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This special tour of Thailand offers a fascinating look into the many aspects of Thai life.
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| Package Includes |
Round trip airfare on available air carrier
4-night hotel accommodations in Bangkok
1-night hotel accommodations in Pitsanuloke
1-night hotel accommodations in Lampang
1-night hotel accommodations in Chiangrai
2-night hotel accommodations in Chiangmai
All airport transfers
One way flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
English-speaking guide provided on escorted portion of the tour (see itinerary for details)
All entrance fees
Total of 20 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners
Hotel taxes, service charges, and baggage handling
SPECIAL FEATURES
Thai Cooking class
Visit to local Thai village
Thai dinner show
Visit Sukhothai the first capital of Thailand
Mandated Fuel Surcharges
Package price excludes airport taxes and fees
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| Vacation Package Itinerary |
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Day 1 (Monday): Depart USA
Day 2 (Tuesday): Arrival Bangkok
Arrival into Bangkok International airport
Upon arrival in Bangkok you will be met and transferred to your hotel
by our local guide
Accommodation in Bangkok
Day 3 (Wednesday): Bangkok – Ayuthaya – Lopburi – Pitsanuloke
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up from the hotel's lobby at 7:30am
Depart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch and Wat Pranangcherng.
Continue via Saraburi to Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha.
Proceed to Lopburi for lunch.
Visit the Prang Sam Yod (sacred three-spired pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple.
Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke and check in to your hotel.
Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation in Pitsanuloke (B,L,D)
Day 4 (Thursday): Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai -
Lampang
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Wat Maha Dhat with it's revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj.
Travel to Sukhothai, visit the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379).
Lunch at a local restaurant
Travel to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng.
Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, and Wat Nang Phya and Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat standing on the site of the
Knmer fort Chalieng.
Proceed to Lampang
Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation in Lampang (B,L,D)
Day 5 (Friday): Lampang - Phayao - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang with its beautiful Emerald Buddha
Travel on to Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state. Visit Wat Sri Kom Kam
Proceed to Chiang Rai
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Chiang Saen, an attractive town and a former capital, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos
Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to the top of the hill. Also visit Wat Chedi Luang and a small museum nearby
Take a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet
Travel to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town, on the border with Myanmar. Shop at the local market
Return to Chiang Rai
Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation in Chiang Rai (B,L,D)
Day 6 (Saturday): Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hill-tribe community center, and learn about it's effort in promoting sustainable village life and tourism
Proceed to Chiang Mai and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
Visit to Handicraft Villages to observe production of lacquer-ware, Thai silk, and paper umbrellas
Enjoy Kantoke Dinner, a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from Northern Thailand, followed by dances and songs by various hill-tribes.
Rest of evening at your leisure to experience the city's night markets in search of bargains.
Accommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L,D)
Day 7 (Sunday): Chiang Mai
Visit Wat Doi Suthep and Monastery, built in 1383 and tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. In the center of the complex is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of Buddha
Visit an Elephant camp and watch the elephants working with timber in the forest
Visit an Orchid farm and enjoy lunch at an local restaurant
Return to Chiang Mai
Afternoon visit to a well-known Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques
Accommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L)
Day 8 (Monday): Chiang Mai - Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel
Fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Rest of day at leisure
Accommodation in Bangkok (B)
Day 9 (Tuesday): Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel
City and Temples Tour, This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok - Wat Saket, known as the Golden Mount which houses Buddha relics within its 58 metres high chedi surmounted by a golden cupola, - Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings, - Wat Benjamaborpitr, the White Marble Temple, one of the finest examples of Thai architecture.
Afternoon at leisure
Siam Niramit - Evening Extravaganza with Thai Dinner: Pick up at 17:30 from your hotel's lobby and transfer to the
Ratchada Theater.
Siam Niramit is a world-class performance of Thailand's arts and cultural heritage. This must-see show is performed on the
gigantic stage now listed in the Guinness World records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes. On top of this , enhanced special effects with the world's most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating, very
realistic and inspiring experience. This Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Thailand that no one can miss, will surprise you throughout the 80-minute show.
Return back to your hotel around 22:00
Accommodation in Bangkok (B)
Day 10 (Wednesday): Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel
Thai Cooking Class at Bai Pai Cooking School
There is no better way to Thai Cooking once you are in Thailand and taking a Thai Cooking class, taught by qualified Thai personnel. This is an ideal home-style learning environment that is different from most of the hotels and restaurants in Thailand. A real hands-on experience. You will be amazed what you can cook!
Accommodation in Bangkok (B,D)
Day 11 (Thursday): Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from hotel to Bangkok International Airport
(B)
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| Notes & Restrictions |
Notes:
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.
Passport Requirements:
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.
Passport numbers are required for confirmation.
Thailand Departure Tax:
Required upon departure in local currency (cash only) the amount of 500THB approximately. Aircraft boarding will be denied to any passenger who fail to pay this tax which is collected after check-in and prior to boarding by Federal Airport staff. Full payment due within 1 day of booking by 2pm.
Nonrefundable and nonchangeable once paid in full.
Restrictions:
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Purchases within 21 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Air carrier used in the package is based on gateway and availability at time of booking and multiple flights connections may be necessary. Flight departure times may be at any time on your requested departure day. Surcharges up to $60 per person each way apply for return travel Friday, Saturday and Sunday depending on travel dates. Air taxes/Government-imposed fees/surcharges are excluded. These fees are in addition to the package prices and will be added to invoice. Travel is valid for these dates only. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended.
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