Highlights of Thailand - Digital Detox
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Highlights
- Whip up a culinary storm and taste delicious local dishes in a Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai (you won't find these recipes online!)
- Travel like the locals do on an overnight sleeper train, the best way to travel long distances
- Ten days of device-free bliss, to truly reconnect with the world around you
- Immerse yourself in the wonders of an ancient tribal culture with a night in the H'mong Lodge, where you'll be treated to a barbecue dinner and H'mong Cultural show
- Make some new pachyderm pals at the unique Friends of the Asia Elephants Hospital and learn about the great work being done to protect these magnificent creatures
- Uncover the ancient charms of Sukhothai as you leisurely cycle around the ruin-filled Historical Park, and feel your own cheerfulness increasing in the city named ‘Rising Happiness’
- Pay your respects at the memorials by the infamous ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’ – learn about its dark history and the construction of the Death Railway in Kanchanaburi during the war
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Sa-wat dee! Thailand's bustling capital, Bangkok, is famous for its tuk tuks, khlong boats and street vendors serving up delicious Thai food. The city has so much to offer, so perhaps arrive a day or so early and take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded s...
Today starts with a river cruise down the Chao Phraya River to explore the famous ‘khlongs’ (canals); life here seems a world away from the chaotic streets of the capital. Visit the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - the sprawling royal co...
Arrive in Chiang Mai, the ultimate destination to switch off and reconnect with the world around you. In fact, you may never want to leave. Embark on a scenic drive to one of the country's most stunning temple complexes, Doi Suthep. Take the 306-step staircase – guard...
Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine (that you won’t find online) by joining a cooking class. Learn about the main ingredients of Thai cuisine, how they are used and what alternatives you can use if you can't get them at home. Don’t worry about taking notes: you’ll be...
Drive north to the H'mong Hilltribe Lodge (approximately 1.5 hours), set in a peaceful valley and surrounded by stunning natural landscapes of jungle and misty mountain views – definitely no wifi here! The H'mong lodge offers a unique and tranquil experience, best enj...
After breakfast, leave the village and drive to Lampang (approximately 2 hours). Known locally as 'mueang rot ma' meaning Horse Carriage City, Lampang is considered by some to be the last paradise in Thailand. Here you’ll visit the Friends of the Asian Elephant Centre...
Situated on a fertile plain, Sukhothai was established in the 13th century as one of the first ancient capitals of Siam. Head out to the ruins of Old Sukhothai, set amid beautiful lakes and gardens. The religious art and architecture of the Sukhothai era are considere...
Gain an insight into the darker side of Kanchanaburi’s history with a moving visit to the Hellfire Pass Memorial, built to honour the Allied POWs and Asian conscripts who died while constructing some of the most difficult stretches of the Thai-Burma Death Railway. You...
Return to bustling Bangkok by private minivan (approximately 3 hours), sharing stories with your travel mates along the way. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy all that Bangkok has to offer; perhaps explore the magnificent Wat Po, one of the ‘trinity’ of Ban...
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