Discover Thailand

Thailand is renowned for its luxury hotels, resorts and experiences. Be taken on a cultural journey like no other, staying at luxurious hotels and resorts in Bangkok, Thailand’s mountainous north, and the sandy southern shores of Phuket.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Arrive & tour the bustling streets & reclining Buddah of Bangkok
  • Explore the beautiful Buddhist temples of Chaing Mai
  • Take part in cooking & tea making classes in the mountains of northern Chaing Mai
  • Stay in the luxurious tents of The Four Seasons Chaing Rai
  • Long tail boat along Mekong River & watch elephants on their morning bathing ritual
  • Unwind on the southern shores of Phuket after a busy trip

PRICES START FROM £6,600PP, BASED ON TWO ADULTS 

12 NIGHTS

INCLUDES HOTELS, FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS & TOURS

ITINERARY

Day 1

Bangkok Arrival 

Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, our guide greets you and transports you to your hotel in town. After checking in, there’s time to relax and get settled. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2

Half Day City and Temple & Grand Palace 

After breakfast at the hotel, start the day to discover the very best of Bangkok.This tour includes visits to two famous Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Traimit with its Golden Buddha (five-and-a-half tons of solid gold). Wat Pho, a must see for any first-time visitor to Bangkok with its massive reclining Buddha and ‘Chedi of the Kings’ as well as The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew complex consisting of not only the royal and throne halls but also the renowned Temple of the sacred Emerald Buddha.

Day 3

Bangkok

Today you have a full day at leisure to discover Bangkok on your own or to take one of the many optional excursions available on the spot: speak to your travel agent or your local rep for suggestions.

Alternatively, you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai massage, do some shopping at the city’s amazing mega malls, surprise your taste buds with the delectable local flavours - and we definitely recommend rounding off the day by enjoying the sunset and spectacular views of the city, at one of the many rooftop bars that have blossomed among its skyscrapers in recent years. The options are truly limitless!

Day 4

Bangkok to Chang Mai

Meet our local guide at the hotel lobby after breakfast and drive to Suvarnabhumi Airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be greeted by our guide or driver for your transfer to hotel in Chiang Mai.

Start the afternoon to discover the very best of Chiang Mai on a half day city & temple tour. Explore the beautiful Buddhist temples and their ancient interior which reflects architecture and faith from more than six centuries ago. The notable ones within the city wall are Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Suandok. The highlight though is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep situated outside of town on the hill of Doi Suthep; it is one of the most sacred temples of nation and houses Lord Buddha’s relicts. 

Day 5

Doi Pu Muen Tour

After early breakfast at the hotel, then it’s time for a trip to the northern part of Chiang Mai to Phumanee Lahu Home Hotel; the information center of Lahu tribe in Fang District. Upon arrival, you will get the culture of the Lahu hill tribe and the amazing story of the Chaikor family. Here, you will also get to see exhibits of the traditional Lahu costumes and tools. You will then transfer from a van into an open-air 4x4 WD local truck and driven the half hour up the mountain to the village.

On the way, stop by a local market to buy necessary items and ingredients for cooking. At Doi Pu Muen village, you will meet your hosts and help them cooking local Lahu’s dishes. After lunch, get around seeing the village of Lahu, the Christian Tribe who mainly grows tea and coffee as their cash crops. Visit one and only Assam tea forest in Thailand to see the first royal bestowed Assam tea and have fun learning how to pick tea leaves like a local, as well as heat and dry tea leaves, also taste some good tea from Lahu people.

Chatting & interchanging some cultural ideas with the hill tribe people and learn how to make the tea basket with the villagers. Get a cultural exchange with the Lahu hill tribes and participate in the cultural dance with the locals. Farewell to your hosts before leaving the village, if time permit, stop for take a short relaxation at Pu Muen Waterfall and then you’re transferred to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 6

Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle

Depart Chiang, travel through Thailand’s mountainous northern region to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Check-in to your luxurious tented accommodation at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle for your two-night “Adventure Package”. Enjoy a 90-minute spa treatment before sipping sundowners at the Burma Bar before dinner at Nong Yao Restaurant.

 

Day 7

Golden Triangle Excursion

Explore the cultural delights of the region on Four Seasons Golden Triangle excursion. Begin your tour with a cruise down the mighty Mekong River on a traditional long-tail boat. Take in the spectacular views where the three countries, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos merge. On land you will travel by Songtaew (public van) and tuk-tuk through the bustling streets, as you soak up the manic local market vibe. You will visit the Buddhist Wat Chedi Luang before returning to the Four Seasons where you can enjoy the resorts luxurious facilities.

Day 8

Golden Triangle to Phuket

If time permits, join the elephants and mahouts at the morning bathing ritual, where you can observe these gentle giants as they enjoy their bath. Transfer to Chiang Rai airport for your flight to Phuket where on arrival you will be transferred to your luxurious beach hotel. This luxury resort is a breathtakingly tropical sanctuary located in a tranquil bay setting on Phuket’s stunning western coast.

 

Day 9 - 12

Phuket

Unwind on the sandy shores after a bust trip. Spend lazy days relaxing on cosy daybeds at the shoreline pool with its beachfront bar or enjoy thrilling and relaxing water sports from the private beach. A range of land and sea excursions are also available. Afterwards return and unwind into the signature treatments available at the Anantara Spa and follow these by toasting magical sunsets. 

Day 13

Departure

After check-out, you will be transferred to Phuket airport in time for your departure flight.

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