The journey
Twelve days for newlyweds, from a private villa buyout and a helicopter tour over Bangkok to a traditional wedding ceremony in Chiang Mai and five nights in a private pool villa at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Bangkok to Four Seasons: A Honeymoon Journey is built around private, once-in-a-lifetime moments. In Bangkok, cruise the Chao Phraya aboard an exclusive mahogany boat to a private villa buyout, then take to the skies on a private helicopter tour of the city. In Chiang Mai, take part in a traditional Lanna wedding ceremony, capture the moment with a professional photo and drone shoot, and drift over the countryside at sunrise in a hot air balloon. Finish with five nights in a private pool villa at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Highlights
- Cruise the Chao Phraya aboard an exclusive mahogany Hacker-Craft boat to a private buyout of Siri Sala Villa, Bangkok's only waterfront private traditional Thai villa
- Soar above Bangkok on a private helicopter tour, then cruise the river at sunset before a private puppet show dinner at Baan Noi
- Take part in a traditional Lanna-style wedding ceremony in Chiang Mai, complete with a monk-led blessing ritual
- Drift over the countryside at sunrise on a hot air balloon ride, capped with a champagne toast
- Spend a half-day with rescued elephants at Elephant Nature Park, with no riding or bathing
- Settle into a private pool villa for five nights at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, with a private candlelight beach dinner for two
Included
Accommodation
11 nights across Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Activities
Sirocco sunset cocktails & dinner · Wat Pho reclining Buddha & monks' morning chanting · Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha · Exclusive Hacker-Craft boat transfer, Siri Sala Villa private tour, flower garland workshop & dinner · Private Bangkok helicopter tour · Sunset cocktail cruise & Baan Noi dinner with a private Joe Louis puppet show · Chiang Mai heritage tour: Wat Suan Dok, Wat Jed Yod & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep · Chef's table dinner at Gee's Table · Private Lanna-style wedding ceremony · Honeymoon photo & drone video shoot · Sunrise hot air balloon ride with champagne toast · Elephant Nature Park half-day visit · Private candlelight beach dinner on Koh Samui · Second honeymoon photo shoot on Koh Samui · Private sunset cruise & farewell dinner
Also included
Fast-track service at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport · Lanna-style wedding arrangement · Welcome honeymoon gift · Private guide & vehicle throughout · Breakfast daily from Day 2, plus 5 lunches and 6 dinners · Entrance fees
The route
Twelve days across Thailand
3 stops · Bangkok to Koh Samui
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Koh Samui
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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 EXO Travel guide, before a private car transfer to your hotel. Check in to welcome champagne and honeymoon amenities prepared in your room. In the late afternoon, transfer to Sirocco, on the 65th floor of the State Tower at Lebua, for a sunset cocktail with panoramic views over Bangkok, followed by a set dinner menu. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2
Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and Siri Sala Villa
Arrive at Wat Pho in time to witness the monks' morning chanting ritual, then explore the temple's collection of religious treasures and its 45-metre reclining Buddha. Continue to the Grand Palace, seat of Thailand's Royal Family for more than two centuries, to see the revered Emerald Buddha. In the afternoon, board an exclusive Hacker-Craft boat, a classic mahogany vessel and the only one of its kind on the Chao Phraya River, cruising past Bangkok's cultural sites before turning onto a canal to Siri Sala, Bangkok's first and only waterfront private traditional Thai villa, exclusively yours for the afternoon. Learn the villa's story, pay respects at the spirit house, and enjoy an elegant afternoon tea with Thai snacks in a private dining room. Join a hands-on flower garland workshop, then relax in the villa's ambiance before a delicious dinner is served on-site. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3
A Private Helicopter Tour and Sunset on the River
Board a private helicopter from the Peninsula Helipad for a 30-minute flight over Bangkok, tracing the Chao Phraya River to the Rama IX Bridge, spotting the giant three-headed elephant statue at the Erawan Museum, and soaring over the city's landmark business districts with beverages served on board. Enjoy lunch at the hotel and a free afternoon. In the late afternoon, board a sunset cocktail cruise from the hotel, sipping drinks and canapes along the Chao Phraya as the sun sets. Disembark at the Mandarin Oriental pier for a special dinner accompanied by a private Joe Louis puppet show at the Thai-style pavilion restaurant, Baan Noi, before returning by shuttle boat. 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. This evening, transfer to a garden on the outskirts of the city for a chef's table dinner at Gee's Table, hosted in Chef Gee's own home, where she prepares a seasonal, locally sourced banquet based on your dietary preferences, served with warmth and personality. 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
A Honeymoon Photo Shoot
Drive to a local community for a full-day honeymoon photo and video shoot, with a professional team capturing your moments amid beautiful natural scenery, including aerial shots by drone. Enjoy a luxury picnic lunch prepared by the hotel, then return in the late afternoon. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 7
Hot Air Balloon and Elephant Nature Park
Wake before dawn for a hot air balloon ride, transferring in the dark to the launch site with a coffee while the crew inflates the balloon. Climb aboard and drift over the countryside as the sun rises, passing over rice paddies and the Ping River valley, before a champagne toast on landing and a certificate of achievement. In the afternoon, visit Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre for elephants and other animals, learning the stories of its rescued herds. There is no riding or bathing of the elephants here; your visit supports the park's ongoing rescue work. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 8
Onward to Koh Samui
After breakfast, transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight to Koh Samui. On arrival, transfer by private vehicle to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, checking in to your One Bedroom Pool Villa. This evening, enjoy 'Once in a Blue Moon,' a private beach candlelight dinner with a gentle sea breeze, choosing a set menu of Thai, Thai fusion or Western cuisine. Overnight at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Day 9
A Second Honeymoon Photo Shoot
Spend around two hours with a professional photographer capturing your best moments around the resort and its surroundings. Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure, or choose from optional resort activities, including a half-day cooking class at KOH Cooking School or a 120-minute 'Sunset Connection' spa treatment. Overnight at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Day 10
Koh Samui
Enjoy a free day at leisure at the resort. Optional: a full-day private luxury yacht cruise to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, a 42-island marine park with hidden lagoons and white sand beaches, including the chance to kayak, snorkel and climb to the emerald lake at Mae Ko. Overnight at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Day 11
A Private Sunset Cruise
Spend the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a private luxury cruise along the Gulf of Thailand, with cocktails and canapes as the sun sets, before returning to the resort for a farewell dinner. Overnight at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Day 12
Departure
After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle to Koh Samui Airport for your onward flight.
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