Thailand with Roopgill host-19th august2024-2

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu including an appetizer, main, and dessert of Thai cuisine, with water included. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Theatre Residence Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Begin your half-day tour with a scenic drive in a private transfer towards southwest Bangkok to the charming Ratchaburi Province. On the way to Damnoern Saduak Floating Market, take a fascinating detour to the Mae Klong Railway Market, also affectionately known as Talad Rom Hoop, which translates to "closing an umbrella or awning." This unique name reflects the market's extraordinary setup, where vendors swiftly close their awnings to make way for the passing trains right on the tracks. Experience the thrilling spectacle of the train maneuvering through the tightly-packed stalls, a perfect blend of daily commerce and local life. You'll spend around 40 minutes at the market, giving you ample time to explore the stalls, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and watch the train glide through, making for an unforgettable experience.

Damnoern SaFrom the bustling Mae Klong Railway Market, continue with a quick 15-minute drive to a local Sugar Palm farm situated conveniently along your route. This visit offers an insightful look into the production of sugar, demonstrating how the sap from sugar palms is turned into crystalline sugar, a vital ingredient in local cuisine. You’ll then arrive at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This celebrated market is a vibrant display of local culture and history, reminiscent of a time when rivers and canals were the main transport routes. Explore a variety of boats filled with fresh fruits, flowers, colorful clothing, and assorted souvenirs floating along the waterways. Then, make your way to the historic Lao Tuk Luk Market, also known as the old Damnoen Saduak Market. Operating for over a century, this market maintains its traditional appeal with wooden houses and offers insights into the age-old methods of trading food, snacks, and other items. To fully appreciate this market's atmosphere, consider renting a paddle boat at your own expense. This allows you to weave through the vendor boats and experience the vibrant market scene from the water, providing a unique perspective on this lively trading hub. It is advised to bring cash with you to purchase food and beverages at your own expense.duak Floating Market

On the way back to Bangkok, lunch will be included at local restaurant in the Samut Songkram / Amphawa area which is roughly a 30 minute transfer from Damnoern Saduak Floating Market. The meal will typically be a la carte menu shared with water included. Some examples of local Thai dishes you will be having is stir-fried razor clams and boiled salted Thai mackerel.

Dinner is included as a part of the Bangkok Street Eats Tour. You will be trying out a variety of street foods. Please be sure to bring extra cash if you would like to purchase additional food and beverages at your own expense.

In the late afternoon, you’ll be picked up for a 40 minute transfer to the meeting point to start your Bangkok Street Eats adventure. You’ll get on a tuk tuk and make about 5 stops along the way. Get a glimpse of an important Bangkokian landmarks – the Democracy Monument before arriving a Michelin-starred Pad Thai restaurant and enjoy the explosion of spicy and savoury flavours as well as the amazing variety of textures from the delicate noodles to the crunchy peanuts. Hop back into the iconic vehicle and continue this culinary excursion of the city’s hidden eateries. But first, lets have a photo break at the Giant Swing. Next stop would be a local night market. Wander the rows of bustling stalls, learn about local delicacies and sample from the vast array of street food. There will be plenty of options to test your umami and sweet taste buds namely: suckling Thai-style grilled meat, khao kha mu (stewed pork leg), coconut pudding, Bua Loi Khai Waan (glutinous rice balls with egg), etc. Take a short break from eating and stroll through Pak Klong Talat, Thailand’s largest flower market, which only operates overnight. Let’s try to fold some fresh lotus here while getting to know how important this kind of flower is in Thai worshiping culture. Next up, getting to know Thai wedding tradition from a local store selling special desserts just for this occasion. Take away some Thong Yip and Thong Yod to try at the final stop. Conclude the night at a laid-back riverside rooftop bar. Sip on a refreshing beer or your choice of drink whilst taking in the splendid views of the Chao Phraya River and the twinkling buildings along the riverbanks. Then you’ll take a 40 minute transfer back to the hotel after a fun evening out.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Theatre Residence Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Dinner at a local restaurant is included. Dinner is typically a set menu consisting of an appetizer, side dish, main, and dessert. A non-alcohol drink is included (juice, mocktail, herbal drink, soft drink). Additional food and beverages at your own expense.

The rural province of Nakhon Pathom is home to Patom’s Organic Farm, an eco-cultural project on the banks of the Tha Chin River. Upon reaching the farm, you'll head on a guided tour and engage in a workshop that provides hands-on exposure to various organic farming techniques, covering aspects such as soil preparation, seedling management, planting methods, composting, and fertilization. You’ll then gather raw ingredients straight from the source and bring them into the kitchen, where you’ll take a cooking class, learning how to prepare a traditional Thai meal. Everyone will get to participate in various steps in making the meal. Examples of dishes you will be making are acacia omlette (Senegalia pennata), somtam, pad gaprao (stir fried with basil), stir-fried morning glory. Dishes will change depending on the season. Note: Patom Farm closed on Monday - in which it will be switched to day 2.

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Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Theatre Residence Hotel offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Head to U-thong Road, famous for Roti Saimai, the sweet treat of Ayutthaya. This Thai-style candy floss or cotton candy is rolled in a paper-thin roti sheet. Be sure to bring additional cash to purchase food, drinks, and souvenirs at your own expense.

Light snacks are included as a part of the Ayutthaya Food Market Tour. Be sure to bring additional cash to purchase additional food and drinks at your own expense.

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Discover the historical highlights of Ayutthaya by minivan and boat on this day. The Ayutthaya ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, showcase the remnants of the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, featuring impressive temple complexes, statues, and historical structures that offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and cultural significance. You’ll be visiting Bang-Pa-In Palace, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, the ancient temple ruins and crumbling pagodas that used to form Thailand’s largest and most important settlement. When visiting the ruins and temples today, you’ll need to wear conservative clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, shoes that cover the toes. You’ll be walking for about 3 miles on flat terrain.

Rejuvenate after your journey to Chiang Mai with a 15-minute private transfer to The Oasis Spa, where you can indulge in a 2-hour massage experience. Choose between a comprehensive full-body Thai massage or a session focusing on the head, back, shoulders, and feet. The full-body massage incorporates slow, thorough movements, targeting the entire body to provide profound relaxation. By pressing and kneading the 'Sen' energy lines and incorporating passive stretching, this treatment is designed to enhance energy flow and circulation, leaving you energized and rejuvenated. Alternatively, opt for the head, back, shoulder, and foot massage, starting with a soothing foot massage, followed by tension-relieving neck and shoulder techniques, and concluding with a revitalizing head massage to stimulate scalp circulation and restore energy flow to the temples. Experience immediate benefits, including total relaxation, tension relief, reduced fatigue, and heightened alertness and concentration.

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Take a 1 hour long transfer to Mae Kampong Village in the morning. Explore the enduring agricultural techniques and local traditions that persist in the present day at Mae Kampong, a village centered around tea production. Engage in the village's homestay initiative, contributing to eco-tourism and fostering a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts of farming among the residents. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, navigate the village, embark on a forest walk, and witness a farming demonstration by the locals. Take a moment to unwind amidst the breathtaking scenery of lush hills adorned with tea fields. Indulge in lunch at Him Tang Restaurant, renowned for its Northern Thai Cuisine, as featured by Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown Thailand, highlighting the region's distinctive use of animal protein. Note that most of the dishes served at Him Tang are raw, the guide will consult with travelers regarding dietary preferences, and if necessary, an alternative local restaurant in Mae Kampong will be arranged. Take a 1 hour private transfer back to the hotel.