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

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Cultural Engagement: Experiences on this journey provide authentic cultural interaction and connection

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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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