Start city: Bangkok
End city: Bangkok
Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights
Departure: Daily, upon your request.
Cities to visit: Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phuket
- Extendable with optional tours from Bangkok
Tour Brief
Taste of Thailand, a 9-day culinary tour will take you on a mouth-watering journey through some of the most vibrant and diverse regions of Thailand. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil hills of Chiang Rai and the sandy beaches of Phuket, this tour will give you a taste of the country's rich culture and diverse cuisine.
Over the course of nine days, you will learn to cook traditional Thai dishes, explore local markets, visit historic sites, and experience the warm hospitality of the Thai people. Our expert guides will lead you through each destination, offering insights into the local history, customs, and traditions that have shaped Thai culture.
From the fiery curries of Chiang Mai to the fresh seafood of Phuket, this tour will introduce you to the full spectrum of Thai flavors. You'll learn to cook classic dishes like Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup, as well as more complex recipes like Massaman curry and Som Tum salad.
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just love to eat, this tour is the perfect way to explore the vibrant and delicious world of Thai cuisine. So pack your bags, bring your appetite, and get ready for a culinary adventure that you'll never forget!
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Day 2: Bangkok Cooking Class – City Tour.
Day 3: Bangkok Floating market – Fly to Chiang Rai.
Day 4: Chiang Rai - Drive to Doi Tung.
Day 5: Chiang Rai – Drive to Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Chiang Mai Cooking Class - Wat Doi Suthep.
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Fly to Phuket.
Day 8: Phuket Cooking Class.
Day 9: Phuket – Fly to Bangkok for departure.
| GROUP SIZE | PRICE/Person | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Persons | $1,422 | Reservation |
| 4 Persons | $1,557 | Reservation |
| 2 Persons | $1,879 | Reservation |
| 1 Person | $0 | Reservation |
| > 6 Persons | Contact us for even better offer | |
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival.
Welcome to Bangkok – the city of Smiles. Your Travel Thailand tour guide and driver will pick you up and then transfer you to your hotel to check in. In the evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner on The Chaophraya River.
Meals: Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok Cooking Class – City Tour.
This morning you will take part in a joining-in Thai cooking class. This is the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food in a traditional “home-style” Thai setting. Afterwards taste your dishes for lunch to complete this unique and truly Thai experience. Afternoon, discover some highlights of Bangkok including the Grand Palace which is the official of the King of Siam since 1782, made up of numerous buildings, halls, and pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. It is located on the bank of The Chao Phraya River. Inside the Grand Palace complex is Wat Phra Kaeo or Temple of the Emerald Buddha – the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.Then, visit Wat Arun which is known as Temple of Dawn – one of the most well-known sites in Bangkok. It is best seen from the opposite side of the river.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.
Day 3: Bangkok Floating market – Fly to Chiang Rai.
After breakfast, your Travel Thailand Guide shall pick you up at your hotel then drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – the most colorful of Thailands floating markets – 104 km southwest of Bangkok. You can see boats of various shapes and sizes which carry goods for trading such as tropical fruits, vegetables, flowers and food on wooden boats with smile of vendors. Experience a thrilling long-tail boat ride out of the floating market and journey along the winding canals to see remote villages, gardens and plantations. Then transfer back to Bangkok for your flight to Chiang Rai.
Welcome to Chiang Rai – an ancient place which has Lanna culture, custom and local food. You will relax, be happy and also impressed with nature at Chiang Rai.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.
Day 4: Chiang Rai - Drive to Doi Tung.
Today you have a full day to explore Lanna culture. Begin to visit Phra Tamnak Doi Tung – a beautiful royal residence and garden with scenic view at the top of the mountain. This is one of her majesty the queen mother royal successful projects, Phra That Doi Tung, the temple's most important structures are its twin chedis or stupas which were built in Lanna style by the king of Chiang Sean in pre-Thai days. The stupas were erected to enshrine relics of the Lord Buddha's collarbone in 911. When the construction of the stupas was complete, King Achutaraj of Ngon Yang ordered a 2-Kilometer-long giant flag or Tung in Thai to be flown from the peak, which gave the mountain its name. Visit a jade cutting factory and local market before returning to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.
Day 5: Chiang Rai – Drive to Chiang Mai.
After breakfast, you will start to visit main attractions in Chiang Rai: Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Singha where the famous Buddha image housed here is believed to be built in 157 A.D. in Sri Lanka or Ceylon and was brought to Thailand in the Sukhothai period (1238-1438). Then visit to Wat Rong Khun (also known as White Temple) – the unique northern art temple with the beautiful painting and the chapel of this temple is in pure white and adorned with exquisite traditional Thai style stuccowork, aiming to represent heaven. In the afternoon, leave Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai – the “New city”. On arrival, travelling by foot and songthaew we explore a number of the evening street food markets around Chiang Mai city, trying out some northern Thai delicacies and learning how to order food in Thai.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Chiang Mai Cooking Class - Wat Doi Suthep.
Another try with cooking class in Chiang Mai to see how it is different with that in Bangkok. Our tour guide will pick you up at hotel and go to the local market with chef. Learn more about ingredients, learn to cook the first three courses you choose and have lunch with what you have prepared. Another try with cooking class in Chiang Mai to see how it is different with that in Bangkok. Our tour guide will pick you up at hotel and go to the local market with chef. Learn more about ingredients, learn to cook the first three courses you choose and have lunch with what you have prepared. Continue the day with a drive to Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple – located 1,050 meters above sea level. It is the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand. Here you can see the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. From the summit of Suthep Mountain, you can see the panoramic view of Chiang Mai city and Ping valley.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Fly to Phuket.
Morning is free at your leisure until transfer to Chiang Mai airport to take flight to Phuket. On arrival, driver will pick you up & transfer to the hotel for check in.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.
Day 8: Phuket Cooking Class.
This morning, your tour guide will take you to the cooking class. Start a morning market trip to explore and see hundreds of exotic ingredients, tasting delicious seasonal fruits and making traditional style homemade curry paste. You will prepare, cook and eat what you have cooked. You 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.
Day 9: Phuket – Fly to Bangkok for departure.
Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before driving to the airport to catch flight back to Bangkok for your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.
- Internal flights (economy class): Bangkok – Chiang Rai; Chiang Mai – Phuket –Bangkok.
- Accommodation at 3 star hotel in everage.
- Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of English speaking guides as stated.
- Cooking classes on joining basis.
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
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