A Taste of Thailand Culinary Tour
Get stuck in with cooking Thai-style yourself, and of course, put in the research with lots of indulgent tastings too!
Explore bustling Bangkok, take a tutorial at Pantawan Cooking School in Chiang Mai, and head to Phuket for more practical culinary experience and a sumptuous street food tour.
DAY 01
Once you arrive in Bangkok, you will be met and transferred to The Peninsula Bangkok Accommodation Options
Arrival in Bangkok
BangkokOnce you arrive in Bangkok, you will be met and transferred to The Peninsula Bangkok Accommodation Options
Included
The Peninsula Bangkok
Alternative
The Siam Bangkok
Alternative
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
Alternative
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
DAY 02
A whole day to explore this captivating city. Your first stop will be the Royal Grand Palace, before heading to Wat Pho to admire the famous Buddha statue. Cruise along Chao Phraya River in a long-tail boat, stopping for a photo opportunity at Wat Arun. Spend the evening wandering through the city’s Chinatown. Accommodation Options
Bangkok
BangkokA whole day to explore this captivating city. Your first stop will be the Royal Grand Palace, before heading to Wat Pho to admire the famous Buddha statue. Cruise along Chao Phraya River in a long-tail boat, stopping for a photo opportunity at Wat Arun. Spend the evening wandering through the city’s Chinatown. Accommodation Options
Included
The Peninsula Bangkok
Alternative
The Siam Bangkok
Alternative
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Alternative
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
DAY 03
This morning transfer by air from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai, where you will be transferred to Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa for a three-night stay. Next to the Mae Ping River, the hotel offers spacious rooms and a breathtaking swimming pool. Accommodation Options
Bangkok – Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiThis morning transfer by air from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai, where you will be transferred to Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa for a three-night stay. Next to the Mae Ping River, the hotel offers spacious rooms and a breathtaking swimming pool. Accommodation Options
Included
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Alternative
Sala Lanna Chiang Mai
DAY 04
Attend a class at the Pantawan Cooking School, around 10 minutes away from Chiang Mai. Lots of the ingredients used in classes are actually grown in the school’s own garden. Before you start cooking today you will visit a local market to select your ingredients and learn more about them. The chef will show you a tutorial demonstration before you try your hand at cooking for yourself. Accommodation Options
Pantawan Cooking School
Chiang MaiAttend a class at the Pantawan Cooking School, around 10 minutes away from Chiang Mai. Lots of the ingredients used in classes are actually grown in the school’s own garden. Before you start cooking today you will visit a local market to select your ingredients and learn more about them. The chef will show you a tutorial demonstration before you try your hand at cooking for yourself. Accommodation Options
Included
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Alternative
Sala Lanna Chiang Mai
DAY 05
Enjoy an early morning visit to the market, before heading out to Wat U-Mong; a sacred site dating back to the 14th century. The next stop today is Wat Suan Dok, where the Chiang Mai royal family were buried. After a lunch of Khao Soy, a noodle soup, visit the important temples of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Phra Singh. Accommodation Options
Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiEnjoy an early morning visit to the market, before heading out to Wat U-Mong; a sacred site dating back to the 14th century. The next stop today is Wat Suan Dok, where the Chiang Mai royal family were buried. After a lunch of Khao Soy, a noodle soup, visit the important temples of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Phra Singh. Accommodation Options
Included
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Alternative
Sala Lanna Chiang Mai
DAY 06
Fly to Phuket from Chiang Mai Airport. Upon arrival you will be transferred to SALA Phuket Resort & Spa to check-in for your five-night stay. Accommodation Options
Chiang Mai – Phuket
PhuketFly to Phuket from Chiang Mai Airport. Upon arrival you will be transferred to SALA Phuket Resort & Spa to check-in for your five-night stay. Accommodation Options
Included
SALA Phuket Resort & Spa
Alternative
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
Alternative
Banyan Tree Phuket
DAY 07
Another cooking class today, at the Phuket Thai Cookery School. Enjoy making your own lunch and relax to eat it, admiring the beautiful ocean views. Accommodation Options
Phuket Thai Cookery School
PhuketAnother cooking class today, at the Phuket Thai Cookery School. Enjoy making your own lunch and relax to eat it, admiring the beautiful ocean views. Accommodation Options
Included
SALA Phuket Resort & Spa
Alternative
Banyan Tree Phuket
Alternative
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
DAY 08
Take a tour of Phuket to discover street food. Some of the delights you’ll sample include dim sum, Hokkien noodles, local coffee and Khao Kaeng, a roti with Malaysian influences. After a tour of the Old Town, the afternoon is free for you to relax as you wish. Accommodation Options
Phuket
PhuketTake a tour of Phuket to discover street food. Some of the delights you’ll sample include dim sum, Hokkien noodles, local coffee and Khao Kaeng, a roti with Malaysian influences. After a tour of the Old Town, the afternoon is free for you to relax as you wish. Accommodation Options
Included
SALA Phuket Resort & Spa
Alternative
Banyan Tree Phuket
Alternative
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
DAY 09
A day at leisure for you to discover more of Phuket. Head to the beach, indulge in more food, or relax at your hotel’s sumptuous spa. Accommodation Options
Phuket
PhuketA day at leisure for you to discover more of Phuket. Head to the beach, indulge in more food, or relax at your hotel’s sumptuous spa. Accommodation Options
Included
SALA Phuket Resort & Spa
Alternative
Banyan Tree Phuket
Alternative
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
DAY 10
Another day to explore. Head north of Phuket to discover dense jungle, amazing wildlife and fascinating parks. Keep your camera handy as you pass cascading waterfalls and visit local craftspeople. Accommodation Options
Phuket
PhuketAnother day to explore. Head north of Phuket to discover dense jungle, amazing wildlife and fascinating parks. Keep your camera handy as you pass cascading waterfalls and visit local craftspeople. Accommodation Options
Included
SALA Phuket Resort & Spa
Alternative
Banyan Tree Phuket
Alternative
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
DAY 11
Spend the morning relaxing at your hotel, before heading to the airport. If you’re hungry for more, ask your Travel Specialist about extending your Far East Adventure; otherwise head home with a full stomach and a whole new collection of recipes to recreate at home.
Depart Phuket
PhuketSpend the morning relaxing at your hotel, before heading to the airport. If you’re hungry for more, ask your Travel Specialist about extending your Far East Adventure; otherwise head home with a full stomach and a whole new collection of recipes to recreate at home.
Tour Highlights
Enjoy a cooking classVisit a market and select your ingredients before you try your hand at cooking
Discover Phuket's street food scene
Sample delicious delights such as dim sum, Hokkien noodles and Khao Kaeng
Noodles and temples
Enjoy a lunch of Khao Soy, a noodle soup, after visiting some of Chiang Mai's important temples
Visit some of Bangkok's famous sites
Explore the Royal Grand Palace and admire the famous Buddha statue at Wat Pho
What's Included
Accommodation Throughout
Breakfast
International Flights
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