Explore Culinary Delights in Vietnam & Thailand

Start your food adventure in Vietnam’s capital. Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a guide, sampling local delights and sipping on Vietnam’s signature beer. End the day with ice cream at a popular spot before heading back to your hotel.

Depart early to Halong City by shuttle van and board a traditional junk boat to cruise through the stunning Halong Bay. Marvel at the karst limestone formations as you visit Dau Tung Lam Bay and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal. Explore Ga Choi Island and Paradise Cave before relaxing on the boat’s deck, savoring the sea breeze. Return to Tuan Chau Marina, transfer back to Hanoi in the evening, and prepare for your flight to Hoi An the next morning.

Meet your guide early in the morning and head to the airport for your flight to Hoi An. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to your hotel for a quick refresh. Join a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, known for its diverse architectural influences from past trading eras. Explore the streets lined with flowers, visit landmarks like Chua Ong Pagoda, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Jinshang Temple, Tan Ky Ancestral House, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the Thu Bon River, observing daily life along the way. Return to your hotel for a peaceful evening by the riverside.

After a good night’s sleep, leave Bangkok early to visit the Maeklong Railway Market, a market set on a railway track! Explore stalls with fresh produce, souvenirs, and accessories. Watch as a train slowly passes through the market, just inches from the goods. It’s a unique and memorable sight.

Next, head to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as you explore by foot and boat. Afterward, return to Bangkok, grab your things, and go to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai.

Evening in Chiang Mai

Upon arriving in Chiang Mai, meet your guide and go to your hotel. After a short rest, start your evening culinary tour. Visit food stalls loved by locals and try dishes like Thai curry fish cake, sticky rice with pork, and crispy snacks.

Walk to a quieter area and get a fruit shake. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, a beautiful 15th-century stupa, and taste famous Thai noodles. Continue to another food street for pork skewers, pork leg with rice, and coconut desserts.

Finally, ride a local truck to a hidden bar, popular with locals. Enjoy a drink and chat with your guide before returning to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

Start your day early and head to Patara Elephant Farm for a day of mahout training. Change into a mahout outfit and learn about elephant care and farm management. Meet the elephants, practice approaching them, and take them to the river for their morning bath. Then, enjoy a jungle trek on the elephants, visit waterfalls and a local temple, and have a picnic lunch. Swim with the elephants under a waterfall before returning to camp. Say goodbye to your new elephant friend and head back to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Evening with a Host Family

After a break, dive into authentic Thai cuisine with a host family. In the late afternoon, get picked up from your hotel and travel to San Ton Pao Village. Meet your host family through the Home Hosted Meals program. Start with a refreshing herbal juice and then help prepare a traditional northern Thai meal, served on a “Khantoke” tray. Enjoy the meal with your host family, learning about their daily life and culture. After a heartwarming evening of delicious food and new friends, return to your hotel and relax for the night.

Start early and meet your guide at Tha Pae Gate to explore Chiang Mai by traditional rickshaw. Enjoy a leisurely ride through narrow streets to Wat Puak Tam Community, where artisans create beautiful brass ornaments and golden parasols. Visit a unique restaurant at the Chiang Mai Woman Correctional Institution, where female prisoners serve Thai snacks while learning new skills. Then, head to Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, to admire its Buddhist art. Finish your tour with a walk through Waroros Market and a fruit tasting before returning to your hotel.

Afternoon and Evening in Phuket

Freshen up and head to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, drop your bags at your hotel and meet your guide for a street food tour. Discover Phuket’s best street food, sampling coconut cake, skewers, boiled rice, and mango sticky rice. Visit cultural highlights like Khao Rang Hill Viewpoint and the LED-lit Talang Road. After filling up on local snacks, return to your hotel for a good night’s rest or explore Phuket’s nightlife.

Meet your guide in the afternoon and head to Chalong Bay Rum Distillery. Tour the facility and learn from an expert how award-winning rum is made from Thai sugarcane. See the traditional French copper still and the bottling plant. Sample Chalong Bay Rum and try your hand at bartending. Participate in a group workshop to make three cocktails and taste your creations with delicious snacks. Afterwards, return to your hotel for a relaxing night or explore the island further.

Sleep in or wake up early – it’s your choice! Spend a full day exploring Phuket at your own pace. Visit some of the island’s top temples on a city tour, snap photos at scenic viewpoints, and sample delicious street food. Wander through shops and cafes. For a more adventurous day, join a Thai cooking class and enjoy the meals you make, take a fruit carving course, or simply relax by the pool.

This is the end of your epic culinary adventure! Meet your guide in the morning for your transfer from the hotel to Phuket Airport, and fly back to Bangkok.