Ride past a succession of rice and tapioca fields and rural villages in the northern limits of Thailand • Discover a fusion of culture in the Golden Triangle, the junction of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar • Bike along the Mekong River and through Chiang Saen, the former first capital of the Lanna Kingdom • At the Hall of Opium, learn the history of the area's once lucrative trade • Dive into Thai cuisine with a remarkable street-food lunch experience. 

Hike through the lush countryside of northern Thailand, where pineapple plantations and hillside views abound • Travel the steady Maekok River by long-tail boat, drifting through gorges and past bamboo houseboats • At our Thai barbecue lunch, practice the art of eating with sticky rice • Get up close and personal with a wide variety of local crops—like peanut, rice, papaya and garlic—and the people who grow them • Spin along the rolling hills, taking in spectacular views over the fields to the Burmese border • Enjoy a traditional performance by the members of the Lahu Hill Tribe Church Choir • Our friends open up their family home to us for an unforgettable Thai dinner cooked in their open-air kitchen. 

Greet the sunrise by offering alms to novice monks beneath the shadow of the White Buddha • At the Wat Thaton temple complex, receive a chanted blessing • Sip your morning coffee overlooking rice plantations at our peaceful resort • Cycle past orange groves into the lively 1,000-year-old trading center of Fang • Taste incredible flavors with a chef-led, in-depth presentation of beloved Thai dishes • Ride along rural roads through small communities and feel the slower pace of life here. 

Get to know Chiang Mai Old City, with its centuries-old temples and vibrant markets, on a guided walk • Fly south to the tropical island of Phuket, known the world over for its natural beauty • Take a dip in the crystalline sea at our resort’s white-sand beach • Set in a spectacular national park, the pristine waters of Phang Nga Bay beg to be explored by kayak • Keep an eye out for finless porpoises, smooth-coated otters and crab-eating macaques • Top off your trip with a rejuvenating yoga class.