1 Week in Thailand - 5 Luxury Itinerary Ideas

Itinerary #1: Luxury Phuket & Ko Yao Noi Beach Getaway

Travelers keen on outdoor adventures, wellness experiences, and five-star accommodations will love the opportunities to relax, immerse in nature, and indulge in luxurious treatments on this beach-centric itinerary. You'll stay in a jungle treehouse in Ko Yao Noi, take a private speedboat to Khai and Phi Phi Islands, participate in yoga sessions, go snorkeling, enjoy a candlelit beachfront dinner, and also have free time for other activities such as sea kayaking, cooking lessons, and jungle trekking. 

Start your luxury getaway off with a stay at an adults-only resort in Phuket, complete with an infinity pool and sea views. Spend your first day indulging on-site with a spa treatment or a private candlelit dinner, or opt to explore Phuket's temples and markets. Take a private speedboat tour of the Khai and Phi Phi archipelagoes, where you can snorkel among colorful coral reefs, then sunbathe and sip cocktails on board. Choose your adventure—such as a leisurely beach day, a rejuvenating yoga class, or an interactive cooking lesson—for your third day, then cap off the stay with a private sunset dinner cruise.

Take a ferry to the ecotourism hotspot of Ko Yao Noi on Day 4, where you'll stay in Treehouse Villas Ko Yao Noi Luxury Beach Resort with your private pool and views of the iconic rock formations of Phang Nga Bay. Begin Day 5 with a yoga session or painting class, then head out for an active adventure, such as jungle trekking, sea kayaking, beach hopping, or snorkeling, before returning to the resort for a candlelit dinner on the beach. Your final full day is dedicated to relaxation: unwind with an aromatherapy massage and a yoga class, then toast your journey with a private seafood dinner in your treehouse. Learn more

Itinerary #2: Luxury Thailand City & Beach Escape: Bangkok & Phuket

Cover the highlights of this city and beach escape, best suited to travelers eager to combine the history and culture of Thailand's buzzing capital city with an elevated island getaway to Phuket. Take a private tour of Bangkok and shop for souvenirs at the Chatuchak Weekend Market before heading south to unwind at your luxury pool villa in Phuket. The addition of culinary experiences that include sampling street food from Michelin-starred chefs and indulging in a six-course seafront dinner make this itinerary an excellent option for food-focused travelers.

After settling into your 5-star accommodations at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort overlooking the Chao Phraya River, head out to taste Thai fare from Michelin-starred street food stalls. Enjoy personalized service and comfortable transport on a private tour of Bangkok's temples and markets, including the floating market of Khlong Lat Mayom, Wat Arun temple, and the glittering Grand Palace. Next, get your souvenir shopping fix at one of the world's biggest outdoor markets, Chatuchak Weekend Market, then sit down to a feast for the senses at SEEN, Anantara's rooftop bar and restaurant.

Catch a flight to the tropical paradise of Phuket on Day 3, where you'll make yourself at home in your luxury pool villa at The Shore at Katathani and indulge in a six-course seafront dinner. Island-hop the Phi Phi Islands at your own pace—and in style—on a private speedboat that brings you to some of the best spots for swimming, snorkeling, and lingering on palm-fringed beaches. Enjoy a free day at the spa, opt to explore Phuket's Old Town, or simply lounge by the pool, then experience the thrill of a Muay Thai boxing match. Spend your final full day shopping and sampling street foods on a private tour of the markets. Learn more

Itinerary #3: Luxury Thailand Honeymoon: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Krabi

Honeymooners interested in making the most of their one-week trip will appreciate the chance to visit three of Thailand's hotspots on this romantic getaway which offers buzzing city life in the capital, culture and nature in the north, and a tropical retreat in the south. You'll cruise the canals and enjoy afternoon tea in Bangkok, shop handcrafted souvenirs, and engage with a local elephant experience in Chiang Mai, then kayak Ao Thalane Bay and spend some restful time at the spa in Krabi. 

Cruise past iconic sites along the Chao Phraya River, including the Grand Palace, aboard an antique barge. Then, after a restful sleep in the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, get a closer look at Bangkok's famous landmarks on a private tour that includes gourmet eats and afternoon tea at Baan Dusit Thani. On Day 3, you and your partner will fly to Chiang Mai, home to over 300 temples, where you'll enjoy the teak decor and traditional artwork in your luxury accommodations at the RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort on the Ping River. Watch the sunset from the Buddhist temple Wat Phra Singh, then shop the Night Bazaar stalls for handcrafted souvenirs. 

Wrap up your time in northern Thailand with an elephant experience at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge before catching a flight to Krabi. Check in to the beachfront Thani Krabi Beach Resort and pamper yourself with a spa treatment and soak in the thermal pools. Next, embark on a guided kayaking trip with your partner through Ao Thalane Bay, followed by a romantic swim in Srakaew Pool. Celebrate your trip with a private beach dinner for two beneath a star-filled sky or a multicourse meal at one of the resort's gourmet restaurants, including Italian fare at Limoncello and Indian flavors at Mangosteen. Learn more

Itinerary #4: Luxury Bangkok City Break

This culture-based itinerary is best for travelers interested in experiencing Thailand's lively capital city, Bangkok. You'll be treated to a scenic cruise on the Chao Phraya River, rejuvenating massages, private guided tours of the city's temples and museums, a private Thai cooking class, and fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Your Bangkok experience begins at the 5-star Siam Kempinski Hotel, a favorite among travelers interested in high-end shopping as it's conveniently connected to Siam Paragon Mall. Satiate your craving for flavorful Thai cuisine while enjoying the city lights and sites on a Chao Phraya River dinner cruise. Visit Bangkok's temples and canals the following day with your private guide. Then, hit the market with a local chef and select ingredients to bring to your private lesson at the Blue Elephant Cooking School, where you'll prepare signature Thai dishes such as som tum (papaya salad).

Reset with a body scrub, Thai herbal bath, and hot oil scalp massage at the spa before getting your heart pumping in a private Muay Thai class at the Thai Boxing School. Then, in the evening, enjoy an elegant dining experience at the Michelin-starred Nahm restaurant before diving into the city's history and architecture the next day with a private tour that includes the Jim Thompson House and the Suan Pakkad Palace. Finally, spend a free day as you choose—perhaps shopping for luxury items at Siam Paragon Mall, observing local vendors at the colorful Amphawa Floating Market, or sampling street food in Chinatown. Learn more

Itinerary #5: Luxury Phuket Beach Break

Ideal for beach lovers and sun worshippers, this Phuket-based itinerary offers a mix of relaxation and adventure. You'll lounge at your private pool villa, go island hopping on a private catamaran, feast on Thai fare at fine dining restaurants, visit cultural and historical landmarks on a guided tour, and enjoy a private snorkeling excursion around the Phi Phi Islands. With a 5-star resort as your home base and no domestic flights or long internal transfers required, it's perfect for those that prefer a leisurely pace.

Refresh after your flight with a soak in the outdoor bath of your private pool villa at the Banyan Tree Phuket, then head to the sophisticated Baan Rim Pa Royal Thai Restaurant for an evening of delectable Thai dishes and live piano music. The next day, aboard a private catamaran, you'll embark on an island-hopping journey to Phuket's surrounding islands, Ko Hey and Ko Khai Nok. After a day on the Andaman Sea, dine at one of Banyan Tree's restaurants—you'll find seafood at Watercourt, Thai cuisine at Saffron, and plant-focused eats at Veya.

Engage in a private elephant care program at a local elephant sanctuary on Day 3, then learn the secrets to making your favorite Thai dishes, such as pad thai (stir-fried rice noodles), in a cooking lesson. Back at the resort, take a dip in your private pool or get pampered in the spa before freshening up for dinner at the popular Blue Elephant Restaurant (the crab curry is a must!). Start Day 4 with a yoga lesson, tennis match, or a round of golf at the resort, then visit the island's sites, including Wat Chalong temple, with your private guide. Cap off the trip with a private snorkeling tour of the Phi Phi Islands before departing Phuket. Learn more

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