This inviting 4-day city break takes you to a world of flavours and spices. Explore the flip side of Bangkok and then learn how to prepare some of the most popular dishes from Thai cuisine, with fresh ingredients sought from the local markets. Soak up the magical atmosphere of Bangkok by night as you set off on an evening cruise down the Chao Phraya River.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: Cruise down the Chao Phraya River with the twinkle of the city in the background, and tuck into a tasty buffet dinner on board during this romantic evening cruise.
Food tour: explore the city’s Village of Love and enjoy the flavours, spices and aromas.
Cooking class: learn everything it takes to cook real Thai food and impress your friends and family back home!
Day 1: ARRIVAL BANGKOK
After landing at Bangkok International Airport, a tour representative will meet and greet you before guiding you to the transfer to your hotel. Then spend the rest of this first day at leisure, becoming acquainted with the vibrant city of Bangkok. Perhaps you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai Massage, surprise your taste buds with the local flavours and cap off the day by enjoying the sunset from any of the stylish rooftop bars which have blossomed in the city’s skyscrapers in recent years… the options are limitless.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2: BANGKOK: HALF DAY FOOD TOUR & EVENING DINNER CRUISE
After breakfast at the hotel get ready to fall in love by exploring the flavors, spices, and aromas of the city’s Village of Love. Experience how the locals live, eat and shop as you take part in unique food tastings, each packed with history and stories of the neighbourhood and people. In the evening join an exciting and memorable 2 hours-long cruising and dining along the Chao Phraya River enchanting magical atmosphere which is something you shouldn’t miss. Depart from Asiatique Pier on a White Orchid cruise, and enjoy a welcome drink while cruising along the Chao Phraya River passing the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), The Royal Grand Palace (Wat Pra Kaew) and Rama VIII Bridge.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3: BANGKOK: HALF DAY THAI COOKING CLASS
This morning you will learn how to cook Thai food properly with experienced instructors. The class offer the experience of Thai dishes of your choice with techniques that will make your food more authentic with a touch of Thai style. Start with a visit to the local market in Bangkok to explore shops and varieties of fresh ingredients. Then transfer back to school where you will prepare 4-course of Thai dishes from scratch. At the end of the session an E-recipe book will be provided. Transfer back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4: DEPART BANGKOK
Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel before enjoying some free time for you to spend at leisure before the unescorted transfer back to Bangkok Airport, where you’ll catch your onward flight to your following destination.
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
