Your 10-day Thailand Tour will begin with 5 days in Bangkok, visiting temples, seeing the sights, and taking a Thai cooking class. You'll also have free time to get some massages and explore the night markets. 

After 5-days in Bangkok, you'll trade in the big city for 5-days in the sand and sun of Phuket.  You'll explore Phuket Old Town, go island-hopping, and have a free day to rest and relax on the beach. Your flight to Phuket is included in the tour price! 

Our Thailand Tour is an unforgettable experience for travel enthusiasts and food lovers. This tour is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Thailand's extraordinary culinary scene and experience the diverse culture. 

This tour was curated for plus-size travelers and welcomes travelers of all sizes and gender identities. It is perfect for travelers who want to learn about art, food, culture, and history from the local community. 

Activity Level: 3 out of 5

Everyone has different mobility levels and we want to be as transparent about accessibility as possible. We also want to remind you that all of the activities are voluntary. 

There will be standing for more than 30 minutes during your cooking class. 

There will approximately 2-3 hours of walking daily while visiting temples and sight-seeing. The walking tours will have scheduled breaks. You will also have a free day in each city to rest and recuperate. 

All deposits are non-refundable. 

If you cancel within 200 days of the Thailand Tour, 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable.

If you cancel within 150 days of the Thailand Tour, 75% of the total trip cost is non-refundable. 

If you cancel less than 130 days before the Thailand Tour, 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable. 

If we cancel the tour you will receive a full refund. 

In the event of illness, injury, or other extenuating circumstances affecting the trip, the departure will be rescheduled. If you can not attend during the new dates, your deposit will be transferred. 

By signing up for this trip, you acknowledge that Fat Girls Traveling LLC and Annette Richmond will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise from injury or Covid.

Sa-wat dee, welcome to Thailand! Your adventure begins in the country’s bustling capital, Bangkok, famous for its tuk tuks, khlong boats and street vendors serving up delicious Thai food. 

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your airport representative and transferred to your hotel. Your Host and Local Guide will meet you there for a group meeting before heading to the Welcome Dinner. 

Included Activities

Airport Pick-up   

Welcome Meeting

Welcome Dinner

Included Meals 

Dinner

Today is totally about temples. The Thai word for temple is Wat and today you'll be visiting two unique wats in Bangkok. Starting at the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Kaew is a must. Wat Phra Kaew, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is well known for its Golden Chedi, its Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and its Eight Colored Tower. 

Then short walk to visit Wat Pho is regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’.  After lunch is at a local restaurant you'll experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the quiet Thonburi Canals (Klong).  After enjoying scenes of Bangkok life you'll visit the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).

*Please note that photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings. 

Also, note that you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulders, knees or strapless tops). Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect.

Included Activities

Grand Palace 

Wat Pho 

Wat Arun

Canal Tour

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Lunch

Half Day Maeklong Train Market 

This interesting half-day tour will take you to the rural yet world-famous Maeklong Train Market folding up and the stalls being packed away in front of your eyes. Explore the market like a local and see the stalls stacked with fruits, vegetables and seafood. 

Included Activities

Railway Market

Night Market - Asiatique Riverfront 

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Today you'll embark on a culinary odyssey with a Thai cooking class. Immerse yourself in a local market, uncovering the ingredients that define Thai cuisine. Observe a seasoned Thai chef showcase their artistry with simple and exotic dishes. Armed with authentic recipes, learn to master appetizers, curry, main courses, and desserts in a traditional Thai kitchen. 

After the cooking class, you will have the rest of the day free. 

Included Activities

Morning Thai cooking class 

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Lunch

Today, you can choose to stay in and get some rest or join an optional tour.

Later in the evening the group will reconnect for a Street Food Tuk Tuk Tour. You will travel by Tuk-Tuk, this world-famous three-wheel motorized open-air vehicle and explore Bangkok’s markets, temples and food, under the night lights. 

The first stop will be Bangrak, a trendy district just a short distance from the Chao Phraya River. Spend some time exploring the Bangrak Bazaar and the surrounding streets as your guide introduces you to some more tasty treats. 

The group will continue to China town (locally named Yaowarat road) which transforms into one of the largest street food spots in the world. Popular offerings include dim sum, oyster omelette’s, flat noodles in a pepper broth, and lots of fresh seafood.

Included Activities

Street Food Tuk Tuk Tour

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. It's renowned for its tropical beauty, cultural richness, and array of activities. 

After checking into your hotel you'll have the rest of the day free to get familiar with your new favorite beach destination. 

Included Activities

Transfer to Airport

Flight to Phuket 

Transfer to Hotel

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Today, you'll visit Wat Chalong, the largest temple in Phuket and the most popular. In the afternoon, you'll explore Phuket Old Town, a treasure trove of attractions: exotic Sino-Portuguese architecture, historic buildings, and more. 

Included Activities

Wat Chalong

Phuket Old Town Walking Tour

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Island-hopping and snorkeling are happening today! You'll meet new people on a join-in boat tour to Phi Phi Island, made famous by James Bond. On this early morning excursion, you'll visit Maya Bay, made famous by the film "The Beach". Followed by lunch, swimming, and relaxing on the beach at Phi Phi Don. After lunch, you'll have a chance to swim and relax on the beach of Rang Yai Island. 

Included Activities

Phi Phi & Bamboo Island Day Tour

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Lunch

Today you'll have free time to enjoy Phuket at your leisure. In the evening, you will reconnect with the group for your Farewell Dinner. 

Included Activities

Farewell Dinner

Included Meals 

Breakfast

Dinner

Your Songkran Festival Tour comes to an end today but the memories will last a lifetime. Your airport transfer will be scheduled around your flight. 

Included Activities

Departure Transfer

Included Meals

Breakfast