Thailand & Cambodia August 7-27, 2027

Food is a big part of why I love Southeast Asia so much. From the bustling street-food markets to high-end restaurants, Thai & Cambodian cuisine never fails to amaze. The balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors is an art form. Living in Thailand so long has allowed me to dive deep into both traditional Thai dishes and innovative fusion creations. Now imagine an expedition where you can let all your guards down and be able to eat absolutely EVERYTHING, free from worrying about hidden fish sauce, free from having to read labels or ask questions, this tour is about food, and it’s all Vegan. We’ll be visiting Thailand’s and Cambodia's top Vegan eateries, focusing on Asian cuisines but also getting a good blend of other nations cuisines and kitchens, and we’ll participate in several Vegan cooking workshops.

Our tour will take us to the bustling capital Bangkok, to the beautiful tropical beaches of Koh Samui, to Thailand’s Northern region visiting Chiangmai, Chiang Dao, and Pai, and to Cambodia's Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. You’ll get a taste of Southeast Asia's big city life, tropical beaches, small town slow-life, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, temples and a good amount of time available for spiritual practices. We’ll have full busy days, as well as relaxed days dedicated to yoga, meditation and relaxation.

This tour happens during what's know in Southeast Asia as Green season or rainy season. It is the region's low tourist season which means no crowds and no lines anywhere. Expect some rain daily, most days about an hour of rain in the afternoon and sunshine rest of the day. Average temperatures are typically from low to mid 30’s (°C) or mid 80’s to high 90’s (°F). This period is not right for everyone some days will get very hot and other days may get very wet. But if you can take the heat, and happy to avoid the crowds, this is the most beautiful time of year to be in Southeast Asia - vegetation is beautiful lush Green, rivers are flowing and waterfalls are peaking. For me personally, Green season is the best time of year to travel in in the region.

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Included: Pickup and drop off at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 20 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected 5-star hotels, all meals and all non-alcoholic beverages, land transportation in luxury vans, domestic air travel, all activities and entree fees. I will be personally leading this tour, joined by licensed English-speaking certified local guides. 

NOT included: International air travel to and from Bangkok, mandatory travel insurance, Thailand and Cambodia entry visas. Tips to guides and drivers are optional. 

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Itinerary

• Day 1 – Bangkok we will meet you at Suvarnabhumi airport and transfer you to the Mandarin Oriental hote. Meet & greet meeting in the afternoon and a gourmet 5-course vegan tasting menu with a Thai classical dance performance.

• Day 2 – Bangkok After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll visit Chatuchack weekend market, have lunch at the Vegetarian society of Bangkok and return to the market for more time there, or return to the hotel for an afternoon by the swimming pool. Later that evening we’ll have dinner at a classic Thai upscale vegan restaurant

• Day 3 – Bangkok We’ll start our day visiting the Royal palace and surrounding temples. At noon we’ll start a 5-hour tour of Bangkok’s old town on bicycles and longtail boats that will include a local home-cooked lunch. For those not interested in the bicycle tour, lunch at a local Thai restaurant and a 2-hours aroma-therapy massage before returning to the hotel. We’ll all meet again for dinner at a Michelin rated Northeastern Thai restaurant.

• Day 4 – Bangkok to Koh Samui After breakfast, check out and head to the airport for a direct flight to Koh Samui. After arrival, we’ll head up the mountain for an Italian lunch at Koh Samui’s only vegan resort. After lunch we’ll check in to Melia Koh Samui and enjoy some free time on the beach. Later we’ll have dinner in town and take a walk at the fisherman’s village after dinner.

• Day 5 - Koh Samui After breakfast we’ll join a 7-hour 4WD tour of the island with a vegan lunch. Some more beach time in the afternoon and dinner in town.

• Day 6 - Koh Samui After breakfast we’ll join a Catamaran sail and snorkeling tour to Koh Tao and Pigs Island including a vegan lunch. In the afternoon we’ll take part in a Chinese dumplings vegan cooking workshop and dinner.

• Day 7 – Koh Samui to Chiang Dao After breakfast check out, and head to the airport for an early morning direct flight to Chiangmai. Once at Chiang Mai, we’ll start with a Burmese Shan traditional vegan meal in town, then head to Chiang Dao, and check in at Yatika Boutique hotel. In the afternoon we’ll head out to “Shambhala In Your Heart” Festival for some live world music and free time for dinner at local vendors at the festival.

• Day 8 – Chiang Dao We’ll start our morning real early with guided yoga and mindful breathing session, then take part in a Buddhist Alms offering ceremony. After breakfast we’ll head out to an ethical elephant sanctuary for a half day visit that will include a lunch cooked by the local hill tribe community. We’ll then return to the hotel for aromatherapy oil massage followed by a Lana (Northern Thailand) inspired cooking workshop and a dinner. For those with enough energy, we can return to Shambhala festival for a few more hours of live music.

• Day 9 – Chiang Dao to Pai  After breakfast, we’ll head out on a 3-hours ride to Pai. We’ll take a break on the way visiting a beautiful waterfall where you’ll have an opportunity to get a refreshing swim if weather permits. We’ll have lunch at an organic farm in Pai before checking in to our hotel Riverie Siam. In late afternoon we’ll head out to a beautiful sunset spot for drinks, then dinner in town and free time at Pai’s walking street.

• Day 10 – Pai After breakfast we’ll head out to one of Pai’s many hot springs for a relaxing morning enjoying a dip. We’ll return to town for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll take a ride to Pai Canyon for a beautiful hike up the mountain and enjoy the sunset. In the evening we’ll walk around Pai’s walking street, get dinner from local vendors and enjoy live music.

• Day 11 – Pai This will be a busy day with lots of sights to visit on the way including Doi Kiew Lom viewpoint, Nam Lod Cave, Ban Jabo, and Tham Pla. We will return to Pai in the evening for dinner in town.

• Day 12 – Pai to Chiang Mai after breakfast we’ll checkout and begin our 3-hour ride to Chaing Mai. We’ll stop on the way at Pong Dueat Geyser for a nice hike. We’ll have lunch in Chiang Mai at a wonderful Michelin rated Thai restaurant. After lunch check in at the Chaing Mai Shangri-la hotel. In the evening we’ll take a ride to the top of Doi Suthep mountain and hike up to Wat Phra That Buddhist temple for sunset. Later a wonderful dinner at a Western style vegan restaurant in town, and for those interested - lots of live music opportunities.

• Day 13 - Chiang Mai After an early breakfast, we’ll join a 3-hour bicycle tour of old town Chiangmai. Then head out to Aeeen for a Japanese traditional cooking workshop and lunch. In the afternoon we’ll visit Wat Umong temple and Baan Kang Wat local artist’s market. We’ll have dinner at Chiang Mai’s only vegan Italian restaurant. After dinner head back to town for some live music.

• Day 14 - Chiang Mai After breakfast we’ll take an hour and a half ride to Mae Kampong village, a hilltribe community that became a popular tourist destination. We’ll take a walk around the village, visit a coffee plantations and have lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back to Chiangmai we’ll stop at Kalm village in old town for some local art exhibition. We’ll have dinner in town at Chiang Mai’s only vegan guesthouse.

• Day 15 - Chiang Mai to Phnom Penh After breakfast we’ll check out and head out to the airport for our flight to Techo international airport in Phnom Penh. Arriving in late afternoon, we'll be greeted by our local guide and head to town to check in at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. After settling down, we’ll head out to a gourmet chef restaurant for a vegan tasting menu.

• Day 16 - Phnom Penh After breakfast we’ll begin our historical tour at Center S21 at Toul Sleng and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. We’ll break for lunch at a local vegan restaurant and continue our tour to the Royal palace. In the evening we’ll board a boat for a vegan dinner river cruise and sunset. We’ll end the day at the at weekend fair on the river boardwalk. Our hotel will be just a short walk away.

• Day 17 - Phnom Penh After breakfast we’ll take an hour and a half ride to Prek Por village where we’ll get to experience traditional Khmer village lifestyle, visit a local market, enjoy a home-made vegan Khmer lunch, visit a sugarcane farm and enjoy freshly made sugarcane juice, visit Srey Santhor Monument, attend a monk blessing ceremony at Wat Thbong where we’ll receive traditional blessings, and relax by the Mekong river. We’ll return to Phnom Penh in late afternoon and experience a unique chef tasting dinner at a French & Cambodian fusion restaurant.

• Day 18 - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap After breakfast we’ll begin our 6-hour ride from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On the way we’ll break at Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex where we’ll also have lunch, and later at Kampong Kdei (Naga) Bridge. Upon arriving at Siem Reap we’ll check in at Treeline Urban resort and later head out for dinner.

• Day 19 - Siem Reap After breakfast we’ll head out to a local fresh market where we’ll be guided by our chef who will introduce us to local ingredients later used at our Khmer cooking workshop and lunch.

  After lunch we’ll head out to Banteay Srei temple for a tour, and on the way back to town stop at Preah Dak Village for traditional Khmer palm sugar and some locally crafted products. We’ll later return to the hotel for dinner. After dinner we’ll enjoy a show at the local Phare Circus.

• Day 20 - Siem Reap After breakfast we’ll head out for a half day temples tour. We’ll start with Temple of Ta Prohm, then Angkor Thom. We’ll return to town for lunch at an Italian fusion restaurant. After lunch we’ll return to the temples for an afternoon at Angkor Wat. We’ll return to town for dinner and have time to enjoy Pub Street for drinks and music.

• Day 21 - Siem Reap to Bangkok We’ll have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the morning at the hotel swimming pool. At noon we’ll check out and head for lunch at a local Khmer restaurant. After lunch we’ll visit AOOW (Animal of our world) sanctuary for a tour and meet the animals. After the tour we’ll head out to the Siem Reap Angkor international airport for our flight back to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport

   

Please note this itinerary is subject to minor changes due to possible unforeseen circumstances.

The tour’s difficulty level is “medium”. For folks wanting to participate but unable to join the more physical activities, alternative activities will be offered at no additional charge.

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For those looking to stay in a single private room, there will be an additional charge of US$2,300 per person