LAND OF SMILES THAILAND: WATER WARS™3 Days / 2 Nights
April 13 to April 15, 2027
Price range: $900 through $2,200
PRICES ARE USD PER PERSON. LIMITED PACKAGES AVAILABLE.
THE L.U.X. PROMISE: THE ART OF TOTAL IMMERSION
ZERO FRICTION
At MASX, our guiding principle is LUX: Live Ultimate Xperiences — where true luxury is the freedom to stay present and fully immersed in the moment. To ensure your connection to the city’s quiet rhythm remains uninterrupted, we operate under a strict, silent protocol:
N.I.T.E. NAVIGATORS
You aren’t led by a “guide.” You are accompanied by a N.I.T.E. Navigator. They are local expert guides who help you Navigate Immersive Travel Experiences. They are your sophisticated peers, your cultural translators, and your partners in after-dark cultural experiences that will open doors that don’t exist on any map.
THE ARTIFACTS
Your journey exists in two worlds. The Black Passport is your shared tactile anchor — a physical relic to hold in your hands. The Digital Artifact is your high-fidelity digital legacy — a cinematic film to revisit together.
A physical book that preserves the story of your experience.
Your story is captured as it happens. Seven days after your experience, you will receive a curated collection of captured moments from the experience.
OVERVIEW
Bangkok during Songkran is a city transformed. Within the high-voltage grid of the metropolis, skyscrapers, neon lights, and crowded avenues become the backdrop for one of the world’s most energetic celebrations. Streets become battlegrounds, strangers become allies, and everyday routines give way to a citywide release unlike anything else in Thailand.
WATER WARS BANGKOK: CITY BATTLE is a 3-day, 2-night immersion into the many faces of Songkran. From sacred riverside blessings and centuries-old traditions to legendary battle zones, rooftop sanctuaries, and electrifying festival nights, each chapter reveals a different side of the celebration. Along the way, tradition and modernity collide, creating an experience that is unmistakably Bangkok — fast-moving, vibrant, and impossible to forget.
ITINERARY
BANGKOK
Day 1: The Initiation
THE EXTRACTION
The transition begins the moment you enter the circuit. Retrieved from your Designated Base, whether a hotel, private residence, or airport arrival gate, you leave the ordinary city behind and step into a different version of Bangkok. Inside the vehicle, chilled towels, curated sounds, and your N.I.T.E. Navigator set the tone for the days ahead. The battle may already be underway, but your journey begins with purpose.
THE GOLDEN HOUR RITUAL
Before Songkran became the world's largest water fight, it began as a ritual of cleansing, renewal, and respect. As the sun settles over the Chao Phraya River, visit Wat Prayoon, where the quieter rhythms of Bangkok reveal the traditions that gave the festival its meaning. Through a traditional water blessing and the symbolic act of offering scented water as a gesture of respect and goodwill, discover the deeper spirit behind Songkran. Amid incense, prayer, and the golden light of evening, receive a sacred Sai Sin thread — a reminder of the customs that continue to shape Thailand's New Year celebration today.
THE COMMAND TABLE
As evening approaches, gather around the table for the official beginning of the campaign. In one of Bangkok's hidden culinary enclaves, the Tactical War Kit is revealed and the city's battlegrounds begin to take shape. Over food, conversation, and local insight, your N.I.T.E. Navigator introduces the personalities, strategies, and unwritten rules of Songkran, transforming anticipation into readiness.
FIRST CONTACT
The city reveals its true character after dark. Along Bangkok's busiest Songkran streets, music spills into the night, water flies through the air, and thousands of people embrace a celebration unlike any other. This is not yet the battle itself, but the first taste of it. Amid laughter, chaos, and the energy of the crowd, the scale of what awaits begins to sink in. Tomorrow, the war begins.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Wat Prayoon Blessing
Sacred Sai Sin
The Command Table
Tactical War Kit
First Taste of Songkran
Day 2: The Total Mess
ENERGY LOADING
The city awakens already soaked. Before entering the battlefield, take a final moment to prepare. Over a carefully selected brunch designed for endurance rather than indulgence, recharge with local flavours, fresh ingredients, and the hydration needed for the day ahead. Around you, Bangkok continues to transform as the energy of Songkran builds across the city.
THE MOBILE FORTRESS
The city erupts into celebration. Moving between Bangkok's most energetic Songkran zones, your Tuk-Tuk becomes both transport and tactical advantage as the battle unfolds across the city. Along the way, step directly into the crowds, join the street-level celebrations, and experience the chaos from within. Between encounters, the Mobile Fortress provides a place to regroup, reload, and continue the campaign through the heart of Bangkok's most iconic Songkran battlegrounds.
THE BUNKER RETREAT
Every campaign requires a place to regroup. Leaving the intensity of the streets behind, retreat to a private rooftop sanctuary overlooking the celebrations below. Cold drinks, comfortable surroundings, and elevated views provide a moment to reset, recharge, and watch the city continue its celebration from a different perspective.
THE ELECTRIC SKY
As daylight fades, the battlefield evolves once again. Music takes control as Bangkok's festival energy moves into the night. With priority access and a reserved position at one of Bangkok's premier Songkran celebrations, experience the final chapter of the day surrounded by world-class production, international artists, and thousands moving together beneath the lights.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Mobile Fortress
Silom Soaked
Rooftop Sanctuary
Festival Under the Lights
Songkran After Dark
Day 3: The Triumphant Recovery
THE HEALING RITUAL
While Songkran continues across the city, the morning offers an opportunity to restore and recharge. Retreat into one of Thailand's most celebrated wellness traditions with a restorative spa experience designed to ease tired muscles, rehydrate the skin, and restore balance after days spent beneath the sun and water. Through skilled hands, aromatic oils, and centuries of wellness wisdom, recovery becomes part of the journey itself.
THE VICTORY LUNCH
Every campaign deserves a proper conclusion. Gather around the table for a farewell feast that celebrates Bangkok's extraordinary food culture through elevated local flavours and iconic dishes. As stories from the past two days are exchanged, the city's culinary traditions provide the perfect setting to reflect on the experience.
THE CREATIVE CITY
Beyond the festival streets, another side of Bangkok begins to emerge. In the historic riverside district of Charoenkrung, former warehouses, trading houses, and industrial spaces have been transformed into galleries, creative studios, design spaces, and cultural venues. Moving through one of Bangkok's most dynamic neighbourhoods, discover how a new generation of artists, makers, and entrepreneurs are shaping the city's future while remaining connected to its past.
THE FINAL EXTRACTION
Every campaign reaches its conclusion. As the city continues its Songkran celebrations, your journey begins its final chapter. With stories exchanged, memories secured, and perhaps a few treasures gathered along the way, the experience draws to a close. What began as an introduction to Bangkok's most energetic festival has become a deeper encounter with the people, traditions, and spirit that continue to shape the Land of Smiles.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Thai Recovery Ritual
Flavours of Bangkok
Charoenkrung Creative District
Bangkok Makers
Contemporary Thailand
OVERVIEW
Chiang Mai during Songkran is where heritage and celebration flow together. Within the ancient walls of the former Lanna Kingdom, centuries-old traditions unfold alongside one of Thailand’s most legendary water festivals. Around the city’s historic moat, sacred rituals, local customs, and citywide celebrations merge into an experience unlike anywhere else in the country.
WATER WARS CHIANG MAI: HERITAGE BATTLE is a 3-day, 2-night immersion into the cultural heart of Songkran. From traditional blessings and Khantoke feasts to iconic moat battles, Northern Thai traditions, and the enduring spirit of Lanna culture, each chapter reveals a different side of the celebration. Along the way, heritage and revelry exist side by side, creating an experience that is unmistakably Chiang Mai — timeless, spirited, and impossible to forget.
ITINERARY
CHIANG MAI
Day 1: The Initiation
THE GATEWAY
The transition begins the moment you arrive. Retrieved from your Designated Base, whether a hotel, private residence, or airport arrival gate, you leave the ordinary world behind and enter the slower rhythm of Northern Thailand. As your N.I.T.E. Navigator introduces the city ahead, Chiang Mai begins to reveal itself through ancient walls, quiet temples, and the traditions that continue to shape life within the former Lanna Kingdom.
THE ANCIENT ANCHOR
Before Songkran became a citywide celebration, it began as a season of renewal, respect, and blessing. Within the Old City, participate in a traditional Rod Nam Dam Hua ceremony led by a local elder, where scented water is offered as a gesture of gratitude, goodwill, and connection. Amid centuries-old surroundings and the gentle rhythms of local tradition, receive a sacred Sai Sin thread — a symbolic reminder of the customs that continue to guide the festival today.
THE KHANTOKE TABLE
As evening approaches, gather around a traditional Khantoke feast overlooking the Ping River. Northern flavours, local stories, and shared conversation introduce the character of Chiang Mai beyond its famous festivals. Here, your N.I.T.E. Navigator reveals the significance of the ancient moats, the city's unique Songkran traditions, and the neighbourhoods where tomorrow's celebrations will unfold.
THE MOAT AWAKENS
As night settles over Chiang Mai, the city begins to reveal the energy that has made its Songkran celebrations legendary. Around the ancient moat and throughout the Old City, music drifts through the streets, water splashes across gathering crowds, and celebrations unfold against a backdrop of centuries-old walls and temples. Here, tradition and celebration exist side by side. The battle has already begun, but tonight is about finding your place within it. Tomorrow, you return fully prepared for the city's most iconic battleground.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Rod Nam Dam Hua Blessing
Sacred Sai Sin
Khantoke Feast
Old City Traditions
Ancient Moat
Day 2: The Total Mess
ENERGY LOADING
The city awakens already soaked. Before entering the heart of the celebration, take a final moment to prepare. Over a leisurely brunch overlooking the river, recharge with Northern flavours, fresh ingredients, and the hydration needed for the day ahead. Around you, Chiang Mai continues to transform as the energy of Songkran builds throughout the Old City.
THE MOAT CIRCUIT
The battle begins. Climb aboard a traditional Songkran pick-up and join the endless flow moving around Chiang Mai's ancient moat. Along the city's historic walls, water flies from every direction as locals and visitors come together in one of Thailand's most iconic celebrations. Moving through the heart of the Old City, centuries of history become the backdrop to a festival defined by laughter, chaos, and shared joy.
THE RIVERSIDE RESET
Every great battle requires a moment to recover. Leaving the intensity of the moat behind, retreat to a riverside sanctuary where cold drinks, comfortable surroundings, and a slower pace offer the chance to recharge. As the city continues its celebrations, take a moment to reset before the evening unfolds.
THE NORTHERN NIGHT
As darkness settles over Chiang Mai, the energy begins to change. The water battles give way to conversation, music, and a more intimate side of the city. Whether gathered at a private villa celebration, a riverside venue, or a hidden jazz sanctuary, discover a different rhythm of Northern Thailand. Less frantic, more soulful, and uniquely Chiang Mai, the night reveals another side of the festival beyond the battlefield.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Ancient Moat Circuit
Old City Battlefield
Tha Phae Gate
Riverside Reset
Northern Night
Day 3: The Triumphant Recovery
THE LANNA HEALING
While celebrations continue around the ancient moat, the morning unfolds at a gentler pace. Experience Tok Sen, one of Northern Thailand's most distinctive wellness traditions, where rhythmic wooden vibrations are used to release tension and restore balance throughout the body. Rooted in generations of Lanna wisdom, the treatment offers a uniquely Chiang Mai approach to recovery after days spent beneath the sun and water.
THE VICTORY LUNCH
Every campaign deserves a proper conclusion. Gather around the table for a farewell feast celebrating the rich flavours of Northern Thailand. Through regional specialties, local ingredients, and recipes shaped by generations of tradition, discover another side of Chiang Mai's cultural identity.
THE MAKERS OF LANNA
Beyond the temples and festivals lies a region celebrated for its craftsmanship. From textiles and ceramics to woodwork and contemporary design, explore the creative traditions that continue to shape Northern Thailand today. Along the way, discover how centuries-old skills continue to evolve through a new generation of makers and artisans.
THE SPIRIT OF THE NORTH
As the journey draws to a close, a final side of Chiang Mai begins to emerge. Beyond the celebrations, beyond the battles around the moat, lies a city shaped by creativity, community, and a deep connection to its heritage. It is this enduring spirit that continues to make Chiang Mai unlike anywhere else in Thailand.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Tok Sen Healing
Flavours of Northern Thailand
Lanna Craft Traditions
Chiang Mai Creatives
The Spirit of the North
OVERVIEW
Pattaya during Songkran is where the celebration meets the shoreline. Along the Gulf of Thailand, Beach Road transforms into one continuous festival as music, water, and people come together in one of the country’s most energetic Songkran destinations. From sunrise to long after sunset, the city embraces the spirit of the season with an atmosphere that feels open, social, and unmistakably coastal.
WATER WARS PATTAYA: BEACH BATTLE is a 3-day, 2-night immersion into Songkran by the sea. From traditional blessings and beachfront feasts to legendary water battles, coastal recovery rituals, and moments of reflection beside the ocean, each chapter reveals a different side of the celebration. Along the way, festival energy and coastal living flow together, creating an experience that is unmistakably Pattaya — vibrant, carefree, and impossible to forget.
ITINERARY
PATTAYA
Day 1: The Initiation
THE COASTAL ARRIVAL
The transition begins the moment you arrive. Retrieved from your Designated Base, whether a hotel, private residence, or airport arrival gate, you leave the ordinary world behind and enter a city shaped by sea, sunlight, and celebration. As your N.I.T.E. Navigator introduces the coastline ahead, Pattaya begins to reveal itself through ocean views, open-air energy, and the anticipation of Songkran unfolding along the Gulf of Thailand.
THE TIDE BLESSING
Before Songkran became a celebration of water, it began as a season of renewal, respect, and goodwill. At a peaceful sanctuary overlooking the sea, participate in a traditional water blessing and discover the deeper meaning behind Thailand's New Year. As the sun settles toward the horizon, receive a sacred Sai Sin thread — a symbolic reminder of the traditions that continue to shape the festival today.
THE SHORELINE TABLE
As evening approaches, gather around the table for a seafood feast inspired by Pattaya's coastal identity. Fresh local flavours, shared conversation, and ocean views create the setting for the journey ahead. Here, your N.I.T.E. Navigator introduces the city's Songkran traditions, Beach Road's legendary celebrations, and the unique energy that makes Pattaya unlike anywhere else in Thailand.
THE COAST AWAKENS
As darkness settles across the shoreline, Pattaya reveals a different side of itself. The celebrations are already in full swing. Along Beach Road, music fills the air, water flies through gathering crowds, and the shoreline transforms into one continuous celebration. Here, Songkran feels open, social, and unmistakably Pattaya. By the end of the evening, you are no longer watching the festival unfold — you have become part of it.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Coastal Blessing
Sacred Sai Sin
Beachfront Seafood Feast
Beach Road Celebration
Pattaya After Dark
Day 2: The Total Mess
ENERGY LOADING
The coast awakens already soaked. Before stepping into the heart of the celebration, take a final moment to prepare. Over a leisurely brunch overlooking the sea, recharge with fresh flavours, tropical ingredients, and the hydration needed for the day ahead. Around you, Pattaya continues to build momentum as Songkran spreads across the shoreline.
BEACH ROAD BATTLE
The battle begins at street level. Along Pattaya Beach Road, the distinction between participant and spectator quickly disappears. Water flies from every direction, music echoes across the coastline, and thousands move together through one of Thailand's most energetic Songkran celebrations. With the Gulf of Thailand on one side and the city on the other, the shoreline becomes a living festival of laughter, connection, and shared celebration.
THE COASTAL RESET
Every great battle requires a moment to recover. Leaving the intensity of the streets behind, retreat to a premium beachside sanctuary where ocean views, cool drinks, and comfortable surroundings offer the chance to reset. As the celebrations continue beyond the shoreline, take a moment to recharge before the night unfolds.
NEON HORIZONS
As darkness settles over the Gulf, Pattaya's energy begins to evolve. The water battles give way to music, nightlife, and the electric atmosphere that has made the city famous around the world. Whether overlooking the sea, celebrating aboard a private yacht, or enjoying VIP access to one of the city's premier venues, the final chapter of the day unfolds beneath neon lights and tropical skies.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Beach Road Celebration
Songkran By The Sea
The Gulf of Thailand
Beach Club Retreat
Walking Street After Dark
Day 3: The Triumphant Recovery
THE MARINE HEALING
While Songkran continues across the coastline, the morning offers an opportunity to restore and recharge. Experience a marine-inspired wellness ritual designed to ease tired muscles, rehydrate the skin, and restore balance after days spent beneath the tropical sun. Drawing inspiration from the healing properties of the sea, the experience offers a distinctly coastal approach to recovery.
THE VICTORY LUNCH
Every journey deserves a memorable conclusion. Gather around the table for a farewell feast celebrating the flavours of Thailand's eastern coast. Fresh seafood, local ingredients, and ocean-inspired cuisine create the perfect setting to reflect on the experiences, stories, and connections formed throughout the celebration.
THE COASTAL PAUSE
Between the energy of the festival and the journey home lies a quieter moment. Along the shoreline, the pace begins to slow. Whether overlooking the sea from a coastal café, relaxing beside the water, or simply taking in the view, the experience offers an opportunity to appreciate Pattaya from a different perspective. Sometimes the most memorable moments are not found in the celebration itself, but in the chance to pause and take it all in.
THE FINAL EXTRACTION
As Songkran continues across the city, your journey begins its final chapter. The celebrations carry on along the shoreline, but the memories, stories, and connections created over the past several days now travel with you. Pattaya remains alive with music, water, and energy long after departure, leaving one final reminder that some places are best remembered not for what you saw, but for how they made you feel.
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Marine Healing Ritual
Flavours of the Eastern Coast
Coastal Café Culture
Pattaya Seaside Views
The Coastal Pause
INCLUDES
- 3 Days / 2 Nights Accommodation
- All transportation within the experience
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- The artifacts (Black Passport & Digital artifact)
- English-speaking N.I.T.E. Navigator
- All admissions, activities, and festival participation outlined in the itinerary
- Curated rituals, and cultural experiences
- International airfare to Thailand
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses & additional purchases outside the curated experience
