All planned, all glatt kosher. You show up, we take care of the rest.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and go up on the dates below.
Prefer your own room? A private room is an additional $500.
Registration closes November 19.
Only 18 spots. Registration closes November 19.
Apply Now →We land at sunrise, grab breakfast, and hit the ground running. Tuk-tuks race us through the city to the Grand Palace, then on to Wat Pho and its giant Reclining Buddha. At sunset we cruise the Chao Phraya, Bangkok's main river. Dinner together, then Bangkok after dark.
A full day of Thailand's most famous markets. First, a floating market where everything is sold straight off the boats. Then Maeklong, where a train squeezes through the stalls and the whole market folds back in seconds. After dark, Chinatown lights up in neon.
A quick flight north to Chiang Mai, a laid-back city ringed by green mountains. After lunch, a short, easy hike along a shaded forest trail brings us up to Doi Suthep, where beautiful views stretch over the whole city and the mountains beyond. Then an easy evening in the Old City.
Harness on, helmet on: a morning of ziplining high above the rainforest. The afternoon is free to get ready for Shabbos, then Kabbalat Shabbat and a Friday night Shabbos meal at Chabad Chiang Mai, an experience unlike any other.
Shabbos in Chiang Mai. We stay within walking distance of Chabad for davening and long, lively Shabbos meals, with time to rest and an easy afternoon walk through the Old City. After Havdalah, the night kicks off with night markets, shopping and some of Chiang Mai's best bars.
A full day on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, and some of the most beautiful scenery of the trip. We hike through misty cloud forest and past thundering waterfalls to viewpoints where green ridges roll out as far as you can see, with a stop at the twin royal pagodas.
We walk straight up the Sticky Waterfall, where the limestone grips your feet like glue. Then it's up close with the elephants at an ethical sanctuary, and a bamboo raft downriver before an evening flight to Phuket.
Island time starts now. A late breakfast and plenty of time on the beach, then a guided walk through the colourful shophouses and cafés of Phuket Old Town, followed by free time to explore.
A private speedboat, just us. Past Maya Bay, into the turquoise cliffs of Pileh Lagoon, snorkeling in the Andaman Sea and a stop on Phi Phi Don. Then two hours of white sand and clear water on Bamboo Island.
We save the mud for last: ATVs tearing along jungle and mountain trails. After lunch, a traditional Thai massage (included) to undo it all. Then we freshen up, grab our bags and head to Phuket airport for the evening flight home.
The trip begins Tuesday morning in Bangkok and ends Thursday night in Phuket, and the itinerary is built around the flights below. They're our recommendation, not a requirement: you're welcome to arrive earlier or stay longer on a flight of your choice. Want to extend your trip? Travelswithliam can arrange extra nights and transfers for a small fee.
Sun, Nov 22 · depart 10:00pm
Tue, Nov 24 · arrive 6:35am
Thu, Dec 3 · depart 9:00pm
Fri, Dec 4 · arrive 9:00am
Recommended international flights. Not included in the trip price.
Thu, Nov 26 · depart 12:50pm
Arrive 2:05pm · 1h 15m flight
Departs from Don Mueang (DMK), Bangkok's second airport.
Book this flight →Domestic flights are not included in the trip price. Book these exact flights so we all fly together, and remember to add a checked bag.
No visa needed: U.S. passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for tourist stays of up to 30 days.
Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
Digital Arrival Card: every traveler must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival, at tdac.immigration.go.th. Only use the official site.
Not a U.S. citizen? Please check the requirements for your passport.