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Bangkok and Beyond Food & Cooking Tour

8 days /  Adults only / Joined tours

How does exploring the full range Thai cuisine with a group of like minded food lovers and some local food experts sound?

You might love this trip if you:

• love Thai food and want to eat your old favorites and learn about new and different local delicacies
• want to learn how to prepare Thai food from professional Thai cooks
• want an all inclusive package so you can focus on relaxing and enjoying your food
• would like to get a more up close and intimate view of Thai culture and day to day life

Tour Highlights
  • Learn to make some of your favorites. A lot of people who travel in Thailand can be confused by the food; there is so much of it, it is so diverse, and it can be so alien. So we have put together our own food and cooking tour and dispel the darkness. We’ll explore the cuisines of all of Thailand’s different regions and learn to make some of your favorites so you can take a bit of Thailand with you wherever you go.
  • The trip is based solely around the food, and we have stuck to that and left some free time in the schedule that you can use to visit other attractions – or take your new knowledge of food to the street and explore the markets on your own. This makes the trip more affordable, and allows us to focus on what’s really important – tasting and cooking food! And since we decided to keep the trip in a limited range, there is a lot more time that would be spent in vans and coaches that can be spent enjoying Thai culture at a relaxed pace.
  • The trip is arranged for a group of adults only, which creates a great opportunity for fellow food lovers to get to know each other and to talk about the Thai food they are experiencing as well as the foods of their own countries. Of course you should feel free to talk about anything you’d like; there is more to life than food, tragically.
Inclusions
  • Airport pickup & drop off
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • All admission fees
  • English speaking drivers
  • Tour guide
  • Sightseeing
  • Cooking Classes
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Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN BANGKOK

We will pick you up from any place in Bangkok or at the airport and check you in at the True Siam Phayathai Hotel. In the evening when everybody has arrived we will go to a very special restaurant for dinner and a welcome drink.

DAY 2: SIGHTSEEING IN BANGKOK

This day we will visit the must sees of Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Po and do a canal tour with a licensed tour guide. Lunch is local street food and dinner will be in a local restaurant near the hotel.

DAY 3: FOOD TOUR AND COOKING CLASS

We will go by local transportation, skytrain and tuk tuk to our first appointment of the day which is a walking tour where you will sample different food and see some lesser known temples. Then it is off to the first half day cooking lesson with Somphong Cooking School.

DAY 4: AMPHAWA FLOATING MARKET

Morning is free. After that we head out of the city and stop by a local fruit farm for snacks and lunch before heading to the floating market at Amphawa. After a boat tour and dinner at the floating market the evening is free after checking in at Homestay in Amphawa.

DAY 5: MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET AND HUA HIN

On our way we will stop by the strange Maeklong Railway Market for snacks and lunch. Then it is off to the seaside town of Hua Hin where we will stay a couple of nights. In the evening we will have our own BBQ dinner.

DAY 6: HUA HIN COOKING CLASS AND SIGHTSEEING

In the morning we take a 20 minute trip down to Hua Hin for a full day cooking class which starts with a trip to the local market to buy your own ingredients. After spending the afternoon at the beach or doing some local sightseeing we eat dinner and browse around the famous night market.

DAY 7: SIGHTSEEING IN CHA-AM AND BANGKOK

After check out, we will stop by the Maruekatayawan Palace. After that we go back to Bangkok. On the way we will eat lunch and sample local Thai dinner desserts. In the evening we will board the Chao Phraya Princess for our memorable goodbye dinner.

DAY 8: DEPART BANGKOK

We will have drivers standing by all day to take you anywhere inside Bangkok or to the airport.

Terms

Confirmation & Payment. A non refundable deposit payment of 5,000 Baht per person is payable upon booking. Deposit payments may be made either via MasterCard, VISA, PayPal or by bank transfer in Thai Baht. Final payment of the remaining 50% must be paid no later than 60 days before the scheduled tour.

Cancellation by Traveller. If you cancel some or all portions of your booking cancellation fees will apply. To cancel a reservation a written notice by e-mail is required more than 60 days before the scheduled tour. The money deposited will be refunded to you minus 5,000 Baht.

If the reservation is cancelled less than 60 days but more than 45 days before the tour we will refund 50% of the total.

If the reservation is cancelled less than 45 days but more than 30 days before the tour we will refund 25% of the total.

If the reservation is cancelled less than 30 days or in case of not showing up for scheduled tour no money will be refunded.

Cancellation by Bangkok Beyond. If less than 6 people have signed up 60 days before the start of the trip it will be cancelled and all your money refunded. In the case of Bangkok Beyond cancelling your trip due to outside forces such as civil disturbance, act of God, or similar occurrence, we will refund, minimally, 50% of your trip.

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FAQ

Q: Does the price includes insurance?
A: Yes, first class vehicle and passenger insurance is included. However, we still recommend that you also have travel insurance because the passenger insurance is not very good by international standards.

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Reviews(510)
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
I found it by Google. No other words than excellent.
Communicate with Frank via email and whats app, he answer everything i need to know and also suggest better trip/route.
I go with 28 group members divided into 3 vans on August 11 - 13, 2017. All cars were good and fresh. Only one minor issue, according to passenger, van 1 driver (white ones, with AT transmision) is not to smooth in driving, only a little brake in bad road.
The other two driver are very nice and good, Sam and Akhom (or maybe Akom). we also get complimentary mineral water in the van.
Some 5-10 minutes late is not a problem, because the traffic is also very bad when we were there.
I give Bangkok Beyond 8.5 out of 10.
08/16/2017
Indonesia
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
Thank you for answering all our queries Sir Frank. Me and my friends really enjoyed our tour in Ayutthaya, Pattaya and Bangkok City.

We also would like to commend Mr. Supot for taking care of us on our 4 days trip in Thailand. He patiently wait for us, punctual and he's fun to be with (he tells us stories about Thailand, and recommend places where tourists and locals loves to go to, that's why we're excited on our next visit and hopefully he will be our driver again). He treats us not just as tourists but also like his own children ?

Bangkokbeyond is really the best. We will surely recommend you guys to our families and colleagues.???
08/04/2017
Philippines
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
I chanced upon Bangkok Beyond on google. I needed 2 vans to accommodate a big group for my clients and the date of the trip was nearing. Cherry was very efficient, responded to all my emails swiftly and arranged everything effortlessly. Our lead driver Amporn was punctual and my clients had a great time. Thank you Cherry for the wonderful service provided!
07/18/2017
Malaysia
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
I found this company by googling it. I emailed them and Frank answered, and frequently answers abruptly. The catered to all our wants and requests. If i'd rate it, i'd give it an 8. Honestly I was impressed by the driver Thanit. He gave us suggestions on where to go, guided us and was always one text away. The only way they could better their service is by giving complimentary water and upscaling their van interior. We had a "VIP Van" as our airport transfer and we were really impressed. Otherwise, it was all good. I will definitely recommend them to my friends. Til next time! I shall return.
07/12/2017
Philippines
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
Found Bangkok Beyond online and made an enquiry to be driven from Bangkok to Donsak pier - a very long way.
Frank was prompt replying to my enquiry and happy to assist. We met our driver, Nop, at Bangkok airport. The car was very comfortable and clean. Nop was happy to stop along the way whenever we requested and his driving could not be faulted.
I would highly recommend Bangkok Beyond. Rates are very competitive also.
Great job Frank & Nop.
07/04/2017
Australia
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
A mate of mine used Frank's services last year and I reckon it was the best recommendation. Great customer service, excellent communication, nice car and a very friendly driver Tong who not only had a great city knowledge but planned the trip in a very professional manner. I can confidently rate the service 10/10. Close your eyes guys and confidently book your next trip in Bangkok with Frank !
06/27/2017
Australia
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
My second time with Bangkok & Beyond.

Thank you Frank for the usual excellent service in our 4-day stay in Bangkok
and trip to Pattaya.

We would like to commend Tony, our driver for being punctual and efficient.
06/16/2017
Philippines
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
Mr. Paisan is definitely A+. Very good service, Punctual. Very good tour guide too. Neat and clean. Van is very comfy and clean. He is like a family to us.
06/09/2017
Philippines
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
We arranged a short tour around central Thailand for 6 days(5nights) through Beyond Bangkok in May 2017. We visited Damsoek market, River Kwai bridge,Ayuthuya and Khao Yai National Park. We approached the company initially for just a car and driver but then booked a long tail boat at Damsoek market and a guide for Ayuthuya through them. (We booked our own hotels.) We decided to use them as we thought they offered good value and were very efficient in dealing with our enquiries and because they had good testimonials. We saved a lot of money by booking with them rather than through an English agent.
The car was a modern Toyota Camry which was very comfortable, extremely well maintained and clean and well air conditioned.
Our driver (Tong) was very friendly, courteous, knowledgeable,helpful,always on time and also a safe driver. He also entertained us with tales of his encounters with various wildlife! He knew exactly where to go ( including toilets!) and so this made our travels stress free. In particular he made sure we had plenty of time to catch our onward flight. He never made us feel hurried so we were able to spend as long as we liked wherever we stopped. Cold drinks and towels were always provided each time we returned to the car. Tong's English was good.
We did not need a guide for Damsoek but having the boat prearranged made it easier.
Our guide for the day in Ayuthuya was very pleasant and arranged the day so that we saw some temples then had a break from the heat at the museum before resuming our tour around. He found us a nice place for lunch on the river. We could probably have managed without a guide asTong clearly knew exactly where all the main sites were but it was nice to have extra information and to spend some time with a local person. His English was very good.
Overall we had an excellent experience with Beyond Bangkok and would certainly recommend them.
05/30/2017
U.K.
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Bangkok and beyond with professional English speaking driver
I engaged Mr Frank through google due to his prompt reply. Truly reliable. The driver Mr Tony, he was most kind, patient and extremely punctual driver. The van was well maintained and very comfortable. Definitely will look for Bangkok Beyond again!
05/17/2017
Malaysia

Opening Hours

  • Weekdays 09:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday Closed

Business Address

There and Back Again Co., Ltd.,
29/62 Moo 13, The Connect 6 Village Bang Phli Yai,
Bang Phli Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand

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