Luxury Thailand tours, what should they include? For Asia Travel Specialist, luxury is far more than just a hotel or the mode of transport. It is about the way your clients experience some of must see sites and the lesser-known places. As your Travel Specialist, trust us. These lesser known sites rival those of the revered Angkor Wat in neighbouring Cambodia. As your client’s walk through Thailand’s history, they will soon see that our luxury Thailand tours go further for a reason.

Journey through Thailand’s history – Tour Highlights

Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya – Sukhothai – Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle

• Private Monk Blessing in Chiang Mai

• Explore Ayutthaya

• Staying and walking with elephants
  

• Visit the River Kwai and Death Valley Railway

• Cycle around UNESCO Sukhothai

Suggested itinerary – We will customise this for you.

Day 1 – Arrive in Bangkok

Your client’s luxury tour begins in Bangkok, the capital and beating heart of Thailand. Bangkok is home to intricate temples, mouth-watering cuisine and relaxing Thai massages. After your client’s VIP arrival avoiding long queues at immigration, they arrive at The Siam. The Siam is a fabulous boutique hotel on the banks of the Chao Praya river, located close to the Royal Palace. Relax and enjoy the luxurious surroundings.

Hotel: The Siam (Siam Suite)

Meals: None

Day 2 – Discover Bangkok

This morning your client’s private guide will gain them early access to Wat Pho. Beating the crowds, your clients will witness the monks performing their morning chants and prayers. This is an incredibly intimate moment punctuated only by the sounds of the city waking in the distance. Your client’s guide is a knowledgeable expert who will bring life to the famous Grand Palace, the reclining Buddha and expertly guide them through Chinatown and the local markets. After such an enlightening morning, guests enjoy a lunch to match their tastes. Don’t worry, your client’s guide knows all the best spots to meet their needs!

The afternoon is free to relax at the hotel, take a dip in the riverside pool or enjoy some pampering in the spa.  Take an evening stroll through the flower market, one of the largest flower markets in Asia and the perfect place to see the exotic flowers and spices of the region.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: The Siam (Siam Suite)

Chinatown, Bangkok

Day 3 – Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.

The Death railway is actually in Kanchanaburi and not in Burma as many believe. The railway is a tragic reminder of the Japanese empire and those of the allied forces who lost their lives building it. This morning your clients embark on the two hour train journey to Kanchanaburi with their guide.

Arrive at Nam Tok Station and transfer by car then relaxing boat to a floating hotel on the river, The Floathouse River Kwai. Here your client’s spend two nights on the river’s edge surrounded by jungle, a breath-taking environment. Settle back, read a book or simply unwind on the private deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: The Floathouse River Kwai Resort (Floating Villas)

Day 4 – Explore Kanchanaburi, Erawan Falls and Lawa Cave

Early morning we head to Erawan Falls  and arrive well before the day trippers.  Enjoy the falls in almost solitude.  We arrange a private picnic lunch for your clients as they enjoy a relaxing swim in the rock pools and admire the natural beauty all around them. Your client’s private guide returns them to The Floathouse for an afternoon of relaxation and refreshments.

Later in the day we take a longtail boat along the river. Your client’s guide will be waiting for them on the shore with their mountain bikes. From here its a steady 30-minute cycle to Lawa cave. Located on the Kwai Noi River it is the largest cave in the province, with a number of chambers to explore. Inside, discover impressive stalagmites and stalactites as well as the world’s smallest bat species, the Khun Kitti.

A gentle ride back and the evening is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: The Floathouse River Kwai Resort (Floating Villa)

Day 5 – Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya

As your client’s  journey through Thai history continues, we go back in time to when Siam was a powerhouse. At that time, Ayutthaya was described as a cosmopolitan city that blended eastern and western cultures. It is a region filled with history and relics of its remarkable past.

Transfer by road 3 ½ hours to Ayutthaya, the second Siamese capital after Sukothai. Check in to the hotel and freshen up before an afternoon guided exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ayutthaya Historical Park by bicycle.

Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Iudia On The River (Okun Suite)

Ayutthaya

Day 6 – Ayutthaya to Sukhothai via Bangkok

Travel back to Bangkok and take the short flight to Sukhothai, formerly part of the Khmer Kingdom. There are many similarities between Sukhothai and the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia, albeit with far fewer travellers. Upon arrival, enjoy the hotel’s facilities and prepare for this journey through history to continue in style.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Sriwilai Sukhothai (Deluxe Room)

Day 7 – Sukhothai Historical park

How best to enjoy a UNESCO world heritage site? Asia Travel Specialist suggests by bicycle. There can be few simpler pleasures than riding a bike through the lush countryside and discovering the “dawn of happiness”. Indeed, dawn of happiness is the translation of Sukhothai and we believe it fits perfectly. Your clients will see amazing sculptures and temples created by the Khmer civilization and other rulers over the years. Your client’s guide will explain the history of Sukhothai and leave them in awe of this truly magnificent testament to years gone by.

For lunch, we have a treat in store. Your client’s history expert will invite them into his own home for a authentic local lunch and discuss the history of the region with them. They will be given the opportunity to make their own Buddhist amulet designed to be their lucky charm. Afterwards, enjoy another simple pleasure, the local dish – Sukhothai noodles.

Sukhothai Archaeological Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Sriwilai Sukhothai (Deluxe Room)

Day 8 – Sukhothai -Wat Prathat Lampang Luang & Chaing Mai

Today may be seen as a day on the road, but while all roads leads somewhere,  it is what we pass that sometimes makes them special! Head north and stop in Lampang Luang, home to the oldest wooden structure in Thailand.  Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang. Built-in traditional Lanna style it is an incredible testament to the period dating all the way back to 1476. This incredible Wat is created only from teak wood and is a jaw-dropping sight, well worth the journey.

After another tasty yet simple local lunch head onwards to Chiang Mai. After seeing such a splendid teak building it is only fitting you shall stay in one tonight, the fabulous 137 Pillars House. Once the former home of the Borneo Company LTD, it has been restored to its former glory and is now a fitting home for any luxury traveller.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: 137 Pillars House (Rajah Brooke Suite)

Day 9 – Chiang Mai Cooking class and Monks blessing

First thing this morning, your clients are in for a treat of the gastronomic type! Their local guide takes them to the heart of the community, the market where they witness everyday life happening all around them. Your clients select some of the freshest ingredients to create their own Thai feast.  After the clients have enjoyed their own creation, their guide will take them through the city of Chiang Mai, wandering the ancient streets inside the old city walls surrounded by the moat.

Secondly, a treat for the soul! Late in the afternoon visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand. From its peak, see all of Chiang Mai and beyond. As the sun sets, the oil lamps begin to glow. Your clients are treated to a magical moment as they receive a private spiritual blessing whilst witnessing the monks chanting evening prayers as they gaze upon Chiang Mai. A moment that shall live in your client’s heart and soul forever more.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: 137 Pillars House (Rajah Brooke Suite)

Day 10 – Chiang Mai

After such a moving and spiritual day, today is all about relaxation! Take the time to rest by the pool, explore the city or be pampered in a spa! Tonight, why not ask your Asia Travel Specialist to arrange a dinner reservation for your clients?

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: 137 Pillars House (Rajah Brooke Suite)

Day 11 – Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle

In our opinion Thailand luxury tours are not complete without spending time with elephants. To see them walk in their natural habitat and to have a chance to be at one with them is a fitting finale to any amazing journey! Drive to Chiang Rai stopping on the way to see the White Temple, a modern temple and art installation. From here continue onward and indeed upwards into the Golden Triangle. This hilly region was made famous for the opium produced here. Enjoy this jungle paradise and learn about its culture, history and of course,  its elephants!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Anantara Golden Triangle (Deluxe Three Countries View Room)

Days 12 & 13  – Golden Triangle

Spend the next two days as guests of the elephants, walking with them, washing them and learning about them. Watching them from the breakfast table is yet another amazing memory to take home and cherish. Learn all about the work being done to save the elephants, a huge project and one in which your clients are contributing by staying. Included in your clients stay are many activities and we always advise to pre-book them, especially the spa, which can be busy after a morning walking with elephants. Factor in the stunning pool which overlooks the Golden Triangle and it is a gloriously fitting end for a memorable journey through Thailand.

Meals: All-inclusive

Hotel: Anantara Golden Triangle (Deluxe Three Countries View Room)

Day 14 – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai departure

Its time to savour the final Thai breakfast and bid the elephants farewell. Transfer to Chiang Rai airport and the flight home.

Alternatively extend your client’s stay by transferring to Chiang Rai airport and flying down to the islands and beaches in the south of Thailand. Perhaps three nights at Anantara Rasananda in the Gulf of Thailand or maybe The Sarojin overlooking the Anadaman Sea. Speak to your Asia Travel Specialist and you will soon decide on a resort that is best for your clients.