Exotissimo is growing our collection of day trips in Chiang Rai. From tracing the Opium Trail on a 4WD in the region’s infamous Golden Triangle to visiting authentic authentic hill tribe villages in remote mountains to a Thai cooking class, there are many ways to discover Thailand’s northernmost province. Click here to view all Chiang Rai day trips.
Vientiane by Night is our latest Laos excursion that offers an evening out in the capital, allowing travelers to discover a different side of the Lao capital. Accompanied by a guide, guests visit a bustling evening food market and a nearby restaurant to enjoy a Lao-style dinner with cultural performances. After dinner, they can head to a lounge bar for a drink or to a local nightclub to dance before returning to the hotel. Find out more by clicking here.
Exotissimo Laos has created new day trips in Southern Laos. ‘Boloven Plateau Loop’ is a full day trip that explores the scenic beauty of the Bolovan highlands, including visits to the Tad Lo and Tad Fane waterfalls and a coffee plantation. Besides the century-old railway, ‘A Day on the French Railways’ ventures into Siphandon (’4000 islands’), waterfalls as well as an easy cycling trip on Don Khone and Don Det Islands. View more details here.
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.
Myanmar’s interest in Western art first arose in early 20th century during the British colonial era but no art gallery was established until 1920. In the post-war period, several art galleries opened in Yangon, including Gallery Orient established by a group of young artists and Lokanat Gallery which still exists today with a variety of exhibitions each year. Exotissimo Myanmar has created specially-guided excursions for Asian art enthusiasts to explore the modern Burmese art scene in Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan. For more information, please contact myanmar@exotissimo.com.
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.
This private cooking class introduces students to Thai cuisine under the expert guidance of Angsana Anderson, a Thai homemaker with years of experience teaching Thai cooking in her kitchen. Starting with a visit to the market, guests will be accompanied by Angsana in shopping for the ingredients. Returning to her residence, they will then take part in a hands-on session that consists of cooking three Thai dishes and one dessert. The menu is pre-selected by guests before the class. Contact thailand@exotissimo.com for more details. Click here to view all day trips in Thailand.
In River Kwai Nature & Adventure – 3 Days / 2 Nights, we now have three touring options on the second morning, allowing clients to choose an activity based on their interests. The options are: (a) visiting the Hellfire Pass Museum and trekking along the 4-km Memorial Walking Trail, (b) canoeing down River Kwai followed by a 10-km easy bike ride through the rainforest or (c) exploring Erawan Waterfall and Phra That Cave in Erawan National Park. View the program here. For inquiries, contact thailand@exotissimo.com.
In Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, we have hand-picked a selection of sightseeing tours and excursions that bring guests off the typical tourist paths to discover the hidden charms of these cities. These unique tours are compiled into an exclusive ‘Optional Tour Booklet’ for each destination city. To request for a copy of these booklets, please contact thailand@exotissimo.com.
Our City and Jungle by Bike day trip starts with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s landmark hilltop temple where participants can chat with the monks and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The biking journey begins from the hilltop with a ride through the lush jungle of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui National Park combined with visits to a Hmong hill tribe coffee plantation development project and the man-made lake Huay Taeng Taew. After lunch, cycle along the meandering Mae Ping River filled with sights of local markets, temples and friendly locals.
Memorable Morning Merit is a half-day excursion in Chiang Mai. At dawn, participants enjoy a 30-minute trishaw ride through Chiang Mai and watch the town waking up. At the local market, they can make purchases of food and flowers to be used as offerings later. Continue by trishaw to Wat Ket, a picturesque temple seldom visited by tourists. Guests can observe monks in their morning prayers before presenting the offerings to the monks and receiving blessings in return, capping off an authentic Buddhist experience.
Scenic Day Trip to the Golden Triangle by SGA Flight is a delightful full-day excursion through the fabled Golden Triangle. Taking off from Chiang Mai on a SGA craft, clients enjoy a bird’s eye view of the scenic mountains along the way to Chiang Rai. In Chiang Rai, they will visit the Karen, Yao, Lahu and Akha hill tribe villages followed by a scenic drive through the Doi Tung mountain ridge (straddling Thailand and Myanmar) en route to the beautiful Mae Fah Luang flower gardens. Lunch is served at the splendid restaurant of the Anantara Resort. Cruise along the Mekong on a long-tailed boat into the heart of the Golden Triangle before returning to Chiang Mai on the SGA flight.
Exotissimo’s Phuket Heritage excursion uncovers the island’s rich and colourful cultural heritage. The downtown fruit market tantalises all palates with its wide array of tropical fruits. In the historic quarters, the oldest Chinese shrine and Sino-Portuguese architecture are standing testimonies to the tin mining days of the 19th century. Guests then head to the summit of Rang Hill to savour refreshing cocktails and a sweeping panorama of Phuket town. In the evening, a delightful meal of Phuket cuisine completes the day.
For more information about the excursions, please contact thailand@exotissimo.com.
