From the wildlife-filled jungles of its north down to the island idylls of its south, Thailand’s draws are myriad. And, this comprehensive itinerary takes it all in in style. You’ll be treated to flights and private transfers along with indulgent stays throughout, from beachfront resorts to a luxury camp in the heart of elephant country. Here, you’ll pair all-inclusive drinks and gourmet dining with up-close encounters with these noble creatures. In between, you’ll also showcase Bangkok’s golden exuberance and market hustle with an exclusive riverside stay.
Begin in style with a complimentary airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Thailand.
Arriving into the Thai capital, a private transfer along with fresh fruits and flowers will welcome you to your luxury riverside hotel. Its tranquil waterfront setting is taken full advantage of by private balconies, pool terraces and a complimentary ferry, bringing you into the Bangkok bustle in style. Here, you’ll take in such delights as the brightly burnished Grand Palace, and famous temples, the traditional districts of canal-side houses, railway and floating markets buzzing with Thai silks and fragrant foods.
Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
Breakfast included
Wat Benjamaborphit, Bangkok
After a last delicious breakfast, private transfers will take you first to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Chiang Mai, then, on arrival, we will deliver you to the Anantara Chiang Mai. Close to the city's wealth of beautiful and historic Buddhist 'Wats' (temples), including the 600-year old temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
Next day you will be taken north into Fang District to meet the Lahu hill tribe, help prepare and taste local Lahu dishes, and visit an Assam tea forest, then a short time to relax at Pu Muen Waterfall before returning to Chiang Mai
Stay: Anantara Chang Mai Resort
Assam tea plantation
Hill Tribes near the Golden Triangle
A flight, between included private transfers, will see you stay in teakwood luxury amid the jungles of northern Thailand, enjoying wild, private-balcony views. You’ll settle in to enjoy a full spread of all-inclusive indulgences, washing down gourmet meals with complimentary cocktails before choosing between a full range of included experiences. There’s everything from Thai cooking courses and spa treatments to opium-museum visits and tours into neighbouring Laos and Myanmar.
But, it’s the next-door elephant rehabilitation centre that really stands out. Here, you can walk, bath and even learn to train these gentle giants. In between it all, there are also options to trek out to hidden hill tribes and visit spectacularly tiered temples.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Elephants at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa
Accommodation and the resident elephants
End on palm-fringed Phranang Peninsula on Andaman coastline in Krabi, reached by a flight and water transfer hop. All glittering seas and tropical forest, this is a true gem, complete with beaches voted among the world’s finest in the Sunday Times. And, although it’s scenery taken in by your resort's indulgent spa, stunning pools and private balconies, you’ll want to explore. Take a boat out to a secret beach, snorkel with technicolour fish or head deeper with a scuba dive.
Stay: Rayavadee Krabi Resort
Breakfast included
Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand
Room at Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand
A boat transfer will see you back to Krabi and your overnight flight to the UK.
Breakfast included
"This sample itinerary is all about a sense of place, defined by three contrasting experiences. First, a riverside resort in bustling Bangkok before enjoying a rural retreat in the hills of Chiang Rai (where you can learn to be a mahout for the day). Finish at a stunning beach escape at Krabi, where an abundance of private grounds makes for total relaxation."
Andy Austen
Destination Specialist
01 Nov 22 - 31 Mar 23 from: £4,975 pp