Experience the best of
Chiang Mai with Withlocals

"Minty was a great guide taking us for a day of white water rafting and ziplining The ziplining place we were meant to go was closed for construction work but the alternative, King Kong Smile zipline was amazing too with a 1.2km zipling across a jungle valley with small village buildings visible far below"

"I had a wonderful and inspiring afternoon. Not only is Suranat very passionate about leather and about working and creating with it. He is also a patient teacher and explains everything step by step. He also comes with an interesting background. Thank you for sharing! I can totally recommend this experience for people who enjoy artisanal work and who would like a peaceful time in a quiet surrounding. (Don‘t muss visiting Wat Umong after the workshop which is close by.)"

"Minty was in a word... AMAZING!! She was kind and patient when picking us up! The car was really comfortable with ample room. The kayaking/zip line adventure was really fun and to finish it off we went to the famous sticky water falls, and she was very nice to take all the pictures we wanted. The best part is she showed us a really hidden out of the way BEAUTIFUL waterfall. I’d say it’s more beautiful than sticky waterfalls. The park hadn’t even opened it to the public yet! She was all around amazing and knowledgeable, I would highly recommend going on a tour with her!"

"Yesterday Minty and I tried a zipline, white water rafting, and 'sticky waterfall' adventures. She was so accomodating and flexible throughout the day, she joined in the fun and we had time for some great chats in between. I thoroughly enjoyed her company and the whole day was great fun thanks to her planning. Will definitely use her services again while here in Chiang Mai. Highly recommend Minty for your tour guide!!!"

"My time with Suranat was wonderful. Everything was neatly prepared, each step of the process was explained in detail and you could always have a trial before going to your leather piece. After many years offering this workshop, Suranat is still very patient with newbies and so passionate about his work. It was wonderful learning this amazing trait from him. I hada splendid time and achieved a gorgeous little bag. The location of the studioos easy to find and located in a beatiful area with a stunning forest Wat / temple around the corner. "

"Suranat was one of the coolest people I’ve met in Thailand (and the bar was set really high). The class was unique and super helpful for learning the basics of leather working- which I look forward to using in my craft at home. His studio was clean and well lit, he created an accepting environment and was amazingly easy to talk to. Highly recommend it!!! "

"We booked a whole day trip with Minty and it was perfect from the first contact. Communication with Minty was easy and clear. In advance she sent us a packing list for our day which was very helpful. She picked us up at our hotel in a super nice car. We spent the day with bamboo rafting and white water rafting together with her. Everything was just perfectly organized from A to Z. We ended our day with a delicious Thai BBQ (a BBQ on the table on which you can fry meat and boil soup at the same time) in a nice jungle resort next to the river. Minty even sent us some fotos and a video from our trip as we left our mobiles in the car while rafting. Minty is a lovely person and it was like spending the day with an old friend. Thank you very much!!!"

"Suranat is one of a kind. He truly has captured the spirit of handmade products with his sincerity and passion. His studio is as warm and inviting as is he is. The workshop will not only teach you about the art of leather making but it will allow you to stop being 'just a tourist' and connect with a local artist. We will visit again soon Suranat! best, John"

"My husband and I spent the morning with Suranat in his Basic Leather workshop. He is an excellent teacher and a wonderful host. We had a great time making our leather purses and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Suranat while he taught us how to plan, cut and sew our creations. Plus our included lunch was delicious, and as a bonus, Suranat also took pictures and videos while we worked. Highly recommend this workshop for anyone visiting Chiang Mai - totally different and fun - and well worth it. Thanks again Suranat!"

"I went for a half day leather workshop to the studio of Khun Suranat and I had a great afternoon. I made a small purse and from the moment I went back home, I carry it for my small coins. One more time, I like to thank Suranat for the great afternoon and if you are in Chiang Mai and like to some different activity, after all the temples you visit, this is a great choice. And a lovely teacher who is so patient and the lunch he offered was great too."