Thailand Temptations

Arrival in Bangkok. – Welcome to Thailand!

Thailand appears to have been crafted for holidays, boasting a wealth of attractions from lively modern cities to stunning tropical beaches. Renowned for the warm hospitality of its people, Thailand is affectionately known as ‘The Land of Smiles’.

Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, please follow the Exit signs (Exit B & C). Then go through and turn right and follow signs to the “Arrivals Hall” on the 2nd Floor. You’ll meet our Tour Guide / Airport Rep holding your welcome sign with our name on it at Gate 3 area.

A private transfer will take you to the hotel and check-in. Check in time is 2:00pm so if you’re arriving earlier than that time, early check-in is not included in price and can only be on request. Your host will advise the hotel of all your arrival times.

After checking in, enjoy some time at leisure.

Accommodation: Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok

Dinner on own – your host will arrange a welcome group dinner for those interested.

NOTE – Separate cheques are not the culture for groups in Thai restaurants so your host will be assisting with trying to get one bill and the server to divide or the easiest way is one bill divided by the number of guests sharing.

Hosts recommendations:

• Ruenton restaurant in the hotel, it is famous for Thai food.

• Benjarong Bangkok, Baan Dusit Thani , walking 17 mins (1.2km) from the hotel https://www.baandusitthani.com/benjarong/

• Ruen urai restaurant - https://ruen-urai.com/index.php only a few mins walking from the hotel,

• Somboon seafood https://www.somboonseafood.com/en/ walking 10 mins.

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to The Blue Elephant Cooking School Bangkok for the half day cooking class.

Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, co-founder of the Blue Elephant Group, started the cooking school with her husband, Karl Steppe in Brussels in 1980. Chef Nooror continues to play a significant role as an ambassador in promoting Thai cuisine and culture worldwide. Chef Nooror has established her name not only for her original and historical knowledge of Thai cuisine, but also her culinary skills which extend to Indian and French cuisine, you’ll notice her diverse skillset frequently reflected in some of her innovative dishes and presentation.

*The Master Chef will meet and welcome the group on the event date.

Cooking Class – Morning Program at The Blue Elephant Cooking School

(Joint Class with Private Transfer)

09:30: Our group will be welcomed by the master chef and a fresh Thai Herbal drink and discuss the menus we’ll be preparing. Here the instructor will present a cooking demonstration of the dishes that you will have to prepare! Each student will receive a booklet with the recipes of the day. It will then be time to put your hands on the cooking utensils at the Practice Room. Each student has his own table and wok.

Assisted by our instructor you will learn and experience the culinary technique of Thai cuisine. The dishes are waiting to be prepared by you!

12:45pm: Lunch time. Now you can taste and enjoy your own culinary creation in a convivial Thai setting at the Blue Elephant Restaurant.

Note: As there is no market trip on Sunday morning, the student will be welcomed at 9:30am and the class will be started at 10:00am.

In the afternoon, depart for a Half Day Tour to Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn.

The Grand Palace, the former residence of Thai kings, is a “must see” for every visitor in Bangkok. Located close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings), the Grand Palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which houses Thailand’s most precious image of the Lord Buddha. The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is a giant lying Buddha, covered in gold leaf.

Then visit the most photographed sights in Bangkok, the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). The majestic shrine has a pagoda of 76 m high. It is decorated with glazed ceramic pieces which reflect the rising sun and gave the temple its name. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the design is very different than the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun is partly made up of colorfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.

You will then be transferred to the Asiatique harbour for an unique 2-hr cruise along the riverfront on a long-tailed boat This tour takes you to the heart of Thonburi, once an independent province, now seamlessly merged with the bustling city. Witness the authentic local way of life, a perspective often hidden from the other side of the river. In the past, Bangkok was a city of canals, earning its moniker as the "Venice of the East." These canals, known as "klongs," served not only for transportation and floating markets but also as sewage disposal. While many of these klongs have been filled in over time, Thonburi, on the west side of the Chao Phraya River, has preserved several of its larger canals, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and local culture.

In the evening the enjoy a wonderful evening of Classical Thai Dances and delicious local sourced Thai food at the famed Calypso Thai Restaurant on the Asiatique Riverfront. This is a wonderful choice if you're looking for an authentic Thai dining experience. Enjoy a delicious Thai favorite set menu, which includes a variety of traditional Thai dishes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. During the dinner enjoy the famous Lady-Boy Cabaret show which is a true Thai Cultural performance, adding a touch of entertainment and cultural immersion to your dining experience.

Meeting point: Hotel (at 08:00 AM)

Accommodation: Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early this morning after breakfast, depart for an Excursion to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (100 Km) and Maeklong Railway Market.

Discover the way Bangkok used to be, at the Damnoen Saduak Floating market with its many colors, flavors and exotic fragrances. Start with a scenic ride on a narrow longtail-speedboat, passing riverside villages and fruit plantations, before entering the vibrant market. There will be many photo-opportunities along the way and in the colorful market on the water.

Afterwards, proceed to the Railway Market in Samut Songkhram. The market- stalls are literally on the railway tracks, so when a train approaches, vendors scramble to clear away their produces from the tracks. A truly unique experience!

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and return to Bangkok.

This afternoon is free and at leisure.

Tonight, 5:00pm pick up and start the evening with your unforgettable Tuk Tuk Foodie Tour.

(at own account)

Supplement is THB 2,300 /pax (approx.. CAD $95 per person)

*Included: English speaking guide, all transfer by Tuk Tuk (1:2 pax), street food testing, drink

Itinerary Evening Bangkok Street Eats By Tuk Tuk

Starting you Bangkok night tour. You will travel by Tuk-Tuk, this world-famous three-wheel motorized open-air vehicle and explore Bangkok’s markets, temples and food, under the night lights. While most tourists will visit Bangkok’s landmarks during the day time, Thailand Journeys offers the incredible opportunity to enter these places at an original and unique time of the day.

The first stop will be Bangrak, a trendy district just a short distance from the Chao Phraya River. Spend some time exploring the Bangrak Bazaar and the surrounding streets as your guide introduces you to some more tasty treats. (Alternative to Petchburi Soi 5 and China Town, Depend on the day in the week)

It’s really amazing time to take a great shot around Rattanagosin Island including the scenery outside of Wat Pho and Grand Palace in the night. Continue to China town (locally named Yaowarat road) – transforms into one of the largest street food spots in the world. Popular offerings include dim sum, oyster omelette’s, flat noodles in a pepper broth, and lots of fresh seafood. There are also many exotic fruits on offer, as well as homemade ice cream. We’ll explore some more unique flavors and street food treats throughout Chinatown before ending the journey with sipping a drink looking out over the nightlife scenery at the local bar.

With your eyes wide with wonder and your stomachs full of delicious flavors of the streets of Bangkok, be transported to one of the world’s most famous rooftop bars, the La Bua Skybar.

Here, we’ll enjoy a cocktail whilst admiring world-famous views of this most unique and special spot. (Drinks on your own account and very expensive – between CAD $25 - $50 per cocktail).

Only after experiencing these great—almost dizzying—heights can you understand why this dazzling spot is a must-see and why many consider a visit to the City of Angels incomplete without partaking in a Hangovertini or three. Afterall this famous bar was featured in the move, “The Hangover Part 11”

You’ve had rooftop drinks before, but Sky is something else—something worthy of all the hype. Suspended on a precipice 820 feet in the air, Sky is one of the highest rooftop cocktail bars in the world. Come for magic hour, or sundown, or after dark—it’s a different scene from hour to hour, thanks to the fading light, the flickering cityscape, and a backlit cocktail venue that changes color throughout the night.

After our cocktail, we can return to our hotel at our leisure via taxi or tuk tuk. A taxi will cost approx.. CAD $5.00.

Accommodation: Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (foodie tour)

Enjoy an early Breakfast at the hotel before checking out. You will then be picked up and transferred to the airport to board your flight to Chiang Rai.

Upon arrival at the Chiang Rai Airport, you will be met by our local representative to assist and transfer to Chiang Rai city area. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

After lunch you will be taken on a Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Wat Rong Khun (The While Temple) and Baan Dam (Black House). Wat Rong Khun is a one-of-a-kind amazing masterpiece. It is considered the most beautiful temple built in this century. The masterpiece of the artist Chalarmchai Kositpipat, who is famous for his extravagant and unique Buddhism-related paintings, Wat Rong Khun reflects the artist’s grand visions of heaven, hell and Nirvana.

After spending some time at the temple, visit Baan Dam (Black House). It is the house of the other National artist, Mr. Thawan Duchanee. The house is a huge teak hall with several other teak buildings decorated with unique art work. Contrasting to the white temple, this Black House presented the belief in Death and Darkness.

After your tour you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and rest of the day is at leisure.

Tonight, dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Meeting point: Hotel (at 08:00 AM)

Tentative Flight: TG 130 BKK-CEI, Time: 8:10am - 9:40am.

Accommodation: The Riverie by Katathani, Chiang Rai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, enjoy a hands-on experience of a Thai cooking and understanding of traditional Thai ingredients. After checking out of the hotel, head to a local fresh market to buy the ingredients needed to start your culinary journey alongside your chef who will assist with the selection. After the ingredients are purchased, you will head back to your classroom. Depending on the season, you will be cooking various famous Thai dishes while learning more about the abundance of fruits and vegetables that are part of this world-renowned cuisine. At the end of the class, enjoy the meal you’ve cooked.

After lunch depart by road to Chiang Mai and stop at the Raintree Foundation enroute. Enriching Lives Exclusive Excursion: Participate in a charity for local female hill tribes support by Raintree Foundation (donations not included). https://raintree-foundation.org/

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You will then transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai to check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Dinner will be served at the hotel.

After dinner depart to visit the lively night market where you can immerse yourself in the local scene and enjoy a unique and immersive shopping experience.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation: Banthai Village Chiang Mai – breakfast included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at your hotel, depart to Zira Spa to relax with a 2-hour massage. The program includes a head & shoulder massage and a hot aromatherapy oil massage. Massage (No transfer provided, from hotel to spa is walking distance)

After your massage, depart for a Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Wiang Kum Kam and a Horse Carriage Ride.

Wiang Kum Kam is an ancient city dating back to the eighth-century Haripunchai Kingdom. It served as the capital of the then Lanna Kingdom for a short while until Chiang Mai was chosen to replace it in 1296. Rather than being left in ruin, the city was completely submerged under the Ping River, which suddenly changed its course and swept the whole city under. Had it not been accidentally rediscovered (in 1984), the story of Wiang Kum Kam would just be a legend. Take a horse drawn carriage to enjoy the ruins during the sunset.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Meeting point: Hotel (at TBA)

Accommodation: Banthai Village Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before checking out. You will then be picked up for your Half Day Chiang Mai City and Temples Tour.

Your guide will take you around the famous city for an up-close and personal look at some of its most notable temples. Visit the Wat Phra Singh which houses the beautiful Lai Kham Chapel with its exquisite wood carving and northern style murals. Afterwards visit Wat Suan Dok, which was built in a 14th century Lanna Thai monarch’s pleasure garden. There are several white Chedi's, which contain ashes of Chiang Mai's former royal family. Wat Suan Dok is now one most famous temple for Monk School in Chiang Mai.

Conclude your tour with a visit of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the temple on the mountain, and the most sacred in Northern Thailand. Your experienced guide will explain the story of the temple and the white elephant while taking you around its impressive chedi and show its beautiful murals. In the late afternoon, the tourist masses have already left the temple grounds and dusk will give a very special atmosphere. After your private blessing ceremony, witness the magical evening chanting of the monks and city lights looking back over Chiang Mai.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Phuket.

Upon arrival in Phuket, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Phuket.

The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the surroundings.

Meeting point: Hotel (TBA)

Tentative Flight: PG 248 CNX-HKT, Time: 14:35-16:40 Hrs.

Accommodation: Sawasdee Village – 4nights/5days

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast daily at our hotel

Our 5-day/4-night stay in Phuket is all about rejuvenation, relaxing and exploring on our schedules. We have lots of time to explore, relax and rejuvenate.

A must see is the famous Phi-Phi island. Here you can marvel at the jungle-shrouded rock formations and turquoise waters of the Phi Phi archipelago during an unforgettable experience by speedboat. Spend the day in the sun, swimming and snorkeling around some of Thailand's most postcard-worthy destinations. This includes the beautiful coral reefs, the unique Pileh Lagoon, the powdery white beaches of Bamboo Island, and the emerald waters of Maya Beach, immortalized by the movie 'The Beach, staring Leonardo DiCaprio

You can take advantage of our below 4 recommendations and/or we can choose from one of the below optional excursions via Viators.

1. Phi Phi Island – We can take a shared speedboat excursion (join in tour) maximum 30 pax per boat for approx.. CAD $80.00 per person

2. Phi Island –or we can take the same speedboat but have a private tour to ourselves (min. 15-pax) for a cost of CAD $170.00

3. Phi Phi Island & Maitland Island – NEW! Or we can take this new tour to Phi Phi Island and Maitland Island on a 2-level catamaran

4. Exclusive, private James Bond Island Full Day trip with Sunset - 0830 – 1830 – Luxury Longtail Boat (8 pax per boat) and round trip transfer – THB 2990 – CAD approx. - $125

Many other options can be chosen from for our free time in Phuket and we can discuss and book over the below link:

Phi Phi , Khai & Maya : Unforgettable Island Hopping by Speedboat 2025 - Phuket

Breakfast at hotel

PHUKET DEPART PHUKET – FAREWELL TO MYSTICAL THAILAND AS WE HOME OR FLY TO CAMBODIA FLIGHT:TBA

After breakfast and checking out, you will be picked up by a private transfer with a guide to Phuket Airport for your departure flight or extension to Cambodia.

Note – Checkout time is before noon. If you have a late flight, we will arrange for a safe spot to store your luggage or you can inquire about extending your checkout time at an additional cost

TODAY YOUR INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE HOME WITH YOUR NEW FRIENDS AND UNFORGETABLE MEMORIES

Arrival flight to be advised.

Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa

Deluxe Garden View – Included Breakfast

Check in: 27 Nov 2025

Check out: 01 Dec 2025

Address: Along Achar Sva St Corner of street, 20, Krong Siem Reap 171204

Phone: +855 12 980074

Welcome to the Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa

The Art of Relaxation, Khmer Style

Nestled along the river in the heart of Siem Reap, Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa provides a tranquil luxury retreat and a peaceful pathway to the majestic Angkor Wat. Inspired by by rich cultural designs, our high-class accommodations feature premium furnishings and fine linens.

This 5-star hotel is highly praised for it’s location, cleanliness, service and value.

You’ll enjoy 4-nights in this luxurious retreat in a Deluxe Garden-View suite offering:

Either 1 king (with day-bed) or 2 twin beds

Decorated with Khmer style, your deluxe double room is fitted with a king-size bed or two twin beds. It features a sitting area or day bed, a working desk and a bathroom with walk-in rain shower. Guests can enjoy the lush green garden view from this room. Coffee/tea maker, flat-screen TV and free high-speed Wifi This room is located on the first and second floor of the main building.

After breakfast and checking out, you will be picked up by a private transfer with a guide to Phuket Airport for your departure flight or extension to Cambodia.

Note – Checkout time is before noon. If you have a late flight, we will arrange for a safe spot to store your luggage or you can inquire about extending your checkout time at an additional cost

TODAY YOUR INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE HOME WITH YOUR NEW FRIENDS AND UNFORGETABLE MEMORIES

La-korn jon kwa rao ja pob gan eek krang – Farewell until we meet again!

FOR THOSE WHO’LL BE JOINING ME ON AN EXTENTION TO CAMBODIA, PLEASE SEE THE BELOW TENTATIVE FLIGHT SCHEDULE AND A DETAILED ITINERARY:

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Full day at leisure to enjoy Siem Reap, shopping, massage or the amenities of our lovely hotel.

Evening:

19:15 - Pick up at the hotel by Tuk Tuk. The Angkor Village Apsara Theatre is a big wooden pavilion that is air-conditioned and located on the grounds of the Angkor Village Resort in Siem Reap. It is where traditional performances of Khmer dance are held, accompanied by a live orchestra. Shows often consist of the graceful apsara dance, also known as the nymph dance, and scenes from the Hindu epic known as the Ramayana, followed by a banquet with a Cambodian theme. Enjoy a set meal feast of classic Khmer favorites as you watch a range of dances at the ever-popular Angkor Village Apsara Theatre. Drinks are at your own expense.

Highlights:

· Watch out for the dance performances at the Angkor Village Aspara Theatre

· Fill your heart with emotion as you listen to the theatre’s outstanding orchestra

· Mesmerize yourself at the graceful nymph dance and Ramayana epic

· Set meal lets you sample a wide range of Khmer dishes

This tour is perfect if you like: Theatre, Performances, Music, and Dance note: Bookings on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday require a minimum 15pax to operate the show.

Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa

Deluxe Garden View – Included Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner & Show

Included

• Private Tuk Tuk • Dinner set menu Khmer Tapas with Apsara Theater show starts 20:30-21:30.

Not included

• Other items not mentioned • Drinks at your own expenses

DAY 2: 28 NOV 2025 ANGKOR FULL DAY WITH SUNRISE

Breakfast at the hotel.

04:30 - Starting bright and early, open your eyes to a beautiful Angkor Wat sunrise in the enormous and beautiful Angkor Park. Travel back to the 12th century Khmer Empire and explore the magnificent monuments of Angkor Wat, where the temple complex tells the Hindu and Buddhist history of the ancient city. Cross the moat and marvel at the towering outer wall. Wander along with the rectangular galleries and get close to the bas-reliefs carved into the sandstone walls. Next, explore the temple complex with your guide, who will provide scholarly insight into the great site that dates back to the Khmer Empire. View Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Ta Prohm. Continue to Angkor Thom to explore the last capital city of the Khmer Empire. Admire the stone figures that greet you at the southern gates, and then stroll toward the Bayon temple to admire its upper terrace and the etchings of smiling faces at its central peak. Finally, visit the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants. Enjoy lunch at your own expense before visiting the iconic temple of Ta Prohm, world-famous for the remains of temples with trees growing out of the ruins. We transfer you back to your accommodation in a comfortable transport.

Highlights:

A private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat.

Admire the remains of Ta Prohm, which tree roots have taken over. Angkor Thom, the Bayon, are worth seeing. View the sunrise above Angkor Wat temple.

This tour is perfect if you like: History, archaeology, culture, ancient civilizations, nature, and jungle temples.

Meeting Point:

Hotel Lobby (Tour Starts from 04:30 – 14:30)

Remainder of day at leisure

Your host will arrange a group dinner for those interested in an authentic, local venue at own expense .

Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa

Deluxe Garden View – Included Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel ,

Farewell to the rich cultural city of Siem Reap. Your professional, private driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flights home. Chom reap lear – goodbye from the friendly Khmer people until the next time.

Flight: TBA

Meals: Breakfast,

Remarks

• Passports are always required of any travelers. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip and have at least 2 blank pages for Visa stamps at each country.

• Canadians required a visa to visit Cambodia under the official Government Website: www.evisa.gov.kh - Cost is approx.. USD 36.00

• Starting from July 1, 2024, all travelers entering Cambodia will be required to use the e-Arrival Card system. This mandatory electronic form replaces the previous paper-based immigration, customs, and health declaration forms.

– All travelers must complete the e-Arrival Card online within 7 days before their planned arrival in Cambodia. This can be done via the official website arrival.gov.kh or through the Cambodia e-Arrival app available on the App Store and Play Store. There is no fee for this e-Arrival Card. – After filling out the form and paying any associated processing fees, travelers will receive a confirmation email. This confirmation must be presented upon arrival in Cambodia

– The e-Arrival Card is not a visa. Travelers from non-visa-exempt countries still need to obtain a visa in addition to completing the e-Arrival Card. The visa process remains unchanged, and visas can be obtained online, at Cambodian embassies, or upon arrival at certain entry points.