Perfect Days in Bali & Thailand

(15 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Ubud, Bangkok, Chiang Mai

This wonderful tour combines the cultural highlights of Bali and Thailand with the luxuries of some of the world's most acclaimed resorts.

Begin at a luxury resort in Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua. During flexible touring with a private guide and driver, visit temples such as Pura Tanah Lot and Pura Taman Ayun, learn about sea turtles at a turtle conservation center and browse upscale boutiques in Seminyak. One evening, attend a kecak dance performance at a cliffside temple. During leisure time, enjoy the resort’s spa, beach, water activities and restaurants.

Continue inland to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, with a stay at one of the island’s top luxury resorts. During flexible touring with your private guide and driver, visit top artisan workshops and art galleries, tour Balinese water palaces and temples such as Goa Gajah and Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu, see innovative bamboo architecture at Green Village, visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and venture into the highlands to Pura Ulun Danu Beratan and Kintamani. One day, enjoy an activity such as river rafting, biking or learning to cook Indonesian dishes in a private cooking class. Another day, hike to a local waterfall and perhaps go for a swim. One evening, attend a traditional Balinese dance performance at the Puri Saren Ubud royal palace. During leisure time, enjoy Ubud’s cafes and boutiques and take advantage of the resort’s spa. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange additional activities in the region, such as crafts workshops, attending local festivals, meeting with a Balinese healer and biking in the countryside.

Fly to Bangkok. Enjoy a fascinating, private long-tail boat tour through Bangkok's canals. Visit Bangkok's most important attractions, including the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Learn about Buddhist practices and influences on daily life. Explore colorful markets selling textiles, flowers, Buddhist items, food and crafts. There will also be time to enjoy one of the world's leading spas, swim, shop for exquisite Asian art, and dine on some of Southeast Asia's best cuisine.

Finally, fly to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Stay at an exclusive luxury resort surrounded by mountains and lush fields of terraced rice paddies. During private touring, visit a revered mountaintop temple and see monks collecting their morning alms. One day, take an excursion to an elephant sanctuary and learn about these fascinating animals. Also explore Chiang Mai's historic temples and wonderful markets. Other optional activities can be arranged, upon request, such as golfing, hiking, biking, shopping excursions, family activities, in-depth Buddhist experiences, cooking classes, rice planting and more.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Denpasar – Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to resort for 3 nights Day 2 Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua Morning flexible cultural touring. Afternoon at leisure at beach resort until evening Kecak dance performance and temple visit Day 3 Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua Day at leisure Day 4 Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua – Ubud Private transfer to resort for 4 nights, with touring en route Day 5 Ubud & environs Full-day private tour of Ubud and surrounding region Day 6 Ubud & environs Full-day private hiking excursion to a waterfall Day 7 Ubud Morning cultural touring or activity such as cooking class, meeting with a Balinese healer, hiking, whitewater rafting, biking or shopping. Afternoon at leisure Day 8 Ubud – Denpasar – Bangkok, Thailand Private transfer to airport for VIP departure assistance (flight to Bangkok not included). VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 9 Bangkok Full-day private city tour, including private longtail boat ride Day 10 Bangkok Half-day private city tour or half-day private excursion to railroad market Day 11 Bangkok – Chiang Mai Private transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Private arrival transfer to resort for 4 nights Day 12 Chiang Mai Half-day private tour, including option for sunrise alms-giving Day 13 Chiang Mai Private excursion to elephant sanctuary or cultural touring. Private roundtrip transfer to night market Day 14 Chiang Mai Morning market visit and Thai cooking lesson or private cultural touring this morning Day 15 Depart Chiang Mai Private airport transfer. VIP departure assistance

Hotels

Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua: Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay or The St. Regis Bali Ubud: Mandapa Ritz-Carlton  Bangkok: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok or Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River Chiang Mai: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Cost

$28,645 Per person (double occupancy)