Wander Women Koh Tao:
Pre-Retreat Bangkok Extension
Bangkok, Thailand
April 5-8, 2025
Can’t imagine visiting Thailand without seeing the Grand Palace, sipping a drink at a Bangkok rooftop bar, or hitting a market for a street food feast? Join us for a three night pre-retreat extension to Wander Women Koh Tao! Before heading to the tranquil islands of the south, immerse yourself in the bustling city known as Asia’s City of Angels.
Trod off the beaten path with Alex, as she shows you all the reasons why she called Thailand home for almost ten years. We’ll take a guided tour of Bangkok’s best palaces, markets and temples, sip cocktails in the trendiest bars, and indulge in mouth watering cuisine! Bonus: we’ll guide you down to Koh Tao and include all your travels, so you can get acclimated and adjusted before you hop into the sea.
For this curated Bangkok experience, we’ve partnered with a local female guide to create a warm welcome to Thai culture. This is a unique opportunity to experience the history, culture, and daily pulse of this fascinating city with women who know and love it!
The Details
The Bangkok Extension takes place immediately preceding Wander Women Koh Tao: A Beginner Dive + Yoga Retreat, from April 5-8, 2025. The cost, including just about everything, starts at $1500 for a shared room.
What’s Included
• Three nights accommodation at the chic SO/ Bangkok
• Two meals per day
• A private tour of The Grand Palace and Wat Pho with all entrance fees
• A traditional Thai massage at a famous training school
• A trip to Chatuchak Markets + a hip new creative night market
• Gratuities for included meals and activities
• Airport transfer on arrival
• Flight, ferry + airport transfer transport to Koh Tao
• All local transportation
• Professional photos
What’s Not Included
• Alcohol
• Meals not included in the itinerary
• Mandatory travel insurance
• International airfare to Bangkok
The Itinerary
Subject to change, but you’re going to have a magical time — here’s the general idea!
Day 1: Welcome to Bangkok! Get settled into our swanky accommodation overlooking Lumphini Park in the heart of Bangkok’s sky-rise district, and relax after a long journey. Treat yourself to an optional spa experience at the high-rise spa to help unwind before we gather for sunset salutations on our rooftop. In the evening we’ll kick off the vacay vibes with dinner at one of the hottest spots in Silom, a trendy bar and restaurant nestled in a four story multi-terrace space. We’ll cruise levels from pre-drinks, to dinner and then a post feast boogie if your jet-lag allows!
Day 2: Ease into your day with a drool worthy buffet followed by a leisurely stroll around Thailand’s answer to Central Park in the hopes of spotting one of Thailand’s icons — the monitor lizard — and cap it off with some outdoor animal yoga. We’ll head back to the hotel and cool off with some dedicated pool time and lunch at your leisure. Our afternoon will take a different pace as we explore the many markets that Bangkok is famed for; from the notorious to the insider-known. First up, taking Bangkok’s sparkling public transit system to the bustling labyrinth of Chatuchak Market — the worlds largest weekend market! We’ll shop til we drop… into a massage chair for a lil’ pick-me-up foot rub! After, we’ll continue on down the road to one of the cities newest night markets — ChangChui Creative Park. This modern food and art hub is held inside a decommissioned airplane, a tribute to our travels. Still got fuel? Head over to the famed Khao San Road for some serious Bangkok street life on the way home!
Day 3: Rise and shine today for a whirlwind city tour! We’ll dive into the sights of one of the most densely populated cities in the world — get ready for the Grand Palace, the famed Reclining Buddha, and a bustling flower market, as well as a pause to bliss out at the birthplace of Thai massage. Get a new perspective of the city on the way home with a breezy ferry ride down Chao Phraya River. During some afternoon free time, take a nap or hit up one of Alex’s favorite museums and we’ll regroup for a bendy wall yoga session in a funky city studio. When night falls we will take in a trendy wine bar before making our way to Alex’s favorite elevated Thai food restaurant with a fresh concept for dinner. Ready to party? Those still raring to go can join us for an optional ‘vertical’ bar crawl — getting a literal drink passport stamped as you make your way up Bangkok’s tallest building! Talk about a souvenir.
Day 4: Your island adventure awaits! After breakfast you’ll be expertly guided to Koh Tao for a week of diving and adventure. Your airport transfer, flight and ferry are all taken care of — sit back and let us take care of you!
Next up: Join us for Wander Women Koh Tao: A Beginner Dive + Yoga Retreat
Where We’ll Stay and What We’ll Eat
We’ll stay at SO/ Bangkok, a stylish boutique hotel and fave Wander Women brand that puts you in the bustling heart of Bangkok, overlooking the sprawling Lumphini Park. There’s a chic rooftop pool, buzzy bars and restaurants, an extensive gym, and beyond. Your jaw is going to drop when you walk into this lobby! Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, rain head showers and soaking tubs, complimentary non-alcoholic mini-bars, and decor details by Christian Lacroix. Shared rooms have two cloud-like double beds or king beds upon request, while private rooms have king beds.
For meals, we’ll mix it up — from bustling markets brimming with local street food culture that you can graze on until you cannot eat another bite, to beloved hotspots for modern Thai cuisine where we’ll introduce you to some of our favorite dishes. Breakfast will be served daily at the hotel overlooking the city skyline. All diets can be accommodated.
Meet Your Host
On this extension you’ll be traveling with Wander Women Retreats founder Alexandra Baackes as your host.
Alex called Thailand home for the better part of seven years! She is a yoga playlist master, a temple photo-posing guru, and a connoisseur of Bangkok’s best nightlife. She adores the city affectionately known as The Big Mango and has created this itinerary with love to give you the best first impression of her beloved Thailand.
Alex runs retreats around the world, from Egypt to the Maldives to the Dominican Republic and beyond. But there’s something special about bringing you all “home”.
Join Us
A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot for this extension to the Wander Women Koh Tao: A Beginner Dive + Yoga Retreat, with the second installment due in one month. This extension requires a minimum number of guests to run. We will notify you when it is a guaranteed departure! Until then, please do not book non-refundable airfare.
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Wander Women Koh Tao: Pre-Retreat Bangkok Extension, 2025
$1,500.00 – $1,950.00
FAQ
Who exactly will be traveling on this extension? How large will the group be?
This extension will be available to guests from Wander Women Koh Tao: A Beginner Dive + Yoga Retreat, plus your host, Alex, and a photographer.
I’m not a party girl! Are you going to drag me to Khao San Road and make me drink buckets?
No way! There are a million ways to have a good time in Thailand, from dancing the night away at a mega-club to getting a massage and going to bed early. We’ll help you make any of them happen. We have to warn you, however, that we will likely be found on Khao San Road, drinking buckets, at some point.
