Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast
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Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast worth booking?
Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast is a 8-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $1999 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $1999 per person
Guided Jungle Walk & Foraging – Explore Mae Kampong’s lush forests, learn about edible herbs and plants, and even forage ingredients for your meal. Hands-On Cooking Class – Cook authentic northern Thai dishes in a relaxe
What you get
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Guided Jungle Walk & Foraging – Explore Mae Kampong’s lush forests, learn about edible herbs and plants, and even forage ingredients for your meal. Hands-On Cooking Class – Cook authentic northern Thai dishes in a relaxed local home with beautiful jungle views—vegetarian and vegan options available. Visit Mae Kampong Village & Waterfall – Discover one of Chiang Mai’s most charming mountain villages and stop by the scenic Mae Kampong Waterfall. Community-Based Experience – Support sustainable tourism with every booking—benefiting local guides and preserving village culture. 100% unique activity in Chiang Mai
What's included
Included
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Mae Kampong Village
Our journey continues on foot with a guided nature walk through the surrounding jungle. Led by a knowledgeable local expert, we’ll stop often to touch, smell, and taste wild herbs and plants traditionally used in northern Thai cuisine.
60 minutes here
Mae Kampong Waterfall
The hike is easy-going, covering around 1–2 km, and includes a visit to the picturesque Mae Kampong Waterfall.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- th, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Eco Tours Chiang Mai
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing, safe, and welcoming food & foraging experience-thoughtful hosts, great care & perfect mix of nature &cooking.
This was an amazing experience! My sister and I were lucky enough to be the only ones attending that day, we had the loveliest day with the girls. My sister has a gluten allergy and they were so nice and accommodating. We felt very safe and taken care of with them, I definitely recommend this experience for women traveling alone especially. The foraging walk through the village before reaching the restaurant was amazing, seeing how people make use of the land in the cooking and how much that affects the quality of the food is incredible to see and to get to learn about. Also an amazing sensory experience to experience it in nature, smelling, feeling. Perfect mix of nature and cooking. The car was very comfortable and had great AC! It was an unbelievable experience and everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. 10/10 recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Incredible Experience
We absolutely loved this experience. Incredible guides who were kind, funny, knowledgeable, accommodating, and made it a day we’ll never forget. Loads of learning and laughter in a gorgeous environment. The food we cooked together was delicious and we look forward to recreating the recipes at home. A special thank you to Nee who was beyond fantastic.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended Mae Kampong experience - great food, great guides, beautiful walk
I really enjoyed this experience and would happily recommend it. Everything was well organised, and communication beforehand was good. They even asked in advance what kinds of food I’d like to cook, as well as anything I couldn’t eat. When we first started the hike, I was given a sticky rice treat cooked in bamboo, which you peel open and eat from the inside. It was lovely, and a nice way to start the walk. The hike through Mae Kampong village and into the forest was excellent. Nee was a fantastic guide and seemed to know everything about the plants, herbs and flowers we passed. It was genuinely eye-opening to see how much of the local environment is used and how useful it all is. The walk itself was beautiful, including up to the waterfall, and nothing felt rushed. The pace was relaxed, and Nee also pointed out local wildlife, such as birds and spiders, along the way. The cooking part was just as good. Su and Pook (a local guide) were involved with guiding the cooking, and the whole experience felt very different from other cooking classes I’ve done in Thailand. Usually, you’re choosing from the usual dishes like red or green curry, massaman, pad krapow, tom yum, etc. What made this special was that everything we cooked was different and felt genuinely local, not the standard set of dishes you see everywhere. We made a local steamed omelette dish, which was great, and a tomato-and-chicken dish I’d never had before, which was amazing and served with sticky rice. We also had a lovely blue-and-purple drink. Later on, we made khao soi. I’d suggested it beforehand because I’ve tried making it at home and had pieced together a version based on YouTube recipes. Going through it properly, step by step, I realised there were quite a few things done very differently and much more traditionally. By the end, I felt really confident that I’d be able to make it properly at home. We finished with a fabulous dessert made from rice flour. Overall, the experience was friendly, relaxed and really well run. It wasn’t rigid or formulaic at all — we had time to talk about ingredients, ask questions and actually learn. I came away having taken a lot more from this than I usually do from cooking classes. If you’re looking for something that feels local, unhurried and genuinely educational, this is a great thing to do.
via Viator
Great authentic and local cooking experience. 100% recommend!
100% worth it! We had such a great experience on this trip. They picked us up on time and it was a pleasant trip to the village. We foraged with the help of a local lady and local guide Mr Smile. I’m not a chef, but my love for cooking made me a bit sceptical about all the common cooking classes I saw in Chiang Mai. This one did not disappoint at all. We plucked all these herbs I had never seen or heard from before and we enjoyed the great views over the village. When we arrived back at the workshop location, we were joined by Nee who had prepared everything for us to cook with. We made five different dishes in total and they change the menu each time based on what they find at the markets. We made authentic northern dishes and we were also able to adjust the spice levels to our liking. Everyone was so friendly, knowledgeable and also funny. :D
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.
How much does Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast cost?
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Prices start at $1999 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chiang Mai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chiang Mai is not rushed.
Is Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chiang Mai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chiang Mai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chiang Mai and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mae Kampong Cooking Class Hike Forage and Feast start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chiang Mai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chiang Mai?
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On Outty we rank every Chiang Mai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai), Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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