Thailand December 4-18, 2027

Food is a big part of why I love Thailand so much. From the bustling street-food markets to high-end restaurants, Thai cuisine never fails to amaze. The balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors is an art form. Living in Thailand 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 top Vegan eateries, focusing on Thai cuisine but also getting a good blend of other Asian cuisines and some western kitchens, and we’ll participate in several Vegan cooking workshops.

Our tour will take us to the bustling capital Bangkok, to the tropical beaches of Koh Samui, and to Thailand’s Northern region visiting Chiangmai, Chiang Dao, and Pai. You’ll get a taste of Thailand’s big city life, small town slow-life, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs 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 Thailand’s winter/peak tourist season. Average temperatures are typically from low 20’s to low 30's (°C) or high 60’s to high 80’s (°F) with little to no rain and bright sunny days. Being a busy tourist season some tourist sites, hotels and restaurants visited during the tour will be more crowded, so advance booking is more critical for this season.  With Thailand being a tropical country, there's a reason why winter season is so popular; tourists especially like coming to Thailand during this season when the weather is most moderate.​

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Included: Pickup and drop off at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 14 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 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 Bangkok After breakfast we’ll check out and head out to the airport where we’ll catch a flight back to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport where our tour ends.

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$1,900 per person