9D Thailand Insight

Arrive in Bangkok, upon arrival, transfer to Hotel.

Explorer on the west bank of the Chao Praya River lays a part of town called Thonburi. Situated on the right side of the river, progress has arrived here with little impact. Get a little feeling for life in Bangkok at the beginning of the 20th century, when it was also called "Venice of the East".
Our guide will meet you at a hotel in Bangkok, and transfer to the River City pier, take a longtail boat along to Chao Phraya River, and turn to the canals, which gives you a first-hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok's waterways. Through on your eyes, wooden houses, built on stilts to stand through the high tides of the late rainy season; places, only accessible by boat; children using the river as a large playground - life in Thonburi has not changed much since its beginnings. En route, stop at Bangkok's best-known landmark, the enchanting Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

Escape the buzz of Bangkok city and discover local life in the surrounding countryside. This tour proposes a unique way to explore the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the Mae Klong Train Market, offering multiple opportunities for an authentic Thai experience just 2 hours from the city.
We set off early in the morning and drive to the Samut Songkram province. Our first stop is a railway station, where we board the non-air-conditioned 3rd class carriage. Lean back and enjoy the 20-minute scenic journey along salt and rice paddies into the famous Mae Klong railway market, where the stalls are laid out on both sides of the railway tracks. When the train comes through, the tents and goods are moved from the rails at lightning speed. After the train has sped by, everything is moved back within a few seconds so that no one would suspect a conduit for a train.

After exploring the market, we drive to a jetty pier to take a longtail boat and journey along the winding canals to see remote villages, gardens, and plantations. We disembark at the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – arguably Thailand’s most photographed floating market as it’s what’s usually seen in most Bangkok postcards. Running along a network of canals just off the Mae Klong River, Damnoen Saduak is abuzz every morning with wooden rowboats selling all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and local snacks. As touristy as it may sound, the market still best preserves its old style of trading, and is even more lively and dynamic today with the diversity of products sold. We make our way to visit to a local open-air Khao Lam producer, where we learn how this famous Thai sweet dish is made. Khao Lam, a sticky rice delicacy housed in bamboo tubes, is not easily found at the local market in Bangkok; but it's a very popular treat in rural provinces.

After satisfying our taste buds, we continue to Wat Bang Kae Noi and spend some time bathing in the beauty of its interior, filled with woodcarvings depicting various phases of Buddha’s life, all hand crafted by artisans from the Petchaburi province. We head back to Bangkok.

Pick-up from Hotel and transfer to Train Station. Overnight Train to Chiang Mai.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Chiang Mai, Drive up the serpentine road to the magnificently situated Wat Doi Suthep. Perched atop a forested mountain with sweeping views of the city below, this most sacred of Chiang Mai’s temples (3,280 ft.) houses a wealth of Buddha images, murals and Buddhist art. Climb the 306 stepped Naga staircase to reach the temple. On your return to the city visit the two important temples – Wat Chedi Luang, “The temple of the Great Stupa” located in the ancient walled part of the city. Then, continue by walking to Wat Phan Tao, an ancient temple is known for its exquisite Lanna-style ordination hall (Wihan) entirely made of teakwood, it is one of the few remaining all wooden structures of its sort in Chiang Mai. The last stop is made at the city’s biggest market – Talat Warorot.

Pick up at the hotel around 08:00 hrs. send this morning at an insightful and delicious cooking class (on non-exclusive basis) visit the main local Thai market out of the city center. Learning about herbs and ingredients at organic farm. Pound and make a curry paste from scratch.
You will make your own curry paste each person will have their own individual mortar. You can decide
how spicy or non-spicy you would like to make your own curry paste.
Make one curry paste, one curry, one soup, noodle dish and sweet dessert (Total of 5 categories)
You will learn to make every dish completely by yourself from start to finish and will be able to season to your own taste..

Pick-up from Hotel and transfer to Train Station. Overnight Train to Bangkok.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your Hotel in Hua Hin.

Full day is at leisure

Pick-up from Hotel and transfer to Bangkok International Airport for onward flight