Exo’s day trips within Bangkok are amongst the most regularly booked, compiled by experts within Bangkok, they provide an excellent insider’s view to the ‘City of Angels’. Programs such as ‘Culinary Delight of Bangkok’ and ‘Absolute Art – Bangkok’ provide a great introduction to Thailand and its fascinating culture.

Siem Reap in Cambodia, home to the eighth wonder of the world Angkor Wat, debuted at number 7. A long time favorite destination, Siem Reap is impossibly charming and adapted over recent years to meet the needs of international clientele. Exo’s soft adventure trekking modules within the area such as ‘Trekking Angkor – Siem Reap’ and ‘Trekking Kulen’, allow interaction with the stunning landscape and friendly locals.

The program starts in Bangkok where guests will visit revered sights such as the Grand Palace, Wat Po and Jim Thompson Museum with rides on tuk-tuks and taxi boats. Flying to Luang Prabang on the third day, the program tours the ancient city’s iconic temples, Mekong River and evening market with opportunities to learn about Lao culture through alms giving, a textile workshop and cooking course. The program continues to Vientiane where guests will visit famed temples as well as participate in a traditional baci ceremony. Crossing borders into Cambodia, they will spend another two days sightseeing in Phnom Penh before heading to Siem Reap to discover its Angkor monuments. The program ends with a flight back to Bangkok.

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Specially designed for families, the four-day Chiang Mai Family Adventure offers a mix of soft adventure and culture discovery. On the first day, guests will enjoy an orientation tour of the Chiang Mai town on a trishaw. They will then drive up the mountain by songtaew to Chang Khien Coffee Research Project and White Hmong village before taking part in a private blessing ceremony at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple at dusk. The second day will be spent in the great outdoors with activities such as a countryside cycling excursion, elephant trekking, jungle picnic lunch, rubber raft paddling down Mae Taeng River and tea with an Akha hill tribe family. The third day is spent in a homestay at Mae Kampong village in the mountains, where guests can enjoy guided treks and meals with their host family. There is time this afternoon for an optional activity – Flight of the Gibbon – a fun zip-line adventure over tree tops. On the final day, guests can tour the village to view handicrafts making before returning to Chiang Mai with an en-route stop at Sankampaeng Hot Springs. Click here to view the program details.

Our two-day Community Connection is ideal for those who wish to experience a community-based vacation in southern Thailand. A two-hour drive from Phuket to Khao Lak leads to Ban Talae Nok homestay, a village affected by the tsunami a few years ago. After meeting the host family, guests enjoy a local lunch before exploring the area’s mangrove forests by boat with a local guide. There will be some free time for relaxation or a game of football with the village kids before dinner with the family. The second morning, guests join the soap making workshop with Tsunami Soap Co-operative to make local handicrafts. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch with the host family before driving back to Phuket. Click here to view the program details.

Vietnam Airlines has increased the number of flights on several international routes. The airline added an extra flight per week to Paris and Frankfurt and launched direct flights to Copenhagen for Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. For Asian routes, the flight frequency from HCMC to Bangkok has doubled to a total of 14 flights per week. From this November, AirAsia is introducing direct daily flights from Phuket to HCMC.

For clients who wish to experience the rustic charms of Thailand, Discover Old Siam is an ideal fit. This week-long program goes out of Bangkok into nearby provinces such as Chachoengsao, Ayutthaya, Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi. Program highlights include visits to 100-year markets, Khao Yai National Park and Death Railway as well as an alms-giving ceremony. Click here to view the program details.

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Designed for Asian food fans, ‘Culinary Delight of Bangkok’ is a full day trip that introduces travelers to the unique flavors of Thai cuisine. Transferring by local transportation, the guided excursion explores Bangkok’s fresh markets, roadside stalls and specialty restaurants with plenty of opportunities to sample local food and desserts. View more details here.

Up north, the ‘Spirit of Chiang Mai’ is a half-day trip that captures the cultural essence of Chiang Mai. Besides touring ancient chedis and attractions in the city, the excursion also includes a visit to the iconic Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, a mountain temple where guests partake in a private blessing ceremony by monks and observe the evening chanting ritual. Read more details here.

After 10 years of extensive construction, the 150-km stretch of road between Siem Reap and the border town of Poipet is finally completed. The Thai-Cambodian border can now be reached in a record time of 2 hours. Instead of a bumpy 10-hour trip, the time taken for the overland journey from Siem Reap to Bangkok, including all immigration formalities, is now reduced to a smooth 5-6 hour trip.

Khao Yai Escape is ideal for those looking for a unique getaway from Bangkok. Guests not only get to discover the flora and fauna in Thailand’s oldest national park, but they also meet a local medicine man, explore an authentic one-hundred year old market and enjoy a wine tasting session at a vineyard along the way. The park is a 3-hour drive from the capital making this program a great add-on to a Thailand holiday. View the itinerary here.

For those who wish to discover the north, a self-drive trip is a good way to view the lush mountains and countryside scenery. In the 7-day Self-Drive Package of Northern Thailand, Exotissimo will make all necessary arrangements, including accommodation, car rental and provide a road map with suggested routes and activities. Click here to view the program.

Bangkok to Isaan is an 11-day journey that offers great cultural insight into Thailand’s northeastern, the most traditional region in the country. The program attractions include ancient Angkorian temples, pre-historic heritage sites, local cottage industries and rural villages that still practice the old ways of life. The itinerary can be viewed here.

This half-day tour of Bangkok’s art galleries explores Thailand’s contemporary arts scene. The excursion visits the capital’s diverse gallery spaces and provides a good opportunity for art fans to experience cutting-edge art from Thailand and the region. The tour is guided by Steven Pettifor, a leading critic, curator and artist in Thailand. For more details, click here or contact thailand@exotissimo.com.