Why we love it
Thailand moves from temple-rich cities to some of the loveliest islands in the world.
We shape the journey around the season, the right places to stay and the way you like to travel, pairing it beautifully with a city stay in Bangkok where it suits.
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Best for
Islands, culture, food
Best time
November to March
Style
Vibrant, warm, island-led
Pair with
a city stay in Bangkok
Atlas note
We tailor the routing, the stays and the pace entirely around you.
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Where the day begins and ends in the water.
Where to stay
The hotels we recommend in Thailand.
A handful of stays we would book first, each arranged as part of a bespoke itinerary shaped around you.
Swipe to explore · the stays we would book first
The places
Where to go in Thailand.
The corners of Thailand we know best, what to see in each, when to go and how we would shape the days. Swipe each card for more, and open the panels for the detail.
Swipe to explore · the regions worth knowing
The centre · the buzzing capital
Bangkok
A city that never quite pauses for breath. Bangkok pairs gilded temples and the slow brown sweep of the river with rooftop dinners, late-night markets and some of the finest hotels in Asia.
Don't miss
- The Grand Palace
- Wat Pho & Wat Arun
- The Chao Phraya river
- Street food markets
- Rooftop dining
- The old town canals
The Andaman · limestone and turquoise
Phuket & the Andaman
The island that opens the whole Andaman Sea. Phuket pairs barefoot luxury and west-coast sunsets with longtail trips to Phi Phi, the karsts of Phang Nga Bay and the quieter sands of Krabi.
Don't miss
- Phang Nga Bay
- The Phi Phi Islands
- Krabi & Railay
- West-coast sunsets
- Old Phuket Town
- Island longtail trips
The Gulf · island calm
Koh Samui
The gentler, greener side of island Thailand. Koh Samui is for slow days: coconut groves and quiet coves, the marine park of Ang Thong on the horizon and a string of design-led beach resorts.
Don't miss
- Ang Thong Marine Park
- Coconut-grove beaches
- The Big Buddha
- Fisherman's Village
- Quiet Gulf coves
- Beachfront spas
The north · temples and hills
Chiang Mai
The cultural heart of the north, set against forested hills. Chiang Mai pairs ancient walled-city temples and morning markets with cookery schools, hill-tribe villages and ethical elephant sanctuaries beyond the town.
Don't miss
- Doi Suthep temple
- The old walled city
- Ethical elephant sanctuaries
- Thai cookery schools
- Northern hill villages
- The night markets
Signature experiences
Once in a lifetime.
The rare days we open up across Thailand, from the famous to the few-ever-see. Each one arranged privately, as part of your journey.
Swipe to explore · rare days out
The Andaman · at first light
A private longtail through Phang Nga Bay
Your own boat to the karsts and hidden lagoons before the day boats arrive, the bay all but to yourselves.
Bangkok · after dark
A chef's table at a Bangkok kitchen
A privately held tasting menu with one of the city's celebrated chefs, the kitchen open just for you.
Chiang Mai · in the hills
A morning at an ethical elephant sanctuary
A private, conservation-led visit to walk and feed rescued elephants in the forested hills of the north.
Phuket · at golden hour
A clifftop dinner above the Andaman
A private chef and sommelier on your own terrace, as the sun goes down over the west-coast sea.
The Gulf · by speedboat
A castaway day in the Ang Thong islands
A private speedboat into the marine park, a lagoon to swim and a table laid on an empty stretch of sand.
Chiang Mai · before dawn
A private temple blessing at first light
Join the dawn alms-giving with a guide, then a quiet blessing from the monks before the city wakes.
Bangkok · with a local cook
A floating market and table with a Thai family
Shop the morning market by boat with a celebrated cook, then a long lunch in their home above the canal.
The Gulf · on the water
A sunset sail on a restored rice barge
A privately chartered teak barge for the evening, drinks poured on deck as the light goes soft over the bay.
Things to do
What to do in Thailand.
The icons worth seeing, and the rare, one-off experiences we can quietly open up for you.
Not to be missed
- Street food and temples in Bangkok
- Longtail boat to hidden beaches
- A Thai cooking class
- Sunset over the Andaman Sea
Rare & remarkable · by private arrangement
Beyond the obvious.
The experiences we quietly open up for travellers who want something few others will ever have.
- A private longtail island charter at dawn
- A chef's table tasting in Bangkok
- A private rooftop dinner above the city
In frames
Thailand, in frames.
A few moments to set the mood. Click any image to view it larger.
Good to know
Thailand, answered.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
November to March. We will refine the timing around your dates, the weather and the wider journey.
Who is Thailand best suited to?
Islands, culture, food. Tell us how you like to travel and we will tell you, honestly, whether it is the one.
Can Atlas&Co. arrange the full Thailand itinerary?
Yes. We shape the whole journey, including the stays, transfers, guides and the details, and can pair it beautifully with a city stay in Bangkok.
shall we?
Every Thailand journey we plan is private and made to measure.
Tell us your dates and how you like to travel, and we will shape the stays, the routing and the details around you.