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New Luxury Tailor Made Travel

Short Escape: Thailand


8 days from $7,340 including internal air, per person, double occupancy

Private journey designed for you

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 Thailand’s cultural and spiritual heritage on insightful visits to the shimmering, gold-plated Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, the lush forests and rice paddies of Chiang Rai and temple-rich Chiang Mai.

A&K Advantages

  • Explore bustling Bangkok, seeing the massive Reclining Buddha, cruise its canals by private boat and discover its European influences in a Thai-Portuguese community
  • Enjoy two days in Chiang Rai, Thailand’s Golden Triangle region, where you may opt for a range of activities, including a Northern Thai cooking class; a spa service; or embark on a thrilling longtail boat ride along the Mekong River
  • Uncover the history and intricacies of Northern Thai design at the Lanna Architecture Center in Chiang Mai

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
ARRIVE BANGKOK, THAILAND
Day 2
BANGKOK | BANGKOK OF OLD
Day 3
BANGKOK | CANAL & COMMUNITIES OF BANGKOK
Day 4
CHIANG RAI | RELAX & RECHARGE
Day 5
CHIANG RAI | A RANGE OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES
Day 6
CHIANG MAI | IN THE MAE RIM VALLEY
Day 7
CHIANG MAI | AMID TEMPLES
Day 8
DEPART CHIANG MAI

Enhance Your Journey

Elevate your experience with a host of options available for an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Alternate hotels are available for this journey.

THAI KICKBOXING LESSON

Learn the basics of Thai kickboxing as you train privately with a professional Muay Thai champion at The Siam Hotel. Punch, kick, elbow and knee your instructor’s pads, getting instant feedback as you train. Afterward, enjoy a rejuvenating steam and Thai massage at the hotel’s Opium Spa.

CYCLE BANGKOK

Explore Bangkok by bicycle, taking in the riverfront, local markets and a pagoda en route to Wat Arun, a dramatic temple illuminated by its sun-shimmering porcelain mosaic. Continue your cycling tour past the temple of Wat Rakhang Khositaram, the vast square of Sanam Luang and the Grand Palace. Pause for a leisurely stroll through the temple compound of Wat Pho. Conclude your ride in the city’s lively flower market, Pak Klong Talad.

DELVE INTO BANGKOK'S MARKETS

Experience the compelling chaos of Bangkok’s buzzing markets, beginning at a premium fresh food market that was ranked among the best in the world by CNN. Sift through the maze of fresh produce, from giant Mekong catfish to aromatic curry pastes. Sample seasonal organic fruits and local desserts and explore a range of textiles, vegetables, and coffee produced by rural villagers as part of a Thai royal family initiative. Then, head over to a famous weekend market that offers everything imaginable, including local fashion and household goods, handicrafts and art. Enjoy time to wander through the sprawling maze of stalls and soak up the market’s bustling vibe.

COMBINE YOUR JOURNEY

Extend your time in Southeast Asia by combining this journey with Tailor Made Cambodia: Angkor Wat or Tailor Made Laos: Luang Prabang.


Aug–Oct; Priced from $7,340
Nov–Dec; Priced from $11,195

Internal Air ($845 value)
Bangkok / Chiang Rai; Chiang Mai / Bangkok

Prices are per person, double occupancy and include internal air for the itinerary as published for 2024 travel. Subject to availability.

Pricing reflects A&K's recommended months of travel of this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand.


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