escorted excursions
Explore the Treasures of Thailand!
Women Only | February 1–14, 2023
Explore the Treasures of Thailand!
Women Only | February 1–14, 2023
LET TRAVEL CHANGE YOU.
Turn your travel dreams into reality with like-minded women who have finally decided to see the world.
You will experience the local feel of a place and end each day in luxury.
You will feel safe with me by your side every step of the way.
Capture your memories through pen and watercolour with creativity coach Joanne Lauzon.
Make transformative friendships and memories to last a lifetime.
I am so excited to share the details for this incredible experience.
Join me along with artist Joanne Lauzon on this incredible adventure to Thailand while discovering your own creative spirit.
WE WILL:
THEN WE WILL:
Thailand is ready for you! Marc and I visited in January 2022 to ensure that all of our hotels and guides are ready to offer you the best Thai experience in 2023.
We start our adventure in Chiang Mai. Our home base for 5 luxurious nights will be the beautiful 5 star Raya Heritage hotel while we explore this magnificent city and province of Thailand.
We then fly south to Krabi province to soak up the sun and enjoy the gorgeous beaches, while staying at the 5 star Pimalai Koh Lanta .
And finally, we explore the beautiful, bustling city of Bangkok and luxuriate in comfort at the elegant 5 star Siam Kempinski hotel.
We are lucky enough to have with us as my assistant and creative director, Joanne Lauzon “JoeGirl” who will open our eyes to the beauty of Thailand, through the eyes of an artist. You will be supplied with sketch book, paints and all other supplies needed as Joanne guides us through creating memories of our trip in a unique and creative way.
Our dates for this adventure are February 1–14, 2023:
13 Nights, 14 Days
Book a free Tonbo discovery call today
Book a time and I will call you to discuss booking your bucket list trip or we can have a chat to answer any questions you may have.
Imagine yourself:
N Capturing memories in a creative, colourful way
Only 10 spots available!
We are proud to be almost all inclusive on our adventures.
Booked by September 1st to save = After September 1st $7950.00 Cnd
To save your spot a deposit of $1500. pp is required of which $500. is non-refundable.
Payment in full is required a minimum of 90 days prior to the departure date (October 31,2022).
Please see our FAQ’s for full policy on refunds/cancellations.
International flights are not included. We will be happy to connect you with our travel agent and suggest the flights the we feel would be best.
We ask that you arrive in Chiang Mai no later than 4pm on February 1st. If you would like to arrive the day before we are happy to arrange a room for you*.
Prefer a non-group travel experience? Click here to learn about our private escorted experiences.
What you can expect
We are the perfect blend of luxury and local.
We keep the groups small so we can give you the personal attention and luxury experience you deserve. The group size is a max of 10 travellers.
You will have the best experience if you are walking and exploring the cities that we visit. With traffic, especially in Bangkok, it is much more efficient to take the local trains, subways and sometimes an exhilarating TukTuk ride as opposed to a taxi or van. Often we will have lunch at a food stall or local market, have a street snack or stop for a refreshment and people watch for a bit.
We ensure you have the best guides when we tour the famous landmarks, such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
Our days wrap up at the hotel, in luxury and relaxation before we head out as a group for an always delicious evening meal.
The Dining Experiences
Our lunches are often at small local eateries, stalls, or street food.
We want you to experience the best food that Thailand has to offer and often that means the small family run restaurant.
Our evening meals are more refined and we search out restaurants that give you a unique, yet delicious experience.
“Heidi loves to plan and research travel and I don’t! Because of her passion for travel, it’s easy to travel with her. It made my trip so enjoyable not having to fret all the little details.”
– Eleanor S.
Our Excursions
Many of our guests are first time travellers to Asia so we ensure we hit the highlights of our destinations, but also encourage you to follow us along when we explore the back alleys and local neighbourhoods and markets.
This is where you will meet the locals and make the connection to the culture that will satisfy your wanderlust.
While in Bangkok you can expect to visit:
The Grand Palace
Wat Arun
Wat Pho, the home of the Reclining Buddha
Local Markets
Jim Thompson House
While in Chiang Mai you can expect to visit:
Doi Suthep, as well as many temples in the old city
Patara Elephant Farm
Doi Inthanon Park
The Old City
The Sunday Night Market
Local Markets
Farm Cooking School
“Your order of events was genius.”
– Wanda S.
A Sample of our Itinerary Day by Day **
Wednesday February 1st
Arrive in Chiang Mai.
We will meet you at the airport and escort you to our beautiful hotel. Welcome dinner.
Thursday February 2nd
Enjoy your breakfast at leisure. This afternoon we head out with our entertaining guide for an interesting temple tour.
Friday February 3rd
A fun day today as we head out of town to The Farm Cooking School. We meet up with our guide and have a tour of a local market where we learn about the ingredients common to Thai cooking. Then make the short trip to the farm where we prepare and enjoy many amazing Thai dishes.
It is Elephant Day!
A highlight of our time in Chiang Mai is always this day. Patara Elephant Farm is a wonderful place that raises, cares for, and breeds elephants in conjunction with the university in Chiang Mai. We are picked up at our hotel and transported to Patara. When we arrive we are greeted by a few beautiful elephants. We learn about Patara, choose our elephant friendly shirt and then are assigned an elephant for the day. We are taught how to care for them, we hike through the jungle to the river where we have lunch and the opportunity to swim with the elephants if you choose to. For anyone who does not wish to hike to the river, transportation down to the river can be arranged.
This evening we revel in the experiences we had today and enjoy a lovely dinner.
This morning you can relax and enjoy the pool, the spa and the gardens of the hotel. Later afternoon we head in to the old town to experience the famous Sunday Night Market.
Dinner in the old town.
Monday February 6th
Today we fly south to Krabi province and make our way by boat to our beautiful resort, The Pimalai on the island of Koh Lanta.
Tuesday February 7th
Beach Day
Wednesday February 8th
Beach
Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise
Thursday February 9th
Beach
Friday February 10th
Today we say goodbye to the beach and head north to the incredible city of Bangkok. We check in to the beautiful Siam Kempinski Hotel.
Once we are settled we head out to a beautiful roof top bar for drinks then out for dinner.
Saturday February 11th
Our guide Chatchai will escort us to see the highlights of Bangkok’s temples today. We will visit Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the reclining Buddha, and of course the stunning Grand Palace. We will have lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
Enjoy your morning at the pool or go shopping. Later afternoon we are going to head out for a fun night of street food with our amazing guide.
TBD
Our final dinner.
Today we say our goodbyes.
FAQs
What is included?
Our guidance every step the way from the moment you land at the destination.
Spectacular 5 star accommodation in smaller, often locally owned, boutique style hotels. We search out hotels with local character.
All meals, in country transportation, all scheduled excursions, a spa experience, gratuities.
What expenses do I have to look after?
International flights
Alcoholic drinks, personal souvenirs, travel and medical insurance, any required visas or vaccinations if required.
Can I come alone?
For our Women Only trips lead by Heidi, singles are welcome, and paired up for rooms.
How can I pay?
Once you make the deposit to hold your spot, if you would like to pay the balance in monthly instalments, you may do so as long as the balance in paid 90 days before departure. Please let us know if you would like us to set this up.
What about dietary restrictions?
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
Will I have any free time?
Do I have to go on every excursion?
What are the size of the groups on each trip?
How about the age range for your travellers? How fit do I need to be?
Book a free Tonbo discovery call today
Book a time and I will call you to discuss booking your bucket list trip or we can have a chat to answer any questions you may have.
