Thailand Real Food Adventure





Eat your way through spicy Thailand – one of the best places in the world for culinary delights
Why you'll love this trip
- Learn how to prepare and present the traditional 11-dish Northern Thai speciality khan tok and experience Thai life from a local's perspective at a village homestay.
- See dishes whipped up before your eyes, like kaeng som, spicy fish cakes at a community farm and roti sai mai at a market food stall in Ayutthaya.
- Cruise Thaka Samut Songkram's floating market on a paddleboat and sail aboard a longtail boat to an island Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya
- Tuck into your favourite iconic Thai dishes and discover new ones along the way: guay-tieo-ruea (boat noodles), roti sai mai, khao soi, som tum, larb and more.
- Dine on a plant-based meal at a Chiang Mai restaurant that sources organic, local vegetables for their daily array of delicious meals.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Private Vehicle, Boat, Overnight Train, Songthaew
Hotel (5 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night), Homestay (1 nightt)
This trip generates 50 kg of CO2-e per person per day
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.
Is this trip right for you?
- The cuisine of Thailand includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Thailand which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
- This trip includes an overnight train between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai. Accommodation is simple but comfortable – soft sleeper class multi-share compartments with air conditioning and bunk beds, with sheets and a pillow provided.
- There is one night at a homestay on this trip, a wonderful opportunity to witness everyday Thai life. Facilities can be basic and multi-share, with fold-out mattresses on the floor and shared bathrooms. The rewards of such an authentic local experience are immeasurable.
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4 (Overnight Train) and Day 6 (Village Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
3. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 5pm on Day 1 in Bangkok. This trip ends on Day 8 in Chiang Mai and you are free to leave at any time.
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