Taste of Thailand

Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling capital. 

Upon arrival in Bangkok, a driver and local guide greet the guests outside the airport and transfer them to the hotel in the city center. Enjoy the rest of the day at their leisure to recover from jet lag and explore the city on their own. 

Meals: N/A.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

After breakfast, the guide meets the guests and takes them to the Harbor on the Chao Phraya River to embark on a boat and explore the traditional Thai klongs (canals) and see the still-active waterborne life of the Nonthaburi residents.  The tour continues with a visit to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of the most well-known sites in Bangkok. It is best seen from the opposite side of the river. 

Next, explore the Grand Palace, located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, which has been the official residence of the King of Siam since 1782. It is made up of numerous buildings, halls, and pavilions set around open lawns, gardens, and courtyards. Inside the grounds, they visit Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha – the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. 

The day concludes with a visit to Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha. The temple has a long list of credits: The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, the longest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, and the first public education institution.      

Meals: Breakfast.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.  

After breakfast at the hotel, guests will leave Bangkok for the Damnoen floating market, located about 110 kilometers to the west of Bangkok. On the way, travelers stop at a farmhouse to see how locals produce sugar from coconuts.

At the Damnoen floating market, guests will be impressed by various boats with different shapes and sizes used by locals to carry their goods. Board a long-tail boat and glide through narrow canals where vendors in small wooden boats sell fruits, vegetables, and local snacks. 

In the afternoon, the group continues to Sampran Riverside, a countryside resort once known as the Rose Garden. Here, they walk through a Thai village and enjoy a cultural show that features traditional music, folk dances, as well as a chance to see an Elephant show. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast     
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

In the morning, the guests board a long-tail boat to a traditional Thai house located in a Bangkok suburb. In here, they will participate in a professionally conducted Thai cooking course. After the class, they sit down to enjoy the meal they cooked together. In the afternoon, drive to the airport for the flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, they check in at the hotel and have free time to relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast shall be served at the hotel, and then take a visit to an elephant camp, where guests can watch the elephants bathe and demonstrate their skills. Have a chance to ride the elephants crossing the river into the forest.

Then return by oxcart to the elephant camp to have lunch. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river for around 45 minutes. Onwards to an orchid farm where there are many beautiful species of orchid. Return to the hotel with the rest of the day free to relax.

In the evening, enjoy one of the famous activities in Chiang Mai – Khantoke Dinner, a Northern Thai tradition where local dishes are served while dancers perform classical and folk routines.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.  

The morning begins with another hands-on cooking experience in Chiang Mai. Guests will go to a local market with the chef to learn about fresh ingredients used in Thai cooking. They then prepare several courses of their choice and enjoy the lunch they have prepared. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, which is located 1,050 meters above sea level. It is the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand. Here, they can see the marvelous golden pagoda, which contains the holy relics of Lord Buddha. From the summit of Suthep Mountain, ẹnoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai city and Ping valley.    

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.    

Have breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy a free morning before driving to the airport to catch the flight back to Phuket. With a long stretch of beaches and a smattering of coastal islands, Phuket is the perfect tropical beach getaway. After checking into the hotel, guests can spend the rest of the day at leisure. 

Meals: Breakfast.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.

In the morning, the guide takes the guests to a cooking class in Phuket. The experience begins with a visit to a local market where they explore and see hundreds of exotic ingredients, and taste delicious seasonal fruits. In there, they also learn how to make traditional-style homemade curry paste. 

After that, they prepare a full Thai meal under the guidance of the chef and enjoy lunch from their own cooking. They will receive full-color, foolproof recipe cards to take home – a unique experience in Phuket. In the afternoon, free at leisure on the beach.    

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.

Enjoy an entire day free for basking in the sun or bathing in the warm coastal waters.  This is the time when the dream of spending holidays in an exotic country becomes a reality.    

Meals: Breakfast.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.

After breakfast, guests enjoy a free morning before transferring to the airport for a flight to Bangkok. At the airport, they check in for their international departure.

Meals: Breakfast.    
Accommodation: N/A.