| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
BANGKOK:
Arrive and check in to our hotel. Tonight will be our first taste of Thai cuisine, and it doesn’t get much better than this. We visit Mama’s, a simple local restaurant that serves mouth-watering Thai delicacies. |
| 2 |
BANGKOK:
In the morning we take a guided tour of Bangkok's magnificent Grand Palace and
Wat Phra Keow. This is followed after lunch by an exciting longtail boat ride along the city’s canals or 'klongs'. |
| 3 |
BANGKOK:
Situated in a 19th century mansion, the atmosphere of the Blue Elephant Thai cookery school complements the magnificent dishes created inside. We begin by visiting a local market and buying what we need under the direction of our chef. This gives us the opportunity to build a menu from the raw ingredients, and then savour our dishes at lunchtime. The rest of the day is free to relax. |
| 4 |
BANGKOK:
Today we have a free day to explore this vibrant city before transferring to the train station to board our overnight train to Chiang Mai. |
| 5 |
CHIANG MAI:
In the morning we arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to our hotel. Later, we make an excursion to the beautiful hilltop temple of Doi Suthep. This evening you could try an authentic Thai massage. |
| 6 |
CHIANG MAI:
A full day cooking class with Chiang Mai’s famous chef 'The Master'. From the early
morning you will be chopping, frying and steaming, then eating the results. |
| 7 |
CHIANG MAI - VILLAGE HOMESTAY:
We journey by pick-up truck through the cultural heartland of the north, home of the colourful hilltribe people. On the way we stop to visit a local market and buy several vital ingredients for tonight’s dinner. Continuing on foot through the mountainous terrain, we arrive at a Palong village where we spend the night in a traditional house. We share the chores with our hosts as we prepare food for this evening’s dinner. |
| 8 |
CHIANG MAI:
After breakfast we ride elephants through the jungle to a small river. Later we drive to the orphanage for hilltribe children supported by Imaginative Traveller. We may stay for dinner with them, help them with their homework or enjoy a game of football. On the way back to our hotel we can stop off at Chiang Mai’s famous night markets. |
| 9 |
CHIANG MAI:
Today is free to explore the town or relax by the swimming pool. Tonight we take
the overnight train to Bangkok. |
| 10 |
BANGKOK:
Experience west coast customs and hospitality at a homestay in Krabi. |
| 11 |
BANGKOK:
Tour ends after breakfast. |
