
Premium holidays in Thailand with your personal expert
Within 4 hours, we will select 3–5 hotels to suit your request and arrange your entire trip, from a car at your door to a pool villa above the Andaman Sea.
- Hotels personally inspected
- Concierge available 24/7
- Airport lounge
- VIP transfer, boat or domestic flight
We work directly with hotels: contract rates and a package of premium extras worth up to RUB 50,000.
We take care of your entire trip from your door to your villa and back

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Hotel selection
We confirm your dates, who is travelling and what matters to you. Within 4 hours, we send 3–5 options with prices via Telegram, WhatsApp or email.

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Booking
We secure the contract rate and allocation. Bookings require full payment in advance, with confirmation sent directly by the hotel.

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Departure
A car at your door, airport lounge access and priority check-in.

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Arrival in Phuket or Bangkok
You are met with a name sign and receive your greeter's name and photograph in advance. An escort accompanies you through passport control, followed by a car to your hotel, a boat to the island or a short flight to Koh Samui.

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During your stay
Your concierge is available throughout your trip for restaurant reservations, a boat to the islands of Phang Nga Bay, transfer changes or any unexpected situation.

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Return
A return transfer timed for your flight and airport lounge access. In Moscow, a car takes you home from the airport.
Hotel selection in 3 questions
Answer three questions to see matching hotels from our selection straight away. Your expert will send prices for your dates within 4 hours.
Question 1 of 3
Who is travelling?
We will find a hotel to suit your holiday
Tell us how you picture your holiday. Within 4 hours, we will send 3–5 options with pricing and explain the differences: which sea is best for your dates, one hotel or a beach stay combined with Bangkok. We have personally inspected every hotel in our selection.
Holiday type
Category
Region
Getting there from the airport
Travel time
All hotels in the selection28 hotels
Phuket, Pansea Beach
- 45 min
The first Aman resort, opened in 1988: 40 pavilions and 40 villas on its own headland above Pansea Beach
- Wellness and detox
- For the sea
- New Year
The price will be included in your expert's selection
Hotel website (opens in a new tab)Phuket, Emerald Bay near Patong
- about 60–90 min
Two MICHELIN Keys; at Ta Khai, a husband-and-wife chef team cooks traditional southern Thai recipes
- Pool villa
- New Year
The price will be included in your expert's selection
Hotel website (opens in a new tab)Koh Yao Noi island, Phang Nga Bay
- Phuket30 min+40 min
- orBangkokabout 80 min+about 45 min+speedboat
56 villas on stilts, each with an infinity pool overlooking Phang Nga Bay's limestone cliffs
- For two
- Honeymoon
- Pool villa
- Wellness and detox
- Secluded islands
The price will be included in your expert's selection
Hotel website (opens in a new tab)Krabi, Phulay Bay (Nong Thale)
- Bangkokabout 80 min+car
- orPhuketcar
The hotel describes itself as the world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve: pavilions and villas with pools and butler service
- Honeymoon
- New Year
The price will be included in your expert's selection
Hotel website (opens in a new tab)Koh Samui, Laem Yai
- Bangkokabout 70 min+45 min
Infinity-pool villas on a hillside above a private bay; CoCoRum bar has The Vault rum library
- With children
- Pool villa
- Secluded islands
- For the sea
The price will be included in your expert's selection
Hotel website (opens in a new tab)Koh Samui, Samrong headland
- Bangkokabout 70 min+15 min
Dining on the Rocks has ten teak and bamboo terraces on the headland's edge, with 270° views over the Gulf of Thailand
- For two
- Honeymoon
- Wellness and detox
- Secluded islands
The price will be included in your expert's selection
Hotel website (opens in a new tab)
Region, the journey from the airport and the description are taken from the hotels' official websites and were checked on 9 October 2026. Your expert will send a selection with contract rates for your dates.
All selections and hotels on separate pages
- Hotels in Thailand for couples
- Thailand for honeymoons and wedding trips
- Hotels in Thailand for holidays with children
- Villas with private pools in Thailand
- Wellness hotels in Thailand: retreats, spa, detox
- Hotels on Thailand's secluded islands
- The best hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle
- Thailand for the sea: diving, snorkelling, Similan Islands
- New Year in Thailand
- Amanpuri
- Rosewood Phuket
- Six Senses Yao Noi
- Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
- Six Senses Samui
- Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
- Capella Bangkok
- Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
- Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
- Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
- Trisara
- Banyan Tree Phuket
- Keemala
- Sri panwa Phuket
- The Sarojin
- Rayavadee
- Banyan Tree Krabi
- The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
- Banyan Tree Samui
- The Siam
- Chiva-Som Hua Hin
- JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
- JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
- Pimalai Resort & Spa
- Kimpton Kitalay Samui
- High Season Pool Villa & Spa
Getting there to your hotel
By car around Phuket and Bangkok, to Khao Lak and Hua Hin
from 15 minutes to an hour and a half; Bangkok to Hua Hin takes around three and a half hours
A car waits at the exit at any time. It is the most convenient option for late flights and families with children.
Included in the proposal together with accommodation
By car and boat to Koh Yao Noi, Railay, Koh Lanta and Koh Kood
20 to 50 minutes by boat; the full journey to Koh Yao Noi, Railay and Koh Lanta takes from 40 minutes to two hours, with a flight from Bangkok added for Koh Kood
Hotel boats run to a schedule and not at night. For late arrivals, we decide in advance whether to stay on the mainland or travel by car with a ferry.
Included in the proposal along with the car to the jetty; Pimalai includes the transfer from Krabi Airport in the stay
By domestic flight to Koh Samui, Koh Kood, Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle
from an hour to an hour and a half from Bangkok, followed by a car or boat
There are no direct flights from Moscow to Koh Samui; journeys connect in Bangkok. The last leg to Koh Kood is by boat, while the Golden Triangle is reached by a river journey on a longtail boat.
Included in the proposal along with the car and boat
When fly
- Jan123rain on Koh Samui until mid-month
- Feb123
- Mar123best time
- Apr123best time
- May123
- Jun123
- Jul123
- Aug123
- Sep123
- Oct123
- Nov123peak rains on Koh Samui
- Dec123festive dates from the 24th and over New Year
- Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak on the Andaman Sea
- Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand
- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin
- Dry season: sunshine and calm seas
- Changeable: sunshine and short downpours, more often in the afternoon
- Rainy season: downpours and waves on exposed beaches. Hotels call it the green season
- Hot and dry: daytime temperatures above 35 °C in Bangkok and the north
- Price range
- The Similan Islands are open for diving from mid-October to mid-May
- Christmas and New Year: festive dinners included in the proposal from the start
Privileges unavailable when booking independently
A gift box before departure
Sent before your trip. Children’s gifts are tailored to their interests, with their favourite heroes and characters.
Confirmed in advance and recorded in your booking
- Hotel credit
- Breakfast
- Transfer
Subject to availability on your dates
- Room upgrade
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
On average, the package adds privileges worth up to RUB 50 000 to your trip. The exact contents depend on the hotel and dates, so we send the request to the hotel in advance and confirm it before check-in.
8 reasons not book it yourself
- A personal expert instead of a booking platformYou work with a dedicated person who knows these hotels and takes responsibility for the outcome. Booking platforms display options; we take responsibility for the choice.
- Hotels personally inspectedWe know from personal experience where it is truly quiet, where the reef is alive and where reaching your villa means a twenty-minute walk in the heat. You will not find this in the hotel's website description.
- Contract rateDirect agreements with hotels at fixed rates. In 90% of cases, prices are lower than when booking independently.
- A package of premium extrasPrivileges worth up to RUB 50,000 that the hotel does not offer for direct bookings.
- No hidden chargesIn Thailand, hotel prices are often quoted excluding the 10% service charge and 7% VAT. Domestic flights, boats to islands and Christmas and New Year festive dinners are charged separately. We calculate the total from the outset, so there are no surprises during your holiday.
- A fixed proposal and free reselectionThe agreed price does not change. If an option is unsuitable, we select alternatives at no extra charge, with no limit on the number of revisions.
- Your individual requests to the hotelWe submit requests to the hotel and follow up on fulfilment: room location, floor, bed type, adjacent rooms, a cot, allergies, diet, celebrations and specific transfer requirements.
- ConfidentialityYour trip details, travelling party and itinerary are discussed only with you. We can sign a non-disclosure agreement if needed.
Your money protected
- Unified Federal Register of Travel Agents
- RTA 0051773
- The contract is concluded by
- ИП Соленов Лев БорисовичTaxpayer ID (INN) 773467774080 · Sole proprietor registration number (OGRNIP) 316774600402857
- Contract and full business details before payment
- Registration number in the Unified Federal Register of Travel Agents
- The voucher comes directly from the supplier: tour operator, destination management company or hotel, depending on the booking arrangement
- Payment in roubles: bank card, SBP, bank transfer or cash. Bookings require full payment in advance; you pay the entire amount at once
- A clear procedure for flight cancellations, date changes and force majeure
Payment
- Bank card
- SBP (Faster Payments System)
- Bank transfer
- Cash
- Company bank account
Hotels in our selection
Aman · Four Seasons · Mandarin Oriental · Capella · Rosewood · Six Senses · Ritz-Carlton Reserve · The Ritz-Carlton · Banyan Tree · JW Marriott · Kimpton · Chiva-Som · The Siam · Trisara · Rayavadee · Keemala · Sri Panwa · The Sarojin · Pimalai · High Season
Four steps before booking
- 1
Enquiry or call
Share your dates and preferences on the website, via Telegram or by phone. There is no obligation.
- 2
A selection within 4 hours
We send 3–5 options with an initial price breakdown and clearly explain the differences.
- 3
Agreement
We confirm the contract rate, room allocation and extras, and show how the total is calculated.
- 4
Booking and payment
Bookings require full payment in advance: you pay the entire amount at once. The hotel confirms the booking, and we arrange the contract, voucher and insurance.

Why we do things this way
My name is Lev, and I founded R-U Travel. I spent twenty years travelling and working in tourism, personally experiencing thousands of hotels. The agency grew out of that experience: we describe hotels through what we have seen ourselves, rather than through a brochure.
In Thailand, it is easy to choose the wrong sea. Koh Samui is still rainy in early January when Phuket is already dry, while summer is the reverse. Boats to islands run to a schedule, and there are no direct flights from Moscow to Koh Samui. We therefore choose the coast to suit your month and flight. We have also spent years building direct relationships with hotels. That is how we secure contract rates, extras and answers with a single call.
I want each of our guests to be treated as I would wish to be treated: without fuss, with attention to details you notice only when they are missing. I personally take responsibility for keeping the agreed proposal unchanged, and for ensuring that, whenever you have a question, someone who knows your trip answers it.
Lev Solenov
founder of R-U Travel
Tell us what your holiday should be like
We will send a selection with a price breakdown within 4 hours. There is no obligation.
- 3–5 options with a clear price breakdown
- A proposal with contract rates and extras from the start
- Free, unlimited reselection
ИП Соленов Лев Борисович · Taxpayer ID (INN) 773467774080 · Sole proprietor registration number (OGRNIP) 316774600402857 · RTA 0051773
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Common questions before your trip
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
Thailand has two seas with different seasons. Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak are on the Andaman Sea. It is dry and calm from December to March; April is hot, and May to October is rainy, with downpours and waves on exposed beaches. Hotel rates are lower, sometimes almost half the price. Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is sunny from February to September, with short afternoon showers in summer. The wettest period runs from late October to early January, peaking in November.
Bangkok and the north are best from November to February, when it is drier and less hot. Rates are highest from December to February. March and April offer the best balance of weather and price, while Koh Samui suits summer beach holidays.
How do Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui differ?
The Andaman Sea has Phang Nga Bay's rocky islands and sunsets over the water. The Similan Islands are open for diving and snorkelling from mid-October to mid-May. Flights from Moscow to Phuket are direct; Khao Lak is around an hour's drive from the airport. Krabi, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Lanta are chosen for seclusion, with part of the journey by boat.
Koh Samui lies in the Gulf of Thailand and is reached via Bangkok. Its main advantage is that in summer, when the Andaman Sea is rainy, Koh Samui is mostly sunny. We therefore choose the coast to suit your dates.
How long is the flight, and are there direct flights?
Direct flights from Moscow to Phuket and Bangkok take around nine hours. Connecting options run via Dubai, Istanbul or Chinese cities. They take longer but offer more departure times and cabin classes. There are no direct flights from Moscow to Koh Samui: as with Krabi, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, the onward journey is a domestic flight from Bangkok, taking an hour to an hour and a half.
Allow time for a connection: missing it can mean a night in Bangkok, and boats to islands run to a schedule.
Do I need a visa?
No. Under the agreement between the countries, from 15 September 2026 Russian citizens may stay in Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days. The previous 60-day period no longer applies. A valid international passport is required; airlines may require at least six months of remaining validity.
Complete the electronic TDAC arrival card no earlier than three days before arrival. The card is free and should be completed only on the official immigration website. We send the link and remind you of the deadline.
How do you get from the airport to the hotel?
It depends on the hotel's location. Drives to Phuket resorts usually take less than an hour, Khao Lak around an hour, and Bangkok's Chao Phraya hotels 40 minutes to an hour. For Koh Yao Noi, Railay and Koh Lanta, take a car to the jetty, then a boat. Six Senses Yao Noi requires half an hour by car and 40 minutes by boat; Rayavadee takes 20 minutes for each leg.
Domestic flights from Bangkok serve Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Trat for Koh Kood hotels, and Chiang Rai for the Golden Triangle. A car or boat follows. Hotel boats run to a schedule and not at night, so for late arrivals we book a mainland overnight stay or a car with a ferry in advance and include it with the transfer in the proposal.
Can I combine the beach with Bangkok or the north?
Yes. Spend two or three days on Bangkok's Chao Phraya before or after the beach, or visit the north, Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Domestic flights between parts of the trip take an hour to an hour and a half. We coordinate them with transfers and check-in times and combine everything into one proposal.
The best time for the north is November to February, when it is drier and cooler. This coincides with the Andaman Sea's dry season.
Can I travel with children?
Yes, but hotels differ considerably. Some have a children's club, children's pool and two-bedroom villas; others welcome children but have neither a club nor a children's pool, which is best known in advance. The beach also matters: exposed Andaman Sea beaches can have strong waves during the rainy season.
With young children, hotels reached solely by car without a boat, and direct flights without a connection, are more convenient. We select according to the children's ages.
What is included in the price, and what costs extra?
The price usually includes accommodation and breakfast. The following are most often charged separately:
- 10% service charge and 7% VAT if the hotel rate is marked with two plus signs
- Airport transfers, although some hotels include them in the stay
- Domestic flights to Koh Samui, Trat, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
- Restaurant dinners, drinks, spa, excursions and boat trips
- Festive dinners at Christmas and on New Year's Eve
We calculate the total with all compulsory items from the outset, so there are no surprises during your stay.
Is all-inclusive worth choosing?
Breakfast-only stays are more common in Thailand's premium hotels: Phuket, Koh Samui and Bangkok have many good restaurants nearby, so there is no need to dine at the hotel every night. Half-board or full-board packages are convenient where a hotel is secluded and neighbouring restaurants are reached by boat. We quote both options and show the price difference.
Why are your prices lower?
We have direct agreements with hotels and work without intermediaries. We also obtain guest privileges that hotels do not offer for independent bookings.
Can I pay from a company bank account?
Yes. We work with both individuals and legal entities and provide a full set of documents.
What if my plans change?
Cancellation terms depend on the hotel, rate and season: deadlines are usually longer in high season and over New Year. We explain the exact terms before booking.