical elephant encounters and a hands-on Thai cooking class with hotel transfers from Chiang Mai included.
Getting started
Begin your day with pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel (within 5km of the Old City). Meet your guide at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, where you’ll receive a brief orientation on sanctuary guidelines and safety before joining the group.
What to expect
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary & Mama Noi Cookery School: The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai is dedicated to the ethical care and conservation of elephants, offering guests a unique opportunity to interact with rescued elephants in a responsible setting. After your sanctuary visit, continue to Mama Noi Cookery School for a guided Thai cooking class.
Features
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Elephant interactions: Feed, bathe, and play with elephants, learning about their care and the importance of sustainable tourism.
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Mud spa & river bath: Participate in a mud spa session and help bathe the elephants in the river, supporting their natural behaviors.
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Cooking class: Prepare classic Thai dishes with expert instruction.
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Lunch: Enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, surrounded by Chiang Mai’s tranquil scenery.
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What to bring
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
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Have your passport ready for a seamless experience.
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Bring along your hat, bathing suit, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, spare clothes, and walking shoes.
What's not allowed
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Keep in mind drones are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Accessibility
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
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Your safety comes first so visitors with pregnant people and individuals with serious medical conditions are restricted from participating in this experience.
Mama Noi Thai Cooking Class
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Additional information
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
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You are welcome to bring your camera to the experience. However, unless your device is waterproof, it is recommended not to use it during the mud activity or while bathing the elephants in the river.
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The sanctuary offers a complimentary photography service. A professional photographer will accompany you and will upload the photos taken to the EJS Chiang Mai Facebook page. You can find the images labeled with the date and program name. Please download the images within 90 days from the visit date, after which the photos will be permanently deleted.
Mama Noi Thai Cooking Class
- Children below 10 years old are only visitors and cannot participate in the cooking class.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Hotel transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs in Wat Ket, Chiang Khlan, Mae Kha Canal, Suthep, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, Chiang Mai night Bazar, Chiang Mai Land.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
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On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
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