Wildest Jungle Cooking Adventure with Local Legend Jaja | Khao Sok

The coolest and wildest cooking class you'll ever do.

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Group size

Up to 8 guests

DURATION

3 hours

Booking type

Private trip

MEET UP

Free pick-up

Group size

Up to 8 guests

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Cook, forage & raft in the jungle with expert guides trained by Jaja
This is hands down one of the wildest and most memorable cooking classes you can do in Thailand. Instead of a kitchen, your classroom is the jungle. Instead of pots and pans, you’ll cook using bamboo and open fire — just like locals have done for generations.This experience is led by Khao Sok’s top jungle cooking guides, all trained by Jaja, a legendary local ex-hunter turned conservationist. Together, they take you deep into nature to forage for ingredients, cook a delicious traditional meal, and truly understand how people live with the forest — not against it.To level up the adventure, you’ll also cross the Sok River by bamboo raft and, if you choose the evening option, head out on a guided night safari to see the jungle after dark.Why This Is SpecialThis isn’t your typical cooking class — it’s a cultural and jungle experience.Jaja, often called the “Tarzan of Khao Sok,” learned jungle survival and cooking from his father as a child and spent years mastering these skills in the forest. Today, he passes his knowledge on to a carefully trained team of local guides — including former hunters and community members — so these traditions live on while supporting conservation.By joining this experience, you’re learning from the best jungle cooking team in Khao Sok while directly supporting local livelihoods tied to protecting the rainforest.What to ExpectChoose a lunch or dinner session — both include a hearty traditional meal with seasonal variationLunch session includes swimming in the river and a jungle trekDinner session includes a short guided night safari jungle walkPrivate hands-on cooking class in the jungle using bamboo pots and forest-foraged ingredientsLed by a highly trained local jungle team, guided by Jaja’s methods and knowledgeCross the Sok River on a short bamboo raft (about 5 minutes), then enjoy a 10-minute jungle walk to the cooking site.Freshly made fruit shakes, snacks, and drinks providedGood to KnowVegetarian option available. Just inform in the notes section when you book!In the rainy season or on rainy days, the bamboo raft ride may be canceled at short notice if the Sok River water level is too high, to ensure guest safetyPick-up and drop-off from your stay in Khao Sok village is includedBring your swimsuit, towel, and closed shoes for walking and river swimmingThe jungle path is beginner-friendly — about 10 minutes of light walking to reach Jaja’s jungle homeMeals vary slightly based on what’s in season! But you can expect super-fresh jungle flavours :)

Experience highlights

Wildest jungle cooking with bamboo

Led by community-based expert guides

Forage food from the jungle

What You’ll be Doing

Choose from a lunch or dinner itinerary, with jungle cooking and rafting.

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What’s Included

Transport to and from your accommodation in Khao Sok village

Bamboo rafting (approximately 10 minutes)

Bamboo cooking class using jungle-sourced ingredients (lunch or dinner preparation)

Fresh fruits and drinks (fruitshake, water, coffee, tea)

Jungle trekking (20-minute daytime trek for lunch session or 30-minute night safari trek for dinner session)

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Who you’re supporting

Community Champion

Wildlife Protector

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Next Available Dates

Prices shown in USD

Select Time for 24 Dec 2025

Additional Information

Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Khao Sok Village(Khao Sok National Park HQ, Thailand)

11:00am / 04:00pm

End Point

End at Start Point(s)

Transport Add-ons

Add-on 1

Pick up and drop off outside Khao Sok Village(Price: ฿771.12 for up to 10 guests)

Add-on 2

One-Way private transfer to or from Surat Thani Airport or Surat Thani Train Station(Price: ฿1,925.49 for up to 10 guests)

Add-on 3

One-Way private transfer to or from Khao Lak Private van transfer for up to 10 guests.(Price: ฿2,053.86 for up to 10 guests)

Add-on 4

Round-Trip private transfer to and from Surat Thani Airport or Surat Thani Train Station(Price: ฿3,850.99 for up to 10 guests)

Add-on 5

Round-Trip private transfer to and from Khao Lak Private van transfer for up to 10 guests.(Price: ฿4,107.72 for up to 10 guests)

Start & Ends

Daily

11:00AM - 02:00PM

04:00PM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

Vegetarian food available
Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

Cancellation
Cancel 3 days before activity for a full refund

What to Pack

Closed shoes – for trekking in the jungle safely.
Swimsuit – for swimming in the river.
Towel – to dry off after swimming.

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Meet your host

Jaja was born and raised in Khao Sok, where the jungle was his childhood playground. Taught by his father from a young age, he learned how to navigate, survive, and understand the land. As he got older, he took an interest in learning English, working as a waiter to practice with travelers. Eventually, he realized his knowledge of the jungle could be put to better use—guiding visitors through the national park instead of hunting. Now, with nearly two decades of experience, Jaja not only leads unforgettable jungle adventures but also mentors new guides, helping former hunters find a new path. Dedicated to his hometown, he’s working to create more opportunities in eco-tourism while protecting the beauty of Khao Sok.

Experience: 9 years

Speaks: Basic English

Acceptance rate: 97%

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