Top Thailand Dining Experiences

See Bangkok from the water while enjoying traditional Thai food and performances on this luxury dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. A dinner cruise is ideal for food lovers, a date night, and photographers who want to capture the glittering skyline, plus it is the perfect way to escape Bangkok’s crowded streets and get a unique perspective of many of the city’s top attractions.

Relax with tranquil sailing to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park, where you can snorkel at remote lagoons, kayak along the coast and through tunnels, and finish with the last viewing at the Blue Lagoon viewpoint on this full-day tour. Stroll to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) and enjoy a light breakfast and cooked lunch. Step aboard a spacious yacht equipped with a sun deck, internal saloon, and hot tub and avoid the crowds with personalized service on this small-group tour. Round-trip hotel and dinghy transfers from Koh Samui are included.

Phuket ranks among Thailand’s most beautiful island destinations, but the only way to really appreciate the views is from the water. On this tour, cruise through the waves by catamaran and soak up the views from on-deck. Sip a cocktail with a delicious lunch on-board, with time to swim and sunbathe before watching the sun set on the horizon. Upgrade to include a hotel pickup and drop-off on your tour.

Many boat tours go to James Bond Island but this one lets you experience it just like Bond: luxuriously. As you set sail aboard a catamaran, enjoy a welcome drink and delicious buffet lunch. Afterward, swim off Lawa island then kayak into a cave at the Hongs of Phang Nga. After exploring James Bond Island by longboat you'll enjoy a sunset dinner on the way back.

Paddle off for a day of adventure on this 7-hour kayaking tour of the caves, cliffs and islands in Phang Nga Bay. This surreal landscape, made famous by the James Bond film ‘Man With a Golden Gun,’ offers a wealth of fascinating geology and stunning scenery. Feel like an island castaway as you navigate your kayak inside some of the area’s ‘Hongs’ (enclosed tidal lagoons) and stop to cool off with a swim at a secluded local beach. Your Phang Nga Bay Tour also includes a guide, lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.

Discover the rich flavors and fragrant spices of Thai cuisine during this small-group cooking class in Bangkok. Learn more about Thai culture and traditions as you shop for ingredients at the local market; get hands on making popular dishes like pad thai, green curry, or mango sticky rice; then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Arrive in island style with a private airport transfer in Phuket. Avoid the hassle of taxi lines and crowded transportation; simply disembark, and a representative will be waiting at the international or domestic exit gate. Climb into a 6-seater, air-conditioned van and travel directly to your resort, then begin your Phuket adventure.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with a guided market visit followed by a cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. Shop for fresh ingredients at the Khlong Toei market and learn to make traditional Thai dishes like spicy coconut soup, "pad Thai" noodles, and red curry with chicken during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Explore Chiang Mai’s colorful night markets with a local on an evening food tour of the city on foot and by songthaew. Bring an appetite for this small-group Chaing Mai food tour, which includes samples of eight market foods, with pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel.

Learn to prepare a menu of Thai dishes for lunch or dinner during a cooking class in Phuket. Gain hands-on experience making homemade curry paste and preparing popular dishes such as chicken satay, Panang curry with chicken, and mango sticky rice. Collect fresh ingredients at a local market and enjoy your meal afterward. Round-trip hotel transport is included. Receive personalized attention in this small-group class, limited to 10 participants.

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal with a half- or full-day cooking class that includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel. Shop for ingredients at a local market, then roll up your sleeves to cook a meal of classic Thai dishes. An expert cooking instructor will walk you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at the end of the lesson. Both morning and evening classes are available.

Take a half-day cooking class in Bangkok that shows you how to make several signature Thai dishes. Choose from a morning or afternoon class that includes a meal at the end of the lesson, and a guided market tour for the morning class. The class takes place in a well-equipped kitchen in a central location in Bangkok, and includes a recipe booklet and photos emailed to you afterward.

Let your hair down and explore the lively side of bustling Phuket on this pub crawl. Follow your guide along Bangla Road—the heart of Phuket’s nightlife—and stop for drinks in two of the street’s best bars and a nightclub. With a free shot at each venue included, drink and dance your way through your night on the town, and see the best of Phuket’s legendary nightlife.

Get the ultimate island-hopping experience in double-quick time on this overnight tour, which hits the most beautiful spots in the Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay alike. Besides four delicious meals, overnight accommodation, a fire show, Thai boxing, and an afterparty, visit a sea gypsy village, kayak sea caves, snorkel the Phi Phi Islands, and more. Highlights include Bamboo Island, James Bond Island, and Phra Nang Cave.

Centuries of history underpin the delicate movements and graceful arm work of traditional Thai dance. Discover it on this intimate introductory class with an experienced, qualified teacher at one of Bangkok’s original dance schools. Don an authentic costume, including traditional nail extensions, learn the basic positions, then try your hand at three styles of dance to three different songs. Includes a snack, a herbal drink, and transfers from ICONSIAM pier.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and ‘Akha’ cooking during this 6-hour cooking class in Chiang Mai. Discover the culture and cuisine of the Akha, an indigenous hill tribe of Southeast Asia, with the help of your native host. You’ll visit the local market to shop for ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare 11 different dishes. A souvenir cook book from your session is also included.

Experience a Las Vegas-style production combined with Thai cultural traditions at the Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket. Benefit from a pre-booked admission ticket to this popular entertainment venue, and enjoy the elaborate costumes and dance routines of the performers. After the show, have the option to snap photos with the performers (own expense).

Cuisine can tell you a lot about a place. Take this food-focused tour and taste first-hand how the region’s plant life and history have shaped its food. Your tour takes you to tucked-away Burmese restaurants and street-stalls that few travellers make the time to try on their first visit to Chiang Mai. Treat your taste buds to a night-tour of Chiang Mai on this private trip.  Make sure you’re hungry!

Travel from midday to midnight to the hidden wonders of Phang Nga Bay, including a kayaking tour of limestone sea caves and cliff-lined lagoons. Ride a powerboat to the emerald waters and keep an eye out for sea eagles, egrets and other wildlife while you paddle your kayak with an expert guide. After dark, float your own self-made flower ‘Krathong’ at a Loi Krathong festival, followed by a seafood buffet dinner. Lunch and round-trip transport from Phuket hotels or airport included.

Thai cuisine is delicious but, with the unusual ingredients and balance of strong flavors, trying to cook it yourself can be intimidating. Learn how to cook authentic Thai dishes just like a local during this small-group cooking class in Phuket. The menu is adapted to your preferences and dietary needs. If you take the morning class, you also visit a traditional market.

Travelers to Phuket often wish to visit the more far-flung magical Koh Phi Phi. Make the trip across the Andaman Sea in air-conditioned comfort aboard a ferry. This one-way trip includes pickup from select area hotels. Board the Phi Phi Cruiser at Rassada Port in the south of Phuket and transfer to the Phi Phi Islands while soaking up with the sights.

Experience the ultimate Phuket theater, show and musical experience during an evening at the Simon Cabaret Show. This one-on-a-kind experience offers travelers a night of thrilling entertainment that is not to be missed! Enjoy a Las Vegas-style production influenced by Thai culture and traditions.

Learn to cook like a local, from a local, on this Thai culinary experience at Ya’s Cookery School in Krabi. Browse a food market for ingredients, and get hands-on guidance on creating authentic Thai dishes from professional chef, Ya. Learn the secrets behind classics like massaman curry, pad Thai, and more, and then savor your creations. Ingredients, choice of class times, plus pickups and drop-offs at select hotels included.