Chiang Mai CASA DE MANGO Full-Day All Inclusive Cooking Class & Elephant Sanctuary Experience

song casa de mango. Their farm is so nice full of flowers and herbs. you can taste freshly picked fruits herbal tea and other veggies. The chef is amazing friendly and very experienced. you will learn to cook, thai culture and thai words as a bonus. very affordable and worth it. they dont rush u and u can also rest after eating . elephant interaction is also great have free food dinner thank you so much.

This morning, we first visited the local fresh market. Our instructor, Ms. Sonya, was warm and polite, providing a detailed introduction to the main spices used in Thai cuisine and explaining the ingredients and sauces we would be using in class. The cooking school's facilities were practical and included its own garden. We also joined the instructor to pick the ingredients for our class. Today, I learned to cook Green Curry Chicken, Thai Cashew Chicken, and Pad Thai. In the afternoon, we took a car to an elephant sanctuary, which is an elephant-friendly park. The elephants were adorable, especially Nana, a 5-year-old female. She behaved like a child, playfully soliciting food and interaction from visitors and staff. The sanctuary thoughtfully provided bottled water, Pad Thai, and delicious fruit for everyone. Travelers from all over the world mingled and connected. I would highly recommend this activity to everyone.

If you’re trying to decide between experiences, this is your sign to just book this one. Sonya and Song helped us out during our whole day tour and everything was so well curated, fun, and informative too. We visited a market, the beautiful casa de mango farm, prepared a whole Thai menu, and then played with the elephants. Super grateful to have made such beautiful memories because of them!! thank you :)

I had a fun and fulfilling day. I was told that I was only the second Japanese person to participate in this tour. In the morning, Somya, the cooking class instructor, picked me up from my hotel and we headed to the market. At the market, I learned about ingredients commonly used in Thai cuisine. It seemed like I could also buy breakfast there. When we arrived at Casa de Mango, I was served welcome tea. I was given a tour of the garden, and I put herbs, spices, and vegetables in a basket. In the cooking class, I could choose some of the menu items, and when I told them I wasn't used to spicy food, they adjusted the menu for me. I made 5 dishes in a hygienic environment and enjoyed them while talking with the other tour participants and Somya. Water and coffee after the meal were also provided. If I couldn't finish eating, I could take it home. After lunch, I took a nap in the hammock in the garden and it felt great. I felt that the Elephant Sanctuary was a place where elephants could be as free as possible. First, I was given a change of clothes and changed in the restroom. After listening to what kind of elephants there were, and points to keep in mind (don't stand directly behind the elephant, don't stand in front of its face when it is eating corn stalks, don't force it to touch its face, how to give snacks, older elephants are more accustomed than younger elephants, etc.), I moved to the riverside area with a bag of snacks (sugar cane), one for each person. I gave the snacks while following the instructions of the elephant mahout. They also took pictures and videos. After that, I followed the elephant mahout and gave snacks to the elephants in the forest area and watched their様子. I took a break and got some cold water. Then I helped the elephants bathe (optional, depending on the elephant's mood). Finally, Khao Soi, watermelon, and pineapple were prepared (style where you take what you want). What to bring: insect repellent spray, jacket (the van for transportation has air conditioning), sandals and towel (if you want to help with the elephant bathing)

Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and friendly, and even helped us take many photos. The cooking class instructor was great at creating a fun atmosphere and provided detailed explanations of the ingredients. The food we cooked was delicious, and there was even a nap time; the whole experience was very enjoyable. Feeding and bathing the elephants was truly a rare and unforgettable experience. It was clear that the entire park takes great care of and protects the elephants; they were able to roam freely and were very gentle. The park staff and our tour guide kept taking photos for us, which was wonderful!

Participated in Klook's Chiang Mai CASA DE MANGO cooking class (Mango House) (in English) and the Elephant Sanctuary experience (available in both Chinese and English). Experience Recommendation 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I booked a cooking class + elephant sanctuary day trip through the travel platform. In the morning, the driver will pick you up from the hotel. A nine-seater van shuttles between the various hotels in the old city. After getting on the bus, the tour guide will ask you what dishes you want to make today (spring rolls, Thai curry, Pad Thai, stir-fried vegetables, and dessert). Mango sticky rice was originally available for dessert, but we were told that mangoes are not currently in season, so we could only make banana coconut milk. We stopped at a market midway (about a 30-minute drive) to introduce the ingredients to be used that day and some local delicacies and sauces (stop for about 20 minutes), then headed to Mango House (about a 40-minute drive). If you need to use the restroom, you can tell the tour guide and they will arrange it for us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Chef MR. Song, the owner of Mango House and the tour guide's brother. He is very cheerful and humorous, and his laughter can be heard throughout the farm! What catches the eye is a mango tree area covering about half a "jia" (a unit of area) plus a piece of organic spice farmland. The main building is located in the center and is an open-air Southeast Asian wooden building with a large table and a personal, small cooking table. First, the chef presented pandan tea in the mango garden and introduced the origin of Mango House. He also wrote our Thai names on our hands, which made it easier for the staff to remember everyone's names. Afterwards, we went to the organic farmland, and the chef introduced us to various spices one by one, and kept telling us to try them. Don't be silly and try them all, because their spices have special flavors! Then we started cooking. The cooking process is very simple. Don’t worry if you can’t cook. The chef will patiently guide us. However, the finished product has the unique sweet and salty taste of the locals. I tried to reduce the seasoning in the middle, but I failed 😂. After the cooking is over, the staff will help with plating and arrange fresh flowers. We enjoyed the fresh air while eating the dishes we cooked ourselves, and the mood was wonderful. After enjoying lunch, we laid on the hammocks specially prepared by the owner and enjoyed the sunbathing. It was very pleasant! During our time at Mango House, the owner and tour guide thoughtfully took photos for us. As long as you add his WhatsApp, the photos will be sent to you~ After the lunch break, we got on the bus and spent about 40 minutes heading to the Elephant Sanctuary. There are dedicated Chinese-speaking guides here who can communicate without pressure. In addition to learning about the history of these elephants, you can also learn about their habits and how to interact with them in a friendly way. The only shortcoming is that the cooking class requires some basic English skills, otherwise you will miss the chef's humorous explanations. If you don't understand, don't worry too much. They will do their best to make you understand, and body language also works~ If you want to buy a tour, I highly recommend CASA DE MANGO's cooking class.

Chef Song from Casa de Mango was truly amazing! So enthusiastic and funny. He provided a lot of explanations about different herbs and gave a great tour of the herb garden. This was a truly wonderful experience. The elephant sanctuary was also superb! There were 4 elephants at the moment, one of whom was pregnant. We were able to feed them, which was a special experience.

An amazing cooking experience with truly personal attention! Casa De Mango is a beautiful family-run farm, and every member of the family was warm, kind, and welcoming. Everyone had their own fully equipped cooking station, making the experience both professional and fun. We even picked fresh herbs from the garden and used them in our cooking. Chef Song was professional, funny, and very patient, making the whole experience unforgettable. Although it's not the cheapest activity, it's absolutely worth every penny. Highly recommended! ❤️

I had an absolute blast during this experience. Our chef specialist Song was really knowledgeable and brought the energy. The food we made was delicious and gave us a taste of what it's like to make Thai cuisine. The elephant experience was also fun. Our guide Mark was also knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The elephants got up close but we're very friendly. Overall one of if not the best experience I've had while in Thailand.

had a great time, Khun Song was a fun and lively personality for a cooking class tutor, their surroundings were excellent and eating own cooking is the cherry on top. The elephant sanctuary was truly so much fun and much happier going this route to be able to be touch them. Khun Nim and Khun Rainbow were a pleasure to work with and definitely knew their stuff and really cared.