Introduction to Thailand
(8 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Classic Thailand
(9 Days)
Bangkok, Phuket or Koh Samui, Chiang Mai
Highlights of Thailand
(12 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Golden Triangle, Phuket or Koh Samui
Thailand for Families
(10 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui
Essence of Northern Thailand
(10 Days)
Bangkok, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai
Thailand for Foodies
(7 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Romantic Thailand
(12 Days)
Bangkok, Phuket or Koh Samui, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai
Wellness Tour of Thailand
(11 Days)
Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket or Koh Samui
Introduction to Vietnam & Thailand
(14 Days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Best of Thailand & Cambodia
(13 days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui, Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, Bangkok & Chiang Mai
(10 Days)
Siem Reap (Angkor), Bangkok & Chiang Mai
Highlights of Thailand & Laos
(10 days)
Bangkok, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai
Highlights of Thailand & Myanmar
(14 Days)
Bangkok, Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Chiang Mai
Luxuries of Japan & Thailand
(12 Days)
Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Perfect Days in Bali & Thailand
(13 Days)
Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Ubud, Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Discover Thailand & Bhutan
(12 Days)
Bangkok, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Chiang Mai
Best of Singapore & Thailand
(13 Days)
Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket or Koh Samui, Chiang Mai
Southeast Asia in Style
(20 days)
Hong Kong, Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai, Bangkok
Flavors of Southeast Asia
(16 Days)
Singapore, Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Bangkok
Family Tour of Southeast Asia
(13 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Hong Kong
Journey Through Southeast Asia
(26 days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Siem Reap, Bangkok, Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai
(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Bangkok, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Chiang Mai
This ultra-luxurious private tour features two of the world's most fascinating cultural destinations: Bhutan and Thailand. With your own private guides and drivers in each location, explore dynamic cities, spectacular landscapes, impressive temples and monasteries, interesting markets, delicious food, and rich cultural traditions. Accommodation is at some of the world's most luxurious hotels.
Begin with comprehensive touring in 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 the world's leading spa, swim, shop for exquisite Asian art, and dine on some of Southeast Asia's best cuisine.
Continue Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. During comprehensive private touring, experience cultural highlights such as important Buddhist sites, local markets, and various museums specializing in textiles, folk heritage, and traditional arts and crafts. Artisans of Leisure will also arrange a meeting with a local astrologer, an important figure in Bhutanese daily life, as well as a visit to Tashichho Dzong, an impressive traditional fortress that houses the Bhutanese civil government. If desired, enjoy a private hike to rural villages and monasteries tucked into the foothills of the Himalayas. Upon request, we can also arrange for special experiences such as a private Bhutanese cooking lesson at a local home or a private meditation session with monks.
Next, enjoy a scenic transfer through the mountains to Punakha, the ancient winter capital of Bhutan. Stop en route at Dochula Pass to see its 108 chortens and take in views of the Himalayas. Descend into Punakha, a subtropical valley filled with rhododendrons, citrus trees and banana plants. During private touring, enjoy peaceful walks through rural farming villages, light a butter lamp at a local temple, opt to hike up a mountain for beautiful panoramic views of the valley, tour the stunning Punakha Dzong, and visit a Buddhist nunnery overlooking the valley. Accommodation will be at a luxurious hotel overlooking the Mo Chhu River set among rice terraces, chili and cabbage fields and traditional Bhutanese farmhouses.
The final stop in Bhutan is Paro, a picturesque town in a verdant river valley with a charming main street brimming with shops and cafes. During private touring, visit the National Museum, browse for locally made crafts and Buddhist items, and take an excursion to breathtaking Tiger's Nest, a cliffside Buddhist monastery that's a highlight of Bhutan. Also enjoy a private lesson in archery, Bhutan's national sport. Other activities can be incorporated based on your interests, such as yoga, a biking excursion, or traditional Bhutanese spa treatments.
Return to Thailand and spend several days in rural Chiang Mai in northern Thailand at one of Asia's most luxurious and atmospheric resorts, surrounded by mountains and lush fields of terraced rice paddies. Browse crafts districts specializing in celadon ceramics, silver, teak furniture, paper umbrellas, and beautiful silk weavings. Visit revered mountaintop temples, the royal family's Winter Palace, an elephant sanctuary, and local hill tribe villages. Also enjoy a cooking class at the resort's renowned cooking school. A day will be at leisure to enjoy the resort's spa, golf, or pool. Additional cultural excursions are also available.
Throughout the tour, enjoy flexible touring with your own guide and driver and accommodation at some of the world's most luxurious hotels. Upon request, we can incorporate activities such as overnight treks, meetings with local specialists, farm visits, monastery visits, soft-adventure activities (hiking, biking, archery, rafting or golf), shopping, cooking classes, blessings and meditations led by monks, and more.
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You are fabulous, the trip to Thailand went without a hitch! The travel guidance Artisans gave was more than trip knowledge but also the intelligence that only an experienced traveler would know.
~ A.F., Chicago, IL
Our family’s China and Thailand trip was incredible. Each place offered new experiences, amazing guides and spectacular hotels. We enjoyed all of the activities and Artisans of Leisure touches along the way.
~ R.S., New York, NY
Our trip to Thailand and Bhutan was terrific. We really appreciate that Artisans of Leisure’s staff is so knowledgeable about the destinations, and that your trips are so thorough.
~ A.R., New York, NY
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