Change into traditional farmer clothes Introduction to rice farming Feed buffaloes and pound rice with a wooden mortar Remove and prepare rice seedlings Plow the rice field to prepare the soil Cook and enjoy a local Thai meal
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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
Begin your journey by dressing in traditional Thai farmer attire to get into the local spirit.
Learn about the rice farming process from local farmers and understand each step from field to table.
Interact with friendly water buffaloes and try traditional rice pounding with a wooden mortar and pestle.
Try pulling young rice seedlings from the nursery bed – just like real farmers do.
Get hands-on by helping prepare the muddy rice field through plowing, followed by planting your own rice seedlings by hand.
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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Pick-up Information:
- 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 tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- Tours may start in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, or Laos. Please check the tour details before booking.
- Please make sure to enter the exact hotel name as shown on Google Maps when booking, so we can arrange your pick-up correctly.
- If your group made separate bookings, please provide all booking references at least 2 days before the travel date. We cannot guarantee seats in the same vehicle without this information.
- Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number so our team can contact you easily on the day of the tour.
- If you have a flight after the tour, please inform us. Airport drop-off is not included, and travel times may vary due to traffic.
- For transport or admission tickets, booking is required at least 3 days in advance to secure availability.
- For tours, please book at least 2 days in advance. For bookings made within 1 day of the travel date, please contact us first to confirm availability.
- A passport copy is required for train tickets and special-event tickets. Please email it to us after booking.
- Train tickets, admission tickets, and special-event tickets, including Loy Krathong tickets, are non-refundable once purchased.
- Tour cancellations made at least 2 days before the travel date are eligible for a full refund, less any non-refundable payment processing, bank, or transaction fees.
- Tour cancellations made less than 2 days before the travel date and no-shows are non-refundable.
- Payment processing fees, credit card fees, payment gateway fees, bank charges, and other transaction fees are non-refundable and may be deducted from the refund amount.
- Refunds will be processed through the original payment method whenever possible. If this is not possible, an alternative refund method will be arranged.
- In the event of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather, unsafe conditions, or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel or modify the tour. If the tour is cancelled by us, guests will be offered a refund or an alternative arrangement, as applicable.
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At least two people are needed to book. If you're traveling alone, please contact us first.
- Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings or bookings made 1 day before the travel date, please contact us.

