Eat, Thrift, Explore: Thailand With Me!

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu including an appetizer, main, and dessert of Thai cuisine, 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 Theatre Residence 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 in Bangkok to Patom’s Organic Farm.

The rural province of Nakhon Pathom is home to Patom’s Organic Farm, an eco-cultural project on the banks of the Tha Chin River. Upon reaching the farm, you'll head on a guided tour and engage in a workshop that provides hands-on exposure to various organic farming techniques, covering aspects such as soil preparation, seedling management, planting methods, composting, and fertilization. You’ll then gather raw ingredients straight from the source and bring them into the kitchen, where you’ll take a cooking class, learning how to prepare a traditional Thai meal. Everyone will get to participate in various steps in making the meal. Examples of dishes you will be making are acacia omlette (Senegalia pennata), somtam, pad gaprao (stir fried with basil), stir-fried morning glory. Dishes will change depending on the season. Note: Patom Farm closed on Monday - in which it will be switched to day 2.

Lunch is included at the farm after the Patom Farm Cooking Class. The menu consists of the dishes that were created during the cooking class. Water is included.

Private transfer from Patom’s Organic Farm back to the hotel in Bangkok.

Dinner at a local restaurant is included. Dinner is typically a set menu consisting of an appetizer, side dish, main, and dessert. A non-alcohol drink is included (juice, mocktail, herbal drink, soft drink). 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 Theatre Residence 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 private transfer from the hotel to Mae Kong Railway Market as your first stop en route to Damnoern Saduak Floating Market.

Begin your half-day tour with a scenic drive in a private transfer towards southwest Bangkok to the charming Ratchaburi Province. On the way to Damnoern Saduak Floating Market, take a fascinating detour to the Mae Klong Railway Market, also affectionately known as Talad Rom Hoop, which translates to "closing an umbrella or awning." This unique name reflects the market's extraordinary setup, where vendors swiftly close their awnings to make way for the passing trains right on the tracks. Experience the thrilling spectacle of the train maneuvering through the tightly-packed stalls, a perfect blend of daily commerce and local life. You'll spend around 40 minutes at the market, giving you ample time to explore the stalls, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and watch the train glide through, making for an unforgettable experience.

From the bustling Mae Klong Railway Market, continue with a quick 15-minute drive to a local Sugar Palm farm situated conveniently along your route. This visit offers an insightful look into the production of sugar, demonstrating how the sap from sugar palms is turned into crystalline sugar, a vital ingredient in local cuisine. You’ll then arrive at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This celebrated market is a vibrant display of local culture and history, reminiscent of a time when rivers and canals were the main transport routes. Explore a variety of boats filled with fresh fruits, flowers, colorful clothing, and assorted souvenirs floating along the waterways. Then, make your way to the historic Lao Tuk Luk Market, also known as the old Damnoen Saduak Market. Operating for over a century, this market maintains its traditional appeal with wooden houses and offers insights into the age-old methods of trading food, snacks, and other items. To fully appreciate this market's atmosphere, consider renting a paddle boat at your own expense. This allows you to weave through the vendor boats and experience the vibrant market scene from the water, providing a unique perspective on this lively trading hub. It is advised to bring cash with you to purchase food and beverages at your own expense.

On the way back to Bangkok, lunch will be included at local restaurant in the Samut Songkram / Amphawa area which is roughly a 30 minute transfer from Damnoern Saduak Floating Market. The meal will typically be a la carte menu shared with water included. Some examples of local Thai dishes you will be having is stir-fried razor clams and boiled salted Thai mackerel. 

From lunch you’ll take a 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 Theatre Residence Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Free day in Bangkok

From hotel you will take private transfer to train station then take train to Chiang Mai.

Let's explore Bangkok together through the eyes of a half Thai who's passionate about sustainable shopping, eco tourism, local immersion, and happy (and sometimes healthy) eating. Today, we will find some local thrifts to explore!

Overnight on the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

In the early evening, a private transfer lasting 20 minutes will transport you to the vibrant night market for an immersive street eats tour. This culinary adventure includes stops at iconic locations such as Chiang Mai Gate, the historic Wat Chedi Luang Temple, and the bustling flower market. Amidst the lively atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of delectable northern Thai dishes, savoring the authentic flavors of the region. Examples of foods that you may try could include "Khao Soi," a fragrant coconut curry noodle soup with a choice of meats, "Nam Prik Ong," a spicy minced pork and tomato dip served with fresh vegetables, and "Sai Oua," northern Thai sausage known for its rich and aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Other popular treats include "Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao," a noodle soup with a spicy and tangy broth, and "Miang Kham," a flavorful snack featuring various ingredients wrapped in betel leaves. Note that specific dishes you are trying for this tour are may vary and are subject to change. You’ll want to wear comfortable shoes as well as bring extra cash to purchase additional food, beverages, and souvenirs at your own expense. You’ll be walking around mostly flat terrain for about 1 - 1.5 hours. Take a 20 minute private transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner is included as a part of the street eats tour. Bring cash if you want to purchase additional food and beverages at your own expense.

Let's explore Chiang Mai together through the eyes of a half Thai who's passionate about sustainable shopping, eco tourism, local immersion, and happy (and sometimes healthy) eating. Today, we will find some local thrifts to explore!

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

In the morning, you’ll be picked up from the hotel by a songthaew for the Chiang Mai City Tour. A songthaew is a widely used mode of transportation, particularly in Thailand, consisting of a modified pickup truck or van with bench seating, often brightly decorated, and serving as both shared taxis and bus-like services. You’ll be making stops at Tha Pae Gate, Wat Puak Tam community, Wat Chiang Man and Waroros Market. Then you’ll head to Chuaon Chom for lunch, which is a unique experience because food will be prepared and served by female inmates who are taking part in a program designed to provide opportunities that will help them reintegrate back into society after their release.

In the late afternoon, you take a 30 minute private transfer and venture to the Hang Dong district of Chiang Mai, where you'll discover the enchanting village of Bandoo, home to a splendid 150-year-old teak house owned by the Ruankaew-Yanon family—a significant influence in shaping the local Lanna community. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the house and its surroundings, gaining insight into a lifestyle that closely mirrors that of their ancestors. Alongside exploring the grounds, actively participate in a cooking session with your host family, providing a hands-on opportunity to acquire Northern Thai culinary skills to take back home with you. The group will take part in cooking five dishes, including examples such as Obb Kai, Nam Prik Ong, Phad Ma Khaue Yao, Tom Som Kai, and Klauy Boud Chee (subject to change based on seasonal ingredients). Enjoy a delightful dinner on the second-floor terrace, offering panoramic views of the picturesque Lanna village, before taking a 30 minute transfer back to the hotel after dinner.

Dinner is included at the Lanna family compound after the cooking class. The menu consists of the dishes that were created during the cooking class. Water is included.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Mae Kampong Village Experience

Take a 20 minute private transfer to dinner. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu of Thai cuisine consisting of an appetizer, main, and dessert with water included. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.