Thailand Culinary Journey
A small-group journey with Asia Bound — 11 Days / 9 Nights · Bangkok › Ayutthaya › Chiang Mai. Every departure below is operated by our dedicated team on the ground in Thailand.
2026–2027 Departures
Reserve with a 25% deposit for departures more than 60 days away, or pay in full — Affirm and Klarna available at checkout. Optional Refund Protection at booking. Dates shown run from your USA departure day to your return-flight day (return from Chiang Mai).
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1USA – Thailand
Your journey begins — depart the USA on your overnight flight across the Pacific. Sit back, settle in and cross the International Date Line while you sleep; the Kingdom is waiting on the other side.
Day 2Arrive in Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand's food capital! You're met at the airport and transferred to your central handpicked hotel. Settle in and rest up — the flavours and stories of the journey ahead begin tomorrow. The remainder of the day is at leisure, and breakfast is included from the following morning.
Day 3Royal Bangkok & First Flavours
Explore the Grand Palace and riverside temples in the morning, then begin your food story with a guided market walk and a tasting of classic Thai dishes — the foundations of the cuisine you'll come to know intimately.
Day 4Original Tuk Tuk Michelin Food Tour
Tonight, our signature Original Tuk Tuk Michelin Street Food Tour — a category-defining experience featured on GetYourGuide. Ride by tuk tuk between Bangkok's best Michelin-recommended street stalls, tasting your way through the neon-lit city after dark.
Day 5Michelin Dining & Markets
Visit a bustling fresh market to learn its ingredients, enjoy a hands-on session with a local chef, and cap the day with a meal at a Michelin-starred or Michelin-recommended restaurant — fine dining, Thai soul.
Day 6Ayutthaya & Riverside Heritage Dining
A cultural day at UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya among temple ruins and prangs, paired with a heritage riverside lunch of central-Thai specialties — history and gastronomy hand in hand.
Day 7Fly to Chiang Mai
Fly north from Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Mai (CNX), home to a distinct northern cuisine. Settle into your Old City hotel, then graze your way through the Night Bazaar's food stalls — khao soi, sai oua and northern sweets await.
Day 8Market Visit & Cooking Class
The heart of the journey — shop a local market with your instructor, then a hands-on northern Thai cooking class preparing your own curries and classics from scratch, sitting down to enjoy what you've created.
Day 9Local Family & Heritage Dining
Spend the day with local food artisans and share an intimate meal in a Thai family home, then dine at a heritage restaurant where recipes have been handed down for generations — the warm, personal side of Thai food.
Day 10Doi Suthep & Farewell Feast
Visit the mountaintop temple of Doi Suthep for sweeping views, enjoy a free afternoon for cafes and markets, and gather for a celebratory farewell feast drawing together the flavours of your journey.
Day 11Departure
After a final breakfast and any last market browsing, your private transfer takes you to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) — home-bound with new recipes, full memories and a deeper love of Thai food.
You’ll stay in handpicked hotels — mostly 4- to 5-star, well-located and full of local character.
What’s Included
- ✓ 9 Nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodation
- ✓ Daily Breakfast
- ✓ 3 Lunches · 4 Dinners
- ✓ English-Speaking Tour Director
- ✓ Deluxe Air-Conditioned Transportation
- ✓ All Entrance Fees
- ✓ Domestic Flight: Bangkok – Chiang Mai (full-service airline · 25 kg checked baggage per person)
- ✓ Original Tuk Tuk Michelin Food Tour
- ✓ Hands-On Cooking Class
- ✓ Celebratory Farewell Feast
- ✓ Airport Transfers
Not included
- ✗ International Airfare (multi-city (open-jaw): arrive BKK, depart CNX — we’ll help you find the best value on flights for your dates, with no markup)
- ✗ Optional Activities
- ✗ Personal Expenses & Gratuities
- ✗ Visa Fees (if applicable) (not required for U.S. citizens — Thailand grants visa-free tourist entry)
Call 1-844-ASIA-BND (1-844-274-2263) · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–4pm PT.
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