Located in the heart of Thailand, 2.5 hours’ drive north-east of Bangkok, Khao Yai is a captivating destination for travellers’ seeking a natural beauty, local culture, wildlife, adventure and much more. The UNESCO World Heritage Site offers lush landscapes, diverse ecosystems and a wide variety of activities that promise an unforgettable experience for visitors.
A destination in itself, Khao Yai is also the perfect place for a revitalizing getaway to completely immerse yourself in a spa and wellness programmes and treatments at InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, set in the pristine countryside, away from hustle and bustle of busy city life.
The appointment of Wellness Specialist Andy Wisniewski, further enhances the resort’s health and wellness offerings, affirming their commitment to providing high quality well-being programmes for their guests. Andy is a dynamic hospitality professional and holistic wellness advocate. He is a certified Yoga Instructor, specializing in Hatha Yoga.
In addition to the blissful spa menu at Back on Track Spa, the resort has an extensive Recreation Programme which Andy has extended to offer additional lakeside yoga classes, as well as adding bodyweight training sessions, a morning bike tour on Wednesdays, an Ayuverdic Head Massage Class on Sundays and guided meditations sessions on Friday and Saturdays.
Other activities include Alms offerings, a resort tour, botanical garden tour, back and shoulder massage class, DIY coffee scrub workshop, an Art tour, a Mixology Class, Nutrition Class and Starry Cinema on Sundays. For those guests who wish to spend their entire stay at the resort, there is so much to do and see at the resort.
Andy has created a new health-conscious afternoon tea menu for the charming tea carriage which is housed in an upcycled train carriage which overlooks Swan Lake (complete with swans). This includes delicacies such as cucumber and crab sandwich, smoked wild salmon sandwich, fig and brie tartine, rich chocolate cakes, almons apple whole meal tart, a fresh fruit tart, Mango sticky rice (a Thai classic) and low-calorie carrot cake.
Designed by acclaimed architect and designer Bill Bensley, InterContinental Khao Yai Resort comprises 45 luxurious rooms and 19 Heritage Railcar Suites and Villas), located in 19 hectares of lush tropical landscape with over 30,000 trees and five lakes. The Suites and Villas, Back on Track Spa (with 4 treatment suites), Tea Carriage and popular Planet Trekkers Kids Club are housed in previously abandoned heritage train carriages from the 19th century that have been meticulously and exquisitely restored.
Combined with renowned Thai hospitality and intuitive service, the resort offers the finest accommodation in Khao Yai with signature restaurants that raise the bar for dining and culinary experiences