11 days 10 nights
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14 people
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A private 11-day romantic Thailand tour for couples: a Buddhist blessing and the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the Golden Triangle and the White and Blue Temples in Chiang Rai, a family cooking class and Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, then three free nights on Phuket.
From US$1,750 per person for the whole tour, based on 4 travellers sharing double rooms in 4★ hotels as listed (couples travelling alone pay a little more). It changes with hotel level, season and group size, and is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
| Day | Route and highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Bangkok | Bangkok |
| 2 | A monk's blessing and the Grand Palace | Bangkok |
| 3 | Fly to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle | Chiang Rai |
| 4 | Chiang Rai's Blue Temple and Baan Dam | Chiang Rai |
| 5 | The White Temple and the road to Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai |
| 6 | Cooking with a family in the countryside | Chiang Mai |
| 7 | Old Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep and Bo Sang | Chiang Mai |
| 8 | Fly to Phuket | Phuket |
| 9 | Free day on Phuket | Phuket |
| 10 | Another lazy day by the sea | Phuket |
| 11 | Depart from Phuket | — |
Private tour with your own English-speaking guide · 11 days / 10 nights · Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Phuket
This romantic Thailand honeymoon tour begins with a moment few visitors ever see. On your first morning in Bangkok, you make a traditional offering to Buddhist monks at Wat Ratchabophit, a quiet royal temple, and receive their blessing for a happy married life. Then you visit the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha and share a Thai set lunch in a garden restaurant.
From the capital you fly north. In Chiang Rai you stand where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the Golden Triangle, and visit the striking White and Blue Temples. In Chiang Mai you cook a Northern Thai lunch with a family in the countryside, climb to Doi Suthep and watch artisans paint paper parasols in Bo Sang.
The last three nights are on Phuket, with time to do nothing at all. Your guide and car are private throughout, and the pace leaves room for long breakfasts and lazy afternoons.
Easy. Most days include a few hours of sightseeing with free time in the morning or afternoon. The longest drive is about three hours, from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, with a stop on the way. Walking is light, except for the stairway at Doi Suthep. Ideal for honeymooners, couples of any age and older travelers.
Comfortable 4-star hotels: Le Fenix Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Wiang Inn in Chiang Rai, Banthai Village in Chiang Mai and The Old Phuket Karon Beach Resort, or similar. For a special occasion, we can upgrade you to luxury stays such as The Legend Chiang Rai, the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Paresa Phuket.
November to February is the most comfortable time, with dry weather in the north and calm, sunny seas around Phuket. March and April are hot but still good for the beach. From May to October, Phuket has more rain and rougher seas, while the north turns green with short afternoon showers.
Your guide and driver are yours alone for the whole trip, so the pace, the stops and the start time each morning follow you. The standard version has an English-speaking guide; guides who speak French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese can be arranged on request.
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Romantic Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Phuket in 11 Days is a starting point. Our Hanoi travel designers adjust every day to your pace, interests and hotel style, then run the trip with your own guide and driver.
A fast-track service whisks you through immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport, and your guide welcomes you both with fresh flower garlands. Your private car takes you to the hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free, so you can rest, take a swim or enjoy your first Thai dinner nearby. Before saying goodbye, your guide will share a few tips for the days ahead, including what to wear for tomorrow's temple visits.
Overnight: Bangkok
Begin married life the Thai way. At Wat Ratchabophit, a royal temple with a dazzling Thai exterior and a surprising European-style interior, you present a traditional offering known as Sankatarn to the monks. In return, they chant a blessing for a long and happy marriage. The ceremony is arranged just for the two of you. Continue to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha, then enjoy a Thai set lunch at Baan Khanitha.
Overnight: Bangkok · Meals: B, L
Enjoy a slow morning before your flight north to Chiang Rai. Your local guide meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. In the afternoon, drive to the Golden Triangle, where the Mekong and Ruak rivers mark the meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Stop for lunch on the way, then visit the Hall of Opium in Baan Sop Ruak, an absorbing museum that tells the history of the region and the opium trade.
Overnight: Chiang Rai · Meals: B
The morning is yours to relax. After lunch, your guide takes you to Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple, where sapphire walls and a white Buddha create a calm, dreamlike space. Continue to Baan Dam, the Black House, a garden of dark teak pavilions created by the late artist Thawan Duchanee. End at Wat Phra Kaew in the town center, where the Emerald Buddha was first found in the fifteenth century. The evening is free for the night bazaar.
Overnight: Chiang Rai · Meals: B
Today you travel south to Chiang Mai, a scenic drive of about three hours. Your first stop is Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, which looks unlike any other temple in Thailand. It is built entirely in white, with tiny mirrors set into the plaster that sparkle in the sun. Lunch is at a local restaurant on the way. You arrive in Chiang Mai in the afternoon, with time to settle in before an evening stroll.
Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: B, L
Leave the city behind for a village outside Chiang Mai. At a family home, you walk around the farm while your host explains the herbs, vegetables and spices used in Northern Thai cooking. Then it is your turn. Side by side, you each prepare three dishes of your choice and sit down to enjoy them together for lunch on the terrace. In the afternoon, return to your hotel for a swim, a couple's massage or simply a nap.
Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: B, L
Drive through the old city, past its brick walls, gates and moat, and stop at Wat Phra Singh, a fine example of Lanna temple art. Then head up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, built in 1383, with a golden chedi and wide views over the valley. Higher still, visit the gardens of Bhubing Palace, the royal winter residence, when it is open. Finish in Bo Sang, a village famous for hand-painted paper parasols.
Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: B, L
The morning is free for a last walk or a coffee in the old city. Your private car then takes you to Chiang Mai airport for your flight south to Phuket, either direct or with a short connection in Bangkok. On arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your resort on the west coast. The evening is yours to enjoy the sunset over the Andaman Sea and plan a few days of pure rest.
Overnight: Phuket · Meals: B
No guide, no schedule. Spend the day on the beach, by the pool or in the spa. If you want to explore, we can arrange a private boat trip to the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay, a walk through the old town with its colorful shophouses or a sunset dinner by the sea. Let us know your wishes before you travel, or ask the resort desk once you arrive.
Overnight: Phuket · Meals: B
A second free day to enjoy the island at your own pace. Swim in the clear water in the morning, enjoy a long lunch and watch the light change over the bay in the late afternoon. Many couples keep this day completely open, with perhaps a massage and a beachside dinner to close the trip. It is a gentle way to end a honeymoon before the journey home.
Overnight: Phuket · Meals: B
Enjoy a final breakfast by the sea. Your time is free until your private transfer to Phuket International Airport, where you take your flight to Bangkok to connect with your international flight home, or fly out directly if you prefer. We hope you leave with a head full of memories and a blessing that stays with you for many years.
Meals: B
You present a set of offerings to the monks, who then chant a blessing for your marriage. It takes about half an hour and is private for the two of you. Your guide explains each step and how to behave, so there is nothing to worry about. Please dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.
Yes. Popular choices for honeymooners are The Legend Chiang Rai, the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai among the rice fields and Paresa Phuket, with its ocean-view pool suites. We will quote the upgrade so you can compare.
No. The three flights are quoted separately because fares change often. We book them at the current fare and add them to your quote, so you see one total before you confirm.
Yes. This is a private tour with your own English-speaking guide. We also arrange private guides who speak French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese: tell us when you enquire and we confirm your guide in the quote. Book early for the December to April high season.
Nothing is payable until you approve your written quote. We then ask for a 30% deposit to confirm, and the balance 45 days before arrival, by bank transfer or card. Bank details come with your booking confirmation; always confirm them with us by phone or WhatsApp (+84 812 247 572) before any transfer.
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