Featuring Bangkok "The City of Angels", Rose Garden, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle and Phuket.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
BANGKOK ARRIVAL -- Met on arrival at Bangkok International Airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day to relax or take optional tour* depending on your time of arrival. In the evening, indulge in a Thai dinner feast accompanied by Thai classical dances. Accommodation at Novotel Siam Square (Superior First).
(D)
Day 2:
BANGKOK SIGHTSEEING -- Amercian Breakfast. Full day sightseeing : visit the Royal Grand Palace , the former residential palace of The Chakri Dynasty and The Emerald Buddha. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, visits to the most interesting temples: Marble temple, Reclining Buddha and Golden Buddha. Return to hotel and dinner on your own. Overnight.
(B) (L)
Day 3:
BANGKOK - NAKORN PATHOM - ROSE GARDEN - BANGKOK -- Amercian Breakfast. Take a tour of the Floating Market at Damnern Saduak to witness the daily trading which takes place on the Klongs or canals stopping by Nakorn Pathom to see the world's largest bell-shaped Pagoda. Later on continue to Rose Garden for lunch and enjoy the thai village show. Return to hotel and dinner on your own. Overnight.
(B) (L)
Day 4:
BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI -- Amercian Breakfast. Transfer to Bangkok Domestic Airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Chiang Mai's famous villages, Bo Sang and Sankampaeng, the umbrella village and watch how umbrella frames and paper are made. Then visit a teak wood carving factory, a silk and cotton weaving factory, lacquerware, silverware and ceramicware factories which are processed in the traditional way. Return to hotel and dinner on you own. Accommodation at Chiangmai Plaza Hotel (First).
(B) (L)
Day 5:
CHIANG MAI -- American Breakfast. Visit Doi Suthep tucked away in the mountains at 1,073 meters. The temple was contructed in 1383 by King Guena and contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. Followed by a trip to the Meo hill tribes, whose settlements are spread along the mountainous regions of Chiang Mai. Return to hotel and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai such as Wat Phra Singh famous for its Buddha image, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chaing Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai built by King Menrai and Wat Suan Dok which houses the remains of many generations of the old Chiang Mai Royal Family. In the evening, enjoy Kantoke typical northern food served in original tradition with presentation of ancient dances form northern Thailand, followed by performance of dance and songs of various hilltribes.Return to hotel and overnight.
(B) (D)
Day 6:
CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI -- American Breakfast. Visit the local Elephant Camp. Proceed to Chiang Rai, stopping by the hot water springs. Lunch en route. In the afternoon embark on trip along the Kok River to visit Meo hill tribes. Transfer to hotel at Golden Triangle. Dinner on you own. Accommodation at Dusit Island Resort (First).
(B) (L)
Day 7:
CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI -- American Breakfast. Tour around Golden Triangle and enjoy the view where the borders of Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet. Then proceed to Mae Chan and Mae Sai (the northernmost Thai town on the Burmese border where you can cross over to do some shopping). Lunch en route. Return to Chiang Mai hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight.
(B) (L)
Day 8:
CHIANG MAI - PHUKET -- American Breakfast. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for domestic flight to Phuket. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Lunch on your own. The afternoon at your own leisure or or to take optional tour*. Dinner at the famous Baan Rim Pa Restaurant . Accommodation at Paton Merlin Hotel (Superior First).
(B) (D)
Day 9:
PHUKET - PHANG NGA - PHUKET -- American Breakfast. Transfer to the pier and take a three hour boat trip through one of the most beautiful parts of Thailand with hundreds of little and large odd-shaped limestone formations jutting out of the water, with many silent islands, mangroves and caves. This is where the James Bond film The man with the golden gun was shot. Seafood lunch is served at muslim sea-gypsy restaurant on Panyi Island. On the way back, visit Suwan Ku Ha Cave with its numerous standing, sleeping and sitting Buddha statues. Return to hotel and dinner on your own. Overnight.
(B) (L)
Day 10:
PHUKET - BANGKOK -- American Breakfast. The day at your own leisure. Transfer to Phuket Airport for domestic flight back to Bangkok.
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Price valid until Dec 31, 2000 and tour departure date on request.
INCLUDES : 9 nights accommodation at hotels specified or similar (twin sharing basis); Meals as indicated on the program; Transfers and transportation; Baggage handling; Domestic air tickets Bangkok/Chiang Mai/Phuket; Domestic airport taxes; Entrance fees; Local English-speaking guide; Travel insurance.
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