Program 1 : Thai Cooking Class & Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
Itinerary
7:30 - 8:00 AM: Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
8:30 AM: Local market visit with guide
9:30 AM: Arrival at Casa de Mango - welcome tea & garden tour
10:00 - 1:00 PM: Cooking class (4 dishes + dessert), followed by lunch
1:30 PM: Drive to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary
2:00 PM: Introduction to sanctuary & elephant welfare
2:45 - 4:00 PM: Meet, feed & walk with elephants
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Optional river bathing (if elephants are willing)
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Elephant health check & farewell meal
5:30 - 7:00 PM: Return to Chiang Mai city
What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Swimming clothes & towel (for elephant bathing)
• Sunscreen & insect repellent
• Change of clothes
• Personal medications
• Camera (optional - but photos are provided)
Important Notes
• Vegetarian and dietary needs accommodated (with advance notice)
• Menu preferences can be specified during booking
• Elephant bathing is optional and only if elephants are willing
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Program 2 : Thai Cooking Class & Seasonal Village Cycling Experience
Itinerary
7:30 - 8:00 AM: Pickup from hotel in Chiang Mai
8:30 AM: Visit local market in Hang Dong
10:00 AM: Welcome tea at Casa de Mango + farm tour
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Cooking class (4 dishes + dessert + tasting)
1:30 - 2:00 PM: Relax and prepare for cycling, safety briefing
2:00 PM: Village cycling to Wang Pan Dam (4 km)
4:00 PM: Return to Chiang Mai
What to Bring
• Comfortable clothes & closed-toe shoes
• Hat, sunscreen, and camera
• Light jacket in cool season
• Open heart, curious mind, and big appetite!
Important Notes
• Vegetarian, vegan, and dietary restrictions accommodated (with advance notice)
• Menu preferences can be specified during booking
• Cycling is optional - can be replaced with village walking tour if preferred
• Tours may be adjusted based on seasonal weather conditions
• Market visits depend on local market operating hours