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Thailand Real Food Adventure

8 days
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
4.6
14 traveler reviews
Thailand Real Food Adventure - Intrepid Travel
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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
12
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
50981
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Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of Joan and Jessica
  • Slurp noodles alongside the locals in Bangkok
  • Get lost in the hustle and bustle of Thai food markets
  • Whip up an authentic jungle curry in Kanchanaburi
  • Enjoy home cooking with a local family in Chiang Mai

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bangkok
  2. Day 2 Bangkok
  3. Day 3 Ayutthaya
  4. Day 4 Ayutthaya / Overnight Train
  5. Day 5 Chiang Mai
  6. Day 6 Village Homestay
  7. Day 7 Chiang Mai
  8. Day 8 Chiang Mai
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,297

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

88%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
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    4.4
  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
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    4.4
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  • PR
    · October 29th, 2024
    Billed as a "Real food adventure" I was expecting a generally higher standard of Thai food. Most was cafe or street food quality. Included food was listed as "6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners" but for about half of these meals an allowance of 100 baht was included for meals typically 390 baht plus beverages leaving us to make up the difference. Having spent the time and money to go on that trip I would have no objection to paying more for a higher standard of included meals. Accommodation was adequate as was transport. At 73 I welcomed the large amount of 'free time' but younger people could have felt that more attractions would be welcome. Our guide Kung was excellent, good fun and knowledgeable. I should mention that Kung handled a difficult situation with one of the travelers very professionally much to the relief of our group.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you Philip, for taking the time to share your experience with us on your Thailand Real Food Adventure. Whilst we are pleased to read you found the accommodation and transport to be adequate, we are sorry to hear the food element of the trip did... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • Thailand Real Food Adventure reviewer 2
    · October 4th, 2023
    The tour was well planned and our tour guide Naa was excellent. She knew what to inform us and help us to learn our Thai cooking skills. I fully enjoyed my stay in Thailand.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Yasuhiko, thank you for sharing your experience and posting this wonderful review. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your adventure and that your leader did such a great job. Also, that you were able to experience the amazing food and culture... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • JW
    · October 16th, 2022
    The tourguid Nai is caring, smart, friendly and very good organizer. Highly recommended this food tour with him. Many of the new life experiences and enjoy the trip!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Jessie - Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad that you were able to indulge in delicious Thai cuisine and experience this wonderful part of the world with us. It sounds like Nai truly enhanced your local experience. We hope... Show more
    Trip date: October 2022
  • Thailand Real Food Adventure reviewer 4
    · February 24th, 2020
    Great tour and guide. Good mix of activities and tried lots of foods I wouldn't have by myself. Recommended!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much lois!
    Trip date: February 2020
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Great itinerary with a good amount of ""free time"" to explore by myself,but my favorite part is our tour guide, Nat, who is knowledgeable, personable, extremely attentive and has a great sense of humour.
    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Nat is an incredible guide and person!! If I could give him a 1 out of 5 I would! He is super knowledgeable and passionate about Thai food and culture. He made handling the logistics look easy as well. With his tips, I felt I could relax and fully enjoy the experience - my first time in SE Asia!
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our guide Gung was excellent and very informative with a great sense of humour.
    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our tour leader Duanphen Khamwicha (Gung) was fantastic.Her passion and love of all things related to Thai food was contagious.She was very knowledgeable, friendly and quite funny -- Love you Gung!!!Had a fantastic time and am really looking forward to trying some Thai recipes on my own.I would highly recommend this tour and am looking forward to booking future Intrepid tours.
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Good adventures off the tourist trail.
    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    No issues but there are lots of competing companies.
    Trip date: February 2019

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Thailand Real Food Adventure
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What are the overnight trains like?

      The overnight trains used on this tour are soft sleeper class trains. The rooms are air-conditioned and multi-share which feature bunk beds, with sheets and a pillow provided. Overnight trains are a great way to meet like-minded travellers and fully experience life in Thailand!

    • What if I have special dietary requirements?

      All of the meals include local foods from Thailand to fully embrace your Asian culinary tour! Please notify your Travel Expert of any dietary requirements that you may have when booking your tour so that Intrepid can do their best to accommodate your request.

    • Where does this tour start and finish?

      This tour starts at the Nouvo City Hotel in Bangkok at 5:00 pm on Day 1. Additionally, this tour finishes at the Ratana Hotel in Chang Mai on Day 8, you can depart your tour at any time on your final day is this is a free day.

      Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      There are no airport transfers included in this tour, therefore you will need to make their own way to the starting point. All Intrepid starting points are centrally located and have good public transport links so there should be no trouble getting there!

    • Are flights included?

      As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • Is tipping included?

      Tipping is not included in the tour price as it is completely optional. If you feel your guide and crew went above and beyond to make your trip special, tipping would be greatly appreciated.

    • Are any vaccines required?

      We recommend you contact a medical professional for the most up to date and accurate information. TourRadar cannot legally give medical advice and we want you to be well prepared for your trip of a lifetime!

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      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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