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Meditation, mindfulness, and life learnings from an ex-monk

Step into the tranquil world of Thai Buddhism as we explore Wat Jed Yot, a historic temple rich in culture and spiritual tradition. I’ll share a rare glimpse into my former life as a monk, daily practices, and the temple’s history. • Hear firsthand about the transformative journey of becoming a monk, the challenges and wisdom gained, and how these teachings continue to shape daily life. • Learn about meditation, chanting, and mindfulness, and see how monks continue to live within the temple today. • Dive into the temple’s unique history, its architectural significance, and its role in Thai Buddhist traditions as we walk through its sacred grounds. • Participate in a flower offering ritual, a symbolic act of gratitude and reflection, leaving with a sense of peace and a deeper appreciation for Buddhist customs. Whether you’re curious about Buddhist philosophy or simply seeking a moment of peace, this journey will provide insight, reflection, and a deeper connection to Thai culture. Your ticket includes a donation to the temple, ensuring that its spiritual and cultural heritage continues for generations to come.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Morning alms giving and yoga near Nantaram Temple

Join me, a veteran yoga instructor in Chiang Mai, to participate in the sacred ceremony of almsgiving—where laypeople offer food and necessities to Buddhist monks—followed by a restorative yoga class. • I’ll share an overview of the ancient practice, which supports the spiritual practice of Thai Buddhist monks and is seen as a way to cultivate generosity, humility, and gratitude for those giving and receiving. • Participate in the almsgiving to monks as they approach the Nantaram Temple, which is steps from our studio space. • Take some quiet moments to reflect and soak in the calm energy of the morning before moving into a gentle yoga class focused on relaxation, deep breathing, and grounding. You’ll leave feeling centered and refreshed, having participated in an ancient spiritual tradition.

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Make Thai-inspired cocktails at North Gate Spirit

Create 3 signature cocktails using North Gate Spirit to support farmers in Chiang Mai. Meet the host Learn about the Karma space’s mission and history. Gather ingredients Discover how North Gate Spirit is made from broken rice. Craft your drink Practice 3 signature cocktails with a bartender. Toast in the garden Enjoy cocktails with snacks and live music. Listen to jazz End the night at North Gate Jazz Co-Op.

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Learn to weave on a traditional Thai loom

Welcome Begin with an introduction to the artistry of Lanna weaving. Set up the loom Learn the parts and setup of a loom and select fibers. Practice, practice! Try your hand at basic weaving techniques. Get experimental Try different patterns and textures. Finish your piece Using your new skills, weave a small textile to take home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Thai vegan cooking and mindful eating workshop

Slow down and savor the art of plant-based cooking with me, a chef and musician, in this unique workshop hosted in an open-air sanctuary. You’ll blend culinary tradition with mindfulness, making each moment as enriching as the dishes we’ll create. • Sip Thai herbal tea as I explain the philosophy of mindful eating and Thai plant-based cooking while engaging your senses with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. • Prepare and cook a three-course Thai meal featuring a stir-fry, a soup, and a fresh/raw dish. You’ll learn essential techniques, from balancing flavors to using traditional Thai herbs and spices. • Enjoy the delicious food you’ve made in the tranquil garden, guided through a mindful eating practice. I’ll also play a couple of acoustic folk songs on my guitar for you. You’ll leave with a plant-based recipe guide to continue your culinary journey at home, and a small handcrafted souvenir of your time here.

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Practice Thai with a local teacher at Buak Hard Public Park

Join me, a language teacher and cultural guide, in Buak Hard Public Park for an introduction to Thai language and culture. You’ll learn key phrases for navigating daily interactions, ordering food, and gaining a deeper understanding of life in Thailand. • Introduce yourself in Thai. I’ll cover the basics of greetings and first-time introductions. • Learn essential phrases for daily life, including ordering food, bargaining, and asking for directions. • Put pen to paper as we practice translating from English to Thai, reinforcing what you’ve learned. We’ll wrap up at a cafe in the park, where you’ll use your new language skills to order coffee and ask for directions in Thai. You’ll leave with a handy cheat sheet to keep these phrases at your fingertips.

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Learn the intricacies of Thai food decor with expert chef

Learn the art of decorating your food in a contemporary Thai style with me, the chef at Wild Coffee & Bistro, using natural ingredients to adorn your dining table and a bowl of khao soi (curry noodle soup), a famous northern Thai dish. • I’ll welcome you to Wild Coffee and explain about the natural ingredients you’ll be working with to curate your plate. • Create decorative flowers by twisting, curling, and cutting pandan leaves, kaffir lime, and lotus flowers under my guidance. • Craft cups, spoon, and fork holders from banana leaves. • Decorate your noodle bowl and then enjoy your delicious meal, accompanied by homemade herbal drinks. You’ll leave with your unique handmade creations, and the skills to recreate them at home for your table.

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Craft a sustainable bag charm at Chiangmai Cotton

Learn how to create handmade accessories using Thai cotton in this fashionable workshop at Chiangmai Cotton's studio. • We'll begin with a tour of our studio where our clothing is created, and learn about our process for making natural eco-friendly clothing with rural women artisans. • You'll get hands-on experience preparing your own design using Thai cotton. You'll get to select from a range of Thai patterns and colors and use our collection of sustainable fabric remnants to craft your own mini masterpiece. • With tips and tricks from me, you'll design a unique bag charm or accessory that reflects your Thailand story. Get a look into how sustainable fashion pieces come to life, and leave with a new piece to style with your favorite clothing!

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Watch and learn fon leb, Thailand’s famous fingernail dance

Join me, a Lanna dancer and teacher, at the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, where fon leb, the Fingernail Dance, tells stories through each poised fingertip and fluid movement, and an art form of quiet power unfolds. You’ll learn the delicate hand gestures and dance in a group performance. • Begin by wrapping yourself in jong kraben, the traditional Northern Thai pants, designed for comfort and grace in movement, and warm up with light stretching. • Learn the delicate gestures in fon leb, where every flick of the wrist and tilt of the head carries meaning, and their rhythm in harmony with traditional Thai music. •The Antique House, rich with Lanna heritage, becomes your stage for a final group performance, blending history and movement in a breathtaking moment. You’ll be invited to wear traditional clothing, taking home beautifully framed memories of your transformation into a Lanna dancer. You’ll leave with your finger accessories as a memorable souvenir of your time in a world where dance is poetry, movement is storytelling, and every gesture is a bridge to the past.

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2688 reviews

Aromdii Thai cooking class & Market tour

First of all, we don't have any AC, air conditioning in kitchen and in eating room, only Fans. We will use truck to pick you up like red car in Chiangmai. Summer; March to June Rainy; July to October Winter; November to February Market tour (approx 15-20 minutes) - Show you about Thai veggies using in the class At cooking school (approx 4.30 hours) - Class will be started from stir fried - Soup & Appetizer - Dessert & Curry (Making curry paste from scratch) You can choose menus from list without decide with the group! 1. Stir fried - Pad Thai - Fried drunken noodles - Pad See Ew - Fried cashew nut 2. Appetizer - Papaya Salad - Fresh spring rolls - Fried spring rolls - Fruits salad 3. Soup - Hot & Sour Prawns clear soup - Coconut chicken - Tom Yum Chicken - Hot & Sour Prawns thick soup 4. Curry + Curry paste - Khao Soi (Chiangmai noodles) - Green curry - Massaman curry - Red curry 5. Dessert - Mango sticky rice - Pumpkin in coconut Price included; - Bottle water - Handmade recipe (PDF File) - Transportation within 3 kms. from Aromdii Cooking School - Guests stay far away from our place, please come to meet us directly at the market. - Visitor ( No visitor please! Reserved seat for participants only)

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Black, White, Blue Temple Journey

ATTENTION：If you have a flight in the evening, please do not participate in this activity. Start your journey with a convenient hotel pick-up in Chiang Mai. Travel in a van with a small group of up to 12 guests. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of Thai and international dishes, with vegetarian options available. Our English guide licensed by TAT will accompany you throughout the day, providing key highlights and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their friendly and approachable nature will make your journey enjoyable. Chiang Rai is approximately 172 kilometers from Chiang Mai, and the one-way trip takes about 3 hours. On the way to Chiang Rai, we will stop at a hot spring station for a break. At the end of the journey , we will return to Chiang Mai This tour takes you to Chiang Rai iconic attractions: • White Temple (Wat Rong Khun): A dazzling masterpiece with intricate carvings and a gleaming white facade, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. • Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten): Known for its striking blue interiors and serene white Buddha, it offers a peaceful and photogenic experience. • Black House Museum (Baan Dam): A bold and unique collection of art and architecture by Dr. Thawan Duchanee, showcasing a mysterious side of Thai culture. If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, we will meet you at McDonald’s near Tha Phae Gate.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 988 reviews

Half Day Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Organic Farm

At Grandma’s Home Cooking School, we do not only teach you how to cook traditional Thai dishes but also culturally give you some tricks so you can adapt, find substitute ingredients in your own country, cook by yourself, and spend time cooking with your beloved family. After picking you up from the hotel, we will spice up your morning with a small journey to a local Thai fresh market. There, you will experience the actual culture and vibe of the people in the community. It might seem a bit chaotic from the outside view but, after spending some time there, you’ll feel a warm-hearted welcoming without being noticed. Also we will give a closer look at the local varieties of Thai seasoning, sauce, and paste for our menu. At this point, you’ll learn how and what they are made of. In Northern Thai, the people are family-oriented, therefore, we don’t just go out, do the shopping, cook, and eat. We spend and enjoy quality time together with the family and that is how we learn our traditional cooking process from generations for centuries. At the school, the first thing we’ll do is to explore our farm. We have a mushroom house, chicken barn, and vegetable garden. They are all 100% organic.There you will learn how to choose the vegetables before we roll. Our school is 100% eco-friendly and sustainable.Join us and experience grandma’s love at Grandma’s Home Cooking School

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Elephant sanctuary & Sticky waterfall Chiangmai

Tour for Elephant Care & the elephant lover, spend your half day feeding, hug and bath the elephants. See how the elephants live in the wild. ( ** Please confirm your hotel for pick-up after you make a booking or before the trip 2 days ** ) We operate this trip to support the small elephant sanctuary in Chiangmai. itinerary - Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am. - Visit Wat Pa Dara Pirom ( Royal temple ) - Drive to the sanctuary ( have some activities with them feeding, bathing , hug from mahout. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants and learn how to protect them. ) - Lunch ( we provide vegetarian food ) - Visit and enjoy Sticky waterfall ( Buatong waterfall & nature park ) - Back to Chiangmai. Duration : 8 hours Included : Ticket elephant, guide, transfer pick-up, lunch ) Excluded : other expense. ( *** LGTBQ friendly *** ) Noted with thanks : For solo traveler, please join the group or check our service availability before booking.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 748 reviews

Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour

Get your taste buds ready because there is nothing quite like Northern Thai cuisine. We limit our daily small-group street food tour to only 8 exclusive guests. We’ll bounce between 5-6 different spots using our own private songthaew red truck, gorging on 15+ different tastings from street food joints to local eateries. No other food tour has this many variety of tastings as us! We’ll delve into the history and food cultures of the North of the country. Try braised pork in five spices at a vendor once visited by Anthony Bourdain, visiting my favourite local spots, and we'll explore one of the best food markets in the city. You simply can’t visit Northern Thailand without trying the herby larb, sticky gaeng hang lay curry and legendary lemongrass sai oua sausage. Nor can you skip the tangy tea leaf salads, brought in during the two centuries of Burmese rule. Sold out? Ask us about our lunchtime 'Lanna Kingdom' tour also! **Special Diets: this tour is not suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians (sorry!), as you'll have to miss several dishes, with few alternatives available. If you don't eat pork, there will be 3-4 less tastings (out of 15 total). Gluten intolerances are ok but only if soy sauce can be consumed. Shrimp paste makes its way into many dishes, so severe shellfish allergies are not recommended. For any food allergies, please message us before booking**

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 541 reviews

Sunrise-Wat Doi Suthep-View-Wat Phalat with an ex-monk guide

Pickup at your places. We then drive up to the mountains peak to participate morning monks chanting and practice basic meditation for beginners to get the positive energy for the day for 5-10 minutes while the monks are chanting. After that we head to the great spot to watch SUNRISE and play with the Sunrise. We are expert and we will help you to get a great picture before start to experience Alms offering to Buddhist monks and get holy blessing from them for lucks in return and Learn more about Buddhism, monks daily life and enjoy stunning city views of Chiangmai town from the peak of the mountains and listen to the sound of nature surroundings and enjoy the Serene and peace. ( We provide food for Alms offering to monks for you as well ) . After that we continue to visit Wat Phalat, ( A hidden temple to experience Lanna or CNX Architecture. This is a great place for nature lovers. The jungle and waterfalls will help you to relax and release your stressful. before getting back to your hotel in town. This is A fantastic activity to do before YOU LEAVE Chiangmai. A Must Experience in Chiangmai to learn Real Thai Culture. First time i created this early trip in 2012. There are many people thought it was crazy trip. But it is truth ! it is a beautiful crazy trip. Don't miss... Note: This activity will be finished around 8:40-9:00 am.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1163 reviews

Sticky Waterfalls Tour Chiang Mai with Annie

Warm water year-round. Secure your spots and book in advance. Just 50 minutes from Chiang Mai Old Town, join me for an unforgettable adventure! I offer free pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Chiang Mai Old Town, Haiya, Changphuek, and Nimman areas. Please feel free to message me to double check your pick-up location. This experience is suitable for ages 2 to 80 years, and no swimming is required. My tour is LGBT-friendly and welcomes everyone without discrimination. Our journey begins at the Airplane Cafe, where you can grab a cup of coffee, snacks, and capture fun moments with your friends and family. Next, we then visit the sacred spring, believed by locals to have healing properties, and the nearby spirit house for an insight into traditional Thai beliefs. Next, we head to the renowned Sticky Waterfalls! You'll climb the rocks and trek through the surrounding nature. For a refreshing experience, lie down on one of the rocks and let the water cascade over you! After our adventure, we'll change into fresh clothes and head to Bua Thong Cave to uncover the intriguing history behind the Sticky Waterfalls. Finally, we'll savor a delicious Thai lunch prepared by a local chef (vegetarian and vegan options available). After a day filled with adventure and relaxation, we'll return to Chiang Mai old town.

5 out of 5 average rating, 855 reviews

Cookventure Home Cooking Studio

"For all customers, we provide a convenient pick-up service from their hotels.(Reduce 5 Km from Chiangmai downtown) Our first stop is the local market inside the old city of Chiang Mai, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, touch, and taste all the ingredients and seasonings that make Thai cuisine so special. After this immersive market experience, we'll head back to our cooking school, where a welcome snack awaits before we begin the class. Morning Class Time: 8 am - 1 pm Evening Class Time: 3 pm - 8 pm About the Courses and Activities: Customers can choose one course from each category: Stir-fry (Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Stir-fry Cashew Nut with Chicken, Stir-fry Holy Basil) Soup (Tom Yum, Chicken in Coconut Milk, Seafood in Coconut Milk, Hot and Sour Chicken) Appetizer (Papaya Salad, Spring Roll, Glass Noodle Salad, Fish Cake) Making Fresh Curry Paste from Scratch Curry (Green Curry, Red Curry, Panang Curry, Yellow Curry) Dessert (Sticky Rice Mango, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk, Water Chestnut in Coconut Milk, Fried Banana) Vegetarian and vegan options are available Our private classes accommodate a maximum of 8 people During the class, we'll guide you step by step through the preparation of five popular and stunning Thai dishes, explaining the herbs and ingredients used in each one. Each participant will have their own cooking and prep station. Please , come hungry!!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 676 reviews

Half Day Cooking Class & Market Tour by YummyTasty Cooking

Our Half day program! - Visiting and shopping at a local market / spend time exploring the fresh ingredients used in class. (About 15-20 minutes) -Start to pick you up from hotel. (Within 3 Km. from Kad Kom Market) - Settle into our place and you will get drinking water amd welcome snacks. - Enjoy cooking at your own station and taste splendid hand-cooked dishes. Our class is provided, and you will have a lot of fun. We can teach new techniques that can make you look and feel like a pro. - You will be able to cook 5 dishes. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through the cooking process and explain to you about the difference in the Thai herbs and seasonings, and what can be substituted when you cook at home. (You will learn how to make a curry paste by Thai traditionally way.) - Depart with a PDF recipe and finish the day with a drop off to your hotel. Other things to note Pick up time!! Morning is between 8.45-9.30 a.m. Evening is between 3.00-3.45 p.m. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Drop off after finished the class to your hotel. **We don't have any AC in kitchen and eating room. We have only fans. Thailand belongs to the tropical climate, so the climate is hot and humid all year round. April to June are the hottest months, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C-43°C.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews

Waterfalls, Jungle rafting, Elephants, swimming, Nature

We will meet up In the center of Chiang Mai. Where we will all go together to Mae Wang National Park, an amazingly beautiful part of doi inthanon (Thailands largest mountain, a beautiful jungle with a lot of amazing nature ). We will start with a beautiful ride through the mountains. A beautiful ride through the countryside where we will see amazing nature, and wildlife, we will stop for a bit to enjoy the scenery, then make our way out to board our bamboo rafts ( 2-4 persons per raft), where we will navigate our way down the shallow steady moving river through the jungle for about an hour. Nature generally has some amazing surprises, so have your phones ready to take some amazing pics. Plenty of Elephants, and other Animals too. We will ride our rafts down to a great local food place on the cliff overlooking the river. Then jump back in our vehicle and head up the mountain through the jungle to find a locals secret. An amazing waterfall pool. Jump in the natural waterfall pool for a refreshing swim, go ahead and step under the waterfall for a massage given by mother nature herself. After cooling off we will go to find one more hidden gem of a waterfall known only by the locals, there we can walk behind the falls, and maybe even swing on a jungle vine. Other things to note If the date you want to book is unavailable, send us a note, we will see what we can do.