{"product_id":"casa-de-mango-cooking-ethical-elephant-sanctuary","title":"Casa de Mango Organic Cooking Masterclass \u0026 Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Day Tour","description":"\u003cp\u003eA premium small-group experience connecting sustainable gastronomy with mindful animal welfare. Designed for travelers seeking a slower, deeper, and more personalized connection with Northern Thai lifestyle and conservation, this journey features a maximum group size of 12 guests to ensure quality instruction and a calm, quiet environment for both humans and elephants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Gastronomic Journey at Casa de Mango\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour day begins at a bustling local market, where our chef will teach you to select fresh herbs, spices, and heritage ingredients. You will then travel to Casa de Mango, our beautifully designed organic farm in the Chom Tong District, surrounded by old mango orchards and mountain views. Here, at your own fully equipped cooking station, you will learn to craft a curated 5-course menu from scratch, harvesting organic herbs directly from the kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sanctuary Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the afternoon, travel to the sanctuary to meet our rescued herd. Under the guidance of our conservation staff, you will learn about the history of Asian elephants, our medical rescue work, and the complex daily care of these majestic animals. Walk alongside them on an unhurried, natural forest trail, observing their natural social interactions without stress or force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCurated 5-Course Menu (Customizable for Vegetarians\/Vegans)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrispy Organic Spring Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavorful Soup (Select: Tom Yum Goong or rich Coconut Soup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-Fry Classic (Select: Sweet \u0026amp; Sour or Cashew Nut Stir-fry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Pad Thai noodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Finish (Select: Sweet Banana in Coconut Milk or classic Mango Sticky Rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e07:30 – 08:00\u003c\/strong\u003e | Chiang Mai hotel pickup in a comfortable vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e08:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Guided local market tour and ingredient masterclass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e09:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Welcome tea at Casa de Mango, garden harvest, and farm walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10:00 – 13:00\u003c\/strong\u003e | Hands-on cooking workshop (individual stations) followed by lunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Scenic transfer to the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14:00 – 16:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Mindful introduction, behavioral talk, forest stroll, and riverside observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16:30 – 17:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Wholesome light evening meal at the sanctuary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17:30 – 19:00\u003c\/strong\u003e | Return transfer to Chiang Mai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInclusions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound-trip transfers (small-group luxury van)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided market tour, cooking masterclass, and recipe book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWholesome 5-course lunch and evening light dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sanctuary entrance fees and feed materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccident insurance and professional digital photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Living Green Elephant Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"All-Inclusive Ticket","offer_id":62894216446323,"sku":"LG-CM-FD-MANGO-ALL","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thaielehub.com\/products\/casa-de-mango-cooking-ethical-elephant-sanctuary","provider":"ThaiEleHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}