
When you touch down a representative will be waiting at the plane’s gate and escort you through a VIP section at Immigration and Customs, then into a waiting BMW 5 Series and escort you to your home away from home.
A host will ride along with you to discuss your planned itinerary and assist with anything you may need. You’ll also be presented with a VIP Welcome Package full of neat Thai items, local SIM card, maps and more!
Settle-in, enjoy a massage and get ready for an incredible trip.
Accommodations: The Oriental, Deluxe River Wing Room
The Oriental Bangkok- http://www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/
For over 130 years royalty, celebrities, dignitaries and distinguished travelers from Graham Greene to Rudyard Kipling have stayed in the legendary Oriental Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. The 393 rooms and suites, with views over the river and the city, are sumptuous. The 10 restaurants and bars, serving all types of Asian and Western cuisine, are in a class of their own. The Oriental Spa and fitness center are fabulous, with world-class treatments, equipment and facilities. The richly historical Oriental has been consistently ranked by top publications as one of the world’s finest hotels. We recommend Deluxe River Wing Room.
As one of the world’s great mega-cities, Bangkok is best seen from an insider’s perspective. Home to over 10 million and affectionately known as the ‘City of Angels’ it’s the largest city in Southeast Asia and also one of the most chaotically-planned. With this in mind, we’ve found a way to do justice to this Asian metropolis.
Today you’ll use the elevated Sky-train rapid transit system, canal boat, motorcycle taxi, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and long tail boat to unravel the layers of the Thai capital. A private host will treat you to a wonderful day on the town.
Tonight, hit the town as you wish (we’ll provide you with a pre-trip e-kit full of lots of suggestions/ideas and also offer the service of a host on-call to take you out on the town).
Meals: HB
Accommodations: The Oriental, Deluxe River Wing Room
Morning - Chinatown by Foot
The Chinese legacy of Bangkok’s origins cannot be understated. As one of the original cornerstones of the city, early Chinese merchants enabled Bangkok commerce to thrive and turned the city into one of the great trading centers of Asia. Bangkok now boasts a population of more than one million Chinese and has one of the most colourful Chinatowns on the planet. Fast, frantic and eclectic, a ramble through Yaowarat is cacophony for the senses. Explore narrow lanes, fresh markets, religious landmarks and textile booths. Enhance the journey by sampling street snacks while gaining candid impressions for the cultural mosaic that is Bangkok. Your host will take you to Chinatown via the Skytrain and Underground systems on a roughly 4-hour outing at a time of your choosing.
Evening – 18:00 Onwards
Bangkok is a charming monster, with many curious nooks and crannies, night markets, sky-high rooftop bars, and arresting visuals. This is your chance to experience ‘One Night in Bangkok’. We’ll sweep you out into the streets with a local, expat resident for an incredible Thai meal at one of city’s signature restaurants and then a rambling night on the town. We’ll wind things up at legendary Patpong, where night markets collide with colourful characters and rhythmic red-light frenzy. This is a great night to grab Bangkok by the horns and see why it’s one of the most fascinating cities in the world after the sun sets! We’ll include lots of drinks, VIP access and more – get ready for a wild night on the town!
Meals: FB
Accommodations: The Oriental, Deluxe River Wing Room
Today, get ready for a wild day out. A private car and local expat host will take you to nearby Chonburi (1.5 hours) to fly a Cessna plane along the top of the Gulf of Thailand (be sure to bring your pilot’s license). After your flight, enjoy a drink, and then we’ll head for a wonderful seafood feast. What day!
Tonight, if you wish to hit the town, we’ll have an expat who has been living here for years host you on a private night exploring nooks and crannies that suit your tastes.
Meals: HB
Accommodations: The Oriental, Deluxe River Wing Room
The next three days bring us in touch with some of the most unique and memorable venues in northern Thailand. Weaving through the back roads of remote Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province provides you with the ultimate backdrop for adventure. You’ll experience life along the borders with Laos and Myanmar in creative fashion.
In the morning a BMW 5 Series will take you to the airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. Upon your arrival you’ll be met by a host who will whisk you to the Golden Triangle and your amazing digs at the Four Seasons Tented Camp. We recommend taking the rest of the day to relax, soak it all in and spend some time with the resort’s elephants, sipping wine and living the life. Your host will be ‘on-call’ should you wish to go out and about.
Meals: FB
Accommodations: Four Seasons Tented Camp
Four Seasons Tented Camp - This is a great venue to enjoy truly exclusive accommodations. Permanent luxury tents overlook the Mekong River and famed Golden Triangle. No tent is alike and all are outfitted with hand-selected decorations and furniture. Check-in and check-out as a stay here includes all meals and activities such as elephant handling and boating.
Today is a dream. Mount 250cc Honda on-off-road motorcycles for a cruise along steep and windy mountain roads, along the Mekong River and through the heart of hilltribe country. You’ll stop to enjoy locally-grown tea, wander hilltribe villages meet locals and marvel at an incredible day.
Meals: HB
Accommodations: Four Seasons Tented Camp
In the morning you’ll be shuttled to the Chiang Rai airport for a flight to Bangkok and then onwards to Krabi to tropical bliss. The Rayavadee. This resort is the kind of resort for serious holiday-goers. Weather you fancy frolicking on the beach, gazing at the stunning cliffs around the bay, or contemplating life itself…..conveniently all of those things are possible at Rayavadee. The entire resort is surrounded by limestone grottos, dense jungle and the almost surreal possibility that you’ve reached the edge of earth’s tropical bliss. Oh, there are a couple of beautiful restaurants and a gorgeous spa too. Activities include scuba, snorkeling, rock climbing, hiking, fire juggling and paddling.
Meals: BB daily
Accommodations: Rayavadee Resort & Spa
Rayavadee Resort & Spa- http://www.rayavadee.com/
Spa Pavilion: each two-story Pavilion boasts fully-equipped, spacious accommodation and stylish, tropical decor with polished wood, richly-coloured fabrics and hand-crafted details throughout. The circular design of the pavilions blends with the resort’s surroundings, echoing the rounded cliffs of the rock formations that characterize the area’s unique landscape. Spa Pavilions also feature an exotic garden with an outdoor Jacuzzi, shower, sun lounges and a gazebo.
DAY 8 - 9: CHIANG RAI / KARABI
Chill-out and enjoy this amazing destination as you wish. The time will no doubt fly.
Meals: BB daily
Accommodations: Rayavadee Resort & Spa
The Rayavadee resort will provide an airport shuttle for your flight to Bangkok. Upon landing in the capital catch your flight onwards. We look forward to hosting you again!
The adventure is Inclusive of meals as outlined, all logistics, admissions, accommodations, 4 return internal airline tickets, all airport transfers, equipment rentals, supreme Thai and western hosts, an Adventure Kit and mobile phone to use during your time here.
* HTT handles every detail from arrival till departure with 24 hour dedicated representatives.