Bukit Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Encounter in Phuket
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the essence of Thai culture through a unique blend of culinary delight and wildlife interaction in Phuket. Start your day at a serene elephant sanctuary, where you can connect with these majestic creatures during an 10-15 minutes feeding session.
Following this, immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class, guided by a friendly local chef. Uncover the secrets of iconic Thai dishes such as Tom Yum, Green Curry, and Pad Thai while learning about the rich history and regional diversity of Thai cuisine. With your own cooking station, you’ll learn about local herbs and enjoy your creations against a stunning views. This experience is a celebration of Thai identity and culinary heritage.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Pickup and drop off for some areas THB 250.00 per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We’re excited to share our culture and tradition with everyone visiting or living in Phuket. It’s a true honor to represent Thailand and help others discover the beauty of our way of life. To do this, we bring together two powerful parts of Thai identity: our culture and our tradition. Begin your day by feeding the elephants at a peaceful sanctuary. Connect with these gentle giants in a respectful and unforgettable experience for 10-15 minutes. After meeting the elephants, head to the cooking class. Learn to cook iconic Thai dishes like Tom Yum Kung, Green Curry, and Pad Thai with a friendly local chef. Enjoy your own cooking station and get to know more about Thai herbs and their benefits, the history of Thai food, and the variety of food from each region in Thailand. After cooking, enjoy your delicious meal and beautiful view all around. When you visit us, you won’t just see Thailand — you’ll feel it. You’ll start to understand who we are as people. And if you really want to get to know Thai culture, start with our food. Thai food is more than just something to eat — it’s part of our soul. From the flavors and decorations, to the mix of ingredients and the use of local herbs
Sample Menu
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Pad Thai
It is typically made with rice noodles, shrimp, peanuts, scrambled egg, sugar and bean sprouts.
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Tom yum kung
Thai spicy and sour shrimp soup—a variant of Tom yum, combined with many of Thailand's key herbal and seasoning ingredients.
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Green Curry with Chicken
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Cooking Equipment
Welcoming drinks
Apron
It is a joined van pickup and dropoff service.
Meals
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Bukit Thai Cooking Class and Elephant Encounter in Phuket
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended Half-Day Experience
ge0rgec0smint,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience at Bukit Elephants and truly enjoyed every moment. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everything was very well organized. Our guide was an amazing lady, extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely caring. You could really feel her love for what she does, which made the experience even more special. We chose the half-day program, and I highly recommend it to everyone. It was the perfect balance of activities and relaxation. The cooking class was a lovely surprise, and the dinner they offered afterward was incredibly generous and absolutely delicious. Overall, a beautiful, authentic experience that we will remember for a long time. Highly recommended!
Fun, cultural, delicious!!
Alejandro P,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience all together! We had the hotel pick up in a new van with A/C, which is always great. They greet you with iced coffee or Thai tea once you arrive to the location (yes you can have more than one!). The cooking class is the high light but it is nice to have the elephant encounter and feed an elephant before. It is fairly short but nice! Once you finish the elephants they walk you to the cooking class area which is a new construction a short walk up the hill with great views to the town and fresh air from the ocean. Our instructor Jimmy was great! Very warm, friendly and makes it a fun experience. You’ll learn about the history of the food you cook, the ingredients. I very much enjoyed it and would recommend it for food lovers or anyone wanting to get closer into the culture! It’s great for kids as well!
We had a wonderful time...
Mira B,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time learning how to cook Thai food! The facilities are brand new and come with a great view. Jimmy, our instructor was awesome! Great job explaining how to cook and also provided lots of humor! The food all turned out amazing and the ingredients used were very fresh! All the complimentary drinks were really good as well and unlimited! Meeting the elephants could feel a little less rushed but still had a great time. I would recommend to anyone going to Phuket!
From THB 2,750.00
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