Gilded Temples, Andaman Blues, Northern Hills

Thailand

Thailand rewards travellers who move between its worlds — a night in Bangkok, a week on the Andaman coast, a slow finish in the northern hills.

Destination Overview

Travelling Thailand with us

Thailand has been refining hospitality for generations, and it shows: in the precision of its hotels, the depth of its cuisine and the ease with which a complex multi-city itinerary comes together. The country moves from the temple-lined Chao Phraya to limestone islands, jungle-clad hills and ancient royal capitals within a few hours' travel.

Our Bangkok-linked ground network handles arrivals, domestic connections, island transfers and guiding across the kingdom. Every guide we assign is nationally licensed, and every vehicle in the programme is inspected before it carries a guest.

Best Season: November – March
Ideal Duration: 7 – 10 Days
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Language: Thai, English widely spoken
Entry: Visa exemption for many nationalities
Time Zone: GMT +7

Top Attractions

Landmarks that define Thailand

The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts
Railay Beach, Krabi
Maya Bay, Phi Phi
Doi Suthep temple, Chiang Mai
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Ang Thong Marine Park
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

Things To Do

How our guests spend their days

Temple and royal heritage tours
Private island charters
Thai culinary classes and market walks
Ethical wildlife sanctuary visits
Spa and wellness retreats
Golf on championship coastal courses

Popular Cities & Regions

Where to travel in Thailand

Each region below is fully operated by our own ground team, with guides, transport and accommodation contracted directly.

Bangkok

A capital of gilded temples and glass towers, canal neighbourhoods and rooftop bars, Bangkok is one of Asia's great arrival cities and a serious base for conferences and incentives.

Why visit: Nowhere else offers this concentration of heritage, dining and hotel quality at this level of value.

November to February, cooler and dryIdeal stay: 2 – 4 days

Things To Do

— Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with a licensed guide
— Wat Arun and Wat Pho at first opening
— Private longtail cruise through Thonburi canals
— Chinatown street-food walk after dark

Recommended Experiences

— Riverside suite with Chao Phraya views
— Michelin-recognised tasting menus
— Private art-deco cocktail evening

Travel Tips

— Shoulders and knees must be covered at royal temples.
— River boats beat road traffic between riverside sights.

Sample Package

Bangkok City Signature

4 Nights / 5 Days

Grand Palace · Canal cruise · Chinatown · Ayutthaya day trip

Phuket

Thailand's largest island combines Sino-Portuguese old town streets with west-coast beaches and the finest concentration of resort inventory in the Andaman.

Why visit: Direct international access, exceptional resorts and Phang Nga Bay on the doorstep.

November to AprilIdeal stay: 3 – 6 days

Things To Do

— Phang Nga Bay by private speedboat
— Old Phuket Town heritage and café walk
— Sunset at Promthep Cape
— Private island-hopping to Coral and Racha

Recommended Experiences

— Beachfront pool villas
— Yacht charter with crew and lunch
— Thai cooking class with market tour

Travel Tips

— Respect red flags on west-coast beaches during monsoon months.
— Book Phang Nga departures early to avoid the fleet.

Sample Package

Andaman Island Luxury

5 Nights / 6 Days

Phang Nga Bay · Old Town · Racha Island · Sunset cruise

Krabi

Krabi's limestone towers rise straight from emerald water, and Railay — reachable only by boat — remains one of the most striking beach settings in Asia.

Why visit: Dramatic scenery, quieter than Phuket, and superb for kayaking and climbing.

November to AprilIdeal stay: 3 – 4 days

Things To Do

— Four Islands tour by private longtail
— Railay Beach and Phra Nang cave
— Emerald Pool and Hot Springs in Khlong Thom
— Sea kayaking through Ao Thalane mangroves

Recommended Experiences

— Cliff-facing resort stays in Ao Nang
— Private rock-climbing session with certified guides
— Sunset dinner on Railay sands

Travel Tips

— Tides govern Railay access — we schedule around them.
— Reef shoes are recommended on rocky shorelines.

Sample Package

Krabi Limestone Escape

4 Nights / 5 Days

Railay · Four Islands · Emerald Pool · Ao Thalane

Pattaya

Two hours from Bangkok, Pattaya has matured into a family and corporate destination with large-capacity hotels, beach clubs and one of Thailand's finest botanical gardens.

Why visit: The easiest coastal add-on to a Bangkok programme, and strong for incentive groups.

November to MarchIdeal stay: 2 – 3 days

Things To Do

— Nong Nooch tropical garden and cultural show
— Sanctuary of Truth carved teak sanctuary
— Koh Larn island beach day
— Coastal viewpoint and night market evening

Recommended Experiences

— Beachfront family suites
— Team-building programmes on private beaches
— Private catamaran sunset sail

Travel Tips

— Choose Jomtien or Wong Amat for quieter beachfronts.
— Weekends draw Bangkok crowds — travel midweek where possible.

Sample Package

Bangkok & Pattaya Family

5 Nights / 6 Days

Nong Nooch · Koh Larn · Safari World · Bangkok temples

Chiang Mai

Ringed by mountains and moated at its centre, Chiang Mai is Thailand's northern cultural capital: Lanna temples, hill-tribe markets, craft villages and cool-season air.

Why visit: The country's most rewarding cultural and nature pairing, with genuine ethical wildlife options.

November to FebruaryIdeal stay: 3 – 4 days

Things To Do

— Doi Suthep temple at sunrise
— Ethical elephant sanctuary visit — observation only
— Old City temple and craft-village circuit
— Doi Inthanon national park day trip

Recommended Experiences

— Lanna-style boutique resorts
— Private Khantoke dinner with northern music
— Hands-on ceramics or textile workshop

Travel Tips

— Evenings are cool from December — bring a light jacket.
— We only work with no-riding, no-bathing elephant sanctuaries.

Sample Package

Northern Thailand Culture

4 Nights / 5 Days

Doi Suthep · Elephant sanctuary · Doi Inthanon · Craft villages

Phi Phi Islands

A cluster of limestone islands between Phuket and Krabi, with Maya Bay, sheer cliffs and reef shallows that glow turquoise in the late morning light.

Why visit: The definitive Andaman island landscape, best seen from a private boat before the day fleet arrives.

November to AprilIdeal stay: 1 – 3 days

Things To Do

— Maya Bay early-access approach
— Pileh Lagoon swim and Viking Cave pass
— Bamboo Island snorkelling
— Phi Phi viewpoint hike at sunrise

Recommended Experiences

— Overnight stays on Phi Phi Don
— Private speedboat charter with crew
— Plankton night snorkel

Travel Tips

— National park fees apply and are included in our programmes.
— Maya Bay closes periodically for reef recovery.

Sample Package

Phi Phi Private Charter

4 Nights / 5 Days

Maya Bay · Pileh Lagoon · Bamboo Island · Phuket

Koh Samui

On the Gulf side, Samui pairs coconut-palm coastline with polished resort hospitality, and stays swimmable when the Andaman turns rough.

Why visit: Ideal for honeymoons and green-season travel, with its own international airport.

February to SeptemberIdeal stay: 3 – 5 days

Things To Do

— Ang Thong Marine Park day cruise
— Na Muang waterfalls and island interior drive
— Fisherman's Village evening market
— Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem circuit

Recommended Experiences

— Hillside pool villas with sea views
— Private beach dinner with chef and staff
— Wellness and detox retreat programmes

Travel Tips

— Samui's wettest month is November — we plan around it.
— Beach roads are narrow; private transfers are recommended.

Sample Package

Samui Honeymoon Retreat

5 Nights / 6 Days

Ang Thong · Private dinner · Spa journey · Island tour

Ayutthaya

The former Siamese capital, sacked in 1767 and now a UNESCO archaeological park of brick prangs, reclining Buddhas and the famous Buddha head held in banyan roots.

Why visit: The most atmospheric heritage excursion from Bangkok, ideal by river or road.

November to FebruaryIdeal stay: 1 day

Things To Do

— Wat Mahathat and the banyan Buddha head
— Wat Chaiwatthanaram at golden hour
— Historical park cycling circuit
— Return river cruise to Bangkok

Recommended Experiences

— Private guided archaeology walk
— Riverside Thai lunch
— Rice-barge cruise upgrade

Travel Tips

— Shade is limited — hats and water matter.
— Late afternoon gives the warmest light on the brick.

Sample Package

Ayutthaya Heritage Day

4 Nights / 5 Days

Ayutthaya · Bang Pa-In · River cruise · Bangkok

Travel Seasons

When to travel

November – February
Cool & Dry
The classic season: comfortable heat, calm Andaman seas.
March – May
Hot Season
Bright and hot; ideal for Gulf islands and early starts.
June – October
Green Season
Brief heavy showers, vivid landscapes, excellent hotel value.

Travel Tips

Practical guidance

Dress modestly at temples: covered shoulders and knees.
Never touch a person's head or point your feet at a Buddha image.
Domestic flights are inexpensive and save long road transfers.
Tap water is not for drinking; bottled water is provided throughout.

Sample Packages

Itinerary frameworks

Durations only — every programme is priced and tailored on request.

4 Nights / 5 Days

Bangkok City Signature

Bangkok · Ayutthaya

— Riverside hotel
— Licensed guide
— Canal cruise
— Airport transfers

5 Nights / 6 Days

Andaman Island Luxury

Phuket · Phang Nga · Phi Phi

— Beach resort
— Private speedboat
— Park fees
— Sunset cruise

6 Nights / 7 Days

Northern Thailand Culture

Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Doi Inthanon

— Domestic flights
— Ethical sanctuary
— Craft workshop
— Khantoke dinner

8 Nights / 9 Days

Grand Thailand Discovery

Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Krabi · Phuket

— All internal flights
— Private guiding
— Island days
— Luxury hotels

Nationwide Ground Handling

Meet-and-greet, fast-track arrival support and chauffeured transfers in every gateway city.

Island & Marine Charters

Private speedboats, catamarans and licensed skippers with full park permits handled.

Hotel Partnerships

Preferred rates and amenities with leading resort groups across Thailand.

MICE & Incentives

Venue sourcing, gala production and team programmes for corporate groups.

Gallery

Thailand in photographs

Longtail boat below Krabi limestone cliffs

Aerial view of a Phuket beach and resort

Private yacht at anchor off a tropical island

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Private yacht at anchor beside a tropical island at sunset

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