5 Workshops in Chiang Mai to Build a Day Around

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Thai Cooking Workshop

/ August 5, 2026

1.Elephant Sanctuary & Thai Cooking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · 9 hours · from $63Our pick

Chiang Mai ethical elephant sanctuary and a hands-on Thai cooking class, cooking with herbs from an organic garden in a small-group day trip.

“We organised the trip very short term within an hour of the start time. The providers were more than happy to accomodate. They were very punctual and our cooking instructor Pim Bao was very knowledgable, funny and welcoming.”

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Tour Reviews, Workshops

Chiang Mai: Cafe Painting Workshop

/ August 12, 2026

2.Cafe Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Best value

Spend 3 calm hours painting a take-home canvas in Chiang Mai, with acrylics and templates included, plus coffee in a cozy art studio.

“My daughter and I loved this activity. It is in the most beautiful little art studio next to a fantastic coffee shop. It was relaxing and fun and a nice souvenir to take home.”

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Horses, Lanna Temple Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Horse Lesson+Riding+Wat Tonkwen wooden temple.Chiangmai

/ August 15, 2026

3.Horse Lesson+Riding+Wat Tonkwen wooden temple.Chiangmai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $100.52Top rated

Horse lesson plus a visit to Wat Ton Kwen’s carved wooden temple, with hotel pickup and lunch included in Chiang Mai.

“Had any amazing morning out very well set up stables and area. Horses in great condition. Ming our driver and guide was amazing and very knowledgeable.”

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