Thailand · Cooking

6-Hour Thai Cooking Class and Canal Tour from Bangkok with Garden Lunch

6 Hours Round trip from Bangkok Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a scenic long-tail boat ride along peaceful canals surrounded by rural life
  • 02 Experience the charm of the "Khon Khlong" community along the waterway
  • 03 Learn about the local community and organic garden directly from the host
  • 04 Participate in a hands-on Thai cooking class led by a local chef (Mae Krua)
  • 05 Pick fresh herbs and ingredients from the garden for your cooking session
  • 06 Prepare and cook one authentic Thai appetizer and one main dish

Embark on a unique half-day cultural and culinary journey just outside Bangkok. Enjoy a scenic long-tail boat ride through tranquil canals to Baan Suan Bonus, where you will be warmly welcomed by Uncle Sae. Explore the lush garden, pick fresh herbs, and join a hands-on Thai cooking class led by a local chef. Prepare and enjoy a traditional Thai appetizer and main dish in a serene garden setting while learning about the lifestyle of canal-side communities.

Enjoy a scenic long-tail boat ride through tranquil canals to Baan Suan Bonus, where you will be warmly welcomed by Uncle Sae.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Bangkok
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bangkok Canals, Baan Suan Bonus and Thai Cooking Class

09:00 hrs - Meet and greet in Bangkok.

  • Meet your guide and group at the designated meeting point in Bangkok.

  • Receive a short briefing about the day's schedule and activities.

09:15 hrs - Depart for Wat Sa-Parn.

  • Board a comfortable vehicle and depart for Wat Sa-Parn, located along the peaceful canal network on the outskirts of Bangkok.

10:15 hrs - Long-tail boat ride to Baan Suan Bonus.

  • Arrive at Wat Sa-Parn and embark on a scenic long-tail boat ride to Baan Suan Bonus, hosted by Uncle Sae.

  • Cruise along quiet canals and immerse yourself in the serene rural life of the "Khon Khlong" or canal-side community.

10:40 hrs - Warm welcome and cooking class.

  • Receive a friendly welcome from Uncle Sae at Baan Suan Bonus.

  • Listen to a brief introduction about the homestay, its garden, and the local community.

  • Participate in a hands-on Thai cooking class under the garden's shade.

  • Meet the chef or 'Mae Krua', who will introduce fresh herbs and ingredients, some of which you can pick directly from the garden.

  • Learn to prepare one Thai appetizer and one main dish, both of which will be part of your lunch.

12:00 hrs - Garden lunch.

  • Enjoy a delicious Thai-style lunch in the peaceful garden, including the dishes you have prepared.

13:30 hrs - Leisure time and return.

  • Relax and enjoy the surroundings at your leisure.

  • Board the van for a comfortable ride back to Bangkok.

14:30 hrs - Arrive at the meeting point.

  • Arrive back at the designated meeting point in the city, marking the end of your half-day cultural and culinary experience.

Wat Sa-Parn, Baan Suan Bonus, Bangkok canals

Where this trip takes you

Wat Sa-Parn, Baan Suan Bonus, Bangkok canals

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bangkok 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide throughout the experience
  • Round-trip transfer from and to the designated meeting point
  • Long-tail boat ride fee included
  • Printed or digital cooking recipes for the dishes prepared during the class

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses are not included.
  • Any other costs not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (light clothes for summer or layers for cool weather)
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection
  • Lightweight raincoat or umbrella for unexpected rain

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bangkok, Thailand
Tour start
Bangkok, Thailand
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Bangkok.

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