Luxury Retreat: Bali & Thailand
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Luxury Retreat: Bali & Thailand

Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Ubud, Bangkok, Chiang Mai

15
Days
4
Destinations
Private
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Absolute Asia/Bali (Indonesia)/Luxury Retreat: Bali & Thailand

Overview

This amazing tour blends the cultural highlights of Bali and Thailand with stays at top luxury resorts.

Start in Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua at a luxury resort. Explore stunning temples like Pura Tanah Lot, learn about sea turtles, and shop in Seminyak. One evening, enjoy a captivating kecak dance by a cliffside temple. Relax at the resort with spa treatments and beach activities.

Next, head to Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart. Stay at a top resort and visit artisan workshops, beautiful temples, and the Sacred Monkey Forest. Enjoy activities like river rafting, cooking classes, or hiking to a waterfall. Don’t miss the traditional dance show at the royal palace.

Fly to Bangkok for a private boat tour through the canals. Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and vibrant local markets, followed by delicious dining and spa time.

Finally, travel to Chiang Mai and unwind at a luxury resort surrounded by mountains. Visit a mountaintop temple, participate in a monk almsgiving, and spend a day at an elephant sanctuary. Explore historic temples and markets, with options for biking, golfing, or cooking classes.

Route

Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Ubud, Bangkok, Chiang Mai

Travel style

Moderate

Trip Snapshot & Inclusions Standard100% Private & Tailor-Made
Service ModelStrictly private chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking certified guide throughout.
Pacing & FlexibilityAdaptive itinerary pacing with unhurried daily departures, tailored specifically to your party.
Commercial PurityStrictly zero compulsory tourist shopping stops or commission traps. 100% focused on authentic cultural discovery.
24/7 ConciergeDedicated local country specialist reachable around the clock from arrival through departure.

“In Bali, spirituality is not a thing you do; it’s the air you breathe. The island is an endless ceremony of sacred offerings, emerald terraced hills, and gentle coastal breezes.”

— Elizabeth Gilbert
Author of Eat, Pray, Love
Source: Eat, Pray, Love / Bali Tourism Board ↗
✓ Verified Geographic & Heritage FactsOfficial records from UNESCO, National Authorities & Geological Surveys
Cultural Landscape of Bali: Subak System
19,500 ha of terraced rice fields reflecting the 9th-century Tri Hita Karana philosophy (UNESCO 2012)
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗
Mount Agung Sacred Stratovolcano
3,031 m (9,944 ft) highest point in Bali, revered as the spiritual center and home to Besakih Mother Temple
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation ↗
Ubud Cultural Heart & Craft Guilds
Over 12 traditional royal arts compounds preserving gamelan, woodcarving, and Balinese dance heritage
Source: Bali Tourism Board ↗
Coral Triangle Marine Biodiversity
Surrounding waters host over 500 reef-building coral species and seasonal oceanic sunfish (Mola mola)
Source: Coral Triangle Initiative ↗

Itinerary ideas

Trip Highlights

Arrive Denpasar – Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua

Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua

Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua

Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua – Ubud

Ubud & environs

Why Choose Absolute Asia

English-speaking guides who live in the country you're visiting

A private travel designer reachable throughout your trip

Hand-selected hotels chosen for character, not chain

Private transfers and drivers for a seamless day-to-day

Interested in this itinerary but want to join a small group instead?

Our small group departures follow a similar route at a lower per-person cost.

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Day by Day

Itinerary

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Jimbaran Bay

Private arrival transfer to resort for 3 nights

Itinerary
Ubud
Bangkok
bangkok
Bangkok
Chiang Mai Thailand
Chiang Mai

Tailor-Made Journey Guidance

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Every journey is private, tailor-made, and planned around your pace, interests, and preferred style of travel. Connect with a destination specialist to begin designing your itinerary.

Emily Nguyen
Emily NguyenSenior Asia Specialist