The
Islands
Drift across crystalline waters where emerald islands rise from turquoise depths and the world dissolves behind you. A private yacht, secret beaches, and seclusion — entirely yours.
- 7 – 10 Nights
- Private Yacht
- Diving & Snorkelling
- Beach Dining
- Dec – Apr
8 Days 4 Destinations Private journey
Koh Samui
Gulf
2 nights
Beach villa
Ang Thong
Marine Park
2 nights
42 islands
Koh Tao
2 nights
World diving
Koh Phangan
2 nights
Hidden village
Duration
7–10
Nights
Islands
4
Private archipelago
Yacht
Private
Charter included
Accommodation
5★
Ultra-luxury only
Best Season
Dec–Apr
Calm seas, clear skies
The Journey
An archipelago entirely yours
Drift across the crystalline waters of Thailand's Gulf, where 42 emerald islands rise from turquoise depths and the world dissolves behind you. The Islands journey is built around absolute seclusion — a private yacht becomes your home, deserted beaches your sanctuary, and the only crowds are schools of tropical fish beneath your mask.
From the ultra-luxury peninsula of Koh Samui to the untouched wilderness of Ang Thong Marine Park, from world-class dive sites in Koh Tao to Koh Phangan's hidden villages — this journey moves at the rhythm of the tides, with no itinerary but the one you desire.
"Seven nights. Four islands. One story written only for you."
Ang Thong Marine Park — private anchorage
Day by Day
Your Private Itinerary
Each day is shaped by the tides and your desires. This is a framework — your SALA curator tailors every detail.
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
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
White geometric wonder at dawn, a private longtail on the Kok River, and artisan markets where the work is offered with pride
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
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
We have sailed many of the world's waters. Nothing compared to a week in the Gulf of Thailand on our own yacht, with SALA taking care of everything else.
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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Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Mae Rim
A secluded jungle retreat of private pool villas among the trees — intimate, calm, and designed for the kind of stillness that the north promises.
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