ULTIMATE THAILAND GOLFING EXPERIENCE
18 DAYS | 7 ROUNDS OF GOLF | 4 EXPERIENCES | WELCOME & FAREWELL DINNERS
Journey into the ‘Land of Smiles’ and discover a world of timeless charm and beauty. An alluring blend of remote hill tribes, golden beaches, floating markets, exotic flavours, and extraordinary Buddhist wats, Thailand is a feast for all the senses.
Most journeys begin in Bangkok, the high-octane capital where you can wonder at the architectural marvel of the Grand Palace, visit fantastical temples, shop in huge outdoor markets, and feast on mouth-watering street food (or in Michelin restaurants). Don’t miss out on a water taxi ride through the labyrinth of canals known as the Klongs for a better understanding of the city’s ‘Venice of the East’ nickname.
You can then venture north into the enchanting realms of Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, a beautiful landscape of forest and jungle scattered with ancient temples and traditional hill tribe villages. Here too lies 700-year-old Chiang Mai and its famous night market where you can bargain for everything from lacquered boxes and jewelry to parchment parasols and Thai silk.
And when it comes to beaches, Thailand has some of the world’s finest, its coastline stretching along both the Andaman Sea and Gulf Coast in addition to countless islands and islets. To really relax, head south to the tropical paradises of Phuket and Koh Samui, each an Indian Ocean pearl of palm-fringed beach, aquamarine sea and lush, verdant rainforest where world-class resorts abound.
Golf in Thailand presents endless possibilities. Travel through ancient kingdoms, visit the famous ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’, visit the elephants of Chiang Mai, and take in the highlights of the lively capital of Bangkok. Playing golf in Thailand is a truly unique experience, 5-star luxury accommodation, and some of the best greens around the world on these fabulous tropical golf courses.
All are located in highly accessible areas with fast and convenient door-to-door transfers possible within several hours’ travel time. The seaside resort of Hua Hin is close to several award-winning courses such as Black Mountain & Banyan tree.
A truly exotic golf destination not to be missed.
Tour Highlights
- Best Golf Courses – Experience the best golf courses Thailand has to offer, play 7 rounds of golf including the Alpine Golf and Sports Club, the site of Tiger Woods’ 2000 Asian Tour win & Black Mountain Golf Club, one of the 100 best golf courses in the world.
- Bangkok – Take in the best of Bangkok including Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Canals By Long-tailed Boat, and Shopping at Local Markets.
- Sample Street Food – Thailand frequently tops lists of the best street food cities in the world.
- Thai Culture – Enjoy a cultural tour and journey through ancient rituals
- Chiang Mai– The land of misty mountains and colourful hill tribes.
- Kanchanaburi,- Embrace a slower pace of life and visit, ride the train over the River Kwai with views right across the river to the villages and farms below, as well as passing a number of former POW camps along the route.
Itinerary
DAY ONE – International outbound flight
Today your adventure begins, by boarding your international outbound flight to Bangkok.
DAY TWO – Arrive in Bangkok
Meet and Greet by our staff at the International Airport, and transfer to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner and our first chance to sample Thailand´s delicious cuisine that incorporates bold flavours and strong aromas to create unique dishes that are distinct to the country and culture. Thai food carefully blends elements from traditional Southeast Asian cuisine to achieve a complex yet balanced flavour, combining sweet, sour, bitter, and salty tastes.
✅ Welcome Dinner
DAY THREE – Golf at Alpine Golf and Sports Club
After breakfast and transfer to Alpine Golf and Sports Club. One of Thailand’s top-rated courses, and one of the best in Asia. The layout created by one of America’s leading golf course architects, Ronald Garl, was the venue for the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic PGA tournament won by Tiger Woods and again hosted the same event in 2004.
The 18 holes at Alpine golf make up the best layout and most challenging golf course in Bangkok. In addition to the superb hole routing, this member’s only golf club’s maintenance is to the highest standards and features lightning-fast greens and undulating fairways.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY FOUR – Half day sightseeing tour
After Breakfast, begin your half-day sightseeing tour. Explore Thailand’s canals or ‘khlongs’ as the locals call them, its highlights, and visit the hidden historical places of Bangkok, including the Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, and Shopping at Local Markets.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY FIVE – Golf at Thai Country Club
After Breakfast, transfer to the multi-award-winning Thai Country Club. A prestigious member’s course. One of the best golf courses in Bangkok, the Thai Country club sets the standard for service excellence.
Designed to USPGA standards by Denis Griffiths, the course opened in December 1996. The design adapts to everyday member use up to very tough challenges for major international and PGA tournaments.
The 7,157-yard course was the venue for the 1997 Asian Honda Classic, where Tiger Woods cruised to a comfortable 10-stroke victory after shooting a final round of 68 for a 20 under-par total 268 for the championship. One year later, the second round of the 1998 Johnnie Walker Super Tour was also played in ideal conditions at Thai Country Club, won in style by Vijay Singh, who carded a magnificent score of 66 – two strokes ahead of Ernie Els and Jesper Parnevik. More recently, the Thai Country Club hosted the 2007 and 2008 Volvo Masters.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY SIX – Flight to Chiang Mai
After Breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Chaing Mai, a land of misty mountains and colourful hill tribes, a playground for seasoned travellers, a paradise for shoppers and a delight for adventurers.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Domestic flight ✅ Transfers
DAY SEVEN – Private Half Day Temple & King’s Winter Palace Tour
After Breakfast, enjoy a Tour of Doi Suthep Area, Visit one of the most important Buddhist … After that we go to visit the royal winter palace in Chiang Mai where the Thai king stays with his family during seasonal visits to the northern part of the country.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY EIGHT – Golf at Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai
After Breakfast, transfer to the Alpine golf resort Chaing Mai, undoubtedly one of the best golf courses in Chiang Mai.
Hosting the Asian Tour 2013 and 2014 Chiang Mai Classic, Alpine was put on the professional circuit and further recognised for its world-class layout. The new nine holes, opened in 2016, play towards the rear of the resort and are separated into three distinct zones.
The pine tree zone is more of a parkland area, the wetland zone plays through marshes, and working rice paddy fields highlight the paddy zone.
In fact, rice fields surround one of the par-3 holes forming Thailand’s only rice paddy green. Currently, the new nine holes are divided between the original 18 holes so that everyone is forced to play some of the new and old courses.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY NINE – Traditional & Thai Culture Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a cultural tour and journey through ancient rituals, enchanting historical sites, and local backstreets full of authentic life and culture.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY TEN – Golf at Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
After breakfast and morning transfer to Golf at Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort. Chiang Mai’s best course!!
The Chiang Mai Highlands golf course is built on a ‘power spot’ – the hermitage of Kuba Sivichai (the revered monk who founded the famous Doi Suthep temple).
This site is breathtaking in every direction. Its tranquillity, high elevation, cold climate, fresh air, pure water, and fertile soil, form the perfect place for the 27-hole layout. Overall Chiang Mai Highlands is one of the best golf experiences in Thailand and a “must-play”
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY ELEVEN – Flight to Bangkok, & transfer to Kanchanaburi
After Breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok, then a transfer to Kanchanaburi.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Domestic flight ✅ Transfers
DAY TWELVE – Bridge over River Kwai and Train Ride on Death Railway
Kanchanaburi’s famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW’s and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War.
Fascinating, nostalgic, and memorable sums up this full-day tour to Kanchanaburi.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY THIRTEEN – Golf at Grand Prix Golf Club
After Breakfast, transfer Golf at Grand Prix Golf Club, a truly spectacular course.
The Grand Prix Golf Club is a well-conditioned golf course in Thailand’s Kanachaburi Province that will take your breath away. The signature hole is the par-5 fifth. At 557 yards, this is the longest hole on the golf course.
It is designed to follow the natural landscape and plays to a large elevated green which is protected by water on three sides. Three perfect shots played back-to-back still doesn’t guarantee par.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY FOURTEEN – Transfer to Hua Hin
After breakfast, Transfer to Hua Hin, and spend the afternoon within the resort at your leisure.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Transfers
DAY FIFTEEN – Golf at Banyan Golf Club
After Breakfast and morning transfer Banyan Golf club, this champion’s choice has seen its fair share of reputable and professional players.
This glorious course was designed and built by Thailand’s number one golf course architect Pirapon Namatra—winner of multiple “Best in Asia” awards for excellence, as well as being awarded Top 3 ‘Best golf courses in Thailand’ for the past decade.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY SIXTEEN – Golf at Black Mountain Golf Club
After Breakfast and morning transfer Black Mountain Golf Club. Formerly the site of jungles and pineapple plantations, the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and playable golf courses in all of Thailand.
Considered to be one of the 100 best golf courses outside of the United States by Golf Digest, Black Mountain is characterised by rocky outcroppings, plentiful trees, and rustic creeks. Over the years, Black Mountain has played host to a variety of professional golf events, including the Thailand Classic.
Today, Black Mountain is a frequent PGA tour stop for both Asian and European tours. The professional events have raised the profile of Black Mountain Golf Club and made it one of the biggest draws in the area for golf enthusiasts.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY SEVENTEEN – International inbound flight
After Breakfast transfer to Bangkok International Airport for your return flight. Arrival back in the UK
Departure Dates and Prices
Mon 14 Mar 2022 | London (Heathrow) | £3,799.00 | Available | ||
Sat 19 Nov 2022 | London (Heathrow) | £3,799.00 | Available | ||
Sat 18 Mar 2022 | London (Heathrow) | £3,999.00 | Available |
Golf Courses On This tour
Alpine Golf and Sports Club
site of Tiger Woods’ 2000 Asian Tour win)
Alpine Golf & Sports Club is one of Thailand’s top-rated courses, and one of the best in Asia. The layout created by one of America’s leading golf course architects, Ronald Garl, was the venue for the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic PGA tournament won by Tiger Woods and again hosted the same event in 2004.
The 18 holes at Alpine golf make up the best layout and most challenging golf course in Bangkok. In addition to the superb hole routing, this member’s only golf club’s maintenance is to the highest standards and features lightning-fast greens and undulating fairways. Large stately trees, bushes, and shrubs flourish within the undulating parkland layout.
In fact, it is hard to imagine that Alpine sprung up from flat rice paddy fields. The changing elevations are more characteristic of golf courses in Hua Hin or Phuket, instead of Bangkok.
Thai Country Club
The prestigious club has hosted PGA wins by Tiger Woods & Vijay Singh. Thai Country Club is a prestigious member’s course. One of the best golf courses in Bangkok, Thai sets the standard for service excellence. Designed to USPGA standards by Denis Griffiths, the course opened in December 1996. The design adapts to everyday member use up to very tough challenges for major international and PGA tournaments.
The 7,157-yard course was the venue for the 1997 Asian Honda Classic, where Tiger Woods cruised to a comfortable 10-stroke victory after shooting a final round of 68 for a 20 under-par total 268 for the championship. One year later, the second round of the 1998 Johnnie Walker Super Tour was also played in ideal conditions at Thai Country Club, won in style by Vijay Singh, who carded a magnificent score of 66 – two strokes ahead of Ernie Els and Jesper Parnevik.
More recently, the Thai Country Club hosted the 2007 and 2008 Volvo Masters. The Thai golf course, as expected, is well-maintained year-round, features a great variety from hole to hole, and an abundance of water hazards and sand bunkers. With its immaculate presentation and conditioning, coupled with a robust and classic parkland layout, Thai Country Club regularly voted as a Top 5 course in Asia.
Grand Prix Golf Club
A vast open space with panoramic views of Burmese mountain ranges in the distance sets the stage for this masterpiece. A large river bisects the course and adds to the natural scenery.
It takes around 30 minutes to reach the site from Kanchanaburi town or 2 hours from Bangkok. Grand Prix makes excellent use of significant mounding and undulations through the fairways and greens.
Many holes have split fairways offering golfers both a more challenging and a relaxing approach to the greens. Multi-tiered greens have lots of breaks, so it pays to select the correct club for each approach shot; otherwise, 3-putts or worse is likely.
Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai
Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai Description: (host of 2013-14 Chiangmai Golf Classic) The Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai comprises some 450 rai of land that nestles in a valley between the mountain ranges in the heart of the San Kamphaeng natural forests.
It is undoubtedly one of the best golf courses in Chiang Mai. Hosting the Asian Tour 2013 and 2014 Chiang Mai Classic, Alpine was put on the professional circuit and further recognised for its world-class layout.
The design of the first 18 by world-famous golf course designer Mr. Ron M Garl, was inspired by the magnificent hills on its horizon. No matter where you are on the course, you are sure to enjoy nature at her best: beautiful lush green from the nearby forests – which comprise a rich assembly of trees such as the golden teak wood, mahogany, and many more other species.
The 18-hole, Chiang Mai course at 7,541 yards in length from the black tees will challenge the professional golfer, although anyone who enjoys golfing in the fresh country air, close to nature, will find it equally pleasant from either the white or blue tee boxes.
Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
The Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Club opened in 2005 and significantly added to the quality of Chiang Mai golf courses. The drive to Highlands from Chiang Mai leads through the stunning landscape, in an eastern direction passing rice fields and plantations into the mountains.
The Chiang Mai Highlands golf course is built on a ‘power spot’ – the hermitage of Kuba Sivichai (the revered monk who founded the famous Doi Suthep temple). This site is breathtaking in every direction. Its tranquillity, high elevation, cold climate, fresh air, pure water, and fertile soil, form the perfect place for the 27-hole layout.
The Highlands course itself is exciting and challenging for a player of any level and offers the choice of 5 different tee boxes. Featuring Paspalum grassed fairways and Tiff-eagle grass greens ensure excellent hitting surfaces and faster more consistent greens year-round. The bunker complexes are deep and punishing, but lend a nice contrast to frame each hole. In fact, the course features are over 130 fairway and greenside bunkers, most all with high front edges.
Banyan Golf Club
Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin opened in October 2008. Immediately following, the course was awarded 2009 Best New Course in Asia-Pacific by the readers of Asian Golf Monthly. Since then Banyan Golf Club course, clubhouse, and staff have consistently claimed ‘Top 3 in Asia’ awards and have been featured in the ‘Rolex Top 1000’ in the World.
Thailand golf course architect Pirapon Namatra from Golf East designed the world class 18-hole championship golf course and is known to be one of the most natural in the country.
The course provides for spectacular mountain and ocean views from almost all of the holes and is one of the best layouts in Hua Hin. Each hole has six tee boxes making the course more or less challenging depending on each golfer’s ability and tee selection. Strategically placed water hazards, waste bunkers, and sand traps are spread out throughout the course.
Significant use of native pineapple groves makes local fruits come into play if straying too far off the fairways. Be careful, pineapple plants are sharp and scratch easily.
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Black Mountain Golf Club
one of the 100 best golf courses in the world) Black Mountain was transformed from lush jungle and pineapple plantations and located around 25 minutes west of Hua Hin.
Set in a valley surrounded by huge black granite rock covered mountains, the Hua Hin golf course was the site for Asian PGA tour events in 2009 and 2010 and the Europe versus Asia match play Royal Trophy in 2011.
In 2012 and each year since Black Mountain was selected as one of the 100 best golf courses outside the USA by Golf Digest magazine. In 2014 Black Mountain hosted The Thailand Classic, the first European Tour event to be staged in Thailand. The Thailand Classic also held in 2015 and 2016, is now a major fixture on the European and Asian Tours.
Also outstanding is the signature 11th hole, a par-3 over water to an island green. With no bail-out area and an all-water carry, club selection is critical to a dry landing and birdie chance. Otherwise, the generous drop area to the left of the green minimizes high scores and at least provides an excellent “wet bogey” opportunity for most Hua Hin golfers.
Accommodation (as specified or similar )
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok- Deluxe Room
Stay in the heart of Bangkok – The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok is a 1-minute walk to Asoke BTS Skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT Subway stations. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa centre and a gym. Free WiFi is available in the guestrooms and public areas.
The hotel is located right across from Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. It is a 10-minute drive from Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is a 40-minute drive.
The rooms at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok are fitted with an LCD TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. A minibar and a fruit basket are provided.
Guests at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok can participate in aerobic classes, relax with an in-room massage, or unwind in the sauna. The hotel provides ticket service and baby-sitting service.
Cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed at Zest Bar & Terrace. Kisso Japanese Restaurant serves Japanese food, while Seasonal Tastes offers international dishes.
Le Meridien Chiang Mai Hotel- Superior Room
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Le Meridien Chiang MaiBlending European design with Lanna Thai charm, the luxurious Le Meridien is located in downtown Chiang Mai on Changklan Road with a short walking distance from Tha Pae Gate and Warorot Market.
The hotel has a pampering spa, an outdoor swimming pool and 4 dining outlets. Free parking is available.
Featuring views of Doi Suthep mountain or the city, all elegant rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box.
The spacious en suite bathroom is fitted with a separate bathtub and hot-water shower facilities. Room service is available for 24 hours.
The 5-star Le Meridien Chiang Mai is located in the centre of the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. It is 4.3 miles from Chiang Mai International Airport and 15.5 miles from Doi Suthep Temple. The Spa features a relaxing menu of body massage and herbal treatments.
Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa- Superior Room
Experience world-class service at Dheva Mantra Resort. Relaxing stays await at Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa, which features classic accommodation with free WiFi and parking. Featuring a landscaped pool, it has a fitness centre and 5 dining options.
Surrounded by tropical greenery, eco-friendly rooms feature spacious layouts and are decorated in pleasant shades of green and peach. Featuring a flat-screen TV, they come with luxurious bathrooms that have separate bath and shower areas.
Soothing Thai massages and beauty treatments are on offer at Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa’s spa and salon. For leisure, guests can enjoy the use of mini-golf and karaoke facilities. Quiet afternoons can be spent at the library.
A variety of Thai specialities and international dishes is served at The Tiara and Rice Barge restaurants. Offering a wide selection of fine wines, Prive also provides private cabins for a more intimate experience.
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin- Deluxe Room
Experience world-class service at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Featuring 4 outdoor pools in beautifully landscaped , Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villa is a 5-minute walk from the and Fishing Pier. It has a spa and 4 restaurants.
Occupying a prime beachfront , Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villa Hua Hin is a 5-minute walk from the numerous shopping and in Hua Hin’s centre. The colonial-style rooms offer the comfort of classic wood furnishings and spacious bathrooms with a bathtub. Wood-paned glass doors open out to private balconies, letting in plenty of light and air.
For those looking to exercise, tennis courts and a well-equipped fitness centre are available. Alternatively, guests can enjoy relaxing treatments at Cenvaree Spa. Coast Beach Bar & Grill serves cocktails, grilled meats and seafood dishes. Other dining options include Suan Bua Restaurant and Hagi Japanese Restaurant
