Authentic Gastronomy Experience, Private Tour

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~~$957~~

$820

Authentic Gastronomy Experience, Private Tour

2 Days Starting and ending in Bangkok, Thailand

Visiting: Kanchanaburi, Bangkok

Tour operator:

Destination Services Thailand

Tour code:

274291

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

From: $957 $820 (USD) Operator discount: -$96 Travel Club discount: -$41 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Authentic Gastronomy Experience, Private Tour" in Thailand. This immersive cultural adventure begins in Bangkok and takes you to the serene countryside of Kanchanaburi. Delight in hands-on cooking lessons with local families, learning to prepare traditional Thai dishes, sweets, and noodles. Explore the majestic Wat Baan Tham Temple, with its stunning dragon-head entrance and panoramic views of the River Kwai. Visit the historic River Kwai Bridge, a poignant World War II landmark. Enjoy street food tastings at vibrant local markets and savor the flavors of your own culinary creations. This tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomy, all while staying in a charming boutique hotel.

Highlights

Cooking lessons: introduction into the Thai gastronomy with the locals, who will share their legendary knowledge and traditions
Learn how to make traditional Thai dishes, sweets and noodles and cherish these amazing recipes for a lifetime
Wat Baan Tham Temple: it features a long staircase that leads up the hill into an amazing dragon's head and into its mouth
Once inside the dragon, the steps continue and there are wonderful paintings on the walls
River Kwai Bridge: this famous bridge was built during World War II, by the war prisoners
Street food tasting at the local market
Noodle tasting and making process lesson in Kanchanaburi town
Thai cooking lesson with a local family in a traditional Thai house

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (128Km – 3Hrs)

Location: Kanchanaburi

Accommodation Name: The Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Lunch

Meet the driver at the Century Park Hotel Bangkok from 06:00 to 06:30 am (to be informed in advance). You will depart from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi province in a private unescorted vehicle, for a 128km trip that will take around three hours. Upon arrival, meet your local tour escort, who will join you to the peaceful countryside in Tha Muang district (approx. 20min). At around 09:30 am, the guide will introduce you to a local family, famous for its traditional Thai sweets. Relax in the warm atmosphere of a traditional Thai house and its adorable garden, and then enjoy a Thai cooking lesson with the family members (please inform in advance if you prefer a vegetarian meal). Throughout the lesson, you will learn how to make a few authentic Thai dishes and aged-old Thai sweets. These cooking techniques have passed from generation to generation for a hundred years within this family. For lunch, enjoy the meal that you have cooked in the nice environment of a Thai home. After saying farewell to the family, at around 01:30 pm you will continue to Wat Baan Tham Temple (approx. 15 min), at the top of the hill overlooking the River Kwai. Upon arrival, start a walk to the top where the spectacular statue of Naga is dominant. The view from above is breathtaking, featuring the River Kwai winding through local settlements rice farms and fruit orchards. At around 03:00 pm, you will be transferred to the hotel, for check-in. Settle in your room and get ready for another exciting gastronomy experience. The transfer will pick you up at 05.30 pm for a short ride to the street food market in town for a delightful street food tasting (included). Have fun strolling through the whole place with a hundred food stalls offering a variety of food to pick your dinner (own expense). You will be transferred back to the hotel at around 08:00 pm, for a well-deserved rest.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Day 2 : Kanchanaburi – Bangkok (128Km – 3Hrs)

Location: Bangkok

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Early morning, charge your batteries with breakfast before departing at around 08:00 am to visit a Thai family that produces noodles (known as Khanom Jeen in Thai) in Kanchanaburi town. The host will show you every step of a home-based noodle production, and you will have a taste the Khnom Jeen with curry (included). After this experience, you will continue to a local market nearby (approx. 30 min). Enjoy exploring the lively and colourful atmosphere of a traditional Thai market. Learn what the market has to offer and help pick some ingredients for your next cooking lesson. At around 10:30 am, hop on the transfer back to the hotel for your last lesson. Thai locals will share their knowledge received from their own families. The cooking lesson will be held indoors surrounded by the beautiful garden of the hotel. You will be your chef, following the instructions from your cook expert, and enjoying the meal you have made with your own hands. After this experience, check-out from the hotel and at around 03:00 pm, and depart to the River Kwai Bridge for a short visit. At around 03:30 pm, hop on the unescorted private transfer back to the Century Park Hotel Bangkok (9 Ratchaprarop Rd, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400). Arrive at Century Park Hotel at approximately 07:00 pm. From here, you may continue with your travel arrangements.

What's Included

Tour Guide

Operated with English-speaking local tour escort.
Accommodation

1-night accommodation at The Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel or similar 4*.
Meals

1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 self-cooking lunch.
Transport

Air-conditioned private transportation as stated in the program.
Entrance Fees and Activities

All activities and admission to all museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary: Visit Wat Baan Tham Temple, Visit street food market (Day 1); Visit local market, Visit Bridge Over River Kwai (Day 2).
Other

Thai cooking lesson with a local family in a traditional Thai house (Day 1), Street food tasting at the local market (Day 1), Noodle tasting and making process lesson in Kanchanaburi town (Day 2), Thai cooking lesson at the hotel and ingredients from the Thai market (Day 2).

What's Not Included

Drinks

Drinks during meals.
Gratuity

Gratuity for driver and guide.
Optional Tours

Optional tours are not included.
Personal Expenditures

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the program.
Flights and Visa Fees

International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees.

Requirements

Especially during the dry, cool season (December to February), warm jacket and long trousers are recommended. 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.

Please Note

Hotel early check-in and late check-out, connecting rooms or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed
No refund for unused services, splitting of package is not allowed
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents
Opening times of Temples and places of interest may change without prior notice. Temples and places of interest may be closed without prior notice.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Kanchanaburi

Superior Hotel Category = The Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned private transportation as stated in the program, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy a 1-night stay at The Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel in Kanchanaburi, offering superior comfort and a serene environment.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Kanchanaburi

Superior Hotel Category = The Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

Check out our Q&As

What kind of cooking lessons are included in the tour?

The tour includes multiple cooking lessons: a Thai cooking lesson with a local family in a traditional Thai house, a noodle making process lesson in Kanchanaburi town, and a Thai cooking lesson at the hotel using ingredients from a Thai market.
What is the significance of the River Kwai Bridge included in the tour?

The River Kwai Bridge is a famous historical site built during World War II by war prisoners. It was the target of frequent Allied bombing raids during 1945 and was rebuilt after the war ended. The bridge is still in use today.
What can I expect during the visit to Wat Baan Tham Temple?

At Wat Baan Tham Temple, you will walk up a long staircase that leads into an amazing dragon's head and mouth. Inside the dragon, the steps continue, and there are wonderful paintings on the walls. The view from the top is breathtaking, featuring the River Kwai winding through local settlements, rice farms, and fruit orchards.
What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

The tour provides 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 self-cooking lunch. Additionally, there is a street food tasting experience at a local market.
What type of accommodation is included in the tour?

The tour includes 1-night accommodation at a superior hotel category, specifically The Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel.

What should I wear when visiting temples during the tour?

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.
Are there any specific items I should bring for the tour?

It is recommended to bring sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent. During the dry, cool season (December to February), a warm jacket and long trousers are also recommended.
What is the pick-up and drop-off location for the tour?

The pick-up location is the Century Park Hotel Bangkok, and the drop-off location is also the Century Park Hotel Bangkok.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included
Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.

Reviews of this operator

Emma

Super!!

04-Oct-2022

Tour guide war super nett! Hotels wurden aufsteigend immer besser. Hätten uns über mehr ortstypisches essen gefreut und nicht nur touristische restaurants mit an europäer angepassten speisen. Alles in allem war es eine schöne reise mit toller route :)

Lucas

Fabolous company and staff

15-Dec-2022

Fabulous company and English-speaking guide. Great Tour minibus. Your every wish is considered.

Gabrielle

Shear pleasure

18-Nov-2022

Taking this tour with Destination Services Thailand was a shear pleasure. The response time before and during our trip was phenomenal. Our request of having two single beds and German speaking tour guides throughout was met without any problems. One minor hiccup in Bangkok was remedied immediately after our arrival in Chiang Mai.(Our included transportation from the hotel to the airport in Bangkok didn't show up on time. Therefore, we had to take a taxi and paid ourselves for the fare. Upon our arrival in Chiang Mai, our local tour guide reimbursed us immediately). Again, excellent service! Except for this one, all the pick ups occurred on time. The included meals were always freshly prepared, delicious and plentiful and the hotels met the 4* standard. To sum it all up: my brother and I had a memorable, wonderful experience and would recommend Destination Services Thailand to anyone without hesitation. Thank you to all that contributed to our marvelous trip.

Pavel R.

Awesome experience

26-Nov-2022

Grear tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, had great English and was very helpful at every stage of the tour. Having AC on the bus, cold water and cool towels by our driver was super comfortable.

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