14-Day Muay Thai & Wellness Retreat in Phitsanulok, Thailand

A typical day starts at 07:00 with a run, followed by a Muay Thai and Western boxing session at 08:00 — or an alternative like CrossFit, hiking or swimming. Breakfast is at 09:00. From 10:30 you have free time, with sauna and ice bath access, and optional Thai massage or yoga for an extra fee. Lunch isn't included, so most guests eat at one of the local restaurants nearby. The afternoon session runs from 16:00, after a 15:30 warm-up of jogging, skipping or shadow boxing. Dinner is at 18:00, and evenings are free for the night market, meditation or just relaxing outdoors.

Training is led by Kru Jay and a team of Thai coaches who have worked with professional fighters up to Olympic level. Sessions cover pad work, bag work, partner drills and optional clinching, and they're adapted to your level — complete beginners train alongside more experienced guests. You'll also learn Wai Kru / Ram Muay, the ceremonial dance performed before fights, and try Muay Boran, Thailand's older battlefield martial art.

What sets this apart from other Muay Thai camps is the recovery setup and the location. Sauna and ice bath are available all day, every day, at no extra cost, and there's a fitness room and yoga room you can use anytime. The camp sits in Phitsanulok rather than a tourist hub like Phuket or Chiang Mai, so training often happens outdoors by the Nan River or up at temple sites. Weekly challenges include the Tuesday river run and palace training session, and the Friday Pagoda Mountain climb to a sacred temple.

Accommodation is in private rooms with air conditioning, hot showers, a fridge and Wi-Fi. The on-site rooms are the most convenient; the Cozy Resort bungalows are 10 minutes away with free bicycles, and the Imperial Hotel options come with a large swimming pool and gym plus a VIP shuttle. All options include daily shuttle transfers to and from the gym.

Food is home-style Thai cooking, with high-protein and fat-loss-friendly options. The menu rotates through dishes like pad Thai, green curry, stir-fries, sweet and sour, sticky rice, fruit plates, fried egg and salads. Vegetarian, vegan, raw and pescatarian diets are all catered for — half the staff eat plant-based, so you won't be stuck for protein. Water, tea and coffee are available throughout the day.

What's included

- 13 nights accommodation in an air-conditioned private room with en-suite - Airport pickup and drop-off (from Phitsanulok Airport, bus or train station) - Twice-daily training (Muay Thai, Muay Thai Boran, Boxing, CrossFit) - Wellness-focused, beginner-friendly coaching - Healthy breakfast and dinner daily - Protein smoothies included - Free sauna and ice bath access - Cultural and historical experiences - Pagoda Mountain Challenge — endurance climb followed by traditional Muay Thai - River run, practice authentic Muay Thai, and explore the historic King Naresuan Palace - Saturday Morning Ceremony – Dontons to Monks at Wat Yai Temple (700 years old story) - Sunday JP family day out – Khaokho mountain trip or Noen Maprang district - Night market and morning market tours - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Free access to local large swimming pool - Free pick up and drop off transportation during the retreat - Free Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Lunch - Optional Thai massage - Optional yoga classes - Optional private classes - Optional motorbike rental - Personal expenses