Have a week to spend in Bangkok?  Come and experience Amazing Thailand.  Learn to cook Thai cuisine for 2 1/2 days with our Thai chef and see the sights both day and night–see why the City of Angels has been called the World’s Greatest City.

THAI COOKING IN EXOTIC BANGKOK

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS for only $1,600 (USD), Double Occupancy

Single Occupant Upcharge of $650, NonCooking Partner credit of $200

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 7 Nights at a 4-star hotel with breakfast
• Airport transfers
• 5 Thai cooking classes (2 1/2 days, includes lunch & supper)
• 2 Full day tours (includes private guide, lunch, and entrance fees)
• 3 Night time events (includes 2 suppers)
• 1 Professional Thai massage

PACKAGE DETAILS:

	ADMIRAL PREMIER HOTELNestled on a quiet street is the Admiral Premier Hotel, a chic comfortable serviced residence located in the heart of Bangkok’s business, shopping, and entertainment district. The hotel is just a stroll away from the cooking school and BTS Asoke Skytrain station and MRT Sukhumvit subway station. Included in each Premier Studio room is a kitchenette, king-sized bed, balcony, wi-fi, and many other amenities. A pool and exercise room are also on premises, and a tuk tuk is available for trips to the cooking school and to the mass transit stations. Breakfast is included. (http://www.admiralpremier.com/)
	PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFERS Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide and whisked off to your hotel. When ready to depart Bangkok, you will be escorted back to the airport again by an English-speaking guide.
	THAI VEGETABLE MARKET TOUR Amazing for sure, just visit a Thai vegetable market with our chef and see for yourself how the Thais buy their ingredients for cooking. Since Thailand is a Land of Plenty, the markets are always packed with fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, herbs and spices–all beckoning someone to buy them. Visiting the market is also a cultural showcase– a must-see and something you will never forget–promise. And while with our chef, learn about the many Thai ingredients–basil, coriander, peppers, ginger, kaffir limes, lemongrass,… This is truly Amazing and delicious Thailand!
	5 THAI CULINARY CLASSES Learn how to cook some of those popular Thai dishes, like: Tom Yum Goong, Pad Thai, Green Curry,… Have you ever prepared a curry paste from scratch with a granite mortar & pestle? Try it; it’s actually a lot of fun. Have you ever made coconut milk from the meat of a ripe coconut? And have you ever made sticky rice? These and more you will learn while taking our culinary classes. Before you know it, you will be wokking with the pros!! Classes with our English-speaking Thai chefs will be fun and educational.
	TOUR OF BANGKOK, TEMPLES, GRAND PALACE & CANALS Take a full day tour with a private guide of Bangkok’s Chinatown, see many of its Buddhist temples, visit the Grand Palace, ride on a long tail boat viewing Thai life on a klong (canal). So different and so beautiful, you will be amused and amazed for sure—this is Amazing Thailand. Includes lunch and all entrance fees. 9 AM – 6 PM with hotel pickup.
	TRAIN MARKET TOUR, FLOATING MARKET, RIVER KWAI & TIGER TEMPLE You’ve got a full day ahead of you and your guide. Start out with visiting the Mae Klong Train Market, a market which is literally on the railroad tracks, except for when the trains arrive–so unique, a must-see.After this amazing sight, on to the Donmoen Saduak Floating Market–another equally amazing sight, except here you will ride on a long tail boat to do your shopping and sightseeing. But we are not done yet, for next you will experience the awe of seeing the Bridge on the River Kwai, riding a train on the infamous Death Railway, and visiting a World War II POW cemetery.Had enough? There’s more to come, on your way back to Bangkok, you’ll stop at the world famous Tiger Temple. Here you can actually pet a tiger (if you dare). Includes lunch and all entrance fees. 7:30 AM – 6 PM with hotel pickup.
	CULTURAL SHOW AND DINNER AT SIAM NIRAMIT A must-see spectacular show performed on a gigantic stage, over 100 performers are in lavish costumes and using stunning set designs and effects. This show is a world-class performance of Thailand’s arts, historical, and cultural heritage. After the show, enjoy some of Bangkok’s nightlife. Visit the Skybar, an open-air bar on the 63rd floor of Bangkok’s 2nd tallest building. See the most incredible views of Bangkok’s skyline at night. Supper included. 6 PM – Midnight with hotel pickup.
	RIVER CRUISE ON THE RIVER OF KINGS Enjoy a farewell supper aboard the Grand Pearl. Cruise the mighty Chao Phraya River for a night of dancing, eating, and sightseeing. Aboard the Grand Pearl, enjoy an international buffet dinner and some Thai classical dancing. Make sure to bring your camera to capture night photos of the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and the Grand Palace. After the cruise, on the town we go again for a little more of Bangkok’s exciting nightlife. 7 PM – Midnight with hotel pickup.
	CALYPSO CABARET & NIGHT TIME FUN A show like none you’ve ever seen before—guaranteed. Come see over 50 artists performing in beautiful cabaret outfits. Performers wear colorful costumes, choreography is exciting, and the artists mime and dance to various classic songs. After the show, see more of Bangkok’s nightlife. One free drink provided at Calypso and no supper. 7:30 PM – Midnight with hotel pickup.
	PROFESSIONAL THAI MASSAGE After your busy schedule of cooking and sightseeing, you will deserve a good Thai massage. We’ve included in your tour package a 1 hour Thai massage. Just around the corner from your hotel, you can enjoy a world-famous Thai massage—dry or oil. Just decide when–it is “Up To You.”
	OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES On your free day, there are many things to do. Deciding what to do will be the challenge, but here are a few ideas. Shop ‘til You Drop—As they say here: it is “up to you”. From high-end malls (Siam Paragon, Emporium, Central World, …) to possibly the largest market in the world—Chatuchak Weekend Market (15,000 shop stalls on 27 acres with over 200,000 visitors every weekend), shopping in Bangkok can be world class or incredibly cheap. Visit Lumphini Park, and see the monitor lizards sunning on its watery banks. For some real action, it is hard to beat Muay Thai Kickboxing at night.Take a half day foodie tour of Bangkok, visit some food stalls, and taste the local cuisine. Maybe you just want to get lost in Bangkok? If so, just grab a map and head out the door; just make sure to have our phone number just in case. Make a day trip to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand and home to many UNESCO Heritage sites, or visit the Bridge on the River Kwai for a bit of World War II history.Visit Pattaya Beach and see the Gulf of Thailand, or if you haven’t had enough cooking yet, take another cooking class. This day is truly UP TO YOU, so enjoy it and make the most of it. Bangkok is beckoning.