Iconic Thailand
Famous for its zingy flavours, colourful floating markets and golden temples, Thailand has got it all in one easy-to-explore package. Blend this with unusual experiences and palm-studded beaches and you’ve got a perfect Thailand tour that will make you the envy of your friends back home. Cool and stylish hotels provide comfort throughout too.
Journey highlights
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Stay at some of the country’s most contemporary, cool and stylish hotels…the perfect retreat after a busy day of cultural explorations
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Activate your taste buds and get a feel for authentic Thai ingredients and flavours as you visit traditional food stands and colourful floating markets
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Thailand’s famous night markets are a shopper’s paradise, so make sure you have space in your suitcase, or better still bring an extra bag!
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Wind through Chiang Mai’s labyrinth of streets and crumbling walls on a Segway, stopping on route to take snaps of its prettiest temples
- Epic itinerary:Our Epic Journeys offer unforgettable cutting-edge hotels, experiences and restaurants with a focus on design, fashion and innovation
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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Tropical climate and the driest months to visit are December to March. November and April are also good months to visit and you may get some rain, although it is outside of the monsoon season. May to October is the monsoon with downpours occurring once or twice a day, rather than constant rain.
Itinerary
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At a Glance
Day 1: Arrival
Bangkok hits you immediately – noise, heat, the scent of charcoal and spices filling the air. Fast-track services get you through the airport quickly, and your guide meets you on the other side to drive you into the city. Check in and rest. The team understand that arrival days aren't about schedules – they're about settling in properly after a long flight.
Day 2: The City Revealed
An orientation with a local guide helps you navigate Bangkok's rhythm. You'll start at the Grand Palace, where the roofs have a geometric precision that takes time to notice – the way each angle catches light, the layering of detail that doesn't announce itself immediately. Inside, the Emerald Buddha sits in its chamber, drawn pilgrims for centuries, and standing in front of it you understand why people have made the journey.
Wat Pho comes next. The reclining Buddha stretches 45 metres along the floor, and you walk its length slowly, taking in the scale of it – the feet decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, the hands positioned with deliberate care. There's something in the proportions that shifts how you think about space and devotion.
The klongs wind through quieter neighbourhoods away from the main roads, where Bangkok's domestic life actually happens. Floating markets operate early, before the tour boats arrive, and you'll see produce vendors setting out their stock, noodle sellers preparing for the morning rush, families moving between wooden houses on stilts that rise and fall with the water level. Go before 8 AM and you'll mostly have them to yourself.
Day 3: Bangrak Food Tour
A foodie tour moves you through Bangrak's narrow streets and into its history. This neighbourhood has been Bangkok's food centre for decades, and your guide stops at places locals eat – not restaurants, but stalls run by people who've been doing this for twenty years. You'll taste dishes you won't find on tourist menus, and the history of each one matters: why certain spices, which regions they come from, how flavours tell you about trade routes and migration. By the end, you understand Thai food goes far deeper than pad thai.Where to stay
The Siam (3 nights)
Alternative Places to Stay Nearby
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At a Glance
Day 4: Flight North
The flight north takes you into a completely different landscape, where mountains rise around Chiang Mai and the air feels different as you descend – cooler, quieter, greener than Bangkok. You're checking in within fifteen minutes of leaving the airport. The afternoon is unscheduled, and you can rest at your hotel, wander the Old City's lantern-lit streets, or ask your guide what's worth seeing. This kind of breathing room matters, because it's where travel stops feeling like a schedule and becomes something more natural.
Day 5: Temples & Ancient Walls
Your guide takes you through Chiang Mai's temples, showing you which ones matter and why, and the midday heat means you're back at your hotel by lunch. Afternoon brings a different kind of walk through the city, where ancient crumbling walls mark where the old boundary stood centuries ago. As the light changes, temple tops begin to catch gold, and then you climb winding stairs through forest – intricate stone carvings appear unexpectedly as you move deeper into the trees – toward Wat Phalad, a jungle temple that feels genuinely hidden. You'll reach the top as the sun drops lower, and the monks who live here offer a blessing. As they begin their evening chanting, the sound carries through the valley and you understand why people built this particular place here, centuries ago.
Day 6: Coffee Hilltribe – Full Day
A 1.5-hour drive west takes you to a Karen hilltribe village where coffee grows under dense forest canopy. Your English-speaking guide leads an adventure into the mountains, then a trek through coffee forests where you'll learn how these farmers work the land – what shade-grown coffee actually means, why timing matters, how they've been doing this for generations. You'll plant your own coffee tree, your hands in soil that's been worked for decades. Return to the coffee camp for a farm-to-table lunch they've prepared from what grows around you, and afternoon workshops teach you coffee roasting and V60 pour-over brewing – skills you'll use at home. You take your roasted beans with you and the understanding that this particular day was different from most.Where to stay
137 Pillars House (3 nights)
Alternative Places to Stay Nearby
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At a Glance
Day 7-12: Tranquility at Yao Noi
From Chiang Mai fly to Phuket, and then a short drive takes you to the Ao Po Marina, before a 45-minute speedboat ride across the glittering sea of Phang Nga Bay, where you’ll find the unashamedly paradisiacal Six Senses Yao Noi. Often referred to as one of Thailand’s most beautiful areas, it's characterised by limestone cliffs and jagged rock formations protruding from the shimmering waters, along with mangrove forests and small islands. The most famous amongst these islands is Koh Tapu, known as James Bond Island after its appearance in the film Man with the Golden Gun.
Located on a tiny island between the iconic limestone formations, the Six Senses Yao Noi is a private boutique resort and firm Scott Dunn favourite. We challenge you not to fall in love with the laidback and tranquil atmosphere, largely geared towards couples. The delightful villas are perched on the cliff edge in order to show off the amazing vistas and each comes with its own pool and butler, guaranteeing you maximum privacy and first-class service.
When you begin to tire of the views from your sun lounger and fancy giving your friendly barman a break, there are plenty of fun ways to pass the time. Go kayaking or take a boat tour around uninhabited islands and its pristine waters, or dive below the surface to discover a technicoloured marine paradise. There are easy walks around the colourful mangroves where you might spot playful monkeys or one of the resident giant monitor lizards, who look intimidating but are completely harmless. Take a bike out to explore some of the island’s secret spots, passing local villages and grazing water buffalo, in search of a remote picnic spot. Learn to cook your favourite Thai dishes with the help of a private chef or give them full control whilst you enjoy the wine pairing experience.
At the end of the day it’s your holiday, so if all you want to do is relax, work on your tan and be pampered at the indulgent spa, we won’t judge you!Where to stay
Six Senses Yao Noi (5 nights)
Alternative Places to Stay Nearby
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)
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Price from*
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| October 2025 | £8,400 | £1,300 | plan your trip |
| November 2025 | £9,400 | £1,400 | plan your trip |
| December 2025 | £9,400 | £1,400 | plan your trip |
| January 2026 | £9,400 | £1,400 | plan your trip |
| February 2026 | £9,400 | £1,400 | plan your trip |
| March 2026 | £9,400 | £1,400 | plan your trip |
| April 2026 | £9,400 | £1,400 | plan your trip |
| May 2026 | £8,400 | £1,300 | plan your trip |
| June 2026 | £7,400 | £1,100 | plan your trip |
| July 2026 | £7,400 | £1,100 | plan your trip |
| August 2026 | £7,400 | £1,100 | plan your trip |
| September 2026 | £7,400 | £1,100 | plan your trip |
| October 2025 | £8,400 | £1,300 | plan your trip |
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October 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£8,400
Deposit from*£1,300
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November 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£9,400
Deposit from*£1,400
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December 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£9,400
Deposit from*£1,400
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January 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£9,400
Deposit from*£1,400
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February 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£9,400
Deposit from*£1,400
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March 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£9,400
Deposit from*£1,400
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April 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£9,400
Deposit from*£1,400
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May 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£8,400
Deposit from*£1,300
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June 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£7,400
Deposit from*£1,100
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July 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£7,400
Deposit from*£1,100
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August 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£7,400
Deposit from*£1,100
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September 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£7,400
Deposit from*£1,100
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October 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£8,400
Deposit from*£1,300
- plan your trip
Experiences in this tour
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![Wat Chedi Luang - Chiang Mai City Temples]()
View ExperienceChiang Mai City Temples
This half day tour takes in Chiang Mai's best known and most impressive temples. Accompanied by your own English-speaking guide, learn more about the history of Chiang Mai and northern Thai culture and craftsmanship.
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![The Grand Palace - Grand Palace & Wat Pho in Style]()
View ExperienceGrand Palace & Wat Pho in Style
Spend half a day exploring two of Bangkok's most iconic sites; the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Accompanied by your own English-speaking guide, you will learn more about Buddhism in Thailand as well as the country's much loved Royal Family.
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![Wachiratharn Waterfall - Doi Inthanon Waterfalls Walk]()
View ExperienceDoi Inthanon Waterfalls Walk
Head out of the city into the lush green countryside for a day of adventure in Doi Inthanon National Park. During this experience you will have the opportunity to meet local hilltribes, try and spot wildlife, and of course take in the beautiful scenery.
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We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 020 8682 5060 to start planning your holiday.
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