THAILAND – Chiang Mai – An Intimate Meal Experience at an Organic Farm

Description

Chiang Mai is developing fast, but the countryside is still home to some hidden gems. This experience gives the opportunity to escape the city and enjoy a moment of slow life at a charming organic farm. The friendly hosts are sure to make everyone feel at home at their organic farm. While exploring the farm and over a delicious local meal, they are ready to share their knowledge and stories.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai’s local food treats by E-tuktuk
• Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective

Selling points

• A private and intimate meal at a charming organic farm
• An encounter with friendly locals who share about their interesting life story
• A half day of countryside “slow life” right near the city
• Simple but tasty, fresh food in an amazing setting
• Easily accessible by minivan from the city

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impacts

During this activity, guests will spend time with a host family in the outskirts of Chiang Mai. During the visit, they will learn about organic farming and the local way of life, and about the efforts to educate and introduce self-sustainable living and organic agricultural practices.

Negative impacts

No negative.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Approximately 5 hours (morning session from 09:00 until 14:00, evening session from 16:00 until 21:00)

Min pax

1

Max pax

10

How to sell it

• As an encounter with locals in a local but very charming setting
• An interactive experience, to learn about life in the countryside and help cooking
• As a fun family experience
• As a “special” meal option, combined with interesting activities
• As an alternative to classic cooking classes

Why this activity

• To have more encounters with locals
• As an option for people who are looking for “special” meal options
• To have affordable private products that suit to a wide range of markets

Good to combine with

• Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai’s local food treats by E-tuktuk
• Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective
• Any half day activity that does not interfere with the operating hours of this product

Do not combine with

Similar concept:

• A day of Northern hospitality in the countryside (in Chiang Dao)
• Live like a local in the countryside
• Experience the traditional Lanna lifestyle with a local family

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

Easia Signature product, we are the first and only to organize the product at this farm.

Pros

• A great choice to propose a Signature product in a beautiful location
• A combination of activities, encounter and local meal all in one
• Very good value for money compared to other private activities
• Close to the city, easily accessible by minivan

Cons

• The owners are adventurous and open to new opportunities, this may affect on long term (for example no guaranteed exclusivity)
• The program depends on the activities at the farm and is not 100% “fixed” which can make it difficult to give information to prospects/clients.

Information

Things to prepare:

– Comfortable, light clothes. It can be hot, especially during the daytime

– Comfortable shoes that can get wet/dirty. Especially needed in the rainy season

– Sunscreen

– Sunglasses / hat

– Mosquito spray

Program outline (morning):

09:00 – Arrival at the farm, welcome by the owners and get to know each other with a welcome drink and snacks

09:45 – Start the activities depending on the season. This will usually be visiting the farm and picking fruits and or vegetables

10:45 – Help to prepare for the meal, depending on the season. For example cutting coconuts, making coconut milk, making dessert, etc.

12:00 – Lunch is served, enjoy it together with the hosts (or on request in private)

13:00 – Time to relax or explore the farm more until departure

14:00 – Latest time for departure

Program outline (afternoon)

16:00 – Arrival at the farm, welcome by the owners and get to know each other with a welcome drink and snacks

16:45 – Start the activities depending on the season. This will usually be visiting the farm and picking fruits and or vegetables

17:45 – Help to prepare for the meal, depending on the season. For example cutting coconuts, making coconut milk, making dessert, etc.

19:00 – Lunch is served, enjoy it together with the hosts (or on request in private)

20:00 – Time to relax or explore the farm more until departure

21:00 – Latest time for departure

Alerts

• The place is a farm, not a restaurant. Dietary restrictions are difficult to cater to. Vegetarian is ok, but more specific ones (vegan, gluten free, low carb, halal, kosher, etc) are not possible.
• The hosts do speak some English, however it is always recommended to add a guide to help and coordinate on spot
• The only drinks available are water, herbal juice, coffee and tea. There is no alcohol for sale, no soft drinks, etc.

Price range

$$$$-$$

Quotation guideline

ERP –> Activity –> Easia Signature – An intimate meal experience at an organic farm

ERP –> Activity –> Compulsory Signature supplement – no report to payable

Guide fee: Full day (due to late finish we need to quote full day)

Transportation:

– ERP –> Transports –> Regular Vehicle in Chiang Mai – F/D Lamphun

Inclusion

• Welcome snack and drinks
• Activities during the visit (related to the meal, depending on the season)
• Lunch
• Drinking water
• Local hosts taking care during the activities

Exclusion

• Easia Travel licensed guide
• Transportation

Important notes

• Make sure to assign a guide who is flexible to help the hosts on spot
• Double check if there are other bookings on the same day
• Make sure the guide and driver know where the farm is, as it is not widely known

Special Guide notes

• Besides helping with translations, the hosts may need some basic help in preparing the meal
• Make sure to let the hosts interact and talk with the clients, this is part of the experience
• meal is included for the guide

Different Choice

• A day of Northern hospitality in the countryside (in Chiang Dao)
• Live like a local in the countryside
• Experience the traditional Lanna lifestyle with a local family

Contact

Mr. Wattana Osathananda

Tel: +66 (0)86 915 5155

Address: 7/3 M.6 T.Chomphu Saraphi district, Chiang Mai Thailand  50140

Email: [email protected]

English

An intimate meal experience at an organic farm

Head out to a beautiful farmhouse located in an organic farm on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Here you will meet the hosts, a friendly couple, with whom you will spend time exploring the farm and learning about their lives. During your visit you can relax or help out with some of the daily activities on the farm. Together you will cook up a nice local meal to enjoy in these tranquil and green surroundings. A truly genuine encounter that few people get to experience.

French

Une expérience gastronomique intime dans une ferme biologique

Votre destination sera aujourd’hui une magnifique ferme située dans une exploitation agricole biologique à la périphérie de Chiang Mai. Vous y rencontrerez vos hôtes, un couple sympathique qui vous fera découvrir la ferme et son mode de vie. Au cours de votre visite, vous aurez la possibilité de vous détendre ou de participer à certaines des activités quotidiennes de la ferme. Ensemble, vous cuisinerez un délicieux repas local, que vous dégusterez dans ce cadre verdoyant et paisible. Une rencontre vraiment authentique, que peu de personnes ont la chance de vivre.

Spanish

Una experiencia gastronómica íntima en una granja ecológica

Se dirigirá a una bonita granja de cultivo orgánico ubicada en las afueras de Chiang Mai. Allí se encontrará con sus anfitriones, una amable pareja, con los que pasará tiempo explorando la granja y descubriendo su vida. Durante la visita, podrá relajarse o ayudarlos con algunas de las actividades cotidianas de la granja. Juntos prepararán una agradable comida local que podrán disfrutar en ese entorno tranquilo y verde. Un encuentro realmente genuino que pocas personas llegan a vivir.

Italian

Un’intima esperienza culinaria in un’azienda agricola biologica

La meta è una bella casa colonica situata in un’azienda agricola biologica alla periferia di Chiang Mai dove incontrerete i padroni di casa, una simpatica coppia che vi accompagnerà nell’esplorazione della fattoria e vi mostrerà come si svolge la loro vita. Durante la vostra visita potrete rilassarvi o partecipare ad alcune delle attività quotidiane della fattoria. Insieme preparerete il pasto a base di prodotti locali che consumerete in un ambiente tranquillo, circondati dalla natura. Un incontro genuino a contatto con la gente del posto che poche persone hanno la fortuna di vivere.

German

Ein intimes Speiseerlebnis auf einem Bio-Bauernhof

Sie machen sich auf den Weg zu einem Bio-Bauernhof mit einem wunderschönen Bauernhaus im Umland von Chiang Mai. Hier werden Sie von Ihren Gastgebern, einem freundlichen Ehepaar, herzlich in Empfang genommen. Es wird Ihnen den Hof zeigen und Ihnen Einblicke in sein Leben gewähren. Während des Besuchs können Sie sich entspannen oder bei den täglichen Arbeiten auf der Farm mithelfen. Gemeinsam bereiten Sie eine leckere lokale Mahlzeit zu, die Sie anschließend in der ruhigen, grünen Umgebung genießen. Eine authentische Begegnung, die nur wenigen Privilegierten vorbehalten ist!

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