It is a good start of conversation luxury travel service idea and definition. Then, you and I can dig into detail of Thailand luxury travel.
When it comes to luxury travel? What do you think of?
- Sunset in private yacht on tropical island
- Special room with Jacuzzi in luxury hotel
- Butler provides exclusive service and bowed to you. They serve special chef recommended dishes into your room as in Hollywood movies
- Private jet waiting for you to embark
- Service person carries various shopping bags before getting inside the limousine
This is just some example of luxury travel. Do you agree with this idea?
Luxury travel from expert
One of the best definitions for luxury travel was shared by George Morgan-Grenville:
“Luxury travel today is defined less by thread count and Michelin stars and more by access to the people, places, and experiences that represent all that is authentic about a destination. There’s no denying that comfort factors still apply and high standards of accommodation and dining will always feature on the luxury traveler’s wish list. However, today’s luxury traveler seeks more depth of understanding and immersion into local culture than ever before. People don’t just want to see – they want to participate. The sales process is also critical and whilst the online proposition can be an asset in terms of booking more simple arrangements, clients looking for luxury experiential travel requires a deep level of sophisticated knowledge and confidence during the sales process.”
Source
https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/how-do-you-define-luxury-travel
Let’s get into detail of Thailand Luxury travel service
As the description above it is almost six senses that people touch and feel could mean and feel the luxury. So, I hope it is a good idea to bring all travel service components for Luxury travel Idea.
- Luxury transportation service
- O&E oriental express
- Private Jet and helicopter
- Stay Luxury
- Eat Luxury
- Luxury Itinerary
Luxury transportation service
So, in this article I would like to introduce a high standard of service, accommodation and restaurants that define as Luxury travel and service in Thailand.
1.Transportation & Thailand Luxury Travel Tips
E & O or Eastern & Oriental Express, Luxury train
This luxury train service is departed from Singapore to Bangkok, which stop in various destinations which is highlight of each region, which including Kuala Lumpur , Butter worth , and Khanchanaburi (River Kwai). And also a trip from Bangkok to Chiang mai is also valid.
O&E ranks in top 25 best train and travel service in the world
The locomotive was made in Japan, which used in route Auckland and wellington in 1972.
The train interior carriages were re-designed by Gérard Gallet, the principal designer behind the interiors of the famous Orient Express to Venice and the luxury British Pullman Service. Everything in O&E is designed to say special class which is by the movie Shiang Hai Express. Each sleeper car has 6 rooms. The bedroom is for 2 or 4 people. Each room has private toilet. Each sleeper car has a private butler to provide exclusive service.
O&E ranks in top 25 best train and travel service in the world
The locomotive was made in Japan, which used in route Auckland and wellington in 1972.
The train interior carriages were re-designed by Gérard Gallet, the principal designer behind the interiors of the famous Orient Express to Venice and the luxury British Pullman Service. Everything in O&E is designed to say special class which is by the movie Shiang Hai Express. Each sleeper car has 6 rooms. The bedroom is for 2 or 4 people. Each room has private toilet. Each sleeper car has a private butler to provide exclusive service.
Eastern and oriental express price
The price is starting from 3,100 USD for one person which varies by the room type which consist of Pullman cabins, State Cabins. The bigger room type is higher price. The package price offers dynamic rate, which is changed by occupancy.
Highlight
All inclusive Food
You do not need to pay for meal except the drink that is an additional charge. The local food is great and with mixed variable. The chefs start with fine ingredient and finish with a fare of culinary art. It is also special that you make reservations for lunch at 12.00 or 14.00 and dinner at 18.00 – 21.00 and set where to eat as your preference which can be in the dining room or own décor. Visitors can view the exotic tropical scenery while eating.
However, wine and spirit are an additional charge.
Bars, Lounges & observation car
You can social with other people during the trip by listening to piano car or saloon car which located in the center area. You can spend the time in common areas of the train which has a lot of style and charm.
The observation car
Walking to the back at an observation desk you can looks back on along the train track and enjoy excellent scenic view.
O & E celebrated 25 years service, this video crates by Thai artist, which can show the glamour of this luxury travel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC2BOhJHE9I
Take a look for interior of O&E inside of the train and view along the trip.
Departure dates 2019…
From Singapore to Bangkok (3 days, 2 nights)
17 January 2019
1, 10, 19 February 2019
1, 10, 19 March 2019
1, 23 April 2019
2, 13, 22 September 2019
2, 12, 25 October 2019
1, 14, 23 November 2019
2, 21 December 2019
Itinerary
Day 1 15:00 Check in at Woodland Train checkpoint and leave
22.55 Arrival Kuala Lumpur and night walking around the historical train station
Day 2 01.00 Leave KL for next destination
07:55 Arrival Kuala Kansar (Sightseeing to Royal museum , Grand mosque and Sultan Shah Gallery )
Day 3 10.45 Arrival Kanchanaburi and sightseeing around the bridge on river Kwai
16.45 Arrival Bangkok at Hua Lamphong train station.
From Bangkok To Singapore (4 Days, 3 Nights):
2, 24 January 2019
5, 14, 23 February 2019
5, 14, 24 March 2019
5, 27 April 2019
8, 17, 26 September 2019
8, 20, 28 October 2019
9, 18, 27 November 2019
8 December 2019
Itinerary
Day 1 : 17.50 – Departure from Hualamphong train station
Day 2 : 08.30 Arrival at Kanchanaburi and sightseeing to River Kwai , at 11.00 Leave Kanchanaburi
Day 3 : 14 :00 Arrival Kuala Kangsar (sightseeing to the Grand Mosque , Royal Museum and Sultan Shah Kangsar. 22.40 Arrival Kuala Lumpure and night walk around the railway station.
Day 4 : 01.15 Leave KL to Singapore . 11:00 Arrival E&O terminal.
Route to the north – The Eastern & Oriental Express from Bangkok to Chiang mai
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure Bangkok . Enjoying Afternoon tea and fine dinning.
Day 2 Arrival Lampang and Travel by horse carriages and visit Baan Soa nak.
Arrival Chiang mai with two options of activities
- An enjoy traditional monk’s blessing and guided walk to local market and visit the Wanlamun restaurant for a culinary demonstration.
- Visit Chiang mai many cottage industries to seeing mulberry-paper parasols , woodwork , silk weave and craft work, in the evening departures Chiang mai.
Day 3 Enjoy breakfast with exquisite scenery pass your window and arrival Bangkok.
2. Private Jet or Helicopter Tips
A private jet and private helicopter are service around the world and in major cities. What I want to talk about is consists of 2 issues. Start with operator that organize services . Second, what is unique things to see with this exclusive trip.
Service provider
Mjet claim themselves as the Asia’s No. 1 Private aviator company. They got referral from a recognition award from Award & accolades by IS-BAO , IS-BAH , Federal Aviation, EASA and Luxury lifestyle awards.
MJET has a helicopter base in Bangkok , Chiang mai and Phuket which can carry around 5 passengers.
Private jet charter service offering the luxurious gulfsteam G200 Jet with its non stop range more than 6 hours.
Skydance.aero
Sightseeing service for riding on helicopter in Bangkok and Phuket area
Advance Aviation
The company started in 2007 as the first VIP helicopter charter operation in Bangkok and later on private jet service was offered to customer for charter private service in southeast Asian. Helicopter base in Bangkok, Chiang mai and Phuket.
3. Exclusive trip with helicopter tour
Aerial Phuket & Phang Nga Tour
A trip for top view of immense mangrove tree coasts, shrimp farms, magnificent limestone , James bond island, floating Muslim village , dramatic prom thep cap, the Big Buddha statue .
Helicopter: Airbus Helicopters EC130
Price: 19,900 THB/seat
Duration: Approx. 60 mins.
Departure: Skydance Heliport
Cr Sky dance
Bangkok Trip
See top view of Bangkok by fly above the city to the ancient city (muang Boran) or Rama VIII bridge can see the city view very well.
Kanchanaburi
Enjoy the nature and see the house and community on the way to Kanchanaburi. You can also take a picture of the bridge on the river or Big Buddha at Wat thamsua.
Reference
Travel Picks : World’s Top 25 Train Trips
O & E , Luxury train for picture
