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 with a local family
Take an electric Tuk-Tuk and browse local markets and try some tasty street food
Explore the Royal Grand Palace and admire the famous Buddha statue at Wat Pho
Best time to travel NOV - APR

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout
Breakfast
International Flights

10 nights from £3,228 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, experience local family life and learn about Lanna (Northern Thai) style food in Chiang Mai, and head to Phuket for a practical culinary experience and tutorial at Blue Elephant Cooking School and a sumptuous street food tour.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok

Once you arrive in Bangkok, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax in your peaceful resort or step out and experience the hustle and bustle of Thailand's capital city.

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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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Pool at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

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 Lanna Home Host lunch

Head south out of Chiang Mai and visit the home of a local family. You will experience the simple Lanna way of life, explore the family's orchard and organic gardens which are filled with many types of fruit and herbs for cooking. You will have the opportunity to cook with the family and enjoy a traditional Thai and Lanna style meal in their delightful home.

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Day 5 Chiang Mai

Hop aboard an electric Tuk-Tuk to ride around Chiang Mai Old Town on a cultural and tasty journey. Stop at some of the city's cultural sites and lesser visited but no less impressive temples. Browse local markets and try some of the unique snacks and northern Thai dishes on offer. Dare yourself and taste fried insects!

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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

The Blue Elephant Cooking School invites you to discover the local cuisine. The cooking school has fully equipped facilities offering you the chance to practice your Thai cooking techniques. Visit the local market to choose your ingredients and learn how to master 4 or 5 courses which you will feast on as a well-earned lunch.

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Day 8 Phuket

Take a tour of Phuket Old Town and discover the beautiful Sino-Portuguese architecture and sample some delicious street food. Try a typical southern style roti, watch how they make Cha Chuk, a Thai iced milk tea which is "pulled" in a fascinating process. Visit the Thai Hua museum and learn about Phuket's tin-mining history. End with a yummy lunch at one of the local restaurants.

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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 as you wish. 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.