Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Khao Lak: An Intrepid Thailand Escape (9 Nights)

Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Khao Lak: An Intrepid Thailand Escape (9 Nights)

Duration: 9 nights
Best months: November–April
Country: Thailand
Region: Bangkok · Amphawa · Chiang Mai · Phuket · Khao Lak · Andaman Sea

A Journey from Street Eats to Andaman Sea Stillness

A Journey from Street Eats to Andaman Sea Stillness

This Luxury Thailand itinerary 9 nights is all about contrast done smoothly: Bangkok’s flavor and late-night glow, Chiang Mai’s living traditions in the hills, then a clean coastal exhale on the Andaman Sea. We keep the pace family-friendly and the logistics private—so your energy goes into experiences, not coordination.
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Bangkok by night—bright, delicious, and perfectly guided

Bangkok by night—bright, delicious, and perfectly guided

Bangkok — Street Eats, Skyscraper Views, and Amphawa’s Old-Soul Charm (3 Nights)

Bangkok — Street Eats, Skyscraper Views, and Amphawa’s Old-Soul Charm (3 Nights)

Begin in Bangkok with three nights at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, a sleek base that makes it easy to move between the city’s food scene and its quieter waterways. Your first evenings are built around taste: a guided night food tour—steaming noodles, black sesame dumplings, and spicy sausage—finished with a cocktail high above the skyline.

The next morning slows the rhythm: offer alms to monks, then head to the Amphawa district by foot or bicycle for a closer look at local life—farming communities, fruit plantations, and small forts that hint at Thailand’s older stories. The day ends on the water again, drifting through mangrove swamps where monkeys appear in the branches as the light softens.


Chiang Mai — Hilltribe Traditions, Elephants, and Bamboo River Time (3 Nights)

Chiang Mai — Hilltribe Traditions, Elephants, and Bamboo River Time (3 Nights)

Fly north to Chiang Mai and settle into Anantara Chiang Mai, your calm anchor for three nights of culture and nature. One day, hike with an expert guide to the Lahu (Hunter) Hilltribe Village, learning about daily life, herbal medicine, and distinctive jewelry traditions—then share a meal prepared in the local style.

Another highlight is time with elephants at a local sanctuary—an encounter designed around observation and respect, at a pace that works well for families. In the afternoon, trade boots for water as you float down a serene jungle river the traditional way, guided from a bamboo boat while birds call overhead.


Khao Lak — The Andaman Sea Finale at The Sarojin (3 Nights)

Khao Lak — The Andaman Sea Finale at The Sarojin (3 Nights)

A short flight takes you south to Phuket, then you’ll follow the coast to Khao Lak for three indulgent nights at The Sarojin, Khao Lak—a refined beach retreat made for true downtime. This final chapter is intentionally simple: soft white sand, warm clear water, and days that can be as active (swims, boat time, beach walks) or as still as you want them to be.


Signature Experiences

  • Three-night Bangkok stay at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
  • Guided evening street-food tour plus a skyline cocktail moment
  • Morning alms offering, then slow exploration of the Amphawa district
  • Mangrove boat time with monkey spotting
  • Three nights in Chiang Mai at Anantara Chiang Mai
  • Guided hike to the Lahu Hilltribe Village with cultural immersion and a local meal
  • Elephant sanctuary encounter designed for families
  • Beach finale at The Sarojin, Khao Lak on the Andaman Sea

Why Travel to Thailand with Escape Xperts

Thailand is easy to visit—but the best version of it requires smart pacing, the right guides, and frictionless transfers between regions. Escape Xperts curates stays that fit your family’s rhythm, designs days that keep kids engaged without exhausting adults, and builds in privacy with smooth logistics and trusted local partners. Your planning/design fee translates into clear deliverables: a discovery session, curated options, thoughtful iterations, a final itinerary with checklists, and support for changes before and during travel—so the trip feels effortless from first pickup to final beach day. CREATE TRIP

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