Essence of Bangkok & Northern Thailand

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Bangkok, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai

This private luxury tour includes the cultural highlights of Thailand and the country's very best luxury resorts.

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, you will be privately transferred to the Golden Triangle for a stay at an exclusive safari-style luxury tented camp. While there, tour the villages, mountains, markets and waterways where Laos, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) meet along the Mekong River. Spend time at an elephant foundation and learn about these fascinating animals. Take your pick from other activities such as picnic lunch while cruising past villages on the Mekong, massages, fishing, bird watching, cultural activities with local experts, shopping at markets, sunset cocktails in scenic spots, relaxing by the jungle pool, yoga, fine dining, and more.

Next, you will be privately transferred to Chiang Mai for a stay at one of Asia's most luxurious and atmospheric resorts, 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, enjoy a Thai cooking lesson. 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, rice planting and more.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 2 Bangkok Full-day private city tour, including private longtail boat ride Day 3 Bangkok Half-day private city tour or half-day private excursion to railroad market Day 4 Bangkok – Golden Triangle Private transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Rai. Private arrival transfer to tented camp for 3 nights. Afternoon selection of cultural and soft-adventure activities Day 5 Golden Triangle Selection of cultural and soft-adventure activities, including visit to elephant foundation Day 6 Golden Triangle Selection of cultural and soft-adventure activities Day 7 Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai Private overland transfer to Chiang Mai resort for 3 nights, with touring en route Day 8 Chiang Mai Private tour, including option for sunrise alms-giving. Private evening visit to night market Day 9 Chiang Mai Morning market visit and Thai cooking lesson Day 10 Depart Chiang Mai Private airport transfer. VIP departure assistance

Hotels

Bangkok: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok or Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River Golden Triangle: Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Chiang Mai: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Cost

$20,370 Per person (double occupancy)