One of the world's most
sought-after festivals.
Done differently.
The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is an extraordinary event — but most people experience it through crowds, noise, and logistics. Étoile’s approach is different. We build the journey around the festival, not the other way around.
Beginning in Bangkok and travelling overnight by luxury train to Chiang Mai, this eight-day journey is designed to arrive calm, present, and prepared — so that when the lanterns rise, you are genuinely there for it. The pacing matters as much as the destination.
Limited to eight guests, this is a shared experience in the truest sense: small enough for intimacy, curated enough for comfort, and meaningful enough to carry with you long after.
What's Included
Everything that matters.
7 nights luxury accommodation — 5★ hotel in Bangkok; secluded villas or forest lodge in Chiang Mai
VIP entry tickets to Yi-Peng Lantern Festival (24 & 25 November)
Private local shuttle and airport transfers throughout
Complimentary full-body Thai massage
Pre-departure planning and full support by Étoile Journeys
Luxury overnight train experience — Bangkok to Chiang Mai, evening of 22 November
Daily breakfast throughout the journey
Forest bathing and nature immersion experience
Carefully curated pacing designed around festival days
Not Included
International flights to and from Thailand
Travel insurance (mandatory — we recommend comprehensive cover)
Lunches and dinners, except where specified
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Tips for guides and drivers
Who This Journey Is For
For those who travel
with intention.
A meaningful celebration or a considered fresh start.
A calm, curated festival experience — without the crowds
Those drawn to beauty, ritual, and cultural depth
Shared moments with a small, like-minded group of eight
Journey Details
Dates
20 – 27 November
Duration
8 Days
Destination
Thailand
Style
Small Group
Min guests
6
Max guests
8
Starting from
R74,000 p/p
Single supp.
Applicable
Land-only. Pricing is estimated and subject to accommodation availability and currency fluctuations. Final pricing confirmed at time of booking.
Reserve Your Place
Festival tickets
sell out early.
Enquire now to receive the full itinerary and secure priority access. Places are strictly limited.
Guests arrange their own international flights. Recommended arrival into Bangkok: 21 November. The group meets in Bangkok and travels together on the overnight train to Chiang Mai on the evening of 22 November.