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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

You decide where to go. We take care of the rest.
  1. A leather notebook with a compass on the cover, a laptop and two mechanical pencils on a dark table.

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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.

  2. An overflow pool between palms and bronze elephant statues, with red umbrellas, beach and sea beyond and islands on the horizon; Krabi

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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.

  3. Close-up of a black saloon car door: side mirror, handle and tinted glass against a pale wall with greenery.

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    Departure

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

  4. A longtail boat's bow with flower garlands enters a turquoise bay between sheer cliffs near the Phi Phi islands, with other boats ahead

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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.

  5. A wooden pier with lit lanterns leads to a Thai-roofed gazebo above the sea by Yao Yai island; silhouettes beside the gazebo, a pink post-sunset sky and distant islands

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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.

  6. Moscow in the evening from the bridge in Zaryadye: cars on Moskvoretskaya Embankment, the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral under a cloudy sky.

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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.

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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.

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Getting there to your hotel

Direct flights from Moscow arrive in Phuket and Bangkok. The onward journey depends on the hotel: a car, a boat to an island or a domestic flight. We choose it alongside the hotel and arrival time, because hotel boats run to a schedule and not at night. The transfer is included in the proposal from the outset.
  • 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

Thailand has two seas with different seasons. On the Andaman Sea (Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak), December to March is dry and May to October is rainy. Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is sunny from February to September, with the heaviest rain from late October to December. Rates are highest from December to February and lower in the rainy season, which hotels call the green season. March and April offer the best balance of weather and price.
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  11. Nov123peak rains on Koh Samui
  12. 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

We work directly with hotels, securing extras for our guests that are not included in the rate and cannot be purchased separately.

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.

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  • 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. 1

    Enquiry or call

    Share your dates and preferences on the website, via Telegram or by phone. There is no obligation.

  2. 2

    A selection within 4 hours

    We send 3–5 options with an initial price breakdown and clearly explain the differences.

  3. 3

    Agreement

    We confirm the contract rate, room allocation and extras, and show how the total is calculated.

  4. 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.

Lev Solenov, founder of R-U Travel, in a pale double-breasted jacket against greenery

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
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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.