Thailand Trip
Travel With us to Thailand
13, January, 2027 - 22, January, 2027
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Arrival Day
Wednesday 13, January
Check into Burirattana Hotel
www.burirattanahotel.com
+66 53 283 579
115 1-5 Rachadamnoen Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Airport
Host will meet and greet you at CNX airport for private transfer to hotel
Settle in
Explore hotel, money exchange and procure any essentials you may need.
Dinner
at local Northern Thai restaurant for an introduction to the flavors of Chiang mai
Night Bazaar
Short walk to Visit Night Bazaar and return to hotel
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Taste of Chiang mai
Thursday 14, January
Breakfast
Burirattana Hotel, Old City
Markets
Visit local fresh market, Chinatown and spice shop for an experience that will charge the senses and inspire the mind.
A tasting lunch
we will visit several of our favorite local restaurants on an hours long eating adventure to experience the flavors that made us fall in love with chiang Mai. Places that are off the popular lists and some that are on them. All of them vetted to be the best of the best hidden jems and shining stars. you’ll be eating like a pro and tapping out when you can’t take anymore
Afternoon rest
time for a little rest and relaxation back at the hotel
Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen
Dinner at Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen
a Michelin recognized Bib Gourmand restaurant
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Monks and Temples
Friday 15, January
breakfast
Burirattana Hotel Old City
temples
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, said to be the most sacred and famous temple in Chiang Mai, widely considered the spiritual soul of Northern Thailand. Founded in 1383. this is where You’ll discover the legend of the sacred white Elephant
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Wat Umong Suan Putthatham, 700 year old ancient tunnel temple. Local lore says the tunnels were custom built for an eccentric, highly revered monk named Thera Chan.
Chiang mai art village
a beautiful collection of shops of local makers and one of the best Khao Soi places in Chiang Mai
Afternoon Rest
return to hotel for an afternoon rest, drop off treasures, and enjoy some down time
Dinner @ Lap Kai Ban Hong 3
total hidden gem at the canal in the rice fields. a favorite of locals and a place you would never find if you didn’t know someone who knew. one of the best places Aon took us when we first met
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Jing Jai Market and Muay Thai
Saturday, 16 January
Breakfast
Burirattana Hotel, Old City
Lazy morning
Easy morning to pack up for move to Art Mai hotel in the upbeat and festive neighborhood of Nimman
Art Mai Hotel
A michelin Guide Hotel
www.artmaigalleryhotel.com
21 Soi 3, Nimmanhaemin Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Jing Jai market and lunch
a visit to Jing Jai Market and village for a collection local vendors sporting fine handmade goods, local foods and organic farm market
Art Mai
Check in to your room at Art Mai, nimman and afternoon rest
Pari
Dinner at Pari, Nimman
Experience the flavors of Chef Arm who built his culinary expertise working at some of Bangkok’s most prestigious Michelin Starred restaurants
a Michelin recognized restaurant serving Japanese-Thai Fusion
Muay Thai
Muay Thai Fight, Chiangmai Boxing stadium
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Chef for a Day
Sunday, 17 January
breakfast
Art Mai Hotel, Nimman
Zabb E Lee cooking school
Early departure for an amazing cooking experience at one of the most beautiful and highest rated cooking schools in Chiang mai
www.zabb-elee-cooking.com
Private class starting with a market tour and a ride to the country side to cook your favorite dishes.
Class ends early afternoon
free to explore
Rest of day free to explore the city
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Elephants and Waterfall
Monday, 18 January
Breakfast
Art Mai Hotel, nimman
Sticky Waterfall
Early departure to the famous Sticky Waterfall. drive is approximately 1 hour in private van
Elephant encounter
Elephant encounter at Chiangmai Elephant Care. an immersive experience of learning about the elephants and enjoying their presence
www.chiangmaielephantcare.com
Lunch
Lunch at Pansawan Boutique Restaurant
Rest and relaxation
Return to Hotel for a little rest and relaxation
night market dinner
a trip to the night market to enjoy food stalls and local foods
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Doi Tao Village visit day 1
Tuesday, 19 january
breakfast
Art Mai Hotel, Nimman
Village trip
depart hotel for 2.5 hour drive in private van to doi tao village with Stop mid way for coffee and local market
Hotel
Check in Doi Tao Café and Resort
Bong Tan, Doi Tao District, Chiang Mai 50260, Thailand
Dinner
Dinner on Ping River at one of the floating restaurants. to say you need a local to find this place is an incredible understatement! fully vetted and crazy delicious!
Karaoke
Late night Karaoke at local bar where it was said that we were the only “Khon farang” to ever visit
khon farang - western person
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Doi Tao Village visit day 2
wednesday, 20 January
Breakfast
Doi Tao Café and Resort, doi Tao
Tour of village
half way around the world + 3 hours to see the local charcoal maker, knife maker, and more
Pot luck dinner
a gathering of local friends invited to bring their best dishes to enjoy together in the village where aon’s family calls home. we will cook together, eat together and of course celebrate together with delicious food, song and dance!
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Return to Chiang Mai
Thursday 21, January
Breakfast
Doi Tao Café and Resort, doi Tao
Depart Doi Tao
Depart Doi Tao for Chiang mai City with a stop at Mae Klang Waterfall for a short hike and lunch at roadside rotisserie chicken restaurant
Art Mai
Return to Art Mai hotel for for check in and afternoon rest and time to explore the neighborhood
Rasik
private Dinner @ Rasik Local Kitchen.
a highly regarded, intimate setting, Michelin recognized Bib Gourmand restaurant
Good Bye drinks
Good Bye drinks and live music @ Tawandang Maha Shon
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so long for now
Friday 22, January
breakfast
Art Mai Hotel, Nimman
Transfer to airport
check out of Art Mai and transfers to airport.
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*the fine print*
What is included
All breakfasts
Lunches together, except at local markets while exploring various food stalls
All arranged dinners, alcohol not included
All hotels
All transportation during the trip, except when exploring on your own
Entry fees to temples and all activities
What’s not included
International airfare
2 nights dinner on your own to explore with your partner or new friends.
Personal bar tabs at dinner
Personal travel insurance
Meals or snacks at local markets while exploring various food stalls.
Price
$3750 Double occupancy
$4500 Single Occupancy
Questions about the trip? Please email us @ Love@ThiniThai.com
