Discover Thailand top to toe through the world-class resorts of Four Seasons. From the group’s ultra-cool urban resort on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, head north to the misty hills and jungles of Chiang Mai, Thailand’s laidback second city, before ending amid the swaying palms and white-sand beaches of gorgeous Koh Samui.
Discover Thailand from city to sea, staying in world-class Four Seasons style across Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui
Cruise Bangkok’s glittering Chao Phraya River by private longtail boat and explore hidden canals and golden temples
Unwind amid misty rice terraces and mountain air at Four Seasons Chiang Mai, a serene northern sanctuary
Wander through hill tribe markets, ancient temples and lush jungle landscapes rich in colour and culture
End in tropical bliss at Four Seasons Koh Samui; pool villas, turquoise waters and barefoot island perfection
The VIP treatment starts off the plane, where you’ll be met and fast-tracked through the airport to a private car waiting to whisk you to the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, where you’ll stay for the next three nights. Slip into holiday mode by relaxing by the pool, or head for cocktails at BKK Social Club, one of Asia’s best bars.
Take to the river on a private longtail boat and discover how Bangkok is a city built on water. Visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn, journey through a web of canals to see old neighbourhoods hidden amid the bustling modern city, and end with lunch at a favourite local restaurant.
Spend the next day exploring Bangkok on your own, perhaps visiting its boho new riverside districts. Take a trip upriver to see the ancient city of Ayutthaya, book an evening river cruise with dinner, or simply spend time enjoying the hotel and its fabulous facilities.
Fly to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s ancient northern city where various hill tribes have gathered and traded for centuries. Now a bustling traveller centre, it’s ideal for picking up high-quality souvenirs and for watching the world go by from family-owned cafes. Check in for three nights at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai in the pretty Mae Rim Valley, a 30-minute car ride from the centre of town. Set amid luscious gardens dotted with lily ponds, it’s the perfect base from which to explore the countryside and surrounding hills.
Nothing says Thailand more than the tuk tuk and today you’ll head into the hills in one of your very own, with options to either drive it yourself or be chauffeur driven. Explore quiet mountain roads passing villages, farms and temples, and make a stop at an elephant sanctuary to spend time with rescued Asian elephants. The adventure continues after lunch with a trip on a bamboo raft down the Ping River before returning by tuk tuk to Chiang Mai.
Spend an extra day in the north. Take time to relax in the grounds of the Four Seasons, or head into Chiang Mai to browse the local markets and stroll inside the old city walls.
It’s time to swap the jungles of the north for the beautiful beaches of Thailand’s stunning south. Fly from Chiang Mai to the island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand and transfer to the tropical island paradise that is Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, where you’ll stay for five nights in a luxury pool villa.
Slow to the pace of island life, enjoy the indulgent surroundings of your pool villa, spend time on the beach, and feast at the hotel’s many exquisite restaurants. Head out to the islands for snorkelling and kayaking, be pampered in the spa, or learn the art of Thai boxing. Outside of the resort, Koh Samui as an island has a lot to discover, with some excellent local restaurants and beach bars nearby, and the nightlife of Chaweng just 20 minutes away.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK via Bangkok.