Thailand with Paul and Luke Harwerth

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.

Start your day with a 45-minute private transfer to Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bangkok's lively floating market where local delicacies are freshly prepared on boats navigating the canal. Indulge in a unique dining experience as these "floating kitchens" anchor beside your waterside table, offering a diverse array of dishes, including the renowned "boat noodles" and pla pao (salt-crusted fish). Explore 5-6 local vendors, and remember to have extra cash on hand if you wish to make additional purchases. [Operator’s Note: This activity is only available on Saturday and Sunday.]

Lunch as a part of the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market Tour is included. Additional beverages and food at your own expense. You’ll then head 40 minutes on 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.

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. Note that dishes will change depending on the season. Note: Patom Farm closed on Monday.

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.

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.

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

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 the Ayutthaya Ruins.

The Ayutthaya ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, showcase the remnants of the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, featuring impressive temple complexes, statues, and historical structures that offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and cultural significance. You’ll be visiting Bang-Pa-In Palace, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, the ancient temple ruins and crumbling pagodas that used to form Thailand’s largest and most important settlement. When visiting the ruins and temples today, you’ll need to wear conservative clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, shoes that cover the toes. You’ll be walking for about 3 miles on flat terrain.

Then take a 10 minute transfer to the local market. Ayutthaya's food markets offer a delectable journey through Thai culinary delights, where visitors can savor a diverse array of local street food, traditional dishes, and delicacies amidst the historical backdrop of the ancient city, creating a unique and flavorful experience. Then head to U-thong Road, famous for Roti Saimai, the sweet treat of Ayutthaya. This Thai-style candy floss or cotton candy is rolled in a paper-thin roti sheet. Be sure to bring additional cash to purchase food, drinks, and souvenirs at your own expense.

Light snacks are included as a part of the Ayutthaya Food Market Tour. Be sure to bring additional cash to purchase additional food and drinks at your own expense.

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.

Rejuvenate after your journey to Chiang Mai with a 15-minute private transfer to The Oasis Spa, where you can indulge in a 2-hour massage experience. Choose between a comprehensive full-body Thai massage or a session focusing on the head, back, shoulders, and feet. The full-body massage incorporates slow, thorough movements, targeting the entire body to provide profound relaxation. By pressing and kneading the 'Sen' energy lines and incorporating passive stretching, this treatment is designed to enhance energy flow and circulation, leaving you energized and rejuvenated. Alternatively, opt for the head, back, shoulder, and foot massage, starting with a soothing foot massage, followed by tension-relieving neck and shoulder techniques, and concluding with a revitalizing head massage to stimulate scalp circulation and restore energy flow to the temples. Experience immediate benefits, including total relaxation, tension relief, reduced fatigue, and heightened alertness and concentration.

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 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.

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 Chuan 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.

Enjoy a unique dining experience at the Chuan Chom Women’s Correctional Institution. (Yes, you read that correctly!) Your snacks 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.

Lunch at Chuan Chom is included. Lunch is typically a la carte of Northern Thai cuisine with water included. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Then take a 20 minute private transfer back to the hotel.

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.

Take a 1 hour long transfer to Mae Kampong Village in the morning. Explore the enduring agricultural techniques and local traditions that persist in the present day at Mae Kampong, a village centered around tea production. Engage in the village's homestay initiative, contributing to eco-tourism and fostering a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts of farming among the residents. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, navigate the village, embark on a forest walk, and witness a farming demonstration by the locals. Take a moment to unwind amidst the breathtaking scenery of lush hills adorned with tea fields. Indulge in lunch at Him Tang Restaurant, renowned for its Northern Thai Cuisine, as featured by Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown Thailand, highlighting the region's distinctive use of animal protein. Note that most of the dishes served at Him Tang are raw, the guide will consult with travelers regarding dietary preferences, and if necessary, an alternative local restaurant in Mae Kampong will be arranged. Take a 1 hour private transfer back to the hotel.

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.