A Kingdom's Celebration:
New Year's Eve in Bangkok
December 26, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | Bangkok & Pattaya | Hosted by David Wright
From $2,900 per person (4 program lengths)
Request the ItineraryBangkok's energy, and Pattaya's coastline
A New Year's journey that balances Bangkok's energy with the calm of Pattaya's coastline. Carefully chosen restaurants and unhurried time are paired in equal measure. Every arrangement is handled in advance, so you can travel with confidence.
The Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is the base for this journey — chosen for its place at the center of the city's New Year's celebration, for twenty years of personal relationships with the hotel's staff, and because it is a hotel worth staying in for its own sake.
Every transfer, from arrival to departure — including the move from Bangkok to Pattaya — is arranged in advance. You are free to enjoy the journey without managing the logistics.
Journey Price (Per Person)
Choose from four program lengths. Every configuration includes the New Year's Eve Gala Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.
- 5-Day BangkokDec 28 – Jan 1$2,900
- 7-Day BangkokDec 26 – Jan 1$3,600
- 8-Day Bangkok + PattayaDec 28 – Jan 4$4,100
- 10-Day Bangkok + PattayaDec 26 – Jan 4$4,750
Single supplement: 5-Day $1,200 / 7-Day $1,750 / 8-Day $2,150 / 10-Day $2,750
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. International airfare and travel insurance are not included. Payment is accepted by wire transfer or major credit card. Minimum 8 guests required to confirm a departure, maximum 10 guests. Solo travelers welcome.
The 10-Day Journey
5-Day program = Dec 28–Jan 1 / 7-Day = Dec 26–Jan 1 / 8-Day = Dec 28–Jan 4 / 10-Day = full itinerary
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Dec 26 (Sat)
7-Day · 10-Day
Arrival — private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Check in to Grand Hyatt Erawan Club Level. Evening: Lumpinee Super Champ Muay Thai.
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Dec 27 (Sun)
7-Day · 10-Day
Thonburi Canal Tour — visiting old Bangkok along the waterways. Lunch at Esaan Nation Kitchen. Evening free.
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Dec 28 (Mon)
All programs
5-Day and 8-Day guests arrive — private transfer, check-in. MBK Center and luxury mall shopping, guided by David. Evening: Chao Phraya River dinner cruise for the full group — Bangkok's skyline, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace from the water.
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Dec 29 (Tue)
All programs
Lumpinee Muay Thai — Bangkok's premier stadium, traditional Tuesday fight night. Evening: dinner at Qulture Lounge Bangkok — American soul food and Black culture, in Bangkok.
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Dec 30 (Wed)
All programs
Blue Elephant Cooking School — market tour, cooking class, lunch. Evening: Jamaican dinner at Frying Pan Soi 11.
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Dec 31 (Thu)
All programs
Health Land Asoke — 3-hour spa session. Evening: New Year's Eve Gala — the Breezeway Countdown Dinner. Free-flow champagne, live entertainment, midnight fireworks.
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Jan 1 (Fri)
All programs
5-Day and 7-Day programs: departure — private transfer to the airport. 8-Day and 10-Day programs: private transfer to Pattaya — check in at Andaz Jomtien, afternoon free.
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Jan 2 (Sat)
8-Day · 10-Day
Koh Larn Island speedboat excursion (return by 3pm). Lunch at Qulture Jomtien.
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Jan 3 (Sun)
8-Day · 10-Day
Free day — optional championship golf, the Sanctuary of Truth, spa, or beach. Evening: farewell dinner at Pupen Seafood Restaurant — fresh seafood with panoramic ocean views.
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Jan 4 (Mon)
8-Day · 10-Day
Check-out — private transfer to the airport. Departure.
Itinerary may be subject to minor changes based on local conditions.
Bangkok Highlights — Staying at the Grand Hyatt Erawan
During your Bangkok stay, you are based at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, with Club Level access to the Club Lounge — at Ratchaprasong, the heart of Bangkok's New Year's celebration.
- New Year's Eve Gala — the Breezeway Countdown Dinner, free-flow champagne, live entertainment, midnight fireworks
- Lumpinee Muay Thai — a professional match at Bangkok's premier Muay Thai stadium
- Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise — Bangkok's skyline, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace, seen from the water at night
- Blue Elephant Cooking School — market tour, cooking class, lunch
- Health Land Asoke — a 3-hour spa session
- MBK Center & Bangkok's leading shopping districts — guided by David
- Thonburi Canal Tour — visiting old Bangkok along the waterways
- ✦ Qulture Lounge Bangkok — American soul food and Black culture, in Bangkok. Rooftop bar after dinner.
- ✦ Frying Pan Soi 11 — Jamaican dinner, part of the Black American culinary diaspora in Bangkok
The New Year's Eve Gala
The highlight of this journey is the New Year's Eve Gala on December 31, 2026. Guests gather for the Breezeway Countdown Dinner — an evening of live music, traditional Thai performance, international cuisine, and free-flow champagne, closing with midnight fireworks in the heart of Bangkok.
Pattaya Beach Retreat — Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
After Bangkok's New Year's celebration, guests on the extended program move to Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach. Away from Bangkok's energy, you'll have unhurried time along the calm shores of the Gulf of Thailand.
- 3 nights at Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
- Koh Larn Island speedboat excursion
- Lunch at Qulture Jomtien
- Farewell dinner at Pupen Seafood Restaurant — fresh seafood with panoramic ocean views
- Optional activities: championship golf, the Sanctuary of Truth, spa, beach
Reserve Early for 2026–2027
This program is limited to a maximum of 10 guests and will close once full.