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Fly south to the coast — Phuket or Krabi
Tailor-made journey

Culture, Temples & Islands

A heritage-led Thailand journey connecting ancient capitals, northern culture and a luxury coastal finish.

Bangkok / Ayutthaya / Chiang Mai / Phuket Or Krabi

Length

12 days

Guide price

Indicative from NZD $9,250pp

Journey Overview

This route links Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Chiang Mai before finishing on the Andaman coast for a softer ending.

Route shape

4 planned stops

Private touring ideas

2 curated ideas

Hotel direction

6 matched stays

Highlights

Bangkok palace and river life
Ayutthaya and Sukhothai heritage
Chiang Mai northern culture
Private guides throughout
Andaman coast beach finale

Itinerary in detail

Map focus: Bangkok

Depart for Thailand, with routing selected around arrival comfort and onward domestic connections.

Stay in a In transit hotel or lodge matched to the journey style.

Private transfers and timings are adjusted around flights, heat, traffic and comfort.

Location: Bangkok

When to go

A good time to travel, with a few local factors to watch.

Place

Daily max temperature (°C)

Monthly rainfall (mm)

Bangkok

30
45

Ayutthaya

30
45

Sukhothai

30
45

Chiang Mai

27
45

We use seasonal averages for route planning and check the latest forecast closer to departure.

Hotels matched to this journey

Hotels are shown when they are linked to this route or stay style. Your proposal can confirm the exact room category, availability and best-fit alternatives for your dates.

Luxury / Boutique Retreat

Anantara Bangkok Riverside

Bangkok

Use this property when a Bangkok stay needs a hotel matched to route pacing, comfort level and the traveller's preferred style.

Route stop: Bangkok

Stay style: Boutique Retreat

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Deluxe / Boutique Retreat

137 Pillars House

Chiang Mai

Use this property when a Chiang Mai stay needs a hotel matched to route pacing, comfort level and the traveller's preferred style.

Route stop: Chiang Mai

Stay style: Boutique Retreat

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Deluxe / Boutique Retreat

Banyan Tree Krabi

Krabi

Use this property when a Krabi stay needs a hotel matched to route pacing, comfort level and the traveller's preferred style.

Route stop: Krabi

Stay style: Boutique Retreat

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Deluxe / Boutique Retreat

Amanpuri

Phuket

Use this property when a Phuket stay needs a hotel matched to route pacing, comfort level and the traveller's preferred style.

Route stop: Phuket

Stay style: Boutique Retreat

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Luxury / Boutique Retreat

Ariyasom Villa

Bangkok

Use this property when a Bangkok stay needs a hotel matched to route pacing, comfort level and the traveller's preferred style.

Route stop: Bangkok

Stay style: Boutique Retreat

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Luxury / Boutique Retreat

Amata Lanna

Chiang Mai

Use this property when a Chiang Mai stay needs a hotel matched to route pacing, comfort level and the traveller's preferred style.

Route stop: Chiang Mai

Stay style: Boutique Retreat

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Private Experiences and Cruises

Private experiences are tailored around your dates, route and preferred pace.

Private Bangkok Temples and River Life in ThailandPrivate option

culture / Half day or full day

Private Bangkok Temples and River Life

Private Bangkok Temples and River Life is a private, tailor-made culture experience for Bangkok routes, adjusted around season, timing and traveller pace.

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Krabi Private Longtail Boat in ThailandPrivate option

boat / Half day or full day

Krabi Private Longtail Boat

Krabi Private Longtail Boat is a private, tailor-made boat experience for Krabi routes, adjusted around season, timing and traveller pace.

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Private Phang Nga Bay or island day — Phuket

7 days

Bangkok & Phuket Luxury Escape

A refined first Thailand journey pairing Bangkok’s river culture with Phuket’s luxury beach resorts.

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Bangkok temples and river — Bangkok

21 days

Grand Luxury Thailand Journey

An in-depth luxury Thailand journey through cities, river landscapes, northern culture, rainforest and islands.

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Thailand specialists

Speak with a Thailand specialist

Talk to us about this Culture, Temples & Islands journey. We can shape the route, hotels, beach time and private touring around your dates and preferred pace.

Thailand specialist ready to discuss a private Thailand holiday

Thailand specialist

Route, hotels and timing

Thailand specialist for private touring and island planning

Thailand specialist

Private touring and islands

Culture, Temples & Islands | Luxury Thailand Tour