Thailand:- The best cultures and backgrounds makes Thailand an interesting and memorable country to visit. More people visit Thailand than any other country in Southeast Asia. This is no surprise as the Royal Kingdom of Thailand has much to offer for the visitor: historic culture, lively arts, beautiful beaches, a good nightlife, friendly and hospitable people and last but not least one of the best cuisines in the world. Travel in Thailand is easy due to a good network of trains, busses and airplanes. |
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Upon arrival Bangkok |
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Meals: none
Upon arrival, after immigration & customs, meet & greet our tour guide then transfer to the hotel.
O/N in BANGKOK
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Bangkok City Temples & Royal Grand Palace |
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Meals: B
The tour takes you through some of the most interesting parts of Bangkok,
including stops at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), famous as
the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok; the Temple of the Golden Buddha
(Wat Trimit), the home of a 5.5 ton Buddha image, found when the port of
Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years.Visit to
the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall and the holiest of all Thai Temples “The
Emerald Buddha Temple” (Wat Phra Kaew) where the replica of Angkor Wat
and the late Ayutthaya-style murals on the surrounding walls illustrate
scenes from the Ramayana are included in the temple’s compound.
O/N in BANGKOK
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Bangkok – Ayutthaya (Return by Cruise) |
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Meals: B L
By air-conditioned car/van/coach to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang-Pa-In, once
King Rama V – this has some exquisite art works and the temples. Return
down stream to Bangkok, enjoy the sights of the rural Thailand. Buffet
beverages). Evening, arrive in Bangkok and transfer from pier to hotel.
O/N in BANGKOK
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Bangkok – Floating Market – Rose Garden Cultural Park |
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Meals: B L
A 120 km drive to the most colourful Floating Market in Thailand where boat people
sell their wares from boat to boat or boat to shore. On the return, a stop is made at
Nakorn Pathom to see the “Phra Pathom chedi” which is said to be the tallest Buddhist
monument in Thailand. Visit a unique Thai Village at the picturesque
Rose Garden Country Resort with an approx. 1.5 hrs Thai cultural shows where 150
performers introduce you to a Thai wedding ceremony, Thai boxing, sword fighting,
classical dances and folk dances from all parts of Thailand. |
O/N in BANGKOK |
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Bangkok – Sukhothai (by flight) |
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Meals: B L
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight departure to Sukhothai. Upon arrival,
transfer to the hotel and check in. Tour to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park. Sri Satchanalai
Historical Park is located on the bank of the Yom River at Tambon Muang Kao,
Si Satchanalai county, only 55 km. from the town of Sukhothai. The ancient town,
formerly call "Muang Chaliang", was named "S Satchanalai" during the Phra Ruang
Dynasty when a new administrative centre was established to replace Chaliang. This
ancient town occupied more than 320 hectares (800 acres) of land. Of this, the 91-
hectare (288 acres) area within the old laterite ramparts and the city moat is the
focus of sightseeing in the historical park. Lunch at a local restaurant |
O/N in SUKHOTHAI |
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Sukhothai – Lampang - Chiang Mai |
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Meals: B L D
Breakfast at the hotel before transfer to Lampang.
Visit at Lampang Elephant Conservation Center to see elephant at works before
continue to Chiang Mai. Lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival, check in at the
hotel and free at leisure until the evening. Enjoy a superb Kantoke Dinner while
being entertained by a selection of traditional Thai culture and folk performances.
Kantoke is the customary northern Thai style of eating with the food
being served in large platters at low tables while you sit on mats on the floor. As
you enjoy your meal, let yourself be entertained by a selection of northern
cultural performances. Visit at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for hopping before
return to the hotel.
O/N in CHIANG MAI
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Chiang Mai |
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Meals: B L
The journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village. Since they originally migrated from South China,
the physical features of the tribe are similar to Chinese. They prefer large families and average about 8 in a
family. They practice shifting agriculture. Mostly planting upland rice, corn and soybeans. Generally you will
find that the womenfolk’s works harder than the men. A traits similar with most hill tribes. Their houses are
not built on stilt rather directly on the ground. Due to its proximity to Doi Suthep this particular village is
slightly more commercial and less traditional. Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. It’s 1500 metre
above the sea level. Trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple. Driving up offers a panoramic view of
Chiang Mai city. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, tour to San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and
cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics.
Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and
hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon, about 6kms north of Chiang Mai, where exquisite ceramics
are produced. These are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years
ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive
and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to observe the intricacies of
both lacquerware and silverware craftsmen.
O/N in CHIANG MAI
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Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai |
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Meals: B L
Breakfast at the hotel.
A thrilling boat ride along the Mae Kok River ends with a visit to a traditional Karen hill tribe village. The
Karen originated in Burma and the various combined groups form the largest hilltribe population in Thailand,
numbering about a quarter of a million which amounts to almost half of the total Thai hill tribe population.
O/N in CHIANG RAI
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Golden Triangle – Mae Sai Border |
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Meals: B L
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour visit to the infamous Golden Triangle renowned for centuries as the centre of the
opium trade. From a hill top viewpoint, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak
and forming the actual “Triangle” with Laos Burma and Thailand. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to
Mae Sai one of the biggest border market where you see the varieties of products brought from China, Myanmar
and Laos such as clothes, local foods & local beverages, stone, jewelry, jade, local handicrafts, and etc.
Return to the hotel and free at leisure.
O/N in CHIANG RAI
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Chiang Rai – Departure |
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Meals: B
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until the time transfer to the Airport/Bus Terminal.
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Prices included:
• Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodations as mentioned based on twin sharing
• Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Entry fee
• Sightseeing tours as stated
• English Local Speaking Guide
• Domestic Air ticket Bangkok-Sukhothai, Chiang Rai-Bangkok
Price excluded:
• International air tickets and airport tax
• Visa
• Personal expenses, Tip, Drinks, Meals, and any other than mentioned in the program.
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Validity: Now – 30 Apr 08.
(Except Christmas & New year) Price per person in USD. |
Hotel |
City /Location |
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2428 $ |
1484 $ |
1320 $ |
1197 $ |
205 $ |
Ananda Museum 3* (STD) |
Sukhothai:
www.ananda-hotel.com |
Maninarakorn 3* |
Chiang Mai:
www.maninarakorn.com |
Rimkok Resort 3* |
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2883 $ |
1711 $ |
1548 $ |
1424 $ |
364 $ |
| Ananda Museum 3* (SUP) |
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Centara Duangtawan 4* |
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| The Legend 4* |
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4141 $ |
2341 $ |
2177 $ |
2054 $ |
805 $ |
Ananda Museum 3* (DLX) |
Sukhothai:
www.ananda-hotel.com |
| Puripunn 5* |
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Dusit Resort 5* |
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