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Welcome to Thailand.
I am delighted to present you with your dreamy itinerary for your Thailand getaway!
Not only have I selected the most stunning hotels, that are the epitome of luxury and design, but I have included some fantastic tours to satisfy your love of architecture and allow you to fully immerse yourself in Thai culture.
In Bangkok you'll be perfectly nestled amongst its bustling history in a breathtakingly artistic and award-winning hotel. In Chiang Mai you'll enjoy your own private pool in your suite providing the ultimate haven, and finally in Phuket I've ensured you are located a short 25 minute taxi ride from the best nightlife the island has to offer.
I've provided you with temples, palaces and history in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, as well as an incredible trip to spend some time with the gentle giants. Phuket is where you'll get all the beautiful beach time and snorkelling that your heart desires. I truly feel that this itinerary has captured everything we spoke about on the phone and I'm so excited for you to go and experience it all!
As I am sure you are aware, we're really not far from your departure date which isn't just ridiculously exciting but also means we will need to get this booked in to guarantee availability. I'm really looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Matt Walters 
Your Itinerary In Detail
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This itinerary has been tailor-made for you. No two itineraries are the same and we are always able to make changes if something isn't quite right.
Sunday 17th March 2024
Welcome to Thailand!
Welcome to Thailand!
Friendly and food-obsessed, hedonistic and historic, cultured and curious, Thailand tempts visitors with a smile as golden as the country's glittering temples and tropical beaches.
A Bountiful Table
Adored around the world, Thai cuisine expresses fundamental aspects of Thai culture: it is generous, warm, refreshing and relaxed. Thai dishes rely on fresh, local ingredients – pungent lemongrass, searing chillies and plump seafood. A varied national menu is built around the four fundamental flavours: spicy, sweet, salty and sour. Roving appetites go on eating tours of Bangkok noodle shacks, seafood pavilions in Phuket, and Burmese market stalls in Mae Sot. Cooking classes reveal the simplicity behind the seemingly complicated dishes, and mastering the market is an important survival skill.
Fields & Forests
Outside the cluttered cities and towns lies Thailand's rural heartland, a mix of rice paddies, tropical forests and villages where life is dominated by the rhythms of the agricultural clock. In the north, the forests and fields bump up against toothy blue mountains decorated with silvery waterfalls and honeycombed by deep caves. Down south, scraggy limestone cliffs poke out of the cultivated landscape like prehistoric skyscrapers, or emerge dramatically out of the turquoise sea. The usually arid northeast turns an emerald hue during the rainy season when tender green rice shoots carpet the landscape.
Sacred Spaces
The celestial world is a close confidant in this Buddhist nation, and religious devotion is colourful and ubiquitous. Gleaming temples and golden Buddhas frame both the rural and the urban landscape. Ancient banyan trees are ceremoniously wrapped in sacred cloth to honour the resident spirits, fortune-bringing shrines decorate humble homes as well as monumental malls, while garland-festooned dashboards ward off traffic accidents. Visitors can join the conversation through meditation retreats in Chiang Mai, religious festivals in northeastern Thailand, underground cave shrines in Kanchanaburi and Phetchaburi, and hilltop temples in northern Thailand.
Sand Between Your Toes
With a luxuriously long coastline (actually, two coastlines) and over 1400 jungle-topped islands anchored in azure waters, Thailand is a tropical getaway fit for everyone, whether hedonist or hermit, prince or pauper. The country's coast is one giant playground, with plenty going on wherever the sand meets the sea. You can snorkel the gentle waters off Ko Lipe, dive with whale sharks around Ko Tao, scale the sea cliffs of Krabi, kiteboard in Hua Hin, party on Ko Phi-Phi and recuperate at a health resort on Ko Samui.
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavours on a plate of pà t tai.
Bangkok is one of those cities that never gets old. No matter how many times you’ve been, you’ll always discover something new and exciting to see, do, and eat. It’s got a near perfect mix of food, culture, nightlife, shopping, and affordability that’s unmatched anywhere in Southeast Asia.
Private Vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to The Siam
Private Vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to The Siam
Upon your arrival in Bangkok's International Airport, you will be greeted by your driver who will invite you into your private transfer and take you to the stunning Siam Hotel, where you will experience a luxury base in the heart of the city!
The Siam for 3 nights
The Siam for 3 nights
Step into your private urban sanctuary; a stunning, luxury hotel, replete with exquisite art & antiques and set amidst 3 acres of lush gardens on the Chao Phraya River, adjoining Bangkok’s must-see historical and cultural attractions.
Choose from spacious suites, picture-perfect pool villas, or the truly unique Connie’s Cottage.
Your room: Standard Suite
Step into a Siam Suite and know that every feature has been meticulously planned with one simple objective: to help you relax.
From the oversized king bed, as soft as a cloud, to the imported Italian bathtub big enough for two, to the beautifully decorated, Art Deco living room; take time to explore every corner of your 80-square-metre Siam Suite.
Monday 18th March 2024
EVENING CALYPSO CABARET SHOW @ ASIATIQUE THE RIVERFRONT
EVENING CALYPSO CABARET SHOW @ ASIATIQUE THE RIVERFRONT
Approx. 17.45-18.00hrs, our guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the Calypso Cabaret located in the Asiatique Riverfront night complex.
Calypso Cabaret is one of Bangkok's first performance shows by Thai trans-gender artists. See and experience the talents and astounding beauty of these unique performers, celebrating human diversity in the spirit of tolerance.
Should you wish, you can enjoy dinner at here before show start (additional cost).
Show time: 19.30 – 20.45hrs (First show)
After the show, your guide will drive you back to your hotel.
Tuesday 19th March 2024
City, Temples & Grand Palace
City, Temples & Grand Palace
This tour includes visits to two famous Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimit with its Golden Buddha (5½ tons of solid gold); Wat Pho, a must see for any first-time visitor to Bangkok, with its massive reclining Buddha and ‘Chedi of the Kings’ as well as The Grand Palace complex consisting of not only the royal and throne halls but also the renowed Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Private Vehicle from The Siam to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Private Vehicle from The Siam to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Today, you will be picked up at your hotel lobby and privately transferred to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in time for you to catch your flight to the beautiful island of Chiang Mai.
Flight on VZ 110
Flight on VZ 110
| From | To |
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| Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) |
Chiang Mai (CNX) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 20-Mar-2024 12:40:00 | 20-Mar-2024 13:55:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Vietjet | Economy |
Private Vehicle from Chiang Mai to 137 Pillars House
Private Vehicle from Chiang Mai to 137 Pillars House
Upon arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, you will be met by an Out Of Office representative and privately transferred to the spectacular 137 Pillars House.
Welcome to Chiang Mai
Welcome to Chiang Mai
The former seat of the Lanna kingdom is a blissfully calm and laid-back place to relax and recharge your batteries. Participate in a vast array of activities, or just stroll around the backstreets, and discover a city that is still firmly Thai in its atmosphere and attitude.
A sprawling, modern city has grown up around ancient Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), ringed by a tangle of superhighways. Despite this, the historic center of Chiang Mai still feels overwhelmingly residential, more like a sleepy country town than a bustling capital. If you drive in a straight line in any direction, you'll soon find yourself in the lush green countryside and pristine rainforests dotted with churning waterfalls, serene wát and peaceful country villages – as well as a host of markets and elephant sanctuaries.
137 Pillars House for 3 nights
137 Pillars House for 3 nights
Handy for market-shopping and temple-hopping, Chiang Mai boutique hotel 137 Pillars House is a nostalgic blend of historic Thai architecture and sleek modern design, with delicious dining, a super-pretty spa and dramatic pool. In the arty Wat Gate district, it offers a serene home-away-from-home amid day-bed-dotted gardens. No surprise, given this elegant 1889 property was once owned by Louis Leonowens, son of Anna (of Anna and the King movie fame).
In a quiet corner, the slimline 25-metre lap pool is dominated by a jaw-dropping vertical plant wall, with tempting sun-beds dotting the decking. Secluded relaxation salas shrouded with elegant silk curtains will lure lounge lovers, and free homemade sorbet, mineral water and cold towels are available poolside.
The hotel’s sophisticated spa has a modern treatment menu that’s rooted in traditional Thai wellness techniques. Drop in for a limbering massage or cutting-edge skincare treatment, or have the therapists draw up a comprehensive treatment plan that’s tailored entirely to you. There's also an air-conditioned gym that's open round the clock, and a studio for yoga and Thai Chi classes, which can be arranged on request.
Your room: Louis Leonowens Pool Suite
Our top-tier largest ground floor suite with vintage style balcony includes a generous sized living room with writing desk and couch that converts to king or Hollywood twin beds. The super king bedroom with French doors overlooks the infinity pool, feature garden wall and historic homestead. Beyond a large walk-in closet and expansive dressing area, the en-suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunken bath overlooking tropical foliage as well as separate indoor and outdoor garden showers and a private 5.5 × 2.5 metre swimming pool.
Thursday 21st March 2024
HALF DAY CITY & TEMPLES TOUR WITH WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP
HALF DAY CITY & TEMPLES TOUR WITH WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP
The city of Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples and this tour takes in the most interesting. One of the highlights is a visit to the 600 year-old temple of Wat Pra That Doi Suthep, near the summit of Doi Suthep mountain. After a drive up the mountain’s winding road, the final climb to the site is via a magnificent Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps. Inside is an intriguing copper-plated chedi topped by a five-tier gold umbrella which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day, there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai.
Other temple visits on this tour include: Wat Suan Dok, whose large central stupa contains the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal family; Wat Chedi Luang, where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined; and Wat Phra Singh, housing a very sacred 1,500 year old Buddha image.
Your guide will pick you up form your hotel and return you at the end of the tour.
Friday 22nd March 2024
FULL DAY ELEPHANT JUNGLE SANCTUARY
FULL DAY ELEPHANT JUNGLE SANCTUARY
A full-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary package offers visitors the opportunity to get to know each of the remarkable elephants and gain a special understanding of their daily lives and behaviours. Experience life with the elephants in their natural home – A freely roamed environment which is both safe and sustainable. Located beside a Karen village in a densely forested mountainous region, the Sanctuary is surrounded by spectacular jungle scenery.
08.00-08.30 Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
10.30 Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behaviour.
11.00 Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behaviour and history. Take photos with the elephants.
12.00(noon) Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
13.00 Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
14.00 Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
15.00 Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants.
15.30 Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
17.00-17.30 Drop off at your hotel or accommodation
What to bring: Hat, Bathing Suit, Sun Screen, Insect Repellent, Towel, Walking Shoes, Change of Clothes, Camera etc
Saturday 23rd March 2024
Transfer from 137 Pillars House to Chiang Mai
Transfer from 137 Pillars House to Chiang Mai
Today you will be picked up and privately transferred back to Chiang Mai Airport, in time for your direct flight south to the paradise island of Phuket.
Flight on FD 3162
Flight on FD 3162
| From | To |
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| Chiang Mai (CNX) |
Phuket International Airport (HKT) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 23-Mar-2024 12:45:00 | 23-Mar-2024 14:50:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Air Asia | Economy |
Welcome to Phuket!
Welcome to Phuket!
Jade-hued waves concealing rainbows of fish wash white-gold beaches wrapped in Phuketian heritage: Thailand's dazzling largest island, is so diverse you may never want to leave.
Often referred to as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. It’s a popular spot for visitors to southeast Asia – and for good reason too. With an impressive coastline featuring long stretches of sandy beach strung together by dramatic rock formations, it’s been attracting people to its shores for decades. While this means that some parts of this large island can be busy, there is still a traditional and authentic side of Phuket to discover–plus it means there is always something to see and do.
Private Transfer | Phuket International Airport to The Shore
Private Transfer | Phuket International Airport to The Shore
Upon your arrival at Phuket's International Airport, it is time to kick your feet up and prepare for a truly breathtaking luxury experience! Your private transfer will collect you from the airport and drive you to the beautiful 5* The Shore at Katathani, where you will enjoy five nights of complete beachfront luxury.
The Shore for 5 nights
The Shore for 5 nights
The Shore is an intimate collection of private pool villa hideaways and is secluded amongst lush, palm-filled gardens. Couples can experience the ultimate blend of luxurious seclusion and boundless space. This beautifully secluded villa property is the perfect place to celebrate a golden love story, in the resort’s perfect harmony of lifestyle and environment.
Each villa features a private infinity pool, sunken lounge, bath with rain shower, with the majority of villas having a panoramic view of the ocean and looking over Kata Noi beach. Along with the sophisticated interior design, combining soft colours and natural textures with gentle oriental touches, this wonderful resort offers the perfect location and service for couples wanting to escape for the perfect honeymoon.
This adults-only hotel boasts a main infinity pool, a beautiful spa and free WiFi throughout, and is located only a 50-minute drive from Phuket's International Airport.
Your room: Pool Villa
Surround yourself in nature as you gaze onto a lush green garden view from within your personal pool at your villa in Phuket. This spacious tropical hideaway features a bedroom, living/dining area and ample bath area.
This villa comes with air conditioning, a TV, minibar, bathrobes, a safety deposit box and a sound entertainment system, among a range of other amenities that will make your stay blissful.
Sunday 24th March 2024
Shared Full Day Trip to Phi Phi islands
Shared Full Day Trip to Phi Phi islands
07:30 Embark on a leisurely journey by premium catamaran to explore the underwater world and islands of the Andaman Sea. You are picked up from your hotel and transferred to the meeting area where you can enjoy an American breakfast and some bakery items before heading to the pier. Then board the catamaran service along with your fellow passengers and begin cruising towards the famous Phi Phi Islands.
Presenting some of the region's most beautiful seascapes, the Phi Phi Islands are a group of islands in the Andaman Sea that sit serenely between Phuket and Krabi on the western coast of mainland Thailand. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming among the colorful fish and vibrant coral reefs at Monkey Beach. Then return to the catamaran to lounge on the sundeck while cruising through beautiful seascapes, passing Camel Rock and Nui Bay on the way.
Stop at Tonsai Bay where you have time to relax on the chilled-out beach or stroll through the village shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. A buffet lunch is served at a local restaurant. Later in the afternoon, head to Phi Phi Leh Island for more snorkeling and swimming. Spot the different varieties of marine life in this area. Then take the catamaran back to the marina in Phuket where you can shower and change before transferring back to your hotel.
Monday 25th March 2024
Full Day Coral Island (Kahung Beach) by Speedboat
Full Day Coral Island (Kahung Beach) by Speedboat
Located around three kilometers off the southern coast of Phuket, Coral Island is one of the most popular islands where coral formations can be found in abundance. From the beautiful coral beds next to its main beach making it easy for anyone to paddle around in the water with snorkel masks on. The island is a perfect place to relax and unwind, swim, snorkel, try the water sport activities or just collect seashells from the beach. Sport activities are on own expenses.
Thursday 28th March 2024
Private Transfer | The Shore to Phuket International Airport
Private Transfer | The Shore to Phuket International Airport
This morning is your final morning in this incredible place! You will have had some much-needed R&R on the beach here, and been able to explore the wonders of what this island has to offer in the most luxurious of styles. Your private transfer will collect you from The Shore at Katathani, and take you back to the airport in time for your flight to Bangkok.
Flight on FD 4113
Flight on FD 4113
| From | To |
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| Phuket International Airport (HKT) |
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 28-Mar-2024 16:50:00 | 28-Mar-2024 16:50:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Air Asia | Economy |
Private Transfer | Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to SO/ Bangkok
Private Transfer | Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to SO/ Bangkok
Upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, you will be met by your driver and privately transferred back to the beautiful SO/ Bangkok Sofitel, for two final nights in Thailand.
SO Sofitel for 1 night
SO Sofitel for 1 nights
In a city where anything is possible, SO/ Bangkok hotel is everything to everyone, whether you’re in Bangkok for business or leisure, party or spa, or a little bit of everything.
Join them for a SO fabulous voyage in one of the best Luxury 5 Star Hotels Bangkok has seen and experienced in the vibrant Thai capital as you’ve never done before. Life is magnificent in Bangkok!
Drawing inspiration from neighboring Lumpini Park and Feng Shui philosophy, a collaboration of designers re-interpreted the essence of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire, coming together in an all for one, one for all celebration of individualities. Style and elegance come together beautifully at SO/ Bangkok, the Luxury 5 Star Hotel that’s setting a new standard for leisure hotels in Bangkok.
Your room: So Club
Planning an urban retreat? Make your break to SO Bangkok, then jazz up your SO Comfy room by going all-in with a SO Club upgrade. At the Bangkok hotel with executive club lounge, SO Club guests can access Club Signature, the executive lounge on the 25th floor. Step inside, and the best hotel club lounge in Bangkok quickly turns your simple getaway into a Great Escape. Come in for afternoon tea or evening cocktails and an enormous surreal art piece greets you as you enter. As you gaze out high above the city lights, Club Signature’s complimentary all-day refreshments are at your fingertips.
Friday 29th March 2024
Transfer from SO Sofitel to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Transfer from SO Sofitel to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Today, you will be picked up at your hotel lobby and privately transferred to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in time for you to start your journey home.
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- Private Transfer from Bangkok Airport to SO/Bangkok Hotel
- 2 nights at the 5* SO/ Bangkok Hotel
- Upgraded So Cozy Room, with breakfast
- Private Tour: Bangkok by Night: Markets, Palaces and Food by Tuk Tuk
- Private Transfer from SO/ Bangkok to Bangkok Airport
- Domestic Flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Phuket (HKT)
- Economy Seats
- Checked baggage
- Private Transfer from Phuket Airport to 5* The Shore at Katathani
- 4 nights at the 5* The Shore at Katathani
- Upgraded Romance Pool Villa Ocean View, with breakfast
- Private Transfer from The Shore at Katathani to Phuket Airport
- Domestic flight from Phuket to Bangkok
- Economy Seats
- Checked baggage
- Private transfer from Bangkok Airport to SO/ Bangkok
- 2 final nights at the SO/ Bangkok Sofitel
- Upgraded So Cozy Room, with breakfast
- Private transfer from SO/ Bangkok to Bangkok Airport
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
Your itinerary excludes
- International Flights
- Excursions in Phuket
- Travel insurance
- Resort Fees / City Taxes
- Visas (if applicable)
- Gratuities
Important Information
Travel Advice
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Travel Insurance and Terms and Conditions
It is a condition of booking with Out Of Office that you have adequate insurance cover for your trip at the time of booking. Please also ensure you have referred to our terms and conditions which can be found at www.outofoffice.com/terms-and-conditions. Please note that as each booking is tailor-made for you we only confirm the itinerary once we have received a deposit. There is a small chance that availability on some items quoted may change. If this is the case we will book similar accommodation and let you know.