A Taste of Thailand - Food Tour and culinary adventure

PERFECT FOR:

  • Those seeking an upscale trip 
  • Foodies & Aspiring Chefs 
  • Mix of history, culture & relaxation 
  • Nature & Animal Lovers
  • First time visitors of Thailand

A Thailand Culinary & Foodies Tour – Bangkok, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai

10 Days / 9 Nights – Tour Code (THC) – Land Only – private tour – Daily departure

Besides being renowned for its unsurpassed charm, magnificent natural beauty and heart-warming hospitality, Thailand has forever known as a Foodies Paradise that draws millions of food lovers from the world over. Explorient is proud to present our food aficionados an opportunity to not only savour these tantalizing delights, but a chance to bring home Thailand’s best-kept culinary treasures. This is an extraordinary journey to Thailand’s most exquisite cities boasting a myriad of fantastic sights, luxury accommodations and sensational culinary lessons with Thailand’s top chefs.

Your introduction to Thailand and its fabulous cuisine begins with Bangkok, a vibrant international city with a tasteful blend of East and West, dazzling landmarks and boundless entertainment. Here, you will enjoy the Royal Kingdom’s revered treasures and get a crash course on Thai cooking. Next, journey north to the Golden Triangle, an ideal sanctuary for quiet relaxation and soul restoration. Perched on a hill overlooking the mystic hills of Myanmar and Laos, the award-winning Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa is as enchanting as the region in which it is located. Explore the surrounding forest on an elephant, feel the breeze on board a riverboat expedition, rejuvenate in the tranquil settings at one of Asia’s finest spas, and refine your new-found art of Thai cooking in a setting that cultivates a new experience in holiday enchantment.

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Route Map, Thailand food tour of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • 9 nights deluxe accommodations per itinerary
  • Hotel breakfasts daily
  • Lunches & dinners per itinerary (food only)
  • Economy Class Bangkok / Chiang Rai Airfares per itinerary
  • Private Tour*: Sightseeing & transfers by private car, driver and Professional Guides

BANGKOK (4 nights)

  • 4 nights at The Peninsula Bangkok
  • Half-day culinary lesson at the highly acclaimed Blue Elephant Cooking School including market visit
  • Night Foodies Tour by Tuk Tuk 
  • Dinner Cruise on board Shangri-la’s Horizon Cruise

GOLDEN TRIANGLE (2 nights)

  • 2 nights “all-inclusive” package at The Anantara Golden Triangle
  • Elephant Experience at Anantara’s very own elephant camp 
  • Full board daily per Anantara’s “All Inclusive” Package
  • 90-minute Spa session at the Anantara Spa
  • Private boat trip on the Mae Kok including a Hill Tribe Village Visit

CHIANG MAI (3 nights)

  • 3 nights in at Na Nirand Boutique Resort | RachamankhaHotel
  • Morning or afternoon culinary lesson at Pantawan Cooking School with market visit
  • Morning tour of Chiang Mai City & Doi Suthep Temple
  • Night Foodies Tour with Night Market Visit 

*Culinary lessons are conducted on join basis (non-private)

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Day 1 Arrive Bangkok
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 Bangkok
Enjoy a morning city tour of Bangkok visiting the Royal Grand Palace to see Dusit Hall (Funeral Hall) and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha), Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) and Wat Trimit (Golden Buddha). Afternoon free at leisure. This evening, enjoy an enchanting dinner cruise along the River of Kings on board Shangri-la’s Horizon Cruise. (B,D)

Day 3 Bangkok
Enjoy a private morning tour of the infamous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where villagers transport their agricultural products by canals to the center of trading. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to relax and explore Bangkok on your own.

Later this evening, enjoy a Night Foodies Tour by Tuk Tuk. This exciting tour visits famous eateries around the city sample local street foods such as Khao Man Gai (Chicken & Rice), Pad Thai or Guay Tiew Kua Gai (Chicken Noodle Soup). Explore the Flower Market followed by a local temple before returning to your hotel by midnight. (B,D)

Day 4 Bangkok
This morning, enjoy a fantastic cooking lesson at the highly acclaimed Blue Elephant Cooking School. The session begins with a visit to the Bang Rak Morning market to gather the day’s freshest ingredients. With the help of your Blue Elephant Chef, enjoy a hands-on lesson to prepare your very own 4-course lunch. Return to your hotel and enjoy the balance of your afternoon at leisure. (B,L) ****Note: cooking lesson conducted on join basis with other participants.****

Day 5 Bangkok / Golden Triangle
Morning flight to Chiang Rai. Transfer to your resort upon arrival. This afternoon, enjoy time at your resort plus an Elephant Experience at Anantara'a very own elephant camp. Lunch & dinner are served at the resort. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Golden Triangle
Today’s full day tour features to famous Golden Triangle that borders Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Enjoy a boat ride along the Mighty Mekong to get a close up look at where the three countries meet. Then, cross into a Myanmar border town to catch a glimpse the Burmese life. Visit local temples and enjoy a stroll through its bustling market before crossing back to Thailand. Return to your resort in the afternoon. Includes lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Golden Triangle / Chiang Mai
After breakfast, depart by road for Chiang Mai, visiting the impressive White Temple en-route. Check-in at your resort in Chiang Mai. This evening, take a foodies tour of Chiang Mai and sample some of the most tasty treats the city has to offer. Our first stop is at the legendary Warorot market where you will have the opportunity to explore the market and take in some of the local flavors. Afterward, head to the outer environs of the city to sample the quintessential Northern Thailand dish Kao Soi. Enjoy a stroll of the night market before returning to your hotel. (B)

Day 8 Chiang Mai
This morning, enjoy a tour of Chiang Mai City visiting local temples, markets and residential areas. Afterwards, drive up Doi Suthep Mountain and visit the most sacred Temple in Northern Thailand, located at an altitude of nearly 5,000 ft. Return to your resort and enjoy your afternoon at leisure. This evening, embark on a night foodies tour of Chiang Mai and sample some of the most tasty treats thecity has to offer. Our first stop is at the legendary Warorot market where you will have the opportunity to explore the market and take in some of the local flavors. Afterward, head to the outer environs of the city to sample the quintessential Northern Thailand dish Kao Soi. Enjoy a stroll of the night market before returning to your hotel. (B,D)

Day 9 Chiang Mai
Today, enjoy a fun-filled morning or afternoon cooking lesson at Pantawan Cooking School. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure relax or explore beautiful Chiang Mai on yoru own. (B,L or D) ****Includes private transfers. Cooking lesson on join basis with other participants****

Day 10. Depart Chiang Mai
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight onward. (B)

2024 Tour Price (Prices good thru December 20th, 2024)

Hotel

Twin Sharing
LS HS

As listed above

4,725

5,195

Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate

  • Low Season (LS) May – Oct.
  • High Season (HS) Jan – Mar; Nov – Dec
  • Price is per person, based on double occupancy.
  • Price includes all entrance fees, hotel taxes and service charges, domestic air taxes
  • Holiday surcharges and blackout dates apply between Dec 20 – Jan 10. Contact us for details.
  • Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers.
  • All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Royal Grand Palace & Wat Pho
  • Culinary lesson at the acclaimed Blue Elephant 
  • Bangkok Night foodies tour by Tuk Tuk
  • Dinner Cruise on the River of Kings
  • 90-minute Spa session at the Anantara Spa
  • Elephant Experience 
  • Golden Triangle with Myanmar Border Crossing 
  • Thai Culinary lesson at Pantawan 
  • Wat Phra Doi Suthep
  • Chiang Mai Night Foodies Tour 

  Price Starting From:
   $4,575

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TESTIMONIALS

"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the trip….Thailand really is a very special place and I feel fortunate to have visited there. The Peninsula is pretty amazing too…”
Robin B. - Pennsylvania
May 2012 (Thailand & Hong Kong)
“My 10 trip to Thailand was fabulous. Great sightseeing, hotels and food. I travelled to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bangkok and Phuket - each place was unique and interesting...”
Judy T. Brown - Massachusetts
July 2018 (Thailand)
"We had THE best time in Thailand! Kervin helped the 6 of us plan the trip of a life time. We hit the highlights in 11 days. The trip was reasonable and the hotels were outstanding. Local guides were great!.“
Marjorie Golden - Massachusetts
July 2018 (Thailand)