Secrets of the South | Authentic Cooking Class & Rum Distillery Experience
Embark on this boutique, small group food & drink tour on Koh Samui, where culture, cuisine, and craftsmanship come together. This immersive tour takes you from a local coconut plantation to a hands-on Thai cooking class, where you’ll prepare and savour traditional Southern Thai dishes using fresh, organic ingredients. Round off your adventure with a visit to a local rum distillery, complete with tastings and the chance to craft your own signature cocktail. Perfect for foodies and explorers, this experience offers a true taste of the island’s vibrant culture and flavours.
Itinerary:
Pick up from accommodation.
Your first stop is a visit to a hidden gem—a local coconut plantation. Learn about how coconuts shape the local economy and lifestyle. You will see how coconuts are processed and made into milk, oil and many other products.
Now it’s time to learn to cook! Prepare two traditional Southern Thai dishes with recipes passed down through generations. Experience the joy of open-air cooking, making dishes using a traditional Thai charcoal cooking method, surrounded by tropical nature.
Time for dessert! Make a delicious sweet treat such as “Khanom Klop,” Thai style coconut pancakes, or “Khanom Tuay,” a delicious coconut custard.
Feeling satisfied? Time to travel to a nearby rum distillery, where the secrets of sugarcane rum-making will be revealed. Learn how this tropical island craft has been perfected over the years, turning sugarcane into rich, flavourful rum.
After a local rum tasting, it's time to unleash your inner mixologist by creating your own signature cocktail. Sip on your refreshing drink while soaking in the relaxed island vibes.
Transfer back to your destination of choice (or stay and enjoy the evening!)
Collapsible content
Itinerary
Itinerary:
• Coconut plantation tour
• Cooking class
• Rum distillery tour
• Rum tasting & cocktail making
What's Included
Includes:
• Accommodation transfer
• Water
• Cooking class
• English speaking guide
• Air-conditioned modern minibus
• Rum distillery tour
• Rum tasting & cocktail making
Terms and Conditions
Please read our terms and conditions here
Highlights
- Learn about the coconut economy
- Learn to cook in an Authentic Thai cooking class
- Explore a local rum distillery
- Enjoy rum tastings & cocktail making
Unforgettable Experiences Made for You
Planning a perfect trip and ensuring everything goes smoothly can be quite a task. We've got the expertise to ensure your tropical escape is as effortless and delightful as can be. Let our friendly team be your go-to guides for an unforgettable adventure.