Thailand & Vietnam

Thailand tailor made holidays

From the vibrant city of Bangkok to the spiritual Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the North and the countless beautiful beaches of Thailand: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Krabi, Koh Tao, Koh Lanta, Phuket and our favourite, Koh Phi Phi Island… Thailand attracts international visitors from all over the word and we perfectly understand why. Thailand has always been a favourite holiday destination to many, offering a perfect combination of city, rural and beach experiences all in one holiday. Once in Thailand, we can offer tailor made holiday experiences combining rail journeys from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, private or shared transfers, boat transfers, optional excursions and more to make your Thailand holiday experience truly unique and within your ideal budget. We know the destination very well and our website feature a selection of the most popular itineraries. All our holidays are ATOL protected, for your financial protection.

British Airways and Thai Airways are the main airlines that operate daily flights from London to Bangkok. Return flights start from £500 per person return. Internal flights within Thailand are very reasonably priced.

Best places to explore

• Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Excellent shopping, gourmet restaurants, local amrkets and roof top bars. A visit to Grand Royal Palace is a must.
• Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, in the North, with beautiful Buddhist temples.
• Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, very popular for families and honeymooners.
• Koh Phi Phi, our favourite island in Thailand with easy access by ferry from Phuket.
• Krabi peninsula also offers spectacular beaches and exclusive beach resorts.
• Sukhothai, ancient capital boasting glorious ruins and impressive pagodas.
• Koh Samui is another favourite spot with many stunning resorts.
• Similan Islands in the Andaman sea, are off the coast Phang Nga province and are an authentic and exclusive spot for a dreamy beach holiday or honeymoon holiday to Thailand.

Good to Know

Best time to visit Thailand

The dry and hot season runs from November to April although the climate can be different in different parts of the country, so depending what part of Thailand you are planning to visit, it is an all-year-round destination.For beach weather, diving and snorkeling, November to March months will be the best in the South West Coast.May is middle season so flights and hotel prices will be great and if visiting, better to stay in the East coast of Thailand.
June to October are rainy months but you will still find sunny and hot weather with intense humidity.

Top things to see & do while visiting Thailand

• Culture, chaos and Buddhist splendeur in Bangkok, Thailand’s energetic capital.
• The atmospheric ruins of the Old Thai capitals at Sukhothai and Ayuthaya.
• Pristine rainforests teeming with wildlife at Khao Yai National Park.
• Humbling relics from the Thailand-Burma railway at Kanchanaburi.
• Unspoiled islands of the kind that inspired Alex Garland’s THE BEACH at Ko Tarutao National Marine Park.
• Dance barefoot on the sands at a full moon bash on Koh Pha-Ngan.
• Try a visit to a local market followed by a cooking lesson while visiting Chiang Mai.
• Test your head for heights by climbing the awesome karst outcrops at Krabi.
• Trek to atmospheric tribal villages around Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son.
• Dive with magnificent megafauna at Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.

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Vietnam tailor made holidays

Vietnam is one of South East Asia’s most exciting destinations. Its cosmopolitan cities are homage to a culture that has been crafted over centuries. At times, you will feel you are in a living museum, with ancient temples and crumbling colonial mansions. Vietnam represents adventure, with breathtaking landscapes, awesome cuisine and amazing people. An incredible experience awaits!

Best places to explore, Vietnam

• Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, situated in the North of the coutry. Vibrant city and gateway to South East Asia.
• Halong Bay, known for its emerald green waters and stunning limestoen mountains.
• Sapa, a quiet place and home to rice paddie fields.
• Phong Nha, home to vast caves and rolling mountains. The geography in this part of Vietnam is quite unique.
• Hue, a historic town offering plenty of Vietnamese history.
• Hoi An, a favourite beach town perfect to just relax by the sea.
• Nha Trang, great city, great beaches and excellent night markets.
• Mui Ne, peaceful small town with lovely secluded beaches and fishing quaint local neighbourhoods.
• Ho Chi Minh City, busy and vibrant but always fun to visit.

Good to Know, Vietnam

Best time to visit Vietnam

The dry and hot season in Vietnam goes from December to February although because of Vietnam’s long and narrow shape, the country really experiences different seasons throughout the year. There isn’t really a wrong time to visit. In the Southern part of the country the monsoon climate dominates from May to September and in the Northern part, from from October to April.
If you are planning your tailor made holiday to Vietnam wanting to go pretty much everywhere, then we suggest you travel November and December months, although weather can be unpredictable, like everywhere else.

Top things to see & do while visiting Vietnam

• Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, try to go when lined with morning exercises at 5am.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum in the capital, Hanoi.
• Dragon shaped mountains and emerald green water at Halong Bay. Spend one or two nights sleeping in a boat or in a bungalow in a secluded island.
• Take part in a lantern festival in Hoi An during full moon. A huge celebration of light.
• A visit to Hue’s citadel and the royal tombs along the Perfume River is a must.
• Terraced rice fields, mountains and traditional homes in Sapa.
• Enjoy a home stay in a local guest house at Sapa, go hiking through rice paddies and enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine and rice wine.
• Eat “Pho” or noodle soup from a small plastic stool at a sidewalk eatery.
• If visiting Hoi An, get a tailor to make you a suite or dress tailored to your measurements for a fraction of the price you would normally pay here.
• Boat through the Mekong Delta.
• Escape tourists ghettos where it is easier to mix with friendly locals.

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