Temple Highlights & Half-Day Cooking Experience

Ko Samui, Koh Samui



Visit iconic landmarks such as the Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, then learn the traditional method of extracting fresh coconut milk and try your hand at cooking a signature dish yourself.

Highlights

  • Visit the famous Big Buddha Temple & the artistic architecture of Wat Plai Laem
  • Learn how to make authentic coconut milk
  • Enjoy a unique cooking setting located in a shady coconut grove

Description

Discover the cultural highlights and local flavors of Koh Samui in a convenient half-day tour. Enjoy a smooth pickup from your hotel and head out to explore two of the island's most iconic landmarks: the magnificent Big Buddha Temple and the stunning Wat Plai Laem, featuring its famous giant Guanyin statue and floating temple.

After soaking in the culture and sights, journey to Viva Cooking Home, a peaceful oasis nestled in a lush coconut grove by a tranquil canal in Mae Nam. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on culinary experience where you will learn the secret to making fresh coconut milk from scratch and cook your own delicious Thai single dish (such as Pad Krapow or Fried Rice). Sit back, relax, and savor your freshly prepared lunch surrounded by nature before being comfortably dropped off back at your hotel by 2:00 PM.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (private vehicle/transfer)
  • Professional English-speaking guide / instructor
  • Cooking class session (coconut milk making & Thai single dish cooking)
  • Ingredients, cooking equipment, and lunch
  • Bottled drinking water

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Outside the service area. Customers may request a pick-up and drop-off service prior to the start of the class, provided they cover any associated costs themselves

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour visits the Big Buddha Temple and Wat Plai Laem, both prominent cultural landmarks in Koh Samui.
The experience is designed to last approximately half a day in Koh Samui.
The cooking session is held in a shaded coconut grove, offering an authentic local setting in Koh Samui.
You will learn how to make authentic coconut milk and other local dishes native to Koh Samui.
Yes, the tour includes smooth hotel pickup from locations within Koh Samui.
It is recommended to check with the tour provider in advance regarding any dietary needs while in Koh Samui.
No prior cooking experience is necessary to participate in the cooking section of the Koh Samui tour.
Check the tour provider's website for current hours and recommended visiting times in Koh Samui.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is advised when visiting Big Buddha Temple and Wat Plai Laem in Koh Samui.
Private group bookings may be possible; contact the tour provider directly for options in Koh Samui.

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