Khao Yai National Park Tour: Explore UNESCO Site & Thai Cooking Class from Bangkok (SHA Plus)
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Escape the busy city life and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khao Yai National Park. Take a tour of the local morning market and enjoy a Thai cooking class. Discover lush scenery and capture postcard-perfect photos.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rong Kluea Nakhon Nayok Market - What You’ll Do:

· Stop at the Visitor Center
· Hike to Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai National Park
· Visit a local market and select ingredients for a cooking class
· Stop at KM. 30 to enjoy the scenery of Khao Yai National Park
· Explore Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
· Savor an authentic lunch at a renowned Thai-style wooden home
· Learn how to prepare 5 classic dishes, such as “tom yum” and “pad thai”
· Sample ice creams of interesting flavors, such as white wine lychee or red wine strawberry

Overview:

Take a tour of local morning market and sample five home-cooked dishes from authentic Thai recipes. Afterwards, explore Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and discover Heaw Narok waterfall, the park’s top highlight.

Itinerary:

06:30: Enjoy a free hotel pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok and head to an authentic, local morning market. This is a 100% ‘must visit’ in Nakhon Nayok, overflowing with color, enticing fragrances and friendly smiles. Most of the goodies on sale here are fresh and preserved local foods.

09:00: Your guide will teach you how to choose the best sample of each ingredient to create delicious dishes at your cooking class. Your market cooking class will start with a visit guided by your tour guide to the local market to discover and select fresh, seasonal produce for the day’s menu.

Learn the secrets of selecting top quality produce from the market which sells all kinds of meat, fish, seafood, vegetables and herbs as well as clothes and shoes. Purchase some seasonal fruits or Thai Desserts (Khanom Wan) as a tasty lunch addition and meet local merchants who you can ask questions.

10:30: Aprons, chopping boards and chef’s knives are all provided as you cook together the famous Thai Cuisine. In this cooking lesson you’ll learn the secret recipe of 5 classic Thai dishes such as Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam), Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Pad Thai), Spicy Prawn Soup, lemongrass and galangal (Tom Yum Goong), Authentic Thai Basil Chicken Recipe (Pad Kra Pao Gai) and Stir Fried Chinese Morning Glory (Pad Pak Bung Fai Daeng). Learn the wonders of Thai herbs and spices, which make Thai cuisine popular the world over, in a home-style learning environment.

At the end of this hands-on cooking lesson, enjoy eating a delicious meal with bottled water and fresh fruits or Thai Desserts(Khanom Wan). Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are available for an extra charge. Leave the local family with a full stomach and unforgettable memories from an amazing experience.

What's Included
  • Authentic Thai lunch at a traditional wooden home
  • 3-hour Thai cooking class with market tour
  • Transportation by car, minivan, or coach
  • Selection of beverages including organic coffee and herbal tea
  • National Park Fee included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The renowned Khao Yai National Park, second largest in Thailand and recognized as a World Heritage Site, is known for its untouched vast forests, various streams, cascading waterfalls, and elevated plains. It serves as the perfect city getaway for those seeking a retreat into nature while staying in Bangkok.

  • Swapping the bustling city atmosphere for a tranquil day in the rural area
  • Embark on a journey through the local morning marketplace
  • Discover the magnificent sights of Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Immerse yourself in the verdant landscapes of Khao Yai National Park
  • Abundance of extraordinary vistas for capturing stunning photographs
  • We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Location
Thailand Travel Agency by Sun Leisure World
Thanon Witthayu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lunchboxpete
Jun 17, 2019
Day trip to Khao Yai - My Daughter and I had a great day with our guide Sean. Learned about Thailand’s history on the ride to the park. Really enjoyed the Thai cooking class and the food was fantastic! The waterfall was cool and the trek was good as well. Traffic in Bangkok is tough, so the WiFi in the car was welcomed. Thanks Sean!
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