What can I experience of local Thai culture and where should I go?

You'll find amazing authentic experiences all over Thailand but Chiang Mai is really special for getting hands-on with Thai cooking especially learning to make their famous Khao Soi. The Thailand Real Food Adventure takes you deep into the local food scene and you'll love discovering regional specialties. If you're interested in traditional crafts head to Krabi where the Essential Southern Thailand tour lets you try your hand at Batik making it's this beautiful fabric dyeing technique that's been around for generations. For a truly local experience you should definitely consider a homestay up in the northern hill tribes starting from Chiang Mai the Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek takes you to villages like Ban Pha Mon and Ban Muang Pam where you'll live alongside locals learn basket weaving and see how they farm their land.

Where are the best natural areas outside the cities and how do I get to them?

Khao Sok National Park is absolutely incredible you've got to see Cheow Lan Lake while you're there. Getting there's pretty straightforward just hop on an overnight train from Bangkok then take a scenic boat ride. The park has the world's oldest evergreen rainforest and you can kayak on the lake even stay in these amazing floating bungalows the Thai Intro 9 Day tour includes all this. If you're heading south the Essential Southern Thailand tour takes you to Ang Thong Marine National Park it's this gorgeous archipelago you can reach by boat from Ko Samui perfect for swimming snorkeling and kayaking around limestone mountains and beautiful beaches.

What are some different ways to explore Thailand that most people don't know about?

There's this incredible 11-day Tuk Tuk adventure up in Northern Thailand where you actually get to drive your own Tuk Tuk it's such a unique way to see the country. You'll start and finish in Chiang Mai going through Doi Inthanon National Park Mae Sariang Mae Hong Son and Pai with experienced guides right there with you. TourRadar travelers really love how personal it feels and the scenery is just breathtaking. If you're into cycling the Cycle Southern Thailand tour is fantastic you'll ride quiet roads past limestone formations and rivers ending up on the beautiful Andaman Coast. It's great for really getting to know the area and the small group size makes it feel really special.

Which places should I visit that aren't too touristy but still really worth seeing?

Mae Sariang is this hidden gem near the Burmese border that most tourists miss it's got this wonderful mix of Thai and Burmese culture and such a peaceful vibe along the river. You can explore it on the 11-day Tuk Tuk Adventure there's time to check out local temples and try authentic street food. Another fantastic spot is Sukhothai Historical Park it's actually a UNESCO site but way quieter than Bangkok's temples. The Highlights of Thailand tour takes you there and you can bike around ancient ruins seeing incredible Buddha statues and learning about Thailand's Golden Age it's really fascinating.

What local foods should I try and where's the best place to find them?

You absolutely have to try Khao Soi when you're in Chiang Mai it's this amazing curry noodle soup with chicken or beef that's really special to Northern Thailand. The Thailand Real Food Adventure shows you all the best spots for regional dishes like this. When you're in Ayutthaya make sure to try Roti Sai Mai it's this unique dessert where they wrap thin pancakes around sweet cotton candy you can try it along with traditional boat noodles on the food tour. Down south the seafood is incredible especially in Phuket and Krabi where they use all these aromatic spices and herbs you'll find the best spots right on the beach.

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Thai Intro 9 Day
4.8 (4,558 traveler reviews) award winner
"Great tour and even better tour guides - would highly recommend!!"
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Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park, Ko Pha Ngan
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"The entire tour was a fantastic experience. Food was an important part of our experience and she was able to help us experience the very delicious food Thailand has to offer."
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"This has honestly been one of the best experiences of my life. I couldn't have asked for anything more for my first overseas trip."
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Experience Thailand 6 Days, Small Group Tour (English Only)
4.0 (43 traveler reviews)
"Good cultural introduction to Thailand. Covered a lot of ground in 3 days."
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5 Days Exploring Thailand's Floating Markets And Temples
3.3 (2 traveler reviews)
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