Luxury Thailand
This is our no-holds-barred, no-indulgence-spared, ultimate dream trip through Thailand. You want luxury? You got it.
The finest accommodation, the most unique and exclusive experiences, the most comfortable transportation, the most knock-down-gorgeous locations. What more can we say? This is the very best Thailand has to offer.
Pricing
Key facts
Transport in detail
This trip includes two domestic flights (from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and from Chiang Mai to Phuket). All other transfers will be by private luxury vehicle (journeys from 45 mins to three hours) except from Phuket to Ko Yao Yai and back, which will be 45 minutes by speedboat each way.
What's great
Contrasts Thailand’s dramatic northern mountains with its stunning southern beaches
Includes a great mix of cultural, historical and scenic experiences guided by local experts
You’ll get to balance some of Thailand’s most popular destinations with some of its lesser-known gems — without sacrificing comfort in any location
We’ve designed this trip to suit a wide range of interests, but we can tailor it to focus on a specific angle if you prefer
Things to consider
Travelling in northern Thailand means long drives can’t be avoided — but we promise they’re worth it
Ko Yao Yai is best visited from December to August. If you’d rather travel at another time of year, we can suggest alternative beaches for some top-notch R&R
Domestic flights are only available in economy class
With six destinations in 13 nights, this trip may be too fast-paced for some tastes. If that’s the case, let us know and we’ll tailor it to you
The experience
The ultimate luxury? Choice. Everything in this itinerary can be tweaked and adjusted to suit you — you only need to say the word.
Day 1-2
Bangkok
As one of the most visited cities in the world, nowhere does hospitality like Bangkok. With one of its finest hotels as your base, you’ll dive deep into the royal and religious heritage of the city — touring the resplendent Grand Palace, making a day trip to historic Ayutthaya, and witnessing afternoon prayers at one of the capital’s most important temples. While most visitors will visit these local icons, you’ll do it in style: touring the palace museum with a curator; contrasting UNESCO ruins with cutting edge architecture at a trendy wine bar on the Chao Phraya River, and following it all up with dinner reservations at one of the top 50 restaurants in the world.
Highlights
See the beautiful textiles as you tour the Queen Sirikit Museum with a curator
Experience the otherworldly atmosphere of prayers at Wat Pho
Eat at one of the world’s best restaurants: nahm
Take a day trip to Ayutthaya and visit eccentric Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Day 3-4
Golden Triangle
At the Golden Triangle, where Thailand meets Laos and Myanmar, different cultures bleed across borders to create a rich cultural flavour quite different from that of the capital. Here, with the stunning Anantara resort as your base, you’ll explore the region’s rich (and often troubled) history with a visit to the Hall of Opium, then lose yourself in its stunning jungle scenery at the resort’s elephant sanctuary. When you’re not exploring, admire the incredible three-country views from your suite, or relax in a milk bath at the world-class spa. Northern Thailand has some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, and there’s nowhere better to soak it up than the Anantara.
Highlights
Learn about the 19th century opium trade at the fascinating Hall of Opium
Look out over Myanmar, Laos and Thailand from your ridgetop suite at the Anantara
Spend a morning with the elephants at the Anantara’s onsite sanctuary
The finer detail
What's included
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Breakfast every day
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Six lunches: one at The Wine Ayutthaya; one at the Anantara Golden Triangle; one at Phu Chaisai Mountain Resort; one during sightseeing in Chiang Mai; one afternoon tea set; one picnic overlooking Pai Canyon
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Eight dinners: one at Nahm Bangkok; two at the Anantara Golden Triangle; one at the Chiang Rai night bazaar; one at Singha Boon Rawd Farm tea plantation; one at Ginger & Kafe in Chiang Mai; two at the Reverie Siam
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Three full-day experiences: day trip to Ayutthaya Historical Park & Bang Pa-In Summer Palace; Chiang Rai introduction including monasteries, tea plantations, Doi Tung Mountain & a royal villa; explore Tham Lod cave system by bamboo raft
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Seven half-day experiences: Bangkok’s Wat Pho & Grand Palace; elephant experience at Anantara Golden Triangle; tour of the White Temple; spiritual tour of Chiang Mai; silver workshop with the monks of the silver temple; afternoon tea from Chef Gee; waterfalls, hot springs & canyon of Huay Nam Dang National Park
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Two evening experiences: dinner at Nahm; dinner & tour of Chiang Ria’s night bazaar
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All entrance fees to sites included in guided experiences
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All internal transport & accommodation
Logistics and journey times
Day 1:
Car transfer from Bangkok airport to city (45 minutes)
Day 2:
Round trip car transfer to Ayutthaya (1 hour each way)
Day 3:
Car transfer from hotel to Bangkok airport (45 minutes)
Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai (1.5 hours)
Car transfer from Chiang Rai airport to the Golden Triangle (1 hour)
Day 5:
Car transfer from the Golden Triangle to Chiang Rai (1 hour)
Day 7:
Car transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai (3 hours)
Day 9:
Car transfer from Chiang Mai to Pai (3 hours, plus sightseeing stops)
Day 10:
Round trip car transfer to Tham Lod Caves (1 hour each way)
Day 11:
Car transfer from Pai to Chiang Mai Airport (3 hours)
Flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket (2 hours)
Car transfer from Phuket Airport to jetty (20 minutes)
Speedboat from Phuket to Ko Yao Noi (45 minutes)
Day 14:
Speedboat from Ko Yao Noi to Phuket (45 minutes)
Car transfer from jetty to Phuket Airport (20 minutes)
What's not included
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International flights
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Meals not mentioned
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Entrance fees to any sites not included in guided experiences
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Tips for guides & porters