DAY 2

Breakfast

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.

Mae Klong Railway Market

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. 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.

Damnoern 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.

Sketchbook Journaling Demo

Let’s use our sketchbook to document this incredible culinary adventure with quick sketches and annotations!

Lunch

On the way back to Bangkok, lunch will be included at local restaurant. The meal will typically be a la carte menu shared with water included.

Bangkok Street Eats by Tuk Tuk

In the late afternoon, embark on an exhilarating tuk-tuk ride through the vibrant streets of Bangkok, starting at the Democracy Monument. Arrive at the Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed Pad Thai Restaurant to savor the explosion of spicy and savory flavors, experiencing a delightful variety of textures, from delicate noodles to crunchy peanuts. Continue the culinary journey with a photo break at the Giant Swing before exploring hidden eateries across the city. Take a short break to stroll through Pak Klong Talat, Thailand’s largest flower market, learning to fold fresh lotus flowers and understanding their significance in Thai worshiping culture. Conclude the night at a laid-back riverside rooftop bar, sipping on a refreshing drink and enjoying splendid views of the Chao Phraya River and twinkling buildings along the riverbanks.

Dinner

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.

Accommodation

The Theatre Residence, or similar

Overnight in Bangkok.

DAY 3

Breakfast

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.

Patom’s Organic Farm Experience and Cooking Class

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 omelet (Senegalia pennata), somtam, pad gaprao (stir fried with basil), stir-fried morning glory. Note that dishes will change depending on the season.

Lunch

Lunch is included at the farm after the Patom Farm Cooking Class. The menu consists of the dishes that were created during the cooking class. Water is included.

Andrea Deng Drawing Workshop

This activity is optional and subject to change. Prepare your sketchbook, pens and colors to capture the beautiful landscape of the rural province of Nakhon Pathom! After the lunch, we will warm up with some quick drawing exercises and I will walk you through the process to compose and draw a landscape scenery on your sketchbook page.

Dinner

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. Note that you’ll need to dress smart casual for this dining experience. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Accommodation

The Theatre Residence, or similar

Overnight in Bangkok.

DAY 4

Breakfast

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.

Hotel to Bangkok Airport

Take a private transfer from your hotel in Bangkok to the Bangkok train station.

Flight: Bangkok to Chiang Mai (Included)

APPROX.1.5HOURS

Accommodation

Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, or similar

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 5

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Andrea Deng Architectural Drawing Workshop

This activity is optional and subject to change. In this workshop we will explore one of the historical temple of Chiang Mai and draw its beautiful architectural details with fountain pen and watercolors. I will share initially some tips and tricks about drawing perspective and composition. We will draw the subject independently, I will be supervising the drawing process answering at your questions. We will gather together at the end and talk about our outcomes.

Chiang Mai Night Market Street Eats Tour

In the early evening, you’ll take a 20 minute private transfer to the Chiang Mai night market. Embark on a culinary journey through Chiang Mai, starting at the South Gate, where a diverse array of local foods awaits. The local guide will help pick out different street foods to try. Then you’ll move on to a local restaurant for a taste of Khao Soi, a traditional Thai Northern Noodle dish. After, you’ll refresh at the Chang Peuk Gate (north gate) with a choice of a fruit shake or Thai dessert. Explore the Flower Market, where, once again, the local guide will assist in selecting delectable local foods. Continue the cultural experience with a visit to Wat Chedi Luang Temple. Conclude the evening at a local bar by the Ping River, sipping on one local beer or a soft drink, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Chiang Mai’s culinary and cultural scene. Take a 20 minute private transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner

Dinner is included as part of the Chiang Mai Night Market 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.

Accommodation

Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, or similar

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 6

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Hotel to Doi Inthanon National Park

You’ll be picked up for a private transfer from the hotel to Doi Inthanon National Park. There will be bathroom breaks along the way or upon request.

Ban Mae Klang Luang Mountain Village Visit and Coffee Making

Upon arriving to the mountain village you’ll experience another side of Northern Thai Culture. The locals here are almost entirely from the Karen ethnic minority, and lead rural lifestyles that have remained largely unchanged for decades. After getting to know your village hosts, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on lesson in the village’s specialty: coffee making! Follow the lead of your local host and guide through each step of the production process – from roasting, to winnowing and grinding – before sitting down for a tasting. After enjoying a few cups of the local brew, head off next on a gentle, two-hour trek along nature trails flanked by stretches of emerald paddy fields and verdant rice terraces.

Leisure Hike and Pha Dok Sieo Waterfall Visit

A short 10 minute drive will take you to begin your hike. Embark on a leisure 2 miles hike through the forest and make a stop at Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall – a perfect place for a refreshing swim during the dry season. Then continue onward and reach the Royal Project Restaurant where you’ll enjoy a rewarding meal! The trail is a mix of flat paths through the forest with some downhill sections. *Please note that is it only safe to swim at Pha Dok Seio during the dry season – condition dependent.

Lunch

Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu served family style with water included.

Mae Ya Waterfall Stop

On your way back to Chiang Mai you’ll stop to admire the Mae Ya Waterfall. Considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Inthanon National Park, you’ll want to make sure to snap some photos during your final stop of the afternoon before heading back to Chiang Mai.

Andrea Deng Relax Drawing Demo

This activity is optional and subject to change. We will learn to relax ourselves and have some fun with quick drawings following our natural flow. Let’s capture more with less!

Dinner

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

Accommodation

Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, or similar

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 7

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of CNX.

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.