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Tailor Made Thailand: Bangkok to the Beach
Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Discover the breadth of Thailand and its essential sites during visits to the shimmering, gold-plated Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, temple-rich Chiang Mai and the sun-soaked beaches of Koh Samui.
10 nights from $12,590 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Tailor Made Thailand: Bangkok to the Beach
Day 1 BANGKOK, THAILAND
Arrive in Bangkok, where you are met, and enjoy VIP arrival assistance before being transferred to your luxury hotel.
Head off on your private boat to discover the spiritual and regal aspects of Thai culture. Arrive at the glittering Grand Palace just when it opens to beat the crowds. See the highly revered Emerald Buddha statue located on site. Continue to visit the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, where you can admire the Queen Mother’s elegant collection of ball gowns and fashionable clothing. Then, zip over on a tuk-tuk to see the impressive 150-foot-long reclining Buddha at Wat Pho before taking a break to enjoy an hour-long massage. Enjoy home-style Thai cuisine for lunch at a hip local restaurant, and then return to your hotel.
Explore the life of Bangkok’s meandering rivers and sleepy canals in some of the oldest parts of the city. Travelling on your private boat, cross the river into a quieter, lesser-seen part of town and alight at a local Buddhist temple for a stroll through an old residential district. Wander down a series of backstreets and alleyways to explore a 200-year-old Thai-Portuguese community that still holds onto the cultural heritage of their European trader ancestors. Then, hop back on your riverboat to visit a centuries-old wooden house on stilts, which has a vintage gallery and plenty of Old World charm.
Fly to tranquil Chiang Rai. Check in to your camp, which is set on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos. Relax at leisure, spending your time here as you choose.
You may opt to venture via longtail boat onto one of Asia’s most famous waterways, the mighty Mekong river. Or, partake in a hands-on culinary experience at Spice Spoons, where you learn the art of Northern Thai cooking. Alternately, opt to book a 60-minute spa treatment or a 60-minute private yoga or Pilates class at your hotel.
After a morning at leisure, enjoy lunch at your hotel before driving overland to Chiang Mai, stopping at the Blue and White Temples en route. Check in to your elegant hotel, tucked amid a working rice farm in the lovely Mae Rim Valley.
Head out for an excursion to uncover the hidden life of the city, both past and present. Pass through the 13th-century city gate, and explore the old part of town. See the Three Kings Monument, and visit the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center. Later, learn about Northern Thai design at the Lanna Architecture Center. Next, discover Northern Thai specialties at Warorot Market. Afterward, taste Northern Thailand’s signature noodle dish, khao soi, for lunch.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Koh Samui. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your resort property for a day at leisure. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui sits on its own private beach and has villas with private infinity pools.
Enjoy the amenities of Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, lounging on the private beach and taking a dip in your villa’s infinity pool.
Take in one last day of relaxation at the resort, enjoying the views and amenities.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok, where you connect with your international departure flight.
Samui Temples and Local Life - 4 hours
Enjoy a private excursion with your professional local guide to discover traditional life and culture in Koh Samui. Known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and rainforests, the island offers an idyllic vision of tropical island living.
Drive past Hua Thanon fishing village where you can see locals go about their daily life. Then visit Kunaram temple, where the mummified remains of a revered monk is displayed. Continue to Khao Hua Juk temple to see how locals worship at the golden pagoda perched on the hill. From here, you can see airplanes taking off and landing at the airport. Stop by to see the Big Buddha temple and enjoy the scenic views before returning to the ship.
Inclusions:
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages
Duration: 4 hours
Koh Nang Yuan by Speedboat with lunch - 9 hours
Meet your private guide and driver and transfer to the pier to board a speedboat to explore beautiful seascapes and marine life in the Gulf of Thailand. Enjoy snorkeling at Muang Bay, a shallow area with an abundance of colorful fish and aquatic creatures. Continue cruising to the island of Koh Tao where you can enjoy lunch.
Next, experience the beauty of Koh Nang Yuan, just 15 minutes from Koh Tao. This unique island is made of three smaller islands connected by a sandbank which can only be seen during low tide. Enjoy some free time to enjoy this rare paradise before returning to Koh Samui.
Inclusions:
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Private VIP speedboat
• Entrance fees for the national marine park
• Lunch at a local restaurant including one drink (soft drink or local beer)
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages
Duration: 9 hours
At your Leisure in Samui (Car & Driver Only)
Enjoy a private chauffeur-driven luxury sedan with driver for “At Your Leisure” touring. You decide where you want to go and what you want to see.
Inclusions:
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
Elephant Sanctuary & Local Sites (Private)
Around Samui Island by Mini Van
Coral Island Snorkel By Private Speedboat
Angthong Marine Park Snorkel by Private Speed Boat
Around Samui With Chaweng Beach Road
Chiang Mai is a city built on the roots of a traditional heritage that dig deep into the soil of time. It's a city with a beautiful cultural personality of its own. In addition, it's been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature. The people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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