Local Community and National Park Experience, Hua Hin | Thailand

About this tour

• Understand how the Tom Yum Project, an innovative initiative that intertwines agricultural practices with elephant conservation efforts. Inspired by Tom Yum, the famous Thai hot ‘n’ sour soup, the project focuses on cultivating crops like chilli, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, onion and coriander, which are key ingredients of Tom Yum and, importantly, unattractive to elephants
• Prepare your own traditional lunch. Forage for fresh ingredients in the garden and learn how to cook a delicious Thai meal. This hands-on experience culminates in a communal dining experience, enjoying your creations in true Thai style
• Tie-dye is a craft with a rich tradition. This process involves various resist dyeing techniques where fabric is folded, twisted, pleated, or crumpled and then securely bound using string or rubber bands. In this tie dye workshop, you will be using the region’s unique dark orange earth as the colour base; this imparts a vivid orange in the patterns on the fabric, creating a one-of-a-kind design
• Understand how beehive fences have emerged as an ingenious and peaceful solution to the growing conflicts between local farmers and the majestic elephants that once roamed freely in what are now agricultural lands. Plus make your own lip balm from the wax
• Embark on an exciting safari through the Kui Buri National Park in an open-air vehicle. Explore diverse ecosystems and possibly encounter a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat; from majestic elephants to gaurs, deer, wild boars and an array of birds and reptiles, each safari offers a unique and thrilling experience, with different sightings each day