Akha Tribe Culture & Cooking Class
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Akha hill tribe village
- Learn traditional Akha cooking techniques
- Enjoy authentic Akha dishes
- Experience local culture firsthand
- Scenic journey through Chiang Mai's countryside
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Akha village
- Traditional Akha cooking class
- Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This experience is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Vegetarian options may be available upon request; inform in advance.
- Minimum booking requirements may apply; check availability before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and cooking activities.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic landscapes and cultural moments.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for identification purposes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
- Appetizers: Papaya Salad, Spring Roll
- Desserts: Mango with Sticky Rice, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
- Akha dishes: Sapi Thong (tomato dipping sauce), Akha Salad, Akha Soup
- Stir fry: Sweet & Sour Vegetables, Cashew Nut with Chicken, Chicken with Hot Basil, Pad Thai
- Soup: Chicken in Coconut Milk, Hot & Sour Prawn Soup, Clear Soup with Egg Tofu
- Curry Paste and Curry: Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Panaeng Curry, Massaman Curry
- In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc.), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the show/tour.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
Traveler reviews
On was an amazing teacher...
On was an amazing teacher and made the class so fun. Come hungry because it is a ton of food! Easy recipes and nice to have the recipe book.
An Unforgettable Culinary Adventure - Rain and All!
What an incredible day this turned out to be! My husband evening cooking class and I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. We made 10 different dishes, and let me tell you, keeping track was like counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... 11 if you include the amazing welcome drink they started us with. The spring rolls, the stir fry, that incredible soup - each dish was better than the last. Here's where it gets interesting - halfway through our cooking session, we got hit with a sudden flash flood! Water was rushing down the street, and we were all laughing and scrambling about. But honestly? It just made the whole experience more memorable. The staff handled it like absolute pros and we just kept cooking and having a blast. By the time we sat down to eat everything we'd made, we were absolutely stuffed. I mean STUFFED. The food was phenomenal - that perfect blend of Thai and Akha flavors that you just can't get anywhere else. We could barely move afterward but couldn't stop talking about how amazing everything tasted. Even with Mother Nature throwing us a curveball, this was hands down one of the highlights of our trip to Thailand. The culture, the food, the laughs, the unexpected adventure - it all came together perfectly. Highly recommend!
Excellent
Excellent and useful cooking class, easy to understand for those of us who are not experts in the kitchen and the chef clearly explains the various dishes.