Luxury Golf Tour of Thailand

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Chiang Mai, Phuket & Bangkok

This luxury golf tour of Thailand combines tee times at top Thai golf courses, accommodation at Thailand’s best luxury resorts and hotels, and customized private touring of beautiful landscapes, traditional Thai culture, and the vibrant cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Begin at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, an atmospheric resort in northern Thailand surrounded by terraced rice paddies and views of mountains. One morning, enjoy a round of golf at one of Chiang Mai’s best golf courses, such as Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai, a 27-hole golf course in a breathtaking setting among forested hills; Summit Green Valley Golf Course, with palm-lined fairways and several lakes; or Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort, a Schmidt-Curley-designed golf course in a rolling green landscape. During private cultural touring around Chiang Mai, browse crafts districts specializing in ceramics, silver, teak furniture, paper umbrellas and silk weavings. Visit revered mountaintop temples and Bhubing Palace (the royal winter residence) and participate in a morning alms ceremony. Also enjoy ample time at leisure to experience the resort's spa, swimming pool, cooking school and other facilities.

Next, fly to the island of Phuket in southern Thailand for time at a top luxury beach resort. One morning, enjoy a tee time at one of Phuket’s best golf courses, such as the Blue Canyon Golf & Country Club, a legendary golf course built on the grounds of a former tin mine and rubber plantation, or Red Mountain, another challenging golf course carved into the rocky terrain of a historic tin mine and landscaped with native plants. During ample leisure time, perhaps relax on the beach, go for a swim in the pool or indulge in spa treatments. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities, such as cooking classes, yoga sessions, scuba diving excursions and boat cruises to nearby islands.

Conclude in fascinating Bangkok. Enjoy a private long-tail boat tour through the city’s canals and visit the most important cultural sites, such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Learn about Buddhist practices and influences on daily life in Thailand. Explore colorful markets selling textiles, flowers, food and Buddhist items. Also enjoy ample time to indulge in treatments at the hotel spa, relax by the swimming pool, shop for exquisite Thai art and handicrafts and dine at some of Southeast Asia's best restaurants.

Upon request, this tour can be extended to include time in other destinations in Thailand or elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok – Chiang Mai  VIP airport assistance. Flight to Chiang Mai. Private arrival transfer to luxury resort for 3 nights Afternoon at leisure Day 2 Chiang Mai Morning round of golf. Afternoon private tour Day 3 Chiang Mai Morning market visit and Thai cooking lesson or sunrise alms-giving and private excursion to elephant sanctuary. Afternoon at leisure Day 4 Chiang Mai – Phuket  Private transfer to airport for flight to Phuket. Private arrival transfer to luxury beach resort for 3 nights Day 5 Phuket Morning round of golf. Afternoon at leisure Day 6   Day 7   Day 8   Day 9

Hotels

Chiang Mai: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Phuket: Amanpuri or Rosewood Phuket Bangkok: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok or Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

Cost

Upon request