Arrive in Bangkok, a city filled with thrilling experiences, you’ll be welcomed by your private guide. Enjoy VIP arrival assistance and being transferred to your luxury hotel. Relax and get ready to explore the Land of Smiles.

For the first Bangkok exploration, you discover the roots of Bangkok’s way of life, visit lesser-known places, try different local transportation and learn to cook a Thai dessert with the secret recipe shared by a local family.

At night, visit a flower market, temples, Chinatown, and taste the street food on a tuk-tuk ride. Finish the day with a drink at a rooftop bar and enjoy panoramic views over the Bangkok skyline.

Fly north to tranquil Chiang Rai. Transfer to a luxurious camp where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Set on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, Anantara supports the nonprofit Golden Triangle Elephant Foundation which cares for about two dozen elephants. Relax at leisure, spending your time here as you choose.

Relax at your balcony that overlooks both Laos and Myanmar. Several experiences right at resort: a river boat journey on the Mekong to the border of three countries, a 90-minute spa treatment, in-house class like a hand-on cooking class or private yoga or pilates class and getting up close to the elephants. Then check in your “Jungle Bubbles” and spend an unforgettable night observing the elephants from the comfort of your very own, fully furnished, transparent bubble.

This morning you will be picked up and transferred to Chiang Mai. On the way, visit the famous Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple, and one the most unique temple highlights in the north of Thailand. This magnificent and intricate work of art is a combination of ancient art and contemporary architecture undertaken by a local artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat. Overnight at the U Nimman hotel in Chiang Mai.

Visit a tea plantation to learn everything about the art of making tea. Later, take a scenic long-tail boat ride to a floating bungalow to have lunch at Mae Ngat Dam. This afternoon, visit Bua Thong, a beautiful limestone waterfall with three levels and creamy white rocks. Then, climb up the waterfall or cool off in the crystal clear water and soothing sound of nature.

Join the best cooking class in Thailand to learn some northern Thai recipes. Making your way to a lively local market with in-the-know chefs who have deep knowledge in authentic Thai culinary. Depending on the dishes you choose to cook, you’ll have an opportunity to learn secret recipes of making either fresh coconut milk or sticky rice, both are famous in Thai cuisine. 

Your guide will transfer you privately to the airport to take a flight to Koh Samui, an island gateway of tropical Thailand, famous with palm-peppered islands and sugar-coated beaches Check-in the lavish Santiburi Koh Samui which sits along an attractive stretch of course and your base for the next three nights. Relax and have a day at leisure.

This morning, setting off for a full day tour to explore marine life. With multiple diving spots, Koh Samui offers a gateway into the wonders of the underwater world. Hop from beach to beach for sightseeing, swimming, and snorkeling through coral reefs and colorful fish. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the beautiful island of Koh Tao.

Take in one last day of relaxation at the resort, enjoying the island’s largest pool, views, and sport facilities. The Santiburi Koh Samui is a low-carbon resort with more than 1,200 trees. Mae Nam walking street is just a short stroll away, perfect for a family walk.

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok, where you connect with your departure flight home.