Thailand with Adam Jones

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu shared family style with water included. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Mode Sathorn Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a 30 minute private transfer from the hotel to Museum Siam. Museum Siam is a cultural institution located in Bangkok, Thailand, dedicated to showcasing the national identity and history of the Thai people, as well as their interconnectedness with neighboring cultures. The museum offers an immersive experience through multimedia exhibits and interactive displays, providing visitors with insights into the rich heritage of Thailand. The exhibits cover various aspects, from historical events to cultural practices, contributing to a deeper understanding of the country's past and present. Then you’ll walk 5 minutes to the pier to boat a traditional longtail boat to meander through the quaint canals taking in Bangkok's quieter side on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. The boat ride down to Klong Bangluang Artist Village is around 30-40 minutes. Each boat can take 8-10 people, so larger groups will be divided accordingly. Lifejackets will be provided upon request.

Lunch at a local restaurant near the pier is included. Your meal will be a set menu shared family style with water included. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Following lunch, take a brief 5-minute stroll to the Artist House, a distinctive venue functioning as both an art space and a community hub. Here, visitors have the chance to delve into local art, crafts, and performances, with the house renowned for presenting traditional puppet shows that provide insights into Thailand's cultural heritage. Explore craft shops, visit the local temple, and enjoy the serene experience of feeding the fish along the enchanting canals of Thonburi. Conclude your time at Klong Bangluang with a 40-minute private transfer back to the hotel.

In the late afternoon, you’ll be picked up for a 40 minute transfer to the meeting point to start your Bangkok Street Eats adventure. You’ll get on a tuk tuk and make about 5 stops along the way. You’ll stop by The Giant Swing, Bangkok City Pillar Shrine, the flower market, a rooftop bar, and at the local market you will try a variety of street food like Thai-style grilled meat, khao kha mu (stewed pork leg), coconut pudding, abd Bua Loi Khai Waan (glutinous rice balls with egg). Then you’ll take a 40 minute transfer back to the hotel after a fun evening out.

Dinner is included as a part of the Bangkok Street Eats Tour. You will be trying out a variety of street foods. Please be sure to bring extra cash if you would like to purchase additional food and beverages at your own expense.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Mode Sathorn Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

9:00 A.M.: Depart the hotel and transfer (50 minutes) to Don Wai Market. After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the outskirts of Bangkok to Don Wai Market, situated on the banks of the Tha Chin River. This local market is famous and offers an experience with a variety of Thai-style local foods. Stroll through the market's narrow alleys filled with stalls offering a variety of local delicacies. Engage with locals and vendors to learn more about the traditional Thai way of life. Sample local snacks and taste the famous foods of the area. Must-try dishes include “Ped Palo,” steamed duck with soy sauce and spices, one of the renowned foods in Don Wai. After the meals, continue to hop on a local boat ride on the Tha Chin River, enjoy the scenery and observe local life along the riverbanks. In the afternoon, transfer back to Bangkok. (~5 hours)

12:00 P.M.: Lunch at market is included. Lunch includes Thai local foods such as Ped Palo (pot-stewed duck) and many Thai desserts. A la carte menu/fresh food. Drinking water is included.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Mode Sathorn Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Private transfer from the hotel to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Domestic flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Note that your carry on luggage cannot exceed 15lbs (7kg) in weight.

Private transfer from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to the hotel.

From the hotel, you’ll take a 10 minute private transfer to experience one of the highlights of Phuket’s nightlife with a show at Phuket Simon Cabaret, a magnificent spectacle in the island’s most renowned entertainment venue. One of Southeast Asia’s most outstanding entertainment attractions, the cabaret draws more than a thousand enthused visitors from around the world each evening, putting on a show to remember and running through a range of musical theatre from cultures around the world each and every night. Check out the extravagant costumes and stage design, glittering lights and majestic sounds, as the show comes to life with you in the audience. After the show, take a 10 minute private transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Phuket.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Nap Patong offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a 50 minute transfer from the hotel to the pier to board a shared speedboat expedition exploring the hidden coves and beaches of Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh islands. Revel in a day of snorkeling, swimming, and soaking in the breathtaking scenery, beginning at Bamboo Island for sunbathing and exploration, followed by Nui Bay for snorkeling with tropical fish. Cruise to Monkey Beach for distant wildlife viewing, respecting regulations against close interaction, and continue to the exhilarating Shark Point for boat-based snorkeling, providing glimpses of marine life, including sharks. Navigate through crystal-clear waters to Pileh Lagoon, a picturesque spot for snorkeling and swimming amidst stunning limestone cliffs. Explore Maya Bay, famous for "The Beach" film, with a walk and photos (no swimming due to national park regulations), and conclude the day at Loh Moo Dee Bay for coral reef snorkeling and an abundance of marine life. A mask and snorkel will be provided for stops that allow snorkeling. Note that visits are subject to change depending on weather/sea conditions each day. Once back at the pier, take a 50 minute private transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Phuket.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Nap Patong offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Experience the flavors of Southern Thailand on a Phuket street food tour with five stops: Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin, a colorful temple; Kanom Chin restaurant; Kaorang Hill viewpoint; Phuket Old Town; and the night market. In the late afternoon, get picked up from your hotel and take a 40-minute private transfer to the first stop, Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine, known for its enchanting sunset views. Learn about its significance, especially during the Vegetarian festival. Afterward, head to Khao Rang Hill viewpoint for stunning city vistas, followed by a visit to Phuket Old Town to try Oh Aew, a refreshing shaved ice dessert. Explore Thalang Road's unique architecture and finish the evening at the lively night market, sampling local treats amid a celebratory atmosphere with live music. At the end of the tour, take a 30 minute private transfer back to the hotel. Remember to bring extra cash for any additional food or beverages you may want to purchase at the market!

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included with the Phuket Local Treat Tour. Your meal will be a set menu shared family style with water included. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Phuket.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Nap Patong offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.