Thailand Culinary Tour - Tailormade Holidays to Thailand

Itinerary Highlights

Visit a market and select your ingredients before you try your hand at cooking
Sample delicious delights such as dim sum, Hokkien noodles and Khao Kaeng
Enjoy a lunch of Khao Soy, a noodle soup, after visiting some of Chiang Mai's important temples
Explore the Royal Grand Palace and admire the famous Buddha statue at Wat Pho
Best time to travel NOV - APR

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Accommodation Throughout
Breakfast
International Flights

10 nights from £2,799 per person

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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.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok

Once you arrive in Bangkok, you will be met and transferred to The Peninsula Bangkok

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Main swimming pool at The Siam Bangkok, Thailand

Vinyl room at The Siam Bangkok, Thailand

Day 2 Bangkok

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.

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Day 3 Bangkok – Chiang Mai

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.

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Garden view suite at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Exterior of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Day 4 Pantawan Cooking School

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.

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Day 5 Chiang Mai

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.

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Day 6 Chiang Mai – Phuket

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.

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One bedroom villa at SALA Phuket Resort & Spa

Exterior of Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand

Spa Sanctuary at Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand

Day 7 Phuket Thai Cookery School

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.

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Day 8 Phuket

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.

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Day 9 Phuket

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.

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Day 10 Phuket

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.

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Day 11 Depart Phuket

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.