Introduction to Thailand
(8 Days – Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai
This luxurious, leisurely private tour is the perfect introduction to Thailand. Stay at beautiful luxury hotels, tour with your own expert guides and drivers, and experience Thailand’s incredible culture.
Begin with comprehensive touring in Bangkok. Enjoy a fascinating, private longtail 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.
Continue to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Stay at an exclusive luxury resort 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, take an excursion to an elephant sanctuary and learn about these fascinating animals. Also explore Chiang Mai’s historic temples and wonderful markets. Other optional activities can be arranged, upon request, such as golfing, hiking, biking, shopping excursions, family activities, in-depth Buddhist experiences, cooking classes, rice planting and more.
| Itinerary Overview |
| Day 1Arrive BangkokVIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nightsDay 2BangkokFull-day private city tourDay 3BangkokHalf-day private city tourDay 4Bangkok – Chiang MaiPrivate transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Private arrival transfer to resort for 4 nightsDay 5Chiang MaiHalf-day private tour, including option for sunrise alms-givingDay 6Chiang MaiPrivate excursion to elephant sanctuary or cultural touring. Private evening visit to night marketDay 7Chiang MaiMorning market visit and Thai cooking lesson or private cultural touringDay 8Depart Chiang MaiPrivate airport transfer. VIP departure assistance |
| Hotels |
| Bangkok:Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok or Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya RiverChiang Mai:Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai |
| Cost |
| Upon request |
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
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The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:
- Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
- Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
- Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
- Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
- A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
- Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
- Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world