This is a 12-day luxurious private combination of uncovering and a relaxing journey from Bangkok’s Capital to colorful Phuket Island. You start to glimpse the Budha civilization through temples discovered in Bangkok and ancient Ayutthaya, head into the mystic Golden Triangle, charming Lana culture, and taste Northern Thailand cuisine. The private trip will end with refreshments at Phuket. All promise to bring you the most world-class experience among the beauty of Thailand’s culture and nature. Don’t hesitate and join in now!
The Most Luxurious Thailand Private Journey 12 days
Overview
Highlights
- Discover the most iconic Thailand spots, from scared temples in Bangkok to ancient Ayutthaya
- Explore inside the mysterious Golden Triangle
- Learn about the Lana culture and sample delicious cuisine in Chiang Mai
- Take a relaxation in Phuket and be adventurous at James Bond Island
What’s Included
- 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinner
- Airplane, Car, Cruise
- Hotel (12 nights)
- Private Tour with Services of specially appointed attentive and expert guides
- All Ground Transportation by AC Car
- Hotel American Breakfasts Daily
- Gourmet Meals at Select Restaurants per itinerary
- Domestic Flight Bangkok / Chiang Mai – Phuket / Bangkok Airfares per itinerary
Policy
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Itinerary
This is a 12-day luxurious private combination of uncovering and a relaxing journey from Bangkok's Capital to colorful Phuket Island. You start to glimpse the Budha civilization through temples discovered in Bangkok and ancient Ayutthaya, head into the mystic Golden Triangle, charming Lana culture, and taste Northern Thailand cuisine. The private trip will end with refreshments at Phuket. All promise to bring you the most world-class experience among the beauty of Thailand's culture and nature. Don't hesitate and join in now!
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, the guide will warmly welcome and transfer you to your luxury hotel for check-in. The usual check-in time is 14:00; if you need an early check-in, please book with your travel consultant.
After that, you can freely have a good rest for the next day or start discovering the Land of Smiles from lively Bangkok following the below recommendations:
- Bangkok Street Food Tour By Tuk Tuk FROM US $62 /pax
- Bangkok River Dinner Cruise FROM US $118 /pax
Morning
Enjoy breakfast, and our guide will meet you at the lobby for today's sightseeing tour. Come to the impressive Royal Grand Palace, which was once the residence of the King of Thailand. The Old Dame complex still contains astonishing architecture and intricate details that display Thai ingenuity and creativity.
Next, you will witness a solid gold Buddha statue lying in the sitting meditation position at the Wat Trimit, and you can also pray at one of these holiest temples. The last spot for this morning is Wat Pho, home to a giant Buddha statue, to check in many unique photos in your Thailand travel album!
Lunch will be served at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon
We continue to board the long-tailed boat and cruise into Chao Phraya’s Klongs (canals) to admire local life along the banks. On the way, you will drop in to visit the notable Royal Barge Museum and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Get off the boat and head to the Golden Mountain to catch the beautiful sunset that begins to fall, and the change in Bangkok's atmosphere becomes more vibrant and colorful.
Evening
Return to the city center and indulge in a gourmet dining experience with a Multi-course European Dinner at Banyan Tree Hotel's Vertigo roof-top restaurant while gazing at the glittering capital of Thailand at this tallest Bangkok's fine dining establishment.
Morning
Our guide will gather with you after breakfast and take you by private car to the world-renowned Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak. For an hour of walking and on a longtail boat, you'll be lost in the bustling and vibrant scenery along the canal, haggling with vendors to sample some fresh fruit and food served on a small boat full of produce.
Then, we move to the Mae Klong train market, where sellers sell their wares along the train tracks. You can see how quickly they collect everything and return to the wall as the train comes and goes. It's an odd moment that should be in your photo gallery! Follow in the footsteps of a local guide; you will explore this market and talk to the friendly sellers here.
Back to your luxury hotel in the early afternoon; the rest is yours.
Morning
Please make sure to fill your breakfast for this long day back to the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya. Our guide will take you to depart on the luxury air-conditional river cruise.
Visit Bang Pa-In, King Rama V's Summer Palace, with a mix of Thai, Chinese, and Gothic architecture such as Aisawan Dhipaya-At, Warophat Phiman, and Wehart Chamrun,...
Sailing to the ruins of Ayutthaya, you will find a long period of history with a walk through Wat Mahatad, the royal monastery that was once the residence of the supreme monk, Wat Phrasrisanphet, the largest and most important temple, used as a residential palace, and the Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, the large bronze Buddha, was originally enshrined in the open space outside the grand court and later covered by a building called Wihan.
Back on the cruise, you will be served a hearty buffet lunch with various Eastern and Western dishes while you relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the King River.
Afternoon
Return to the pier, board the private car, and drive back to Bangkok to unwind.
Morning
End of breakfast and check out of the hotel. A private car will take you to the airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. Once you arrive, your guide will greet and join you on a long-tail boat tour along the Mae Kok River, giving unspoiled mountain landscapes. Get off the ship and stop by the tribal villages of Karen and Lahu Hill.
Afternoon
Head to the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, which offers a 2-hour spa session (all-inclusive program). Then is your free time before a sumptuous dinner at the resort’s Baan Dahlia Fine Italian Restaurant.
Morning
This day is your choice in one of three Anantars’s fascinating inclusive programs to discover the Golden Triangle: Thai Cooking Class, Elephant Mahout Experience, and 3-Countries Tour. You will be back in the afternoon. Lunch and dinner will be served at your luxury resort.
Morning
Fill the breakfast and check out your opulent hotel. We continue to drive to Chiang Mai, Roise Northern of Thailand. En route, we will contemplate the marvelous “White Temple”. Check in the opulent Four Season Chiang Mai resort, and rest in your leisure time.
Evening
Participate in the night foodies tour and taste the most delicious in the city. Wander at the legendary Warorot Market, where you will find the most local flavors. Continue to the outer environs of the town to sample the quintessential Northern Thailand cuisine, Kao Soi, and back to the hotel when you receive enough humming atmosphere at the night market.
Morning
Today, you will see Chiang Mai overflowing with ancient Buddhist Temples, each with their unique design and history, and drive through Old City and local markets.
- You can admire a collection of Lana art and an old library inside Wat Phra Singh or Tempe off the Lion Buddha.
- Then, drive to Wat Chedi Luang, a Lana-style chedi once one of ancient Chiang Mai's tallest structures.
- Afterward, you will subdue the challenge of walking up 300 steps of the intricately carved mythical Naga Serpent Staircase to the peak of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep’s mountain. From here, a starling scenery of architecture, statues, murals, and shrines of the city and surrounding areas will appear in front of your eyes.
Back at your luxurious resort in the afternoon, you can unwind in your free time or join in various activities Four Season Chiang Mai has to offer
Let’s speed up this free day to feel Chiang Mai in your plan. Here are optional tours you may need an idea
- Discover Tribal Villages & Artisans Experience Full Day FROM US $127 /pax
- Flight of The Gibbons Treetop Adventure Full-day FROM US $135 /pax
Check out your opulent hotel and transfer to the airport for the Phuket flight. Upon arrival and check-in at the Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, you can refresh with spa treatment included in your package. After is your free time until the romantic dinner at a resort restaurant.
Morning
Enjoy breakfast at your lavish resort, and we embark on the June Bahtra Siamese Junk to sail and discover the famed James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay). On board, you will witness lush mangrove forests, a sea cave, and a gypsy village.
A buffet lunch will be served on the boat.
Afternoon
Before returning to the resort, you can soak in the crystal water amidst the bay and swim around.
Don’t miss out on the last leisure day in Phuket to relish the tranquil space and dip in the coral reefs. Here are some options you may refer
- Phuket Street Food Tour FROM US $82 /pax
- Essence Of Phuket - Boutique Heritage Walk FROM US $102 /pax
Relish the last moments on Phuket island; our private transfer will get you to the airport for the Bangkok flight. You can take your departure flight or your next excursion from Bangkok airport. Sunshine Travel is glad to be with you for a couple of days. We hope you save the best memories and high-end service on this luxury trip. Hope you have a safe flight and will accompany you the next time!