From the spires of Bangkok’s Royal Palace to the culturally diverse hill tribes and landscapes of the Golden Triangle, Thailand is truly mesmerizing. Possessing a distinctive history, warm and welcoming people, and world-renowned cuisine, this Southeast Asian country offers travelers a rich tapestry of experiences, many of which are part of The Evolved Traveler’s 12-day journey, “Thai Immersion.”
Destination Overview
Beginning in Thailand’s energetic capital of Bangkok, a special early morning visit to Wat Pho allows you the opportunity to hear the sounds of a Buddhist chanting ritual—a deeply moving and spiritual experience. And, since no visit to Bangkok would be complete without a visit to a local market, special arrangements have been made so that your time there will be in the company of a local Thai chef. Together, select the ingredients to be used during your personal cooking lesson at the Blue Elephant Cooking School. At the Museum of Floral Culture, take part in a private floral arranging workshop.
Next, travel to the Chiang Rai province in the mountainous area of Northern Thailand, where a visit has been arranged to the hill tribe village of Hloya. Your host and guide for this one-of-a-kind experience, Yohan, is an internationally-educated member of the tribe himself. Continue to a meeting with the local Akha community, where you can witness firsthand the traditions of a way of life that is rapidly changing.
Your journey concludes in Chiang Mai, where you’ll visit the Naenna Studio to meet Patricia Cheesman, a noted expert in antique Thai and Lao textiles, pottery, and contemporary design. In the village of Hang Dong, spend the afternoon with a Thai family and help prepare and share that evening’s meal together. Enjoy a memorable visit to an elephant sanctuary where you will learn about these magnificent animals as well as assist in their care and feeding.
Trip Highlights
Shop Bangkok’s local markets to gather ingredients for a personal cooking lesson
Explore Thailand’s ancient capital and cultural heartlands of Ayutthaya
See the traditional bamboo houses and witness the daily life of the Akha hill tribe
Visit the Santikiri Kuo Min Tang Chinese refugee settlement
Join the locals in the daily alms-giving ceremony at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Spend an evening with a Thai family and enjoy a home-cooked meal together
Spend the day nurturing elephants at Elephant Chang Sanctuary
Dates & Rates
Price from
$11,195 USD per person based on double occupancy
Intra Tour Air: $380 USD per person
Departure time
Any day – this tour is fully customizable
Duration
12 days
Group size
Private groups of 2 to 12 people
Your Contribution to Sustainable Tourism
Environmental Impact: Measures have been taken to positively impact our environment
Cultural Engagement: Experiences on this journey provide authentic cultural interaction and connection
Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife encounters included in this journey are conducted with the intent of providing the highest level of protection to the animals and their natural habitat
Carbon Offset
The Evolved Traveler is allocating $95 per person* in conjunction with our partners, Offset Alliance, to help offset this journey through verified carbon removal and reversals projects.
The amount is determined by calculating the carbon footprint for this journey considering flights to the destination, intra-tour flights if applicable, hotel stays, and ground transportation. An additional 25% is added to the static factors to offset components we cannot immediately account for, such as food.
The carbon emissions accounted for are calculated by using measurement benchmarks determined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The projects our carbon-offset donations are distributed to can be seen at www.offsetalliance.co/projects.
*The amount shown is an estimation for this journey. The exact will be calculated at the time of booking based on the city of origin for flights to the destination, and the specifications of the itinerary.
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