Khum Lanna Thai Country Living (2 days / 1 night)

Overview

Spend an unforgettable 2 days one night at Khum Lanna Thai Country Living, Thailand

Morning Arrival

Day 1: Khum Lanna

Arrive in the morning and be greeted by local Lanna guides, who will share some locally harvested tea or fruit juice with you, and will provide you with a work shirt that local farmers wear to stay comfortable. The Khum Lanna’s intent is to share the wonder of Thai rice with visitors – their motto is “Rice For Life” and you’ll get to know exactly why. Thailand is known for being a large rice producer; indeed, the crop is one of Thailand’s popular exports.

During this two day, one night outing, you’ll learn all about rice’s long history, the different types of rice grown in Thailand, and how rice is harvested from the fields. We’ll also get have some fun in the kitchen and make some tasty, steamed sticky rice, a go-to dish in Thailand.

We will also be privileged enough to see the organic vegetable and herb garden, where the chef will share tips on collecting the perfect ingredients for our cooking class which will occur later that day.

Enjoy a delicious, Lanna barbeque lunch where you will get to finally eat that tasty sticky rice you prepared earlier in the day, alongside some country style favorites. Here we will learn some easy Thai words that will be important for your trip to the market tomorrow.

That afternoon, you can choose from several options to fill your time:

• Take a bicycle tour of the tranquil Khum Lanna countryside
• Take a fruit and vegetable carving class to make some edible art
• Take an herbal bath to relax – we use refreshing, local herbs
• Receive a therapeutic, hot press massage also featuring local herbs

Please Note: You can choose a second one hour activity for a small fee, and feel free to take a bicycle out for a non-guided tour using our road map.

After the free time, you will participate in a wonderful Thai cooking class. Guided by experienced Thai chefs, you will learn the secrets to cooking delicious Thai food. You’ll even get to take a home a recipe book which has several variations of the meals you cooked in class and a guide to the benefits of Thai herbs. Afterward, you’ll be treated to your handiwork with a four course dinner featuring the meals you made.

After dinner, we will head to the garden for a campfire where you’ll be able to enjoy the bountiful starry night.

Day 2: Village Visit

Wake up early with some coffee or tea brought to your room. Kick off your day with a beautiful trip on bicycle down a rural road leading to the market, where you – with a little help from your guide of course – can purchase local food and garlands to gift the monks when we arrive at our temple stop. We’ll take a little walk to a hardware store specializing in farming supplies, where the owner will teach you about rice species and the benefits of rice.

Next we will drop in at a Buddhist temple and view religious art of the Buddha resting beneath a sacred tree (we’ll also be able to gift the monks some of the things we bought earlier!).

We will continue on our bikes down a lovely path in order to get our traditional Lanna breakfast – yes, it pays to wake up early! Afterwards, we’ll say our goodbyes.

Afternoon Arrival

Day 1: Khum Lanna

Arrive and be greeted by local Lanna guides, who will share some locally harvested tea or fruit juice with you, and will provide you with a work shirt that local farmers wear to stay comfortable. We take a brief rest in our rooms before we get to have some real fun: a Thai cooking class!

Guided by experienced Thai chefs, you will learn the secrets to cooking delicious Thai food. You’ll even get to take a home a recipe book which has several variations of the meals you cooked in class and a guide to the benefits of Thai herbs. Afterward, you’ll be treated to your handiwork with a four course dinner featuring the meals you made.

During your dinner, your host will teach you some Thai words that will come in handy during the next day’s market trip.

Day 2: Khum Lanna

Wake up early with some coffee or tea brought to your room. Kick off your day with a beautiful trip on bicycle down a rural road leading to the market, where you – with a little help from your guide of course – can purchase local food and garlands to gift the monks when we arrive at our temple stop. We’ll take a little walk to a hardware store specializing in farming supplies, where the owner will teach you about rice species and the benefits of rice.

Next we will drop in at a Buddhist temple and view religious art of the Buddha resting beneath a sacred tree (we’ll also be able to gift the monks some of the things we bought earlier!).

We will continue on our bikes down a lovely path in order to get our traditional Lanna breakfast by the river– yes, it pays to wake up early!

When we return, you’ll learn all about rice’s long history, the different types of rice grown in Thailand, and how rice is harvested from the fields. We’ll also get have some fun in the kitchen and make some tasty, steamed sticky rice, a go-to dish in Thailand.

We will also be privileged enough to see the organic vegetable and herb garden, where the chef will share tips on collecting the perfect ingredients for our cooking class which will occur later that day.

Enjoy a delicious, Lanna barbeque lunch where you will get to finally eat that tasty sticky rice you prepared earlier in the day, alongside some country style favorites. Here we will learn some easy Thai words that will be important for your trip to the market tomorrow.

That afternoon, you can choose from several options to fill your time:

• Take a bicycle tour of the tranquil Khum Lanna countryside
• Take a fruit and vegetable carving class to make some edible art
• Take an herbal bath to relax – we use refreshing, local herbs
• Receive a therapeutic, hot press massage also featuring local herbs

• Overnight accommodation (non air-conditioned, twin bed, shared room)
• One afternoon activity: bicycle tour, fruit carving class, herbal bath, or massage
• Meals and drinks as specified, and local coffee at market
• Baggage handling

Excludes

• Transportation from Chiang Mai airport or hotel to Khum Lanna
• Airfare, taxis
• Other meals, drinks besides those mentioned
• Other expenses such as souvenirs, telephone, laundry, tipping, etc

Additional Informations

• Minimum 2 persons.
• To keep your Thai Lanna Farmer’s Shirt, you must purchase your own at the gift shop. The shirts are provided for use only during your stay.
• Children between 2-12 years old may share parents’ room with extra bed at half price. Younger children are free.
• Group Discount: For every 15 participants, receive one free of charge.
• We can arrange transportation from Chiang Mai via minibus for an extra fee; no guide provided.
• If you are interested in a private, English speaking guide feel free to contact us directly.
• If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform your tour guide. We can serve vegetarian food upon request.