Arrive into Chiang Mai and complete immigration formalities before collecting your luggage and exiting the terminal. Your local host will be waiting at Exit Door 9 holding a signboard with your name. A private transfer then takes you to your retreat, a journey of around 30 minutes through residential neighbourhoods and green pockets that signal a shift away from urban pace.

Chiang Mai offers a gentler expression of Thailand’s cultural life. Shaped by centuries of northern Thai traditions, the city is known for its temples, craftsmanship and strong connection to landscape and spirituality. Forested foothills frame the city, and daily life moves at a more measured pace, creating a natural context for a wellness focused stay.

On arrival at Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, the shift from travel to retreat is clear. Opened in 2023 as the third property under the Aleenta brand, this intimate luxury hotel has just 44 rooms and suites, along with one and two-bedroom pool residences and a four-bedroom teak villa reclaimed from traditional structures. Owned and operated by Akaryn Hotel Group, the property intentionally combines modern design with thoughtful nods to northern Thai heritage, all centred around gardens, a pool and the Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre. Check in is unhurried, giving you time to absorb the scale, detail and calm of your surroundings as the pace of the day gently settles.

After check in, the afternoon is intentionally unstructured. Guests are introduced to the spa and wellness facilities, with one spa treatment per person included on arrival, selected from the extensive menu. The remainder of the day is at leisure, offering time to rest by the pool, explore the property or retreat to your room, easing comfortably into the days ahead.

🛏️ Aleenta Retreat, Chiang Mai

Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai is a five-star wellness focused property set in peaceful surroundings just outside of the city. Designed for rest and renewal, the award-winning retreat offers refined rooms, world-class dining, a dedicated spa and calm shared spaces, creating an ideal base for a slow paced, restorative stay.

The day begins quietly with breakfast at the hotel, enjoyed within the calm setting of the retreat. Mornings in Chiang Mai are typically cooler and softer, making this an ideal time to explore the forested slopes that rise above the city. After breakfast, there is time to prepare before departing later in the morning.

Travel by private vehicle into the foothills of Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most important pilgrimage sites. Set high above the city, the temple has drawn worshippers for centuries and remains central to Chiang Mai’s spiritual identity. Explore the temple precincts with your guide, observing pilgrims making offerings, listening to monks’ chants and learning how Buddhist belief continues to shape daily life in the region. Guests may ascend via the Naga Staircase, a ceremonial climb of 306 steps lined with serpent balustrades, or take the cable car to the upper terraces, both offering wide views across the city.

Afterwards, continue by vehicle to Wat Pha Lat, a separate forest temple located along the lower slopes of the mountain. More understated in scale and atmosphere, Wat Pha Lat is set among trees and shaded pathways, with stone walkways, small shrines and water features woven into the hillside. The quieter setting offers a contrasting expression of spiritual life, favouring reflection and simplicity over ceremony.

Please note that visitors are required to dress appropriately when visiting temples. Shorts are not permitted, shoulders must be covered, and shoes must be removed before entering temple buildings.

Return to the hotel by early afternoon, with the remainder of the day left unstructured. Guests may choose to rest, spend time by the pool, enjoy the spa facilities or retreat to their room, allowing time to absorb the morning’s experiences and maintain the retreat’s slower rhythm.

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🛏️ Aleenta Retreat, Chiang Mai

Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai is a five-star wellness focused property set in peaceful surroundings just outside of the city. Designed for rest and renewal, the award-winning retreat offers refined rooms, world-class dining, a dedicated spa and calm shared spaces, creating an ideal base for a slow paced, restorative stay.

The day begins early with a gentle wellness focus. Between 6:00am and 8:00am, guests are invited to a guided morning yoga session held in the Siam Room. The space is fully prepared with yoga mats, blocks and straps, along with drinking water and cool towels. The session is designed to awaken the body without intensity, setting a calm and grounded tone for the day ahead.

After yoga, return to the restaurant for breakfast at the hotel. The remainder of the morning is unhurried, allowing time to shower, rest or enjoy the retreat surroundings before heading out later in the morning for the day’s cultural experience.

Mid morning, depart for a private Flavours of the Mountain tea experience in Chiang Mai, operating between 10:00am and 2:00pm. This intimate experience introduces the tea traditions of northern Thailand, beginning with a refreshing iced tea before moving into a private workshop space. Your host shares the story of local tea culture, including the ancient practice of fermented hmiang and the environmental conditions that shape flavour, colour and aroma.

Guests are guided through a tasting of ten carefully selected pure and flavoured teas, all grown in the surrounding mountain regions using natural methods. The experience concludes with a relaxed lunch featuring tea inspired dishes, including tea leaf fried chicken, salad and fragrant fried rice, offering insight into how tea extends beyond drinking into regional cuisine. Vegetarian options are available on request.

Return to the hotel in the early afternoon. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing time to rest, enjoy the pool or spa facilities, or simply retreat to your room, continuing the retreat’s balance between gentle structure and personal downtime.

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🛏️ Aleenta Retreat, Chiang Mai

Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai is a five-star wellness focused property set in peaceful surroundings just outside of the city. Designed for rest and renewal, the award-winning retreat offers refined rooms, world-class dining, a dedicated spa and calm shared spaces, creating an ideal base for a slow paced, restorative stay.

The morning begins at a relaxed pace with breakfast at the hotel, enjoyed within the calm surrounds of the retreat. With the day focused on restoration rather than movement, there is time to ease into the morning and prepare for the wellness sessions ahead.

From 8:30am to 9:15am, guests take part in a guided meditation and sound healing session held at Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai. This session is designed to quiet the mind and settle the nervous system, using sound and breath to encourage focus, release mental tension and create a grounded start to the day. The gentle pace allows space to remain present rather than rushed.

Later in the morning, guests enjoy the Lanna Secrets Rejuvenation, a private spa experience rooted in traditional northern Thai healing practices. This two hour treatment begins with acupressure through a Traditional Thai Massage, stimulating key points to release tension and prepare the body. Thai herbal hot compresses are then applied to soothe muscles and encourage circulation, before concluding with an aromatherapy hot oil massage using herbal essential oils to support deep relaxation and recovery.

After the treatment, return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Guests may choose to rest at the retreat, swim, revisit the spa facilities or retreat to their room. Those wishing to head into the city independently may explore Chiang Mai’s Old City temples, browse local markets, visit galleries and cafés, or wander along the Ping River, with transport easily arranged.

In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner at the hotel. This final shared meal is relaxed and unstructured, providing a chance to reflect on the retreat experience and enjoy a calm close to the day before the journey continues.

🥘 Breakfast, Dinner
🛏️ Aleenta Retreat, Chiang Mai

Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai is a five-star wellness focused property set in peaceful surroundings just outside of the city. Designed for rest and renewal, the award-winning retreat offers refined rooms, world-class dining, a dedicated spa and calm shared spaces, creating an ideal base for a slow paced, restorative stay.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before preparing for departure. The morning is kept simple and unhurried, allowing time to pack and take in the surroundings one last time before leaving the retreat.

At the scheduled time, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to Chiang Mai Airport. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

For international departures, guests are advised to check in at least three hours prior to flight departure.

For those wishing to extend their time in Thailand, additional arrangements can be made. Guests are welcome to contact us to discuss add on packages and onward travel options through our sister brand, Asia Unbound, including private touring elsewhere in Thailand or neighbouring countries in Asia.

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