Thailand Culinary Journey: Bangkok, 3-Day Chiang Mai Culinary Adventure & Phuket

Your detailed trip plan

A suggested sequence — every flight, hotel and day can be changed.

• 3Destinations
• 4Transport
• 2Accommodation
• 4Transfers

1. 10 Nov

   Flight FRA → BKK

   Flight
   Etihad Airways 1 stop 25KG

   21:20 FRA 14h 40m 18:00 BKK
2. 10 Nov

   Bangkok

   Stay from
   

   • Thailand
   • 3 nights

   Bangkok, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok is hot and crowded, but it's fairly clean and offers lots of fun things to do. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of culture, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. The Grand Palace is the absolute must see site. The Grand Palace complex also houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keow, the most sacred Buddhist temple. Other famous temples in Bangkok are the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples. Bangkok is a great place for shopping. There are many shops, shopping centers and markets to satisfy every wish. The nightlife scene in Bangkok is as varied as the city itself, from beer bars to exclusive clubs, night shopping markets, discos to hippie parties. Bangkok is a large sprawling metropolis, noisy and crowded yet peaceful and delicate. It is one of the world’s top destinations that one has to visit at least once in life.
3. 10 Nov

   Hotel Royal Bangkok

   3 nights
   

   ★★★★ 8.6 Booking.com · 2,531 reviews

   • BKK, Bangkok
   • SUPERIOR Flexi
   • WITH BREAKFAST
4. 11 Nov

   Thai Cooking Class at Baipai Cooking School

   Experience
   

   • 5 hours
   • Guests are picked up from and returned to their hotel in Bangkok.

   Discover the secrets of authentic Thai cuisine with a hands-on Thai cooking class at the Baipai Cooking School in Bangkok. Unlike the cooking demonstrations often found in hotels and restaurants, this experience is set in an ideal home-style learning environment where expert Thai chefs guide you through every step of preparing genuine Thai dishes.

   This is a real hands-on cooking class, not a passive demonstration - you will roll up your sleeves, work with fresh ingredients, and learn the techniques that make Thai food so distinctive. Guided throughout by an English-speaking instructor, participants leave the Baipai Cooking School amazed at what they are able to cook with their own hands.

   The Thai cooking class runs for five hours, departing at 9:30 am and concluding at 1:30 pm, giving plenty of time to properly learn and enjoy the process without feeling rushed. Return transfers from and to your hotel in Bangkok are included as part of the program, making the experience easy and convenient from start to finish, and transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle.

   Ideal for food lovers and curious travelers alike, this culinary trail offers a memorable, immersive way to connect with Thai culture through its cuisine - a welcome change of pace from the more common sightseeing itineraries around Bangkok, and a chance to bring a taste of Thailand home with you.

5. 12 Nov

   Thai Dinner and Dance at Thara Thong

   Experience
   

   • 3 hours
   • Guests are picked up from their hotel lobby, with a general pick-up time of 18:45 for hotels in the downtown Bangkok area.

   Step back into the elegant world of old Siam with an evening of Thai Dinner and Dance at Thara Thong, the riverside restaurant of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. This exquisite dining venue is famed for its sunken seating arrangements, a traditional hand-carved teakwood pavilion, and an old-world ambience that transports guests far from the bustle of modern Bangkok, even though the setting sits within a stylish contemporary hotel.

   Beyond the exceptional Thai cuisine on offer, evenings at Thara Thong come alive with cultural performances staged from Thursday to Sunday. Dancers dressed in glittering traditional costumes move through graceful, expressive routines inspired by the diverse provinces of the kingdom, while live musicians play traditional Thai instruments to complete the atmosphere. It is a rare chance to experience authentic Thai performing arts alongside a memorable meal.

   The menu at Thara Thong balances heritage and innovation, featuring regional Thai recipes that have been carefully fine-tuned for contemporary palates, alongside special dishes given a creative modern twist. Whether you favor classic flavors or something a little more adventurous, the kitchen caters to a range of tastes across the evening.

   Perched on the first floor of the Sheraton, the restaurant looks out over the Chao Phraya, Bangkok's storied "river of kings," and guests seated in the open-air patio area can enjoy a cool evening breeze along with sweeping river views. Between the setting, the cuisine, and the cultural performances, Thai Dinner and Dance at Thara Thong offers a genuine taste of ancient Siam wrapped in the glamour of a modern Bangkok hotel.

   Transfers from and to hotels are offered only within downtown Bangkok and are restricted to main hotels. Pick-up time is confirmed at the time of reservation, with the general pick-up time from hotel lobbies in the city area being 18:45.

6. 13 Nov

   Flight BKK → CNX

   Flight
   Thai Vietjet Air Direct 20 Kg

   06:05 BKK 1h 25m 07:30 CNX
7. 13 Nov

   Chiang Mai

   Stay from
   

   • Thailand
   • 2 nights

   Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North". Chiang Mai's historical center is the walled city. Sections of the wall remain at the gates and corners, but of the rest only the moat remains. Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree. The most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away. Modern-day Chiang Mai has expanded in all directions, but particularly to the east towards the Ping River, Mae Nam Ping, where Chang Klan Rd, the famous Night Bazaar and the bulk of Chiang Mai's hotels and guest houses are located. Loi Kroh Rd is the center of the city's night life.
8. 13 Nov

   3 Days Chiang Mai Culinary Adventure

   Guided tour
   

   • days 4–6

   Day 1: Markets, Ancient Ruins and a Kantoke Feast (L, D)

   Your Chiang Mai culinary adventure begins at the bustling Warorot Market, where the sights and scents of northern Thailand come alive through local spices, herbs and everyday ingredients. Along the way you'll sample local snacks like sai oua, the region's signature grilled sausage, and cap moo, crispy fried pork skin, before wandering through a neighbouring flower and fruit market bursting with colour. Heading out of the city, you'll taste kao soi, the beloved curry noodle dish combining soft noodles with a crispy topping, before exploring the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam. This excavated site preserves treasures dating back to the 8th century, including stone tablets bearing Mon inscriptions alongside ancient pottery and Buddhist sculptures. Returning to Chiang Mai, you'll pause at a charming café known for its award-winning coffee before checking into the Banthai Village hotel. The evening unfolds with a traditional Kantoke dinner accompanied by cultural performances, followed by free time to explore the night bazaar or a local bar.

   
   

   Day 2: Tea Plantations, Sacred Temples and Street Food (B, L, D)

   This morning takes you into the lush countryside of Mae Tang district to the Araksa Tea Plantation, where rolling green hills set the scene for learning about traditional tea cultivation. You'll join experienced tea pickers who select leaves according to age-old methods, then finish with a relaxing tea tasting session. Back in Chiang Mai, lunch showcases delicacies inspired by the Yunnan region of China, before a scenic drive up to Wat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most sacred temple perched high on a forested mountain with sweeping panoramic views over the city below. From there, you'll continue to the hill tribe village of Doi Pui, home to the Hmong people, known for their beautifully colourful native dress and distinct traditions. After returning to the hotel, the evening brings a lively night street food tour, where a local guide leads you through the city's best food stalls and eateries to sample favourites such as pad Thai and the fiery, aromatic tom yam kung.

   
   

   Day 3: Cookery Class at Grandma's Home Cooking School (B, L)

   Your culinary journey through Chiang Mai concludes with a hands-on morning cooking class at Grandma's Home Cooking School, tucked away in a charming village in Saraphi district just 20 minutes from central Chiang Mai. This idyllic rural setting offers a genuine taste of farm life alongside its newly developed course into authentic, home-style Thai cooking. After an 8:30 am pick-up from your hotel, the class begins with a visit to a local market to source exotic, fresh ingredients, followed by instruction in preparing rice, including the popular sticky rice variety. You'll then gather vegetables, herbs and even free-range chicken eggs from an organic farm before moving into a soup and stir-fry session complete with tasting. The class wraps up with the creation of spicy curries, a true mainstay of Thai cuisine, and traditional desserts, each followed by a tasting. After enjoying the fruits of your labour at Grandma's Home Cooking School, you'll be transferred to Chiang Mai airport for your onward journey.

   
   

   B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner

9. 15 Nov

   Flight CNX → HKT

   Flight
   Thai AirAsia Direct 0KG

   21:25 CNX 2h 0m 23:25 HKT
10. 15 Nov

    Phuket

    Stay from
    

    • Thailand
    • 7 nights

    Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and one of its premier tourist destinations. There are many activities you can do at Phuket, especially if you like beaches and islands. Phuket is such a great place to get out and explore. It really has it all, from sandy white beaches and crystal blue waters to a green countryside, beautiful temples and unbelievable views. Then add the shopping, nightlife and delicious seafood and you have just about everything you could want on a holiday. Island hopping is the best way to see and explore some of Phuket’s beautiful islands. You will find lots of huge rock formations, stalactites and stalagmites. Phi Phi and Khai Islands are the most popular islands of the archipelago. The Phi Phi View Point has an excellent view of the Ao Ton Sai and Ao Lo Dalam Bay. Patong Beach is the most visited beach and it is sometimes crowded, but has the best nightlife of the region. For more laid back beaches visit the beautiful Kamala, Surin, Laem Singh, Karon and Kata Beaches. Phuket is truly a wonderful place for a relaxing trip. A lot of amazing wonderful resorts, great tasty restaurants, white sandy beaches, amazing outlining islands and exciting nightlife. Everything you need for a true holiday.
11. 15 Nov

    Patong Bay Residence

    7 nights
    

    ★★★★ 7.4 Booking.com · 217 reviews

    • HKT-3, Patong
    • Deluxe Room,1 Double Bed
    • WITH BREAKFAST
12. 17 Nov

    Private Phuket's Night Food Testing and Culture Walk

    Experience
    

    • 4 hours
    • Pick up and drop off from guest accommodation along Phuket's main beaches (Patong, Kata, Karon, Kalim, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao) and Phuket Town.

    Discover the flavours and heritage of Phuket Old Town on this private evening food and culture walk. The journey begins at Sapan Hin, a lively recreational park packed with food carts serving local delicacies such as Thai curried fish custard, grilled chicken, and mixed spicy salad - with fried insects on offer for the more adventurous. A short stop follows at the Sapan Hin Chinese shrine, Giew Tian Geng, an important local Chinese temple.

    The tasting continues with O-Tao, Phuket's famous fried oyster or seafood dish made with eggs, flour, bean sprouts and taro root, before moving on to sweet treats like Roti pancake and dessert. The evening winds down with a relaxed sightseeing walk through the charming streets of Phuket Old Town, letting the food settle while soaking up its atmosphere.

13. 22 Nov

    Flight HKT → FRA

    Flight
    Etihad Airways 1 stop 25KG

    08:45 HKT 15h 30m 18:15 FRA