Bangkok for Foodies
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 841
FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: The Thai capital is one of the world’s top street food destinations. This short city break is packed with unique flavours and Thai culinary tradition, all ready to set your mouth watering in one of Asia’s great cities.
This 4-day Bangkok city break keeps the focus on one of Bangkok’s most appealing attractions – its food! Unlock the secrets of Thai cuisine, then try your own hand at a half-day cooking class.
Settle into Bangkok, then embark on a local street food tour. Starting at Tha-Prachan pier near the Grand Palace, you’ll meet Thai and Chinese chefs, sample spicy noodles with pork and fish balls, aromatic curries, seafood cakes, and other Thai specialties. The tour is a great way to explore the city as well, taking you to a variety of neighbourhoods before ending in Chinatown.
The following day, it’s time to put all those influences to work as you take in a class at the Blue Elephant Cooking School. Under the expert guidance of your instructor, choose your ingredients and whip up your own Thai meal. Both the foodie tour and cooking class are half-day experiences, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city at your leisure.
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 841
Itinerary View Trip Map
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok Hotel With Guide
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
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Como Metropolitan Bangkok
Hotel's outdoor swimming pool is located at the ground level. Other hotel facilities also include Asian-inspired treatments, fully equipped gym room, steam room, hydro pool and yoga studio. There is also a trendy style bar right next to the lobby where light snack and lunch is served as well as being a cool place to hang out in the evening. Meeting facilities are available up to maximum of 90 covers. This is one of the trendy and branded hotel from England, most suitable for individual travellers. This design hotel is located at the north of Sathorn road, parallel to famous Silom Business district.
It takes approximately 10-15 minutes drive to the riverside and close to famous shopping night bazaar at Patpong and Suanlum night bazaar within 10 minutes walk. Distance from Suvarnabhum Airport takes average 45 minutes by expressway. Endlessly airy and filled with natural light, these rooms are what make us a Bangkok business hotel with style. Each City Room (a number of which can be interconnected to Metropolitan Rooms) reflects our clean-lined aesthetic with Makha wood and cossetting textures.
| Meal Plan | Full Breakfast |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
| Accommodation |
Como Metropolitan Bangkok |
| Location | View map |
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Como Metropolitan Bangkok
Hotel's outdoor swimming pool is located at the ground level. Other hotel facilities also include Asian-inspired treatments, fully equipped gym room, steam room, hydro pool and yoga studio. There is also a trendy style bar right next to the lobby where light snack and lunch …
Hotel's outdoor swimming pool is located at the ground level. Other hotel facilities also include Asian-inspired treatments, fully equipped gym room, steam room, hydro pool and yoga studio. There is also a trendy style bar right next to the lobby where light snack and lunch is served as well as being a cool place to hang out in the evening. Meeting facilities are available up to maximum of 90 covers. This is one of the trendy and branded hotel from England, most suitable for individual travellers. This design hotel is located at the north of Sathorn road, parallel to famous Silom Business district.
It takes approximately 10-15 minutes drive to the riverside and close to famous shopping night bazaar at Patpong and Suanlum night bazaar within 10 minutes walk. Distance from Suvarnabhum Airport takes average 45 minutes by expressway. Endlessly airy and filled with natural light, these rooms are what make us a Bangkok business hotel with style. Each City Room (a number of which can be interconnected to Metropolitan Rooms) reflects our clean-lined aesthetic with Makha wood and cossetting textures.Photo gallery
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Half Day Cooking Class at Blue Elephant
Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine with a cooking class at Blue Elephant, Bangkok's most reputable cooking school. Join one of their chefs for a culinary adventure, selecting exotic locally-grown ingredients, learning traditional kitchen techniques and using authentic recipes to prepare a delicious and memorable meal.
You'll start by heading off to Blue Elephant to meet with one of the chefs to head out to one of the capital's many morning markets for an introduction to Thai food culture. Browse the stalls learning about the various ingredients on sale, watching the scenes of local life and selecting fresh items to be used in the cooking class.
Afterwards, return to Blue Elephant for an insightful culinary class. The chef will distribute a recipe book then demonstrate the preparation methods, giving detailed commentary about the process before it's time for the hands-on experience. At your individual cooking station, use the recipes and the techniques demonstrated by the chef to prepare a selection of dishes. The chef and other local assistants will be available to help or offer advice.
After the meal is prepared, sit down and enjoy the delicate flavours of authentic, home-cooked Thai cuisine. Say farewell to the Blue Elephant team, departing with a full belly and a better understanding of traditional Thai cuisine.
Following your class, you'll be returned to your hotel.
| Duration | 5 Hours |
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Evening Chinatown Food Experience
From the savoury bites of traditional Chinese dumplings to the sweet treats of fried sugary donuts, taste the delicacies of Bangkok's famous Chinatown. Discover the Chinese culture of Bangkok through seeing, smelling and tasting.
As the sun sets, Bangkok really comes alive and just about every street is filled with the great smell of delicious food that really ignites the taste buds. The neighbourhood is internationally renowned for the city's longest street food stalls, and definitely there is no other way to explore the area's best kept food secrets than by foot.
You'll explore the glittering and energetic Chinatown's Yaowarat Street and be introduced to the history of the area and some favourite street food artisans.
Grab delicious bites of various kinds of food, from the famous Chinese dumplings, peppered pork noodles, Chinese donuts, and many more! Enjoy sweet Chinese desserts and visit a tea shop house.
Following your tour, you'll be returned to your hotel.
| Duration | 4 Hours |
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Bangkok Hotel to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport With Guide
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights first-class accommodations in Bangkok
- Private-guided street food tour
- Shared Half Day Cooking Class at Blue Elephant Cooking School (max. guests 20)
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 1 lunch
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
8 Oct 2023
Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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Bangkok: Bangkok at Night by Tuk Tuk
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- Prices:
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Bangkok: Evening Street Food Tour
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Bangkok: Half Day Cooking Class at Blue Elephant
Begin to master the art of Thai cooking with a class at the legendary Blue Elephant Cooking School. Under the tutelage of professional chefs, you’ll learn how to select …- Duration:
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- Prices:
- On request
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Bangkok: Half Day Grand Palace & Temple Tour
Take half a day to explore Bangkok’s palaces and temples. On this tour you’ll visit the former residence of Thai kings, the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddh…- Duration:
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- On request
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Bangkok: Manohra Dinner Cruise
Cruising along the Chao Phraya River on an elegant, restored wooden rice barge, you will be introduced to Bangkok by night. Thai culinary delicacies are served as you gl…- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Bangkok: Off the Beaten Track Bike Full Day Tour
Discover an unseen corner of Bangkok on this full-day bike tour. Ride through wet markets, pass along the remains of defensive fortifications, visit factories and farms,…- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
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