Half Day Rice Farming with Buffaloes – Chiang Mai Cultural Tour
Overview
Discover the charm of Thai countryside life through this hands-on half-day rice farming experience near Chiang Mai. Dress like a traditional farmer, feed buffaloes, and try plowing the field the old-fashioned way. You’ll plant rice seedlings in real paddies, then cook and enjoy a simple yet delicious local Thai meal. This tour offers a unique glimpse into rural Thai culture — perfect for families, nature lovers, and curious travelers, with hotel pickup included for your convenience.
Tour Code: TCM-016
Pick-up Time
Morning : 07:30 – 08:00 am
Program
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Change into traditional farmer clothes
Begin your journey by dressing in traditional Thai farmer attire to get into the local spirit. -
Introduction to rice farming
Learn about the rice farming process from local farmers and understand each step from field to table. -
Feed buffaloes and pound rice with a wooden mortar
Interact with friendly water buffaloes and try traditional rice pounding with a wooden mortar and pestle. -
Remove and prepare rice seedlings
Try pulling young rice seedlings from the nursery bed – just like real farmers do. -
Plow the rice field to prepare the soil
Get hands-on by helping prepare the muddy rice field through plowing, followed by planting your own rice seedlings by hand. -
Cook and enjoy a local Thai meal
Wrap up the tour by learning how to steam rice the traditional way, then enjoy a simple Thai-style lunch.
Seasonal Notice for Rice Farming Activities
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At least two people are needed to book. If you're traveling alone, please contact us first.
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If you’re booking during the off-season, please check with us in advance to make sure it’s available.
Inclusion
- Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai city
- English-speaking local guide
- Traditional farmer clothing and farming tools
- Hands-on rice farming activities (planting, plowing, feeding buffaloes, etc.)
- Cooking activity and Thai-style meal
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a radius of 5 km from the Three Kings. Monument.
- If you are outside the pick-up radius, please fill out the reservation form for pickup at McDonald's Im Thapae. Address: 17/1 Kotchasarn Rd., Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100. The actual pickup will be in front of the restaurant.
- Insurance: To ensure insurance coverage for accidents, we kindly request a copy of your passport. Please send it to us via email or WhatsApp at least one day before the tour begins.
- Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.
Exclusion
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the package.
- Tips and gratuities
Preparation
- Any personal medicine.
- Insect repellent
- Change of clothes.
- Hat and sunscreen
- Waterproof sandals or shoes
- Towel and extra clothes
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- All the timings provided are approximate.
- This is a join-in group tour .
- This tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- This tour start in Chiang Mai
- This tour is operated by our business partner(s).
You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours . If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected] or +66 62 289 5343
- You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 2 days prior to the travel date.
- Changes of travel date must be made at least 2 days prior to the travel date ·
- In the event of a force majeure or unforeseen event such as bad weather or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel the tour. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund.
- Refunds will be made via cash or bank transfer. Any bank fee that occurred will be deducted from the refund amount.
- No refund for no-show and last-minute cancellation for all reasons to maintain our competitive price as your seats cannot be resold.
