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Kwan is an award winning chef. A Thailand native that relocated to America to share her culinary talents via her restaurant Thai Kitchen in Anchor Bay, California. For years Kwan has been taking small groups of friends for a first class experience of Thailand - With her long term connections and love for the finer things , Kwan is the perfect host to showcase the beauty, reverent culture, spectacular food, wine, antiquity, and self care opportunities Thailand offers.
Kwan is an award winning chef. A Thailand native that relocated to America to share her culinary talents via her restaurant Thai Kitchen in Anchor Bay, California. For years Kwan has been taking small groups of friends for a first class experience of Thailand - With her long term connections and love for the finer things , Kwan is the perfect host to showcase the beauty, reverent culture, spectacular food, wine, antiquity, and self care opportunities Thailand offers.
Itinerary
This Luxury Tour is limited to small groups of 4-6 People.
Your tour package includes
• 12 nights in handpicked hotels
• 12 breakfasts
• 12 lunches
• 4 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 cooking class
• 4 Massages with oil or thai style
• 12 sightseeing tours
• Expert Tour Director & local guides
• Private deluxe motor coach, long tail boat
• Van Pick up
• All Domestic internal flights
• Grand Palace
• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Organic farm visit
• Ayutthaya Historical Park
• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
• Chiang Mai Night Market
• ChangChill consious elephant sanctuary
• Seating with Thai Buddhist monk
Bangkok
Day 1
Upon your arrival in Bangkok, your private guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel.
Having lunch or dinner
Thai massage for your long journey
Day 2
Breakfast at hotel
Start your urban exploration at a local flower and vegetable market, followed by an insider's tour around the dazzling Grand Palace to marvel at its spectacular architecture and learn about Thailand's history and culture. Within the palace complex, you will also visit Wat Phra Kaew, which enshrines the country's "palladium" Emerald Buddha.
Lunch
RONGROS ⭐️
Rongros. Restaurant. Michelin plates
After lunch, put aside the hustle of the city and take a long-tailed boat along the crisscrossing canals lined with various houses, temples, and restaurants to see the different aspects of local life. The boat tour also offers a perfect opportunity for photographing the remarkable Wat Arun. Today's last stop is Wat Pho, the home of a massive Reclining Buddha statue.
Breakfast and lunch
3 day
Bangkok Side Trip for Distinctive Markets
Spend today exploring two exotic markets outside of Bangkok. At the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, hop aboard a long-tailed wooden boat through the slender canals to experience the vibrant scene of vendors selling exotic, colorful produce from their boats. Continue onto the unusual Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls full of goods all occupy the narrow train tracks. You'll see how fast the vendors pack their stalls to make way for the approaching train. After that, transfer back to your Bangkok hotel for the night.
Breakfast lunch dinner
Damnernpawa ⭐
Chiang Mai
Day 4: Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Fly northward to Chiang Mai today. On arrival, After lunch and hotel check-in, glance over the old city with insightful visits to two remarkable Buddhist temples - Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. A scenic drive afterward will take you up to the sacred Wat Phra That on the top of Doi Suthep mountain. The shimmering golden temple structures, monk chants, and drifting scent of incense create a serene, spiritual ambiance. Also, seize the chance to enjoy the panoramic views of the city and scenic countryside at sunset.
Breakfast box
Lunch
At Goaroundwithyo ⭐️⭐️
Day 5: Chiang Mai,
Lanna Family Visit
This morning, set out to visit a Lanna family in the suburbs of Chiang Mai. The hospitable host will introduce his family to you, show you their family photos and houses, share with you the area's history and traditions, lead you to explore his garden full of fresh vegetables and herbs, and teach you to cook some authentic northern Thai flavors. Finally, you can enjoy a hearty lunch - your work and some extra dishes.
Day 6: Ethnical Elephant Sanctuary Tour
Today will be a fun day getting to know about the lives of the people who dedicate their lives to caring for the elephants and the needs and personalities of the elephants themselves. Join a group tour after breakfast and reach an ethical elephant sanctuary, where you will see elephants that are all very calm and easy to get comfortable with, as well as elephant babies that are cute and happy. Prepare vitamin-rich food and feed them, walk them into the hills, bathe and brush them in the water... Enjoy your time with these Majestic animals.
Breakfast lunch
At Meena Rice Based Cuisine ⭐️⭐
Phuket / Phi Phi
Day 7: Chiang Mai - Phuket
get to the airport for your flight to Phuket
visit the old town of Phuket . Passing through Chinese Singaporean-style shophouses and colonial-style mansions, you can venture deep into the less-visited neighborhoods for a glimpse of local daily life. You can also find several sacred places here.
After sunset, its night market will also draw your attention with some live music performances and fragrances of various Thai specialties. Stroll until a hawker attracts you with his incredible street food.
Breakfast box
Lunch Tu Kab Khao Restaurant Phuket ⭐️
Day 8: Phuket to Phi Phi islands
The most beautiful Andaman sea Islands, Phi Phi is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs with snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities, and islands featuring amazing sea views with lush mountains resembling Yosemite and long white sandy beaches.
Day 9
Phuket City Tour to View Point, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, and the Old Town.
This is a Free personal choice day for Massage, shopping, and your own time.
Lunch @ Ma Doo Bua
Bangkok & Beyond
Day 10 Phuket to Bangkok
Chill, spend your free time in the afternoon, dinner takes you to see the beauty of Bangkok with the highest restaurant.
The highest restaurant in Thailand, Ojo sets the scene with glamorous design, creative Mexican cuisine, and 360-degree views from a stunning outdoor terrace. Helmed by celebrity Chef Francisco Paco Ruano from the famed Alcalde Restaurant in Guadalajara, ranked no. 51 on the World’s Best List, Ojo’s kitchen is celebrated for authentic flavors with a modern twist
Day 11 ??
Ayutthaya Day Trip
The ruins of the ancient city-state of Ayutthaya—the once great capital of the Kingdom of Siam—is now a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lying at the confluence of three rivers north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya Historical Park protects magnificent crumbling stone temple spires, sun-worn Buddha statues, and other remnants of the three palaces, including over 400 temples in total.
Lunch or dinner @
Thai restaurant Pom Phet
Day 12 Bkk to Siem Reap
Upon arrival at the airport in Siem Reap, you will meet your guide who will be waiting for you at the airport, then the driver will transfer you to your hotel in the city center of Siem Reap for checking in and relaxing
Around 16:00, you will be picked up for a short tour around Siem Reap, such as visiting Phnom Bakheng, enjoying a spectacular sunset view from Bakheng Hill, then savor the welcome dinner with Apsara Dance Show when the night falls
Day 13
Ta Prohm - Banteay Kdei - Srah Srong - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat
Breakfast lunch
Day 14 back to bkk
Fly back to US or you may stay one night on your own.
We host small group trips from November - February. This is high Season so the weather is sunny & warm. Due to recent global inflation: prices of all hotels, food and activities have drastically gone up. However, our connections to the locals will give you the best for your hard earned $$ Price listed is per person & does not include initial air fare. All tours are customized for your group.
The awe-inspiring and splendid collection of buildings that comprise the Grand Palace will evoke a sense of wonder even in the most discerning temple aficionados. Be captivated by the charm of shopping at the floating market or the Maeklong railway market. Additionally, seize the opportunity to experience the finest bodywork practitioners in the world.
Regarded as the cultural capital of the north, here we will venture to the sacred mtn, visit a local family for a fully immersive thai life experience with home cooked meal. Something about feeding and spending time with majestic elephants remains in your heart always.
Phuket Town. Thalang Road in the city centre has applied to be a UNESCO heritage site with many Sino-Portuguese mansions and shop-houses. The night markets offer live music, a variety of street food, and local artists.
Phi Phi is an enchanting delight for both the eyes and the spirit. Its stunning landscapes rise majestically from the ocean, while beneath the surface lies a mesmerizing realm teeming with vibrant colors and marine life. Whether you’re indulging in adventure activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, unwinding on sandy beaches, sipping cocktails at tiki bars, or embarking on long boat rides to explore nearby islands, Phi Phi consistently offers an unforgettable experience.
Cambodia boasts some of the most awe-inspiring ancient ruins globally; you will discover magnificent temples, enchanting sunsets, indulge in the rich and flavorful local cuisine, and experience a mesmerizing Apsara dance performance, a graceful art form that narrates tales of yesteryears through exquisite movement and music, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories of your journey in this extraordinary land.
If you have limitations, don't do water travel, or or simply want a shorter less expensive tour of Thailand, reach out to us. We will do our best custom design a Thailand experience especially for your group.