One of the most distinctive cuisines in the global gastronomy map, Thai cooking demonstrates intricacy and attention to texture, colour, and balance in its presentation, and embraces the use of ingredients which have medicinal value as well as good flavour.

Designed for travellers who love to learn, cook, taste, and share, this culinary-focused journey offers a delicious, and deeply rewarding way to experience Thailand.

We will start our exploration in Bangkok, which is equally famous for its cultural monuments as its vivid street life. We will experience both with cooking classes at two of Thailand’s most renowned cooking schools, market visits, samples of street food, and tours of some its most famous cultural landmarks.

Next, we head north to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand and now home to some of the most magnificent ruins in SE Asia. Ayutthaya is steeped in centuries of art and culture of which cuisine plays a large part, so we will also enjoy a cooking class, a riverside gourmet meal, and a relaxing river cruise on a traditional teak barge while taking in the majestic views of this region.

Moving north to Chiang Mai, we will experience Chang Puak Market and the lively Night Bazaar, sampling a variety of traditional northern Thai dishes, as well as a hands-on visit to an ethical elepahnt sanctuary, and a day spent exploring Doi Suthep, one of Thailands most scared mountaintop temples.

Not Included

Internal flight (approx $300), International airfare, travel insurance, personal expenses, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.