The journey
Fourteen days for newlyweds, from a private traditional wedding ceremony in Chiang Mai to five uninterrupted days together on the white sand of Lanta Island.
Perfect Thai Honeymoon pairs Thailand's cultural heartland with pure, uninterrupted time together. Explore Bangkok's grand temples and hidden quarters, then head to Chiang Mai for a private Lanna-style wedding ceremony, complete with traditional dress and a monk-led blessing. Spend a day bonding with rescued elephants at a jungle camp, before flying south to Lanta Island for five days of total relaxation on a quiet, white-sand beach.
Highlights
- Explore the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, and wander the historic lanes and markets of Bangkok's Chinatown
- Dine at some of Bangkok's most celebrated tables, including an exclusive lunch at the iconic Jim Thompson Restaurant
- Take part in a private Lanna-style wedding ceremony in Chiang Mai, complete with traditional dress and a monk-led blessing ritual
- Bond with rescued elephants at a jungle camp, learning to feed, walk alongside and bathe them
- Enjoy five uninterrupted days together on the quiet, white-sand shores of Lanta Island
- Receive a private blessing and witness the evening chanting ceremony at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Included
Accommodation
13 nights across Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Lanta Island
Activities
Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho reclining Buddha & monks' morning chanting · Private long-tail canal boat cruise & Wat Arun · Chinatown walking tour (Yaowarat Road, Talad Kao & Wat Leng Nei Yee) · Wat Saket (the Golden Mount) alms offering & the Tiger God Shrine · Jim Thompson House & Museum · Chiang Mai heritage tour: Wat Suan Dok, Wat Jed Yod & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, evening blessing & chanting ceremony · Private Lanna-style wedding ceremony · Elephant Discovery Camp bamboo raft, bathing & feeding experience · Five days at leisure on Lanta Island, with cooking classes, diving and yoga available
Also included
Fast-track arrival service at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport · Lanna-style wedding arrangement · Welcome honeymoon gift & flower · Private guide & vehicle throughout · Breakfast daily from Day 2, plus 4 lunches and 2 dinners · Entrance fees
The route
Fourteen days across Thailand
4 stops · Bangkok to Lanta Island and back
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Lanta Island
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Day by day
The route in detail
Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
On arrival in Bangkok, a representative will assist with fast-track immigration, luggage and introducing your Immersive Travel Asia guide, before a private limousine transfer to your hotel. Take some time to relax and settle in. This evening, drive through Bangkok's beautifully illuminated old quarters, passing the Grand Palace, the Royal Grounds and Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at Supanniga Restaurant, savouring a lavish Thai meal and cocktails against the Rattanakosin skyline. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2
The Grand Palace, the Khlongs and Chinatown
Rise early for Wat Pho, arriving in time to witness the monks' morning chanting ritual, followed by a visit to the temple grounds and its 45-metre reclining Buddha. Continue to the Grand Palace, Thailand's most important landmark, and see the revered Emerald Buddha. A sumptuous Thai lunch awaits at Rongros Restaurant. In the afternoon, board a private long-tail boat for a two-hour cruise along the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok's back canals, stopping at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. After disembarking, explore Chinatown Square and Yaowarat Road, stopping at an old tea shop for Chinese tea, browsing the fresh foods and Chinese herbs of Talad Kao, and visiting the Taoist temple of Wat Leng Nei Yee before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3
Wat Saket and Jim Thompson House
Visit Wat Saket, where monks chant during morning prayers, receiving a blessing and offering alms in return, then climb the Golden Mount for panoramic views of Rattanakosin Island. Continue through Bangkok's historical quarters to make an offering of 'Sangkatarn' for the monks at Wat Ratchabophit, then visit the Tiger God Shrine, one of the city's oldest Taoist temples. Enjoy an exclusive lunch at the iconic Jim Thompson Restaurant, then visit the adjoining Jim Thompson House and Museum. Return to the hotel to relax or enjoy the spa for the rest of the afternoon. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4
Onward to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival, meet your guide for a private vehicle transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore Chiang Mai's old city walls, gates and moat, visiting Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of the city's royal family are interred, the historic Wat Jed Yod, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred mountaintop temple with an impressive chedi and beautiful murals. As evening falls over the city, take part in a private blessing ceremony and witness the evening chanting performed by the temple's monks. Dinner is served at Khantoke Restaurant. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 5
A Private Lanna Wedding Ceremony
Depart early for a traditional northern Thai-style teakwood house, set in a serene garden and decorated in Lanna style for your own private wedding ceremony. The morning begins with a parade of gifts and flowers, followed by the 'Kwan' soul enlightenment ritual and a private blessing, in which the head monk ties strings around your wrists to symbolically bind you as one. Return to the hotel for a khao soi lunch, the signature curried noodle soup of northern Thailand, served in a specially designed set of condiment dishes. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 6
Elephant Discovery Camp
Transfer to the Mae Wang River for a short bamboo raft cruise to the Elephant Discovery Camp. Meet a mahout and the resident elephants, learning their stories and daily lifestyles, before walking alongside them, preparing food and treats, and bathing them in a large pond. Lunch is served at the camp. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 7
Onward to Lanta Island
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Krabi, in the south of Thailand. From the airport, transfer by private car and shared speedboat to your resort on Lanta Island, a 100-acre retreat of lush tropical gardens on a quiet, white-sand beach set apart from the island's other hotels, with a jungle-inspired spa. Overnight on Lanta Island. Days 8-12: Lanta Island The next few days are reserved for peace, relaxation and romance. Spend the time simply enjoying each other's company, or explore the island's natural beauty with a cooking class, diving or a yoga session. Overnight on Lanta Island each night.
Day 13
Onward to Bangkok
After breakfast, depart Lanta Island for the return flight to Bangkok. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, then spend the rest of the day free at leisure, exploring independently, joining an optional tour, or picking up some last-minute souvenirs. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 14
Departure
Relax at the hotel or enjoy some last-minute shopping before your limousine transfer to the airport for your return flight.
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