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Best time
Nov-Apr
Price
From £ 5,495 pp
Ideal length
12 days
Flight time
12hrs
Currency
Thai Baht
Language
Thai
Take in Thailand’s most beautiful spots, from the bustling floating markets of Bangkok to the verdant hills and bejewelled temples of Chiang Mai and idyllic island life in Phuket.
On this luxury Thailand holiday, you will indulge in authentic Thai dishes, learn about Buddhism, explore historical temples and palaces before unwinding on palm-fringed beaches where you can swim in the crystal-clear waters of Phang Nga Bay. Your trip will be filled with countless moments for a holiday to remember – perfect for those visiting Thailand for the first time or looking to experience the classics.
Arriving into the vibrant capital city of Bangkok, you will toast the start of your tailor-made travel adventure in Thailand at the suspended Octave Sky Bar surrounded by the epic panorama of Bangkok’s skyline. Then, you’ll see all the sights from the Grand Palace to Wat Pho and the mysterious Emerald Buddha. There is no better place to experience a thrilling ride in a famous three-wheeled tuk-tuk, so we’ve arranged for you to dive into the electric nightlife and hidden bars of the Thonglor district, before feasting on mouth-watering street food. The next day you’ll try your hand at cooking classic Thai dishes at Issaya Cooking Studio, run by the internationally acclaimed chef Ian Kittichai and his team.
Next up, you’ll fly north to the historical city of Chiang Mai to uncover another side of Thailand. Here you’ll discover an exciting mix of colourful hill tribes, a flourishing art scene, and the famous night market. Glide through the old city on a segway tour, stopping at Chiang Mai landmarks such as Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chiang Man and Three Kings Gate. Your time in Chiang Mai will also see you take part in the Buddhist tradition of nightly chanting of prayer with monks, learn about local artists and their work with visits to selected galleries and a visit to the sacred pilgrimage spot Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
To close your trip of a lifetime, you will end on the cashmere-soft sands of Khao Lak on Thailand’s Andaman Coast. You’ll be staying at The Sarojin, a blissful beach resort that doesn’t believe in rules. This is the part of your trip where the shackles truly come off, where pampered privacy exists among its ten acres of tropical gardens and it’s the living, breathing simple fantasy of long walks along the beach and bringing your own idea of the perfect day to life. It’s not just lounging on the beach, though. The resort is surrounded by pristine Thai landscapes that make for thrilling hikes through ancient rainforest and visits to rural fishing communities, while a private day cruise to Phang Nga Bay is the finest way to see its gasp-worthy limestone karsts.
Experience highlights
- Enjoy a sunset cocktail at the rooftop Octave Sky Bar. Suspended in the sky, it allows unparalleled 360-degree views of Bangkok as you sip delicious cocktails and take in your new surroundings.
- Hop on a tuk-tuk for an exciting tour of the nightlife of Bangkok. Ride in this iconic method of transport though the busy alleyways and avenues of this vibrant city. The night finishes with a delicious street food tasting.
- Visit Wat Pho, home of the Emerald Buddha. Clothed in gold and made of jasper, this image of Buddha in a meditative posture is considered the scared palladium of Thailand.
- Take a luxury speedboat to visit the iconic Wat Arun, the famous Temple of Dawn. Sit back and relax while you speed along the river Chao Phraya River with a glass of bubbly in your hand.
- Learn the secrets of Thai cooking with a session at the renowned Issaya cooking studio. It is here, you will create a four-course lunch with expert guidance.
- Glide around Chiang Mai on an exciting Segway experience which will include Chiang Mai landmarks such as Wat Phra Singh, WatPhan Tao, Wat Chedi Luang, Tha Pae Gate, Wat Chiang Man and Three Kings Gate.
- Join monks in their nightly chanting of prayer in a temple in Chiang Mai. With dimmed lights and the smell of incense in the air, you can burn a candle for remembrance.
- Warorot Market, a hub of local life bursting with fresh flowers and local street food stalls. Your guide will help with the market explorations – top the experience off with some local Thai sweets.
- Indulge your art side with a tour of The University of Chiang Mai’s (CMU) Contemporary Art Gallery. Displaying contemporary art from local artists, Chiang Mai is known as the creative city of Thailand.
- Flex your creativity at the Elephant Parade gallery with its worldwide collection of hand-painted elephants that help fund the Asian Elephant Conservation Foundation. The painted elephants come in all sizes, the largest of which travels the world in an International Art Exhibition endorsed or painted by celebrities, designers, and artists.
- Drive up to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Climb up the staircase adorned with imposing nagas (mythical serpent-like creatures), to visit the exquisite golden pagoda. The sound of temple bells fills in the air and the view overlooking the city makes an irresistible photo opportunity.
- Cast off and head out for a blissful day on turquoise waters on this full private dayboat trip to Phang Nga Bay. Relax and enjoy the views as the boat glides across the bay, with time for a swim in a secluded beach and lunch on a private island indulging in fresh seafood over a barbecue.
Experience highlights
Hop on a tuk-tuk for an exciting tour of the nightlife of Bangkok
Explore the majestic sights of the Grand Palace
Discover the mysterious statue of Emerald Buddha
Take a luxury speedboat to visit the iconic Wat Arun
Learn the secrets of Thai cooking in your class
Drive up to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Join monks in their nightly chanting of prayer in a temple in Chiang Mai
View Chiang Mai landmarks such as Wat Phra Singh
Recline on the romance-laden sands of Khao Lak beach at The Sarojin
When you're not on the beach, activities at The Sarojin include kayaking the gin-clear shallows and jungle hikes
See Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone karsts on a private boat day charter
Request your tailor-made itinerary to Thailand
Where you’ll stay
The Siam, Bangkok
Designed by renowned hotel architect Bill Bensley, The Siam is a match made in heaven between Thai traditions and the 1930s amour with art deco. Vintage gramophones and trunks live in harmony with wooden Buddha statues in a striking world of black-and-white decor. The Siam's good looks are backed up by its location, a whisker away from the capital's main heritage sights and on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, where the hotel's own boat can shuttle you to pretty much anywhere in the city.
137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
A nineteenth-century teak residence that was built to be the headquarters of the Borneo Trading Company, 137 Pillars House oozes with colonial splendour. Vintage tuk-tuks stand guard at the entrance and sepia photographs remember the hotel's roots, while splashes of modernity mix with the historic glamour of each room. The vine-walled pool, avenue of birds-of-paradise and moated lobby create a cocoon of tranquillity – step outside and you'll hardly believe you're in the heart of Chiang Mai.
The Sarojin, Khao Lak
The Sarojin is the kind of place where there are no limits – just how a beach retreat should be. You can have breakfast whenever you like, walks along its diamond-white beach feel blissfully endless and the resort's in-house 'imagineer' can tailor your stay however you like. There's snorkelling trips aboard the Lady Sarojin, mangrove kayaking, elephant trekking, neighbouring temple visits and plenty more. Go on, let your imagination off the leash.
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