Chiang Mai — Lanterns, Legends + Lush Valleys

A 12-day escape for a family drawn to nature, gentle giants, and local tradition.

(A glimpse into a fully customized journey)

You begin at an ethical elephant sanctuary, feeding rescued elephants, hand-rolling their snacks into giant balls, and stepping into the river to bathe and play with them— a quiet, grounding kind of luxury. Then into the jungle. A mineral-rich limestone waterfall you can actually climb because it “sticks” to your feet, surrounded by dense green and fresh, cool air.

You arrive during Chiang Mai’s most magical and festive weekend of the year — when thousands of sky lanterns rise overhead and candlelit krathong float along the river below. Night markets buzz, temples glow, and the whole city feels alive.

Go hopping through a number of aesthetic and themed cafés tucked into rice fields and mountain valleys. Lay on a suspended net overlooking waterfalls while sipping on Thai iced coffee. Visit a local arts and crafts village with dozens of hands-on workshops — weaving, ceramics, painting, custom notebooks. The options are endless. In the evening, savor a Michelin-rated dinner, then sit ringside with a cold beer in hand as Muay Thai fighters battle under the lights — loud, fast, and completely in your face.

Other highlights from this trip:

• Sleeping in a luxury helicopter treehouse. Mornings start with something freshly baked, delivered right to you.

• Exploring local, open air markets then a cooking class showcasing several traditional Thai dishes + dessert

• Drifting down a jungle river on a bamboo bamboo raft with an expert guide, spotting wildlife along the way