Thailand Get Away 6 Days/ 5 Nights

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A Colourful Thailand Adventure – From Bangkok’s Nightlife to Chiang Mai’s Traditions

Begin your journey in Bangkok, where your private driver welcomes you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. As evening falls, dive straight into the energy of the city with an exhilarating tuk-tuk night tour. Weave through neon-lit streets, stopping first at Saphan Khao Market, alive with sizzling street food and local delicacies. Savour authentic bites before heading to a Michelin-starred pad thai restaurant—a must for foodie travellers. Continue to the vibrant night-time flower market and a beautifully illuminated golden temple, then end the night with a stylish cocktail at a rooftop bar overlooking the sparkling city skyline.

The next morning, explore Thai culture in an interactive way at the Museum of Siam, where playful exhibits bring the story of Thai identity to life. Afterwards, glide through Bangkok’s serene canals on a longtail boat to the Thonburi side. Discover Artist Village (Klong Bangluang), a charming community known for its creative soul. Enjoy refreshing iced coffee, a delicious noodle lunch, browse local crafts, visit the temple and watch a traditional Thai puppet show performed by local artists. As evening approaches, board the overnight sleeper train to historic Chiang Mai.

Wake up in the cultural capital of the north and embark on a nostalgic rickshaw ride, supporting one of Chiang Mai’s oldest professions. Your first stop is the lively Warorot Market, overflowing with local produce, flowers and handmade goods. Then, visit two artisanal communities renowned for their brass and silver craftsmanship, watching skilled artisans at work. Admire the beautiful designs at the Silver Temple, adorned with intricate, hand-beaten metalwork.

Experience something truly special the next day with a Discova-exclusive visit to Pa Noi, a beloved local dessert maker. Learn the cultural significance of Thai desserts, explore the ingredients she chooses, and watch the delicate preparation process from start to finish. End the experience with warm conversation over tea and sweet treats in her home—a genuine window into Chiang Mai’s local life.

Enjoy a full free day to relax, explore Chiang Mai’s markets, join an optional tour or simply wander its peaceful temples and cafés. On your final day, enjoy free time before your airport transfer. If your schedule allows, consider extending your stay with a beach escape to Thailand’s world-famous islands.

This itinerary is an immersive blend of street flavours, creative communities, cultural depth and authentic local encounters—perfect for travellers seeking a deeper, more memorable journey across Thailand.

Includes:

•    Accommodation 5 nights
•    Airport transfers
•    Meals: 4B 1L 1D
•    Bangkok street eats tour
•    Bangkok urban fun tour
•    Overnight train to Chiang Mai
•     Chiang Mai rickshaw tour
•     Local Life: dessert maker tour

Itinerary summary:

Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok
The driver will meet travellers at the airport and accompany them to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy an exciting tuk-tuk ride through Bangkok’s vibrant streets until reaching Saphan Khao Market. Wander the rows of bustling stalls, learn about local delicacies and sample from the vast array of street food. The next stop is pad-thai at a Michelin-star restaurant before visiting a nighttime flower market and a golden temple after dark, beautifully lit. End the night with a cocktail at a rooftop bar.

Day 2: Bangluang, Bangkok
Head to the Museum of Siam to learn all about Thai identity and culture. The concept of the museum is based on ‘play + learn’, and so the museum features many interactive exhibits. After, take a longtail boat ride through Bangkok’s quaint canals to the Thonburi side.  Stop at the Artist Village, a small, charming community known as Klong Bangluang, and refresh with an iced coffee and a local lunch of noodles or pad thai. Enjoy a traditional Thai puppet show performed by local artists, explore the craft shop and local temple. Take the evening overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 3: Chiang Mai
After arriving in Chiang Mai and heading to the hotel, it’s time to explore in a rickshaw to some famous sites, thus helping to preserve this traditional profession. Head to Warorot market by the Ping river – a huge market selling everything from local delicacies to flowers and homewares. Next, visit two separate communities famous for local handicrafts – brass makers and silversmiths. Learn about their craft and see examples of their work. Admire the gilded designs and buddhas at the Silver temple.

Day 4: A day in the life of a Chiang Mai dessert maker
Enjoy a Discova-exclusive experience learning about Pa Noi, Auntie Noi, a dessert-maker in Chiang Mai. Learn from this retired teacher about the importance of Thai desserts to the local culture and their relevance to local festivals. Witness how the desserts are made, from shopping to cooking to preparing for a business day and, of course, there is also time to taste some of the creations with some tea in the afternoon.

Day 5: Chiang Mai
Enjoy a free day at leisure. Travellers can opt for one of our additional tours in Chiang Mai.

Day 6: Departure
Free time until airport transfer for departure flight. We recommend, if possible, adding a beach break to extend the trip to Thailand.