Timeless Thailand: A Journey from Vibrant Bangkok to Koh Lipe's Paradise
Discover Thailand's magic on this 12-day journey from Bangkok's golden temples to Koh Lipe's pristine beaches. Ring in the New Year on a tropical island, explore Chiang Mai's ancient Wats, dive into crystal waters, and wander Ayutthaya's historic ruins. An unforgettable adventure awaits.
Highlights
Discover Thailand's magic on this 12-day journey from Bangkok's golden temples to Koh Lipe's pristine beaches. Ring in the New Year on a tropical island, explore Chiang Mai's ancient Wats, dive into crystal waters, and wander Ayutthaya's historic ruins. An unforgettable adventure awaits.
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An immersive journey into the heart of Southeast Asia, through a captivating country where centuries-old tradition and vibrant modernity coexist in perfect harmony. The tour begins in Bangkok, a dynamic metropolis traversed by the Chao Phraya River, where two full days are devoted to its many souls: the sacred, with the Royal Palace, Wat Pho and its celebrated Golden Buddha, and the enchanting Wat Arun; and the unmistakably local, with an early start to reach the Floating Market along the river canals and the extraordinary Railway Market, where vendors pull back their stalls just moments before the train sweeps through.
From the capital, a domestic flight and a short transfer by speedboat carry us to a truly unique destination — the pearl of Thailand, known to some as the Maldives of Southeast Asia — for several unforgettable days between Langkawi and Koh Lipe. Here, time slows down: a private long-tail boat excursion uncovers the island's hidden coves, sunset unfolds over the ocean from Sunset Beach, an exclusive dinner in a truly magical setting welcomes the New Year, and a full day is devoted to the underwater world, whether diving at unique sites or simply snorkelling alongside local guides and experts.
The journey then heads north to Chiang Mai, the "City of Temples," home to more than 300 Wats steeped in Lanna history — among them Wat Phra Singh, the most revered and resplendent in gold, the majestic ruined chedi of Wat Chedi Luang, the ancient Wat Chiang Man, and the distinctive teak-built Wat Phan Tao. From here, a day trip to Chiang Rai reveals two of the region's most extraordinary examples of contemporary sacred architecture, including the celebrated White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), richly imbued with Buddhist symbolism.
The final days return us to Bangkok: an afternoon among the city's most fashionable and modern streets, browsing the boutiques of Sukhumvit Road and unwinding with a traditional Thai massage, and a day trip to Ayutthaya, Thailand's former capital, to wander among the ancient ruins that helped shape the history of this magnificent country — before a last relaxed evening of local dining brings this journey of discovery through Thailand to a close.
Included & excluded services
- Breakfast
- Bus
- Ferryboat
- Full Insurance
- Handpicked boutiques / cottages / luxury hotels
- Internal flights
- Museum/Temple Tickets
- Private boat
- Private toilet
- Tour Manager
- Transport
- Van rental with driver
- Welcome Drinks
- Airport Transfer at Arrival
- Airport Transfer at Departure
- Dinner
- Flights
- Lunch
Itinerary
Bangkok
Welcome to Bangkok, the most renowned among Southeast Asia's capitals, where glorious chaos reigns supreme — bustling streets, weaving motorbikes, lively stalls and irresistible street food are simply part of everyday life in this extraordinary city.
Bangkok
Day two invites us to discover the magical sites and temples of the capital: from the Royal Palace to Wat Pho, where we will admire the famous Golden Buddha, and on to Wat Arun, another enchanting site with a truly surreal atmosphere — a place where time itself seems to have stood still for thousands of years.
Bangkok
A day "out of town" awaits us, as we set off early with a private transfer to reach two truly remarkable locations. The first is the Floating Market, an authentic marketplace set along the river canals, where aboard our long-tail boat we will admire the market's vibrant produce from the water before enjoying a stroll across the bridges and canals of this genuinely local and authentic market. Our second stop of the day will be the Railway Market, a most unusual marketplace set right along the railway tracks: as the train approaches, vendors swiftly pull back their stalls to let it pass, only for the market to spring back to life moments later, ready for the next crossing. A truly one-of-a-kind market well worth discovering.
Langkawi
A day of travel: a domestic flight from the capital to Langkawi (Malaysia), followed shortly after by a transfer to the pier to board a speedboat bound for the "Pearl of Thailand" — known to some as the Maldives of Southeast Asia. We disembark on this small island, settle into our hotel, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon followed by dinner on the beach.
Koh Lipe
A morning devoted to pure relaxation, before setting off in late morning on a private excursion aboard a long-tail boat to uncover the island's hidden gems and discover truly unique spots along the way. As late afternoon fades into sunset, we make our way to Sunset Beach to close a day devoted to nature and relaxation, watching the sun sink into the ocean before the island. We will bid farewell to the year with an exclusive dinner in a truly magical setting.
Koh Lipe
A day devoted to the water, with the opportunity to dive at truly unique spots to admire the underwater world, or simply enjoy some snorkelling — always accompanied by local guides and experts, ensuring an experience that is both completely safe and rich with everything the island has to offer.
Chiang Mai
A day of travel, with a domestic flight bound for Chiang Mai, followed by an evening of dinner among the lively stalls, immersed in the distinctive atmosphere that makes this Thai town so special.
Chiang Mai
The day begins early with a private transfer to explore Chiang Mai's magnificent temples. Known as the "City of Temples," Chiang Mai is home to more than 300 Wats steeped in Lanna history, with the most celebrated found in the Old City: Wat Phra Singh, the most revered and resplendent in gold, and Wat Chedi Luang, with its majestic ruined chedi. The visit also includes the ancient Wat Chiang Man and the distinctive teak-built Wat Phan Tao (guided tour).
Chiang Rai
A day devoted to discovering the two most celebrated temples of Chiang Rai, including the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) — two extraordinary examples of contemporary sacred architecture, created respectively by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and his pupil Salanok, both richly imbued with Buddhist symbolism and emblematic of Northern Thailand.
Bangkok
Return to the capital after our unforgettable experience in the North: a travel day featuring a relaxing afternoon among Bangkok's most fashionable and modern streets, browsing the boutiques of the renowned Sukhumvit Road, indulging in a traditional Thai massage at one of the area's finest spas, and rounding off the evening with dinner at a local restaurant.
Bangkok
A day "out of town" awaits us, as we set off early with a private transfer to reach Ayutthaya, Thailand's former capital before Bangkok. This day allows us to explore the town centre, wander among the ancient ruins of the old capital, discover its local attractions, and breathe in the atmosphere of a city that helped shape the history of this magnificent country. In the late afternoon, we return to a relaxing atmosphere among Bangkok's most fashionable and modern streets, enjoying a traditional Thai massage at one of the area's finest spas, followed by dinner at a local restaurant to bring our magnificent journey of discovery through Thailand to a close.
Bangkok
Departure day: a transfer to the airport will be arranged for everyone to catch their return flight home.
