Wat Sri Suphan, Chiang Mai's ornate silver temple

Northern
Thailand

Misty mountains, ancient kingdoms, and the temples few travellers ever discover. Chiang Mai, the highland villages, and the sacred confluence of three nations — entirely yours.

7 – 10 Nights
Temples & Culture
Hill Tribe Villages
Elephant Sanctuary
Nov – Feb

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8 Days 4 Destinations Private journey

Chiang Mai

Lanna

2 nights

Temples & artisans

Doi Inthanon

Highlands

2 nights

Cloud forest & villages

Chiang Rai

2 nights

White Temple & river

Golden Triangle

2 nights

Three nations

Duration

7–10

Nights

Best Season

Nov–Feb

Cool, clear, perfect

Accommodation

5★

Ultra-luxury only

Climate

15–28°C

Mountain cool

The Journey

The Thailand most never reach

Beyond Bangkok's glittering skyline lies a world of misty mountains and ancient kingdoms. In the north, where the Lanna dynasty once reigned, saffron-robed monks gather at dawn for alms-giving, teak forests part to reveal hidden villages, and time moves to the rhythm of slow rivers.

This is not the Thailand of guidebooks. This is the Thailand of private trekking paths, cultural immersion with hill tribe artisans, and dinner beneath the stars at the confluence of three nations. We take you where few travellers venture — through the sacred and the serene, entirely yours.

"The north compresses centuries into days. We make those days feel like a lifetime."

Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai

Day by Day

Your Private Itinerary

Each day is tailored to you. This is a framework — your SALA curator will shape every detail around your pace and passions.

Chiang Mai Lanna Kingdom 2 nights

Chiang Mai

Ancient moat city where saffron-robed monks still walk at dawn and teak craftspeople shape the same wood their ancestors chose

Days 1 – 2

Arrival & Ancient Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · Lanna Old City

Your private driver meets you at the airport and delivers you to your villa. The first full day is given to the old city — Wat Phra Singh at dawn before the monks depart, a private tuk-tuk tour through the Saturday Walking Street, and introductions to artisans who work in silver, silk, and teak. An evening rooftop dinner as the city settles into temple bells.

Dawn alms-giving ceremony at Wat Phra Singh — private viewing
Private tuk-tuk through Saturday Walking Street with artisan introductions
Rooftop dinner overlooking the old city moat

Your Residence

Four Seasons Chiang Mai

Mountain ridges at sunset with a golden pagoda, northern Thailand

Doi Inthanon Highland Villages 2 nights

Doi Inthanon

Thailand's highest peak where cloud forest parts to reveal sacred twin chedis and the quiet lives of Karen and Hmong communities

Days 3 – 4

Doi Inthanon & The Highland Villages

Doi Inthanon · 2,565 Metres

A private 4WD ascends to Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, where cloud forests and sacred twin chedis emerge from the mist. Your expert guide leads cultural immersion with hill tribe communities — not a tourist stop, but a genuine introduction to artisans who have shaped this landscape for generations. Evenings bring natural hot springs and mountain lodge dining.

Private 4WD ascent to Doi Inthanon summit — cloud forest walks
Cultural immersion in Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages
Walk through golden rice terraces at harvest time
Natural hot springs soak and mountain lodge dinner at sunset

Your Residence

Four Seasons Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai Ancient Lanna 2 nights

Chiang Rai

White geometric wonder at dawn, a private longtail on the Kok River, and artisan markets where the work is offered with pride

Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, mirrored in its reflecting pool

Days 5 – 6

Chiang Rai & The White Temple

Chiang Rai · Ancient Lanna

A private car journey through emerald valleys delivers you to Chiang Rai. Exclusive dawn access to Wat Rong Khun — the White Temple — before the gates open to the public: silence, white geometry, and a moment that belongs only to you. Afternoon brings a private longtail boat journey on the Kok River through teak landscapes, and direct introductions to Chiang Rai's craftspeople.

Exclusive dawn access to Wat Rong Khun before opening
Private longtail boat journey on the Kok River
Hill tribe artisan market — direct introductions, no barriers

Your Residence

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp

Two women carrying baskets along hillside terraces at sunset, northern Thailand

Golden Triangle Three Nations 2 nights

Golden Triangle

Where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at a sacred confluence on the ancient Mekong — three rivers, three nations, one impossibly still moment

Days 7 – 8

The Golden Triangle & Slow River

Golden Triangle · Three Nations

A private boat along the Mekong at the sacred confluence of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar — three rivers, three nations, one impossibly still moment. A sunset ascent to a ridge where three countries spread below you. A traditional Lanna farewell dinner with live classical Thai music, followed by a private departure blessing from local monks.

Private Mekong boat at the three-country confluence
Sunset ascent to a ridge overlooking three nations
Traditional Lanna farewell dinner with live classical Thai music
Private departure blessings ceremony with local monks

Your Residence

Anantara Golden Triangle

What's Included

Curated Experiences

Dawn Alms-Giving Ceremony

Private viewing of saffron-robed monks collecting alms at Wat Phra Singh as the city awakens — a ritual unchanged for 700 years, witnessed in silence.
Private Hill Tribe Village

Cultural immersion with expert guides — artisans, not a tourist attraction. Stories and traditions shared across a table, not through a glass barrier.
Elephant Sanctuary Morning

Ethical, private access to observe elephants in their natural setting. No riding. No performance. Just magnificent creatures, at their own pace, in your company.
Mekong Sunset Boat

A private longtail along the legendary river at the three-country confluence as day turns to dusk — three nations visible, the river ancient and slow beneath you.
White Temple at Dawn

Exclusive morning access to Wat Rong Khun before the crowds arrive — white geometry against a pale sky, meditative, sacred, and utterly serene.
Lanna Farewell Dinner

Traditional northern Thai cuisine and live classical piphat music — a ceremonial goodbye to the mountains that stays with you long after you've left.

Stays

Where you'll rest

Four Seasons Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Mae Rim Valley

Surrounded by terraced rice paddies and gardens in the lush Mae Rim Valley, this is the definitive luxury base for exploring Chiang Mai and the north.

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Anantara Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle

Perched at the confluence of three nations, this clifftop retreat delivers uninterrupted Mekong views, ethical elephant encounters, and northern Thai serenity.

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