The 2 Cooking Classes Worldwide We Would Book Again

1.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

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

Travel 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Inthanon National Park. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, learn their stories, make vegetarian Pad Thai, and ride a bamboo raft on the Wang River. Guides such as Rainbow, Mark, and Jon lead the day in English. Bring a waterproof phone case.

“Fantastic trip, i had a great time, elephant look so happy and definitely ethical place for them, enjoyed soo much with the elephants, feeding them also bathing with them. Bamboo rafting is enjoyable, beautiful scenery.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $72 a head Best rated

Spend four hours rafting through Khao Sok with a local guide, feeding fish and stopping at a cave temple for coffee brewed in bamboo. Then pick garden ingredients and cook Thai dishes with local hosts such as Nin, Yu, or Thip. Hotel transfers, lunch, park fees, and a private group are included.

“A lovely personal experience - drifting down the river and a peaceful setting for cooking Thai recipes with two lovely ladies - thank you.”

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