Classic Thailand

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Bangkok, Phuket or Koh Samui, Chiang Mai

This private luxury tour features the highlights of Thailand.

Begin with comprehensive touring in Bangkok. Enjoy a fascinating, private longtail 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.

Next, fly to one of the islands of the south (Phuket or Koh Samui) and enjoy several days at one of Thailand's best luxury beach resorts. Spend your days relaxing on pristine beaches, indulging at the spa, swimming, playing tennis or golf, taking cooking classes or yoga lessons, diving, snorkeling or exploring nearby islands by luxury boat.

Continue 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 Bangkok VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights Day 2 Bangkok Full-day private city tour, including private longtail boat ride Day 3 Bangkok – Phuket or Koh Samui Private transfer to airport for flight to Phuket or Koh Samui. Private arrival transfer to resort for 3 nights Day 4 Phuket or Koh Samui At leisure. Upon request, private yacht charter and/or snorkeling can be arranged Day 5 Phuket or Koh Samui At leisure Day 6 Phuket or Koh Samui – Chiang Mai Private transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Private arrival transfer to resort for 3 nights Day 7 Chiang Mai Private tour including option for sunrise alms-giving, markets, historic temples and hill tribe village. Private evening visit to night market Day 8 Chiang Mai Morning Thai cooking class or private excursion to elephant sanctuary Day 9 Depart Chiang Mai Private airport transfer. VIP departure assistance

Hotels

Bangkok: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok or Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River Phuket or Koh Samui: Amanpuri or Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Chiang Mai: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Cost

$18,255 Per person (double occupancy)