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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Thailand, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
Cruise the River Kwai on a Colonial style cruise boat
The RV River Kwai combines the grandest luxuries of the colonial era with ten wood-lined, deluxe air-conditioned cabins, with a window looking out over the river.
Thai home life & cooking experience
Learn how to cook like a local at a Thai home near Chiang Mai. You’ll spend the day with your host family, listening to their stories and plucking fresh produce from the garden, before turning it into a feast under their careful guidance.
Wat Pho & The Grand Palace
An early start will get you to Wat Pho in time to experience the monks' early morning chanting ritual and avoid the crowds who arrive later.
Private cruise & lunch on Phang Nga Bay
Together with your own private captain, you can explore Phang Nga Bay’s striking karst scenery and mangrove forests aboard a traditional long-tail boat. You’ll also get to unwind on white-sand beaches and enjoy a seafood lunch on a private island.
Sizzling food tour of Bangkok by tuk-tuk
Sweet, sour, salty, and spicy — Thailand’s cuisine is known for its expert balance of all four flavours, and one of the best ways to taste them is on a privately guided tuk-tuk tour of Bangkok.
Bangkok city safari
Travelling by tuk-tuk, Skytrain, or water taxi, you’ll see Bangkok through local eyes. Along the way, you’ll take in the city’s landmark sites and experiences, from golden Buddha statues and royal palaces to chanting monks and lively markets.
Adventure day in rural Kanchanaburi
Surrounded by forested peaks, you’ll cycle through Kanchanaburi’s countryside, before drifting along the River Kwai in a kayak or on a bamboo raft. Along the way, your private guide will give you insights into the local culture.
Eco-friendly canal cruise through Bangkok’s historic khlongs
After exploring the quiet bakery-lined streets of Bangkok’s Portuguese quarter, you’ll step aboard a solar-powered longtail boat to experience life along the historic Thonburi canals. Wooden shophouses on stilts, gilded temples, and a towering golden statue all line your route.
Farm-to-table dining experience in Phuket
Pick fresh ingredients as you tour an organic farm in Phuket before enjoying them in a sustainable seven-course meal at Jampa Restaurant. As part of the experience, you’ll learn about Jampa’s dedication to farm-to-table cuisine and its zero-waste philosophy.
Elephant experience at ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
Enjoy an ethical elephant experience at ChangChill sanctuary, where you’ll spend the day with former working elephants. Learn their individual stories as you watch them forage in the forest, play in the mud pit, and chow down on food you’ve prepared for them.
Coffee farm & traditional village visit in rural Chiang Rai
In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn all about the processes behind Thai coffee cultivation at a family-run farm. After, you’ll take a guided tour around a remote village and meet the traditional mountain communities who live there.
Lisu cultural experience in Chiang Mai province
Get to know the culture of the Lisu people in a day of activities hosted by the community-run Lisu Lodge. Enjoy a bike ride through the rice terraces, raft beside emerald forests, try tea harvesting, and learn about traditional customs at a local village.
