Heritage Tour, Michelin Cooking Class&Plane Spotting
Phuket
Step into Phuket’s rich heritage with a visit to a restored Sino-colonial mansion, enjoy a Michelin-recognized local Phuket cuisine cooking class learn to cook authentic Thai main dish or seafood dish
Highlights
- Discover Sino-colonial architecture and Phuket heritage stories
- Hands-on Thai cooking workshop with local chefs
- Explore the local historic 1936 Home Museum
- Ride a traditional “Za-Leng” sidecar for a unique local experience
- Explore Phuket’s waterfalls and lush rainforest landscapes and kayaking
Description
Discover a different side of Phuket through culture, history, and authentic local experiences on this half-day heritage journey. Visit the beautifully restored a local 1936 Home Museum, a stunning Sino-colonial mansion known locally as “Ang Mo Lao.” Once abandoned, this historic residence has been lovingly revived by its fourth-generation owners, preserving its original charm, stories, and timeless elegance.
During your visit, immerse yourself in Phuket’s past as you explore the museum’s architecture, antiques, and personal history of the Hongyok family. Continue your experience with a hands-on cooking workshop featuring authentic Phuket cuisine at the on-site restaurant, proudly awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand (2021–2026). Learn traditional recipes and techniques while enjoying the rich flavors of Southern Thailand.
Option 1
Local Phuket Cuisine Cooking Workshop (Choose 2 Main Dishes & 1 Dessert)
Main Dish:
- Visitor’s favorite, Tom Kha Gai soup (coconut & chicken)
- Most popular ever, Green curry with chicken
- Don’t leave Phuket without learning how to cook Phad Thai w/ Chicken
- Stir fried chicken with cashew nut
- Phuket charm, seasonal in savory homemade syrup
Option 2
Local Phuket Cuisine Cooking Workshop (Choose 2 Main Dishes & 1 Dessert)
Seafood Main Dish
- Geographical Indicated Phuket Pineapple salad with prawn
- Local best Orange curry with fresh fish
- Don’t leave Phuket without learning how to cook Phad Thai w/ Prawn
- Phuket charm, seasonsal in savory homemade syrup
- Yummy local treat, Pumkin or banana in coconut milk
Add a touch of fun and uniqueness to your day with a local “Za-Leng” ride (a traditional sidecar vehicle) to a nearby beach for an unforgettable plane spotting experience. Watch aircraft land and take off just overhead, perfect for incredible photos. If time allows, end your journey with leisure time to relax, stroll along the beach, and soak in the coastal atmosphere.
End your day on a tranquil beach, where soft sands and a golden sunset over the Andaman Sea provide the perfect closing moment to this unforgettable journey.
This experience offers a rare blend of Phuket’s untouched natural beauty and authentic cultural immersion, paddling through hidden mangroves, cooking traditional dishes in a historic Michelin-recognized home, and witnessing one of the island’s most unique sights as planes descend just meters above the beach. It’s a day that connects you deeply with Phuket’s nature, flavors, and local way of life.
Includes
Roundtrip hotel private transfers in Phuket as designed areas
Entrance fee Museum
Guided museum visit (approx. 30 minutes)
Cooking workshop with ingredients and equipment (as option selected of Main Dish and Seafood Main Dish - 2 main dishes + 1 dessert)
Za-Leng (sidecar) experience to plane spotting beach area
BOGO offer: Buy 1 alcoholic drink, get 1 free
Insurance
Excludes
Personal expenses
Additional food or beverages beyond workshop
Tips and gratuities
Important Information
- Inform in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and cooking Bring camera for plane spotting and heritage photography Weather conditions may affect plane spotting visibility
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
