BANGKOK • KOH SAMUI
16-24 July 2025
SHOPPING • SPAS • ROOFTOP BARS
How about a luxury 10-day trip to Thailand this year?
A good excuse for some rest and relaxating, a spot of shopping, some great food and exploring some of the highlights of Bangkok, with the laid back beach/resort vibe of Koh Samui for some spa time.
We’ll stay 4 nights in Bangkok, right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, so we can easily get out and about without needing taxis through the immovable traffic. Then we’ll fly to Koh Samui for 4 nights.
Costs and inclusions are below.
DAY 1
Arrive in Bangkok and check in to the Shangri La on the edge of the famous Chao Phraya River. We’ll meet at the riverside for dinner and a drink and a meet and greet, before retiring to our luxurious rooms.
I’ve been to Bangkok a few times now, and wrote this post on the best things to do there, if you’re looking for some ideas.
DAY 2
Today we are going to visit the biggest outdoor market in the world! Pack your breadcrumbs to find your way out, because Chatuchak Market has 15,000 stalls filled with everything you could want. We’ll leave the pets and plants, but if you’re after clothes, shoes, jewellery, toys, luggage and bags – it’s all here.
We’ll go by train, which is a fun experience itself on the Bangkok transport system, BTS Sky Train.
Tonight we’ll go out on a dinner cruise along the river. We’ll enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner of international dishes, set up in various locations around the river boat, while we glide past the city’s monuments illuminated at night.
If the weather is good, we’ll nab a rooftop table and be entertained by a live band – hopefully performing the hits of the 80s!
Day 3
Today is a free day, and my plan is to take those who want to shop to best mall in Bangkok, which is just across the river from our hotel and accessed by water taxi.
We’ll take an easy boat ride across to ICONSIAM, where there are hundreds of great shops and the best thing is the floating market food hall. It’s designed to replicate the canals with boats, as well as lots of delicious food vendors all in one place.
Another alternative is to take a klong tour on a long tail boat and speed around the canals of Bangkok. If you haven’t been to Bangkok before, or haven’t done one of these tours, they are fascinating and fun. You can also visit the Big Buddha statue and the Palace. This tour is to be paid separately.
This afternoon/evening we’ll go on a Michelin-star Street Food Tour by tuk tuk.
This is such a fun way see Bangkok by night from the back of noisy a two-stroke tuk tuk! Plus we’ll try yummy foods, and some that we might have to be brave for 😉
Day 4
This is our cultural day! We’ll head out of the city to the famous Floating Market and Railway Market. These are such wonderful spots for taking photos, as well as trying some delicacies and picking up souvenirs.
Day 5
Today we take a private transfer to the airport to fly to Koh Samui for four days of relaxation at beachfront 5-star Melia Resort & Spa.
We’ve selected deluxe rooms with pool access from your veranda, or the boat suite. The resort has an infinity pool and a lazy “massage” river with a swim-up pool bar and onsite restaurants.
The is little or lots to do down here, so if you love the idea of day trips to islands, swimming, snorkelling, maybe a cooking class or a spa treatment every day, it’s all here.
Day 6
Free day. There are lots of things to do in Koh Samui. Below are some tours and excursions you might like to do. This is also a good day for a spa day, or just enjoying the resort.
Suggestions for Koh Samui over the next three days include:
- Spa day/s (Just $200 will get you a 3-hour treatment at a luxurious spa nearby, or a lot less at smaller places)
- Cooking class
- A half-day private temple tour
- Visit the Big Buddha
- Visit an elephant sanctuary
- Jet skiiing and other water sports and activities
- Or just enjoy the beach and our resort
Day 7
Today we’ve chartered private boat for a trip to an island for some swimming, snorkelling, snacking and fun. Free evening back at our resort.
Day 8
Free day. We will taxi to nearby, Fisherman’s Village for some shopping and lunch. Tonight we will have a farewell dinner together, cost included. Venue TBD.
Day 9
Check out and depart on our flights back to New Zealand – or wherever you’ve come from. If you have a lay over in Singapore, you must go land side and check out Changi Airport’s incredible dining and shopping precinct!
Costs
$7,695 for a single person in own room
$5,495 for a second person in same room (that means $13,190 for two people – you can choose to split it if you like!)
Secure your spot with a $1000 deposit per person.
What’s included:
- 8 nights luxury accommodation
- 8 breakfasts
- Flights Bangkok to Koh Samui return
- Transfers to and from airports to hotels
- Dinner cruise
- Michelin Food Tour
- Floating Markets Tour
- Private Boat Tour Koh Samui
- Farewell Dinner
- Your host Megan Singleton
What’s not included:
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Some meals
- Spending money!
This tour requires 10 people to go ahead. Flights from Auckland return are approx NZ$2000, but we will book them individually with you so you have the flexibility of choosing your airline, maybe use airpoints, come from different places.
If this tour sounds like you, please email me for a registration form. Contact: [email protected]
“Wow, what a fabulous time I had on the tour that took in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans. Megan made sure that we were well taken care of with a well thought out itinerary that allowed our small group to do as much or as little as we wanted and the accommodation was fantastic too. I highly recommend Megan’s Blogger at Large Tours, you will come home with not only wonderful memories but also lots of new friends.” – Andrea (3rd time guest)