Tailor Made Thailand
Bangkok to the Beach
Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Discover the breadth of Thailand and its essential sites during visits to the shimmering, gold-plated Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, temple-rich Chiang Mai and the sun-soaked beaches of Koh Samui.
Highlights
- Experience the full scope of Thailand, including bustling Bangkok, the rice paddies of the north and the southern beaches
- Uncover the history and intricacies of Northern Thai design at the Lanna Architecture Center in Chiang Mai
- Enjoy a two-night stay in Chiang Rai, Thailand’s Golden Triangle region, where you may opt for a range of activities, including a Northern Thai cooking class; a spa service; or the opportunity to pad your passport stamp collection on our Three Countries Tour, visiting islands in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos all within a single day
- Relax on a three-night stay at your beachfront luxury resort in Koh Samui
Pricing
Luxury private tour starting at $9,395* USD per person, based on double occupancy
11 Days – Bangkok to Koh Samui
Included with this luxury Tailor Made Journey
- One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
- English-Speaking Local Guides
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Full Breakfast Daily
- Entrance Fees and Taxes
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Bangkok
Meals
Description
Arrive in Bangkok, where you are met, and enjoy VIP arrival assistance before being transferred to your luxury hotel.
Accommodation: The Peninsula Bangkok (3 nights)
Day 2
Bangkok
Breakfast, Lunch
Head off on your private boat to discover the spiritual and regal aspects of Thai culture. Arrive at the glittering Grand Palace when it opens to beat the crowds. See a highly revered Emerald Buddha statue known locally as Wat Phra Kaew and then continue to visit an intimate museum, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, where you can admire the Queen Mother’s elegant collection of ball gowns and fashionable clothing. Then, zip over on a tuk-tuk to see the impressive 150-foot-long reclining Buddha at Wat Pho before taking a break to enjoy an hour-long massage. Enjoy home-style Thai cuisine for lunch at a hip local restaurant, and then return to your hotel.
Day 3
Bangkok
Breakfast
Explore the life of Bangkok’s meandering rivers and sleepy canals in some of the oldest parts of the city. Travelling on your private boat, cross the river into a quieter, lesser-seen part of town and alight at a local Buddhist temple for a stroll through an old residential district. Wander down a series of backstreets and alleyways to explore a 200-year-old Thai-Portuguese community that still holds onto the cultural heritage of their European trader ancestors. Then, hop back on your riverboat to visit a centuries-old wooden house on stilts, which has a vintage gallery and plenty of Old World charm.
Day 4
Bangkok – Chiang Rai
Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to tranquil Chiang Rai. Check in to your camp, which is set on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos. Relax at leisure, spending your time here as you choose.
Accommodation: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort (2 nights)
Day 5
Chiang Rai
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You may opt to explore the Golden Triangle during an aptly named “Three Countries Tour,” which offers insight into the cultures of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. With your passport in hand, pay visits to Tha Khi Lek, Chiang Saen and Don Sao Island. Or, partake in a hands-on culinary experience at Spice Spoons, where you learn the art of Northern Thai cooking. Alternately, opt to book a 90-minute spa treatment or a 90-minute private yoga or Pilates class at your hotel.
Day 6
Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
Breakfast
After a morning at leisure, enjoy lunch at your hotel before driving overland to Chiang Mai, stopping at the Blue and White Temples en route. Check in to your elegant hotel, tucked amid a working rice farm in the lovely Mae Rim Valley.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai (2 nights)
Day 7
Chiang Mai
Breakfast, Lunch
Head out for an excursion to uncover the hidden life of the city, both past and present. Pass through the 13th-century city gate, and explore the old part of town. See the Three Kings Monument, and visit the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center. Later, learn about Northern Thai design at the Lanna Architecture Center. Next, discover Northern Thai specialties at Warorot Market. Afterward, taste Northern Thailand’s signature noodle dish, khao soi, for lunch.
Day 8
Chiang Mai – Koh Samui
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport and fly to Koh Samui. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your resort property for a day at leisure. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui sits on its own private beach and has villas with private infinity pools.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui (3 nights)
Day 9
Koh Samui
Breakfast
Enjoy the amenities of Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, lounging on the private beach and taking a dip in your villa’s infinity pool.
Day 10
Koh Samui
Breakfast
Take in one last day of relaxation at the resort, enjoying the views and amenities.
Day 11
Koh Samui – Bangkok
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok, where you connect with your international departure flight.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
Interested in the itinerary above? Click on the “START PLANNING” button below and reference “Tailor Made Thailand” in the form, or give us a call at 587.997.5969 to book.
An adventure designed specifically for you
Let us work with you to tailor a journey based on your travel style and interests. We can use the existing itinerary above as a foundation, or build one from scratch to create your ideal vacation. Connect with us to start the conversation.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.