Thai Royal Retreats
Best for
Honeymooners, Families
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Season
Nov-Feb
Difficulty
Easy, warm weather, some walking at temples
Vibe
Cultural, Wellness
A Tibro Journey
Thailand handled with restraint. Private Grand Palace tour, a proper ethical elephant sanctuary experience, a longtail cruise to the Phi Phi islands, and three nights of villa stillness.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Grand Palace Private Morning
Golden spires, Emerald Buddha, before the crowds
No. 02
Ethical Elephant Day
Bathing, feeding, walking with rescued elephants. No riding
No. 03
Phi Phi Private Longtail
Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, no day-tour crowds
No. 01
Grand Palace Private Morning
Golden spires, Emerald Buddha, before the crowds
No. 02
Ethical Elephant Day
Bathing, feeding, walking with rescued elephants. No riding
No. 03
Phi Phi Private Longtail
Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, no day-tour crowds
Day by Day
10 Days / 9 Nights, in order
Day 1
Arrive Bangkok
Private transfer from Suvarnabhumi to The Siam. Evening Chao Phraya sunset cruise.
Day 2
Grand Palace & Wat Pho
Morning private Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha tour. Lunch on the river. Afternoon Wat Pho reclining Buddha and Thai massage masterclass. Evening at leisure.
Day 3
Floating Market & Thai Cooking
Early Damnoen Saduak floating market. Return Bangkok. Afternoon private Thai cooking class. Evening dinner at Gaggan or Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (Michelin).
Day 4
Bangkok to Golden Triangle
Morning flight to Chiang Rai. Transfer to Four Seasons Tented Camp. Afternoon mahout training at the ethical elephant sanctuary. Evening sundowners.
Day 5
Elephant Sanctuary Full Day
Morning elephant bathing and feeding. Lunch at the camp. Afternoon longtail on the Ruak river. Laos and Myanmar in view. Evening Thai spa ritual.
Day 6
Chiang Rai to Phuket
Morning flight Chiang Rai-Phuket via Bangkok. Transfer to Amanpuri. Afternoon at the villa pool. Sunset dinner.
Day 7
Phi Phi Private Longtail
Full day private longtail to Phi Phi, Maya Bay (post-conservation reopening), Bamboo Island. Lunch onboard. Return evening.
Day 8
Phuket at Leisure
Full day at the villa. Spa, pool, private beach. Optional Phuket old town walk in the afternoon. Dinner on the beach.
Day 9
Phang Nga Bay Or Spa Day
Choice: full-day Phang Nga limestone cliffs and James Bond island OR Amanpuri spa day (traditional Thai massage, herbal ritual). Evening farewell dinner.
Day 10
Depart Phuket
Transfer to Phuket International for onward flight.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- 9 nights in 5-star properties including Amanpuri
- Internal flights (Bangkok-Chiang Rai-Phuket)
- Private car and driver throughout
- Grand Palace and Wat Pho private tour
- Ethical elephant sanctuary full day
Not Included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Questions
Before you ask.
№1When is Thailand at its best?
November to April. Cool/dry season. May-October is rainy season and very hot. Avoid April's Songkran if you dislike water festivals.
№2Is the elephant sanctuary ethical?
Yes. We only use Four Seasons Tented Camp's partner sanctuary, which does not offer elephant riding and is accredited by welfare organisations.
№3Is Phi Phi still worth it after Maya Bay closures?
Yes. Maya Bay reopened with daily visitor caps. Phi Phi is still stunning. Private longtail beats day-tour boats.
№4Vegetarian and Jain food?
Thailand is broadly vegetarian-friendly. Jain diets require advance notice. We brief every restaurant and pack snacks for remote areas.
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