Romantic Thailand

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

Thailand is the ultimate romantic destination, with some of the world's most over-the-top hotels and resorts, incredible food, high style, warm people, unrivalled spas, beautiful landscapes, and travel experiences that range from interacting with elephants to days aboard private yachts. This tour visits our four favorite exclusive spots in Thailand and offers perfect opportunities for romance, adventure, relaxation, pampering and the utmost of luxurious indulgence. Experience the excitement of the capital city of Bangkok, enjoy the intimacy of an exclusive "safari" in the Golden Triangle jungle, take in the culture and pamper yourself in the Chiang Mai countryside, and relax on the pristine beaches of the tropical island of Phuket.

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 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 leading luxury 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 the Golden Triangle and spend several nights at an exclusive safari-style 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 included in the tour 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.

From the Golden Triangle, you'll be privately driven to Chiang Mai for several days 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 hiking, biking, shopping excursions, in-depth Buddhist experiences, culinary touring, and more.

In each location, Artisans of Leisure is happy to book side-by-side spa appointments, special romantic dinners, and activities tailored to your interests.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights Day 2 Bangkok Half-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 Days 4 Phuket or Koh Samui At leisure Day 5 Phuket or Koh Samui At leisure Day 6 Phuket or Koh Samui – 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 7 Golden Triangle Selection of cultural and soft-adventure activities, including visit to elephant foundation Day 8 Golden Triangle Selection of cultural and soft-adventure activities Day 9 Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai Private transfer to Chiang Mai resort for 3 nights. Private roundtrip transfer to night market Day 10 Chiang Mai Private touring, including sunrise alms-giving, temples, markets, hilltribe village, museums and shopping Day 11 Chiang Mai Morning market tour and cooking lesson Day 12 Depart Chiang Mai Private airport transfer

Hotels

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

Cost

$18,210 Per person (double occupancy)