The Loy River Song offers travellers a chance to experience a bygone era of luxury river cruising along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, in one of the most intimate settings imaginable.

Launched just last month, Loy River Song took its maiden voyage on August 10th, charting a course from modern-day Bangkok to the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, in a style befitting Thailand’s lost kingdom: stately and sumptuous – yet appropriate for these social distancing times.

Operated by Loy Pela Voyages, the epic new river cruise experience offers several different itineraries, ranging from two days and one night, to four days and three nights.

The vessel evokes the grace and grandeur of old Siam and the storied nautical heritage of Chao Phraya, offering a uniquely intimate approach to some of Thailand’s most spectacular scenery and epic adventures.

Home to just four staterooms, each of which houses only two guests, the boat is a welcome opportunity to step back in time to a bygone era of luxury and privacy.

The staterooms are furnished in the spirit of old Siam, while still offering all the modern amenities and luxuries anyone could possibly want.

Embrace your inner royalty in the expansive king and queen-sized rooms, which range from twenty to thirty square metres, offering plenty of space for gilded decor that incorporates rare Thai silks, objets d’arts and several precious antiquities.

Elegant interiors combine handprinted wallpaper, original hardwood surfaces and low-slung furniture upholstered in lavish earthy hues.

Guests can expect around the clock service from a dedicated 24-hour butler, meals prepared by a private chef and an expert tour guide well-versed in regional history.

Among the culinary highlights, an ever-changing Michelin-starred menu featuring Royal Thai cuisine, crafted by none other than renowned local chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn of Le Du Bangkok.

Think sunset cocktails, decadent lobster brunches and your own private oyster bar as you journey ever closer to the long-forgotten tales of Thailand’s past and spectacular vistas of UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya.

The epic (and exceptionally private) luxury river cruising experience is tipped as ideal for close friends or extended family to share, with custom itineraries that can allow for whatever suits your journey.

Prices start at THB 208,250++ per cabin (around AUD $9,141.00 at time of publication), for the three-day, two-night experience. For more info and to book, visit www.loypelavoyages.com