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Smile Organic Farm Cooking School

An organic farm cooking school 45 minutes east of Chiang Mai, near the San Kamphaeng hot springs. Half days from ฿900, a full day ฿1,200, with pickup.

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Daily 08:00–21:00

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Full opening hours
Monday08:00–21:00
Tuesday08:00–21:00
Wednesday08:00–21:00
Thursday08:00–21:00
Friday08:00–21:00
Saturday08:00–21:00
Sunday08:00–21:00

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Smile Organic Farm Cooking School teaches on its own organic farm about 45 minutes east of Chiang Mai's Old City, near the San Kamphaeng Hot Springs. Every course starts with hotel pickup and a stop at a local market, then a walk around the farm's vegetable and herb beds before you cook. There's no fixed menu. You choose a dish in each category from the school's list, and every dish can be made vegetarian or vegan.

The full day runs 09:00 to 16:00 and costs ฿1,200, covering curry paste, a curry, a stir-fry, a soup, a salad, spring rolls and a dessert, plus a herbal drink. The half day (09:00 to 14:00) and the evening class (16:00 to 21:00) cost ฿900 and cover five categories, curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup and spring rolls. The drive out is the reason the half day still takes most of a day.

Pickup is free within 3 km of the Old City, from 08:00 for the day classes and 15:00 for the evening. Children aged 9 and over get their own cooking station, younger children come as visitors, and non-cooking visitors pay ฿400 to ฿500. The booking office is Travel Smile on Samlan Road in the Old City.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Smile Organic Farm Cooking School: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smile Organic Farm Cooking School worth visiting?

Smile Organic Farm Cooking School holds a 4.9★ rating from 507 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.

What are the opening hours of Smile Organic Farm Cooking School?

Smile Organic Farm Cooking School is typically open 08:00–21:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Smile Organic Farm Cooking School?

The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).

Where is Smile Organic Farm Cooking School located?

Smile Organic Farm Cooking School is at 165, Tambon On Nuea, Amphoe Mae On, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).

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