Culinary Thailand

Thai curry and dessert workshop. Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class led by expert local chefs. Participants will learn to prepare authentic dishes using fresh ingredients, traditional techniques, and the perfect balance of flavors that define Thai food. Program Flow (Half-Day): Welcome & Introduction (30 mins): Guests are greeted with herbal drinks and a short introduction to Thai culinary traditions, ingredients, and cooking philosophy. Market Visit (1 hour): Explore a local market to select fresh herbs, spices, and produce. Learn how to identify key ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, and chili. Cooking Session (2 hours): Guided by the chef, participants prepare 3–4 signature dishes such as: Tom Yum Goong (spicy shrimp soup) Pad Thai (stir-fried noodles) Green Curry with Chicken Mango Sticky Rice (dessert highlight) Tasting & Sharing (1 hour): Enjoy the dishes together in a communal setting, paired with refreshing Thai iced tea. Return to your hotel and free at leisure.

Visit Wat Pho, home of the Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. Explore Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), with its stunning riverside location and intricate porcelain mosaics. Discover Wat Traimit, housing the world’s largest solid gold Buddha. Local lunch at a restaurant. Continue to visit the Bangkok National Museum or Jim Thompson House for insights into Thai art, textiles, and history. Dinner featuring Royal Thai cuisine in a traditional setting. Return back to hotel.

Fly to Chiang Mai and you will be welcomed by your English speaking tour guide. Transfer to your hotel. Experience the charm of Northern Thailand with a traditional Khantoke Dinner in Chiang Mai. Guests are welcomed into a Lanna-style pavilion and served an authentic feast of sticky rice, Chiang Mai sausage, chicken curry, and local delicacies, all presented on communal Khantoke trays. Throughout the evening, vibrant cultural performances bring Lanna heritage to life – from the graceful Fingernail Dance to the lively Ramwong circle dance, where guests are invited to join in. This immersive evening combines authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and captivating performances, making it a highlight for travelers seeking a genuine cultural encounter in Chiang Mai. Return back to your hotel.

Guests will enjoy a full-day immersion into Chiang Mai’s sustainable lifestyle and culinary traditions. The experience begins with a visit to a family-run organic farm, where participants stroll through vibrant vegetable gardens, rice paddies, and herbal plots while learning about traditional farming practices such as composting and natural pest control. Guests will harvest seasonal produce before joining a local family in their traditional teakwood home for an interactive cooking class. Together, they prepare signature Northern Thai dishes like khao soi, som tam, and herbal stir-fries, followed by a shared meal and cultural exchange. In the afternoon, guests can relax with herbal tea in the farm’s shaded pavilion and take part in optional activities such as preparing a Thai dessert or crafting a herbal compress. The day concludes with a farewell gift of organic produce or handmade spices, leaving guests with lasting memories of authentic farm-to-table living and warm local hospitality. Return to your hotel.

You will be transferred to Chiang Mai International Airport for your return flight.