Thailand Honeymoon Experience with Samui

On your arrival in Bangkok, you will be met by a Tully Luxury Travel representative who will fast-track you through customs and introduce you to your travel guide. You will then transfer to your hotel for a glass of Champagne, the perfect start to a wonderful honeymoon. In the late afternoon, you will take a private vehicle to Sirocco, a Mediterranean restaurant on the 65th floor of the State Tower at Lebua. Enjoy sunset cocktails with the most splendid, panoramic views, before sitting down to dinner.

Hotel: The Peninsula Bangkok

Today, you will take an in-depth look at Thailand’s Buddhist heritage, starting with a morning trip to Wat Pho, arguably Bangkok’s most enchanting temple. You will arrive just as the resident monks gather for their morning chants, you will then take time to admire the renowned 150-foot reclining Buddha. Learn about the symbolism of the Buddha’s intricate footprint and witness devotees making offerings to this revered icon. The tour continues to the nearby Grand Palace, which has served as the seat of Thailand’s royal family for more than two centuries. Walk through the grounds and temples, throne halls and museums within the compound, before visiting the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddhist image in Thailand. After lunch at Supatra River House, you will board a luxury yacht for a tour of the Chao Phraya River through the Thonburi canals. This evening, you will see how the locals live in the historic Bang Rak neighborhood, the city’s Village of Love, as local culinary experts hand-select dinner for you.

Hotel: The Peninsula Bangkok

After breakfast, you will board a private helicopter on the Peninsula Hotel helipad for a 30-minute aerial tour of the city. Fly along the Chao Phraya River to Rama Nine Bridge, before moving to the Samut Prakarn area. Spot the gigantic statue of the three-headed elephant at Erawan Museum and soar toward the ancient city, unconcerned with the traffic below. Lunch is back at the hotel with the afternoon at your leisure. Later on, you will embark on a sunset cocktail cruise on the Chao Phraya River, alighting at the pier of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for a special dinner featuring a private Joe Louis puppet show.

Hotel: The Peninsula Bangkok

This morning after checking out, enjoy a private transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. In the afternoon, you will explore the ancient city, including its old gates, moat, and markets. First, you will visit Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal family are interred. Then, you will head to the historic Wat Jed Yod and to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which is a sacred temple set high on a mountain on the outskirts of town. Your local guide will explain the story of the temple and reveal its impressive murals. In the late afternoon, you will experience a magical view of Chiang Mai as the city begins to light up below. You will take part in an unforgettable private blessing before watching the evening chanting ceremony of the temple monks. Tonight’s Khantoke dinner menu is filled with local specialties, accompanied by music and folk dancing.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

This morning, with a breakfast box in hand, you will depart by private car to a Northern Lanna wedding ceremony set within a beautiful garden. The morning ceremony starts with a parade of the groom and supporters carrying trays of gifts and flowers. The couple receives “soul enlightenment” for a blessed and happy married life. The monk who leads the ceremony will bind the couple’s wrists with string as a symbol of their union. After the ceremony, you will return to the hotel for a khao soy lunch – a traditional curried noodle soup that is one of Northern Thailand’s signature dishes. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

After breakfast today, you will drive out of town to a local community for a honeymoon photography shoot amidst the beautiful natural scenery with a professional photo and video team. They will capture the moment, creating many memories to take home from this amazing trip. Enjoy a luxury picnic lunch prepared by the hotel before returning in the late afternoon.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

An early morning hot-air balloon ride is on the agenda today on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. You will sip a coffee while the crew inflates the balloon, watching the canopy gently rise into the air. You will soar higher and higher as the sun peeks over the horizon, passing fields, rice paddies, and the lush Ping River Valley, dipping low over the Thai villages. Enjoy the solitude of the open skies while soaking up the view. You will then travel by four-wheel-drive vehicle to the Elephant Discovery Camp, located on a private hillside, where you will enjoy lunch and be introduced to the elephants, learning about their daily lives. You will have ample time to get to know the elephants, walking alongside and communicating with them, preparing a meal for them – even giving them a bath.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

After breakfast, enjoy a transfer to the airport for your flight to Koh Samui, where you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, you will have a private, candlelit dinner on the beach. The cozy ambiance, the sea breeze, the moonlight – this will be a moment to remember.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Another honeymoon photo shoot is scheduled for today, to capture your unforgettable time on Koh Samui. There are many beautiful enclaves at the resort to help create the perfect images. Optional activities for the rest of the day include a cooking class in the Four Seasons kitchen and a blissful spa massage, followed by a flower-filled bath beneath the forest canopy.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Today is a free day to spend as you like. You will have the option to take a full-day cruise to Mu Koh Angthong National Park, which consists of 42 islands. Explore the area’s many caves, hidden lagoons, and white sand beaches, or go kayaking and snorkeling among the shallow coral gardens. Most of the islands are covered with tropical forests and named after their distinguishing geographies – such as Sleeping Cow Island and Three Pillar Island. Mae Ko (Mother Island) is a must-see. Here, an emerald seawater lake in the middle of the island is encircled by limestone cliffs.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

More relaxing free time is on the agenda today. This evening, you will take a private luxury cruise on the Andaman Sea. Relax with a special cocktail and canapés while enjoying the sunset, before returning to the hotel for a special farewell dinner.

Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samu

After breakfast, you will take a private transfer to the airport for your return flight home.