Thailand’s Cultural and Culinary Gems 6 Days

Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure to start exploring this dynamic city on your own.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Begin your day with a tour of Bangkok’s renowned temples. Visit Wat Traimit, home to the famous Golden Buddha, a solid gold statue over 900 years old; Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, a striking landmark on the Chao Phraya River; and Wat Po, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, notable for its massive Buddha statue and as the birthplace of Thai massage. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a scenic canal tour, passing by the Royal Barges Museum, which displays the ceremonial longboats used in royal processions. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon with time to explore at your leisure.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Fly to Chiang Mai in the morning. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage before heading to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a revered temple perched on a mountain offering panoramic views of the city. The temple is accessed by a 290-step staircase or a funicular railway. In the afternoon, embark on a Sam Lor city tour, a traditional rickshaw ride through Chiang Mai’s Old City. Discover the Arts and Cultural Centre, visit two significant temples, explore local markets, and end at the Ping River.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Travel approximately 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Here, change into traditional Karen attire and learn about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior. Interact with the elephants, feed them, and participate in a range of activities, including a mud spa and river bath. Afterward, return to Chiang Mai.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Experience Thailand’s rich culinary traditions with a full-day cooking course. Visit a local market to select fresh ingredients, then learn to prepare classic Thai dishes at a cooking school. Your chef will guide you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the dishes you create. Take home recipes to impress your friends and family with your newfound skills.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Spend your final morning at leisure. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: None
• Transportation: Private vehicle