2 New Thailand Packages for 2010!  Thailand Memories package: 16 nights Bangkok / Kanchanaburi / ChiangMai / Phuket *Package excludes International airfares* Package Inclusions: Domestic flights: Bangkok - ChiangMai / ChiangMai - Phuket / Phuket / Bangkok. 16 Nights accommodation including daily breakfasts. Private transfers throughout: Airport - Hotel / Hotel - Airport. Joined and Private day / night tours. Meals as per Itinerary / All taxes included.  | | Australian $ | US $ | GBP £ | Taxes | | $2,527.00 pp | $2,294.00 pp | £ 1475 | Included | | | | | | | Please include tour code: | BKCP16N | Enquire Now! | | Conditions:
Prices are per person twin share, inclusive of taxes and subject to availability. Deposit is due at time of booking. Balance due 30 days prior to travel date. Amendment and cancellation fees apply. For travel March, 01. 2010 - November, 31. 2010. |
Day 1: Bangkok (-/-/-)
On arrival Bangkok International airport, private transfer to hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok. Day 2: Bangkok / Kanchanaburi (B/L/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up and join tour for Kanchanaburi province, approx 130 Klms from Bangkok. Walk the Bridge over River Kwai, visit the POW war cemetery, take a train ride along part of the"Death Railway" to Nam Tok" station, the last existing train station on the Thailand-Burma railway in Thailand, passing the dangerous looking wooden viaduct built along the mountain. Thai lunch at Jungle View restaurant, transfer to your hotel and dinner. Overnight Kitty River Rafts, Kanchanaburi (Basic airconditioned accommodation). Day 3: Kanchanaburi / Bangkok (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Long tailed boat ride past two waterfalls, dip in the hot spring first discovered by the Japanese in 1943, next to Sai Yok waterfall. Lunch will be on the river. Visit (Wat Pha) Tiger Temple, where you can walk among the Tigers, Monks and watch the array of other animals. (Photos with the Tigers) Depart for Bangkok arriving around 18:30. Overnight Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok.   Day 4: Bangkok - Ayutthaya ( B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up, join tour to travel through the countryside north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the former Capital of Siam. Once the centre of the Kingdom. Today only the ruins of this magnificent city remain. Visit the Summer Palace of King Rama IV with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic Architecture, a well preserved "Monument" to a former historical period. Depart for Bangkok by River Cruise with onboard buffet lunch, on arrival transfer to your hotel. Arrive hotel around 16:30. Overnight Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok. Day 5: Bangkok / Canals / Dinner River Cruise (B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning hotel pick-up and join a morning tour exploring the local canals by long tailed boat, return to hotel, free at leisure. Early evening hotel pick-up and transfer to pier for a Dinner River Cruise, (Choose Authentic Thai boat or Modern boat) Return to hotel around 09:00 pm, free at leisure. Over night Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok.
Day 6: Bangkok / Grand Palace / Chiang Mai (B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel and check out, hotel pick-up for a private tour to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, on completion transfer to Bangkok airport for a domestic flight to Chiangmai, departing Bangkok at 12:50 pm. On arrival in Chiangmai private transfer to your hotel, afternoon free at leisure. Early evening prepare for an evening show and authentic Thai Kantoke dinner, return to your hotel. Overnight Centara Duangtawan hotel or Holiday Inn, ChiangMai. Day 7: Chiang Mai / Trekking (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby for a full day joined trekking tour.
Depart from hotel at 8.30 in the morning with 1 and a half hour drive to an elephant camp in San Pa Tong area.
Start the tour with 1 and a half hour elephant ride through the jungle, continue on with a 40 minute- walk to Hmong (Meo) hilltribe village and lunch will be provided at the Shan village.
Drive on to visit the Karen hilltribe followed by a walk of about 15 minutes to a waterfall with a chance to swim and relax in the beautiful surroundings.
After that it will be time for bamboo rafting along the scenic Mae Win river for 1 and a half hours, drive back to Chaingmai, arrive hotel around 17:00, free at leisure. Overnight Centara Duangtawan hotel or Holiday Inn, ChiangMai. Day 8: Chiang Mai / Local Experience Tour (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your Private English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby. Depart from the hotel and drive through Chiangmai town, giving you the impression of the layout and unique atmosphere of this northern city. Visit Wat Chedi Luang Temple, which consists of an impressive pagoda, originally built in 1401 and partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545 and this temple also houses the city foundation pillar. Proceed to ChiangMai China Town and the fresh food market to experience the northern Thai way of life. Continue with local transportation, arrive at the boat pier at Wat Chaimongkol Temple and take a relaxing boat trip to enjoy the scenery along Mae Ping River, stop at a farmhouse to have some fruit and soft drinks. Drive on to a well-known local restaurant to experience the local flavor of ChiangMai noodle (Khao Soi) and pork satae. The last stop will be made at the Famous Handicrafts area to see silverware making and Thai silk weaving. Return to hotel around 16:00. Overnight Centara Duangtawan hotel or Holiday Inn, ChiangMai. 
Day 9: Chiang Mai / Full day Fishing or Thai Cooking School (Your choice) (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby. Today is your chioce of Full day joined Tour, select one of the following Tours: 1: Fishing in Chiangmai Thailand is the ultimate challenge for experts and rookies. ChiangMai fishing tours with huge powerful fighting fish waiting for you to come and challenge them. We have guided fishing tour in Chiang Mai Thailand. With more than 10 years experience, our main targets are the various Asian Cat Fish specially the Mae khong giant cat fish (the world’s largest fresh water fish). Mae Khong Giant Catfish (average 8-20 kg / max 40 kg) In their natural habitat, the Mae Khong Giant cat fish might weigh up to 250 kgs. (07:30 - 18:00 ) 2: If you are interested in cooking Thai foods and are looking for something to do during your trip, then come and learn with us. Smart Cook is one of Chiang Mai‘s professional Thai cookery school, centrally located in a delightful 100 years old teak wood home. You will learn the art of Thai cooking with friendly knowledgeable Thai cooking experts. They are going to teach you some special techniques.
You have to prepare ingredients by yourself and cook step by step. You will learn how to slice, cut and what to use as substitute ingredients. We will also teach you how to combine the ingredients.
There are many ingredients that can be modified to give the dish different taste. ( 09:30 - 15:30 ) Overnight Centara Duangtawan hotel or Holiday Inn, ChiangMai.
Day 10: Chiang Mai / Phuket / Phuket Fantasea Show & Dinner (B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure. Hotel pick-up for private transfer to ChiangMai Airport for Domestic flight to Phuket, departs ChiangMai at 13:00. On arrival at Phuket Airport private transfer to your hotel in Patong Beach. Free at leisure, early evening hotel pick-up for Dinner and Show at Phuket Fantasea. Return to hotel around 11:00 pm, free at leisure. Overnight Royal Paradise Hotel or Patong Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket. Day 11: Phuket / Phi Phi Island Cruise (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up for a full day joined tour to beautiful Phi Phi Island, including air-conditioned cruise, snorkeling, Island walk, time for swimming and buffet lunch on Phi Phi Island, return to hotel around 16:30. Free at own leisure. Overnight Royal Paradise Hotel or Patong Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket. Day 12: Phuket / Free day (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free at your own leisure. Laze by the pool or beach, visit one of the many markets or explore the Island by motor cycle or scooter. Overnight Royal Paradise Hotel or Patong Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket. Day 13: Phuket (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up for a full day joined tour, destination Phang Nga Bay. Phang Nga Bay boat trip: relax in a longtail boat and admire Thailand's scenic mangroves : Tham Lod (limestone cave) and Khao Majoo (rock formation) Tour by Sea Canoe The best way to look closely in and around the amazing natural secrets of untouched limestone caves and hidden passageways. James Bond Island, Depart for Khao Ping Kan and Khao Tapoo to discover the famous movie location, where 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was filmed. A delicious Thai lunch awaits you in the floating fisherman village of Koh Panyee, as well as a chance to glimpse the fascinating life style of a fishing village built entirely on stilts over the water. Return to hotel around 16:30. Overnight Royal Paradise Hotel or Patong Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket.    Day 14: Phuket / Phromthep Cape Sunset Tour (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure. Hotel pick-up at 14:00 for a private tour to give yourself a culture and scenic treat of beautiful Phuket in this program and your holidays memories will be enriched with Chalong Temple, old Sino-Portuguese Building, and enjoy best viewpoint of Phuket Sunset at Phromthep Cape. 14.00; Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel’s lobby. Drive along beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. Visit the ’Three Beaches viewpoint’ where you can take in a great vista of the beautiful bays of Kata Noi, Kata, Karon and Kho Pu Island, at one of the island’s best scenic spot. 15.00: Arrive Old Phuket Town, The historical district is a must-see in the city. Check out the yesteryear of Phuket’s old Sino-Portuguese buildings, Built more than 100 year, these building portray Thai characteristic and heritage although architecturally they are blend of Chinese and European styles. 15.45: Enjoy scenic view from Khao Rang Hill. A great view of Phuket Town, the southern part of the island, and some of the offshore islands, can be obtained by going to the top of Kao Rang Hill, on the city’s northwest. 16.30: Then visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery. It enshrines the gilt statues of monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho Chuang, both much revered by local people because of their roles in quelling the miner rebellion in 1876.
Quick break to visit a Cashew Nut Factory to taste a famous local product of Phuket. As a result of Phuket’s favorable climate, the cashew nuts here have a better quality than those grown elsewhere in the world. Various kinds of cashew nut products are on sale. 17.30: When all seem so enjoyable, you will be given a chance to witness the brilliance of Phuket’s sunset from a hill top overlooking the famous Phromthep Cape.
Phrompthep Cape is situated adjacent to Nai Han Beach and Rawai Beach, at the southernmost point of Phuket. 18.30: Transfer back to hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight Royal Paradise Hotel or Patong Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket. Day 15: Phuket / Bangkok / Siam Niramit Show & Dinner (B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure. Private transfer to Phuket Airport for your midday Domestic flight to Bangkok. On arrival private transfer to hotel, afternoon free at leisure. Hotel pick-up around 18:30 and transfer to enjoy Dinner at Siam Niramit Show - World class spectacular performance of Thai Art and Cultural Heritage. This must-see spectacular 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 worlds most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating, very realistic and inspiring experience. This is a Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Thailand that no one can miss. Return to hotel around 21:00. Free at leisure. Overnight Ambassador Hotel, Sukhumvit, Bangkok. Day 16: Bangkok / Damneon Saduak Floating Markets (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning hotel pick-up for a joined half day tour to visit the fascinating Damnoen saduak floating market, located about 110 Kms from Bangkok.The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a very attractive place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, from small boats. You will also see traditional Thai houses, the way they live, and travel by boats. Return to your hotel around 13:00. (Small boat at floating markets pay direct 150 Baht per person) Free at leisure. Overnight Ambassador Hotel, Sukhumvit, Bangkok. Day 17: Bangkok (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure. Prepare for your private transfer to the airport for your return International flight departing Bangkok International Airport. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm, A late check-out fee may apply depending on your departure time. Thailand Budget Package: 13 nights 
Experience Thailand on a budget Bangkok / Kanchanaburi / ChiangMai / Phuket *Package excludes International airfares / transfers* Package Inclusions: Domestic flights: Bangkok - ChiangMai / ChiangMai - Phuket / Phuket / Bangkok. 13 Nights accommodation including daily breakfasts. Joined day / night tours. Meals as per Itinerary / All taxes included. Australian $ | US $ | GBP £ | Taxes | $1,235.00 pp | $1,165.00 pp | £ 765 | Included | | Please include tour code: | BUDGET13N | Enquire Now! | | Conditions:
Prices are per person twin share, inclusive of taxes and subject to availability. Deposit is due at time of booking. Balance due 30 days prior to travel date. |
Day 1: Bangkok (-/-/-)
On arrival Bangkok International airport, Free at leisure. Overnight Premier Residence, Bangkok or similar. Day 2: Bangkok / River Kwai / Tiger Temple (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up and join tour for Kanchanaburi province, approx 130 Klms from Bangkok. Walk the Bridge over River Kwai, visit the POW war cemetery, Lunch will be on the river. Visit (Wat Pha) Tiger Temple, where you can walk among the Tigers, Monks and watch the array of other animals. Return to Bangkok around 18.00. Overnight Premier Residence, Bangkok or similar. Day 3: Bangkok / Floating market / Crocodile farm / Rose garden (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up in your hotel lobby for a full day joined tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market,situated 110 Km. west of Bangkok. Your journey commences with a leisurely drive through rice paddies and salt fields. Arrive Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here you will be fascinated by boats of various shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods.
Your are able to hire small boat board along the market for shopping local products. [small boat is not included] Enjoy a spectacular show of Crocodile Wrestling between man and crocodiles. The farm of more than 10,000 crocodiles is acclaimed to have one of the cleanest and most impressive public crocodile displays in the world. (by CITES) Continue to Rose Garden Country Resort to visit the Thai village and enjoy the unique and unforgettable experience of the world-renowned Thai Village Cultural Show, featuring an impressive cast of performers, portrays captivating scenes of everyday life in rural Thailand and ’Thai ways’ and offers a vivid introduction to: Thai living, the ’cycle of life’, time-honoured customs and traditions in an agricultural community in Thailand; the Thai passion for festive fun or ’sanuk’ and Thai celebration of a good life and good times, as expressed in the folk songs and dance of the four regions of Thailand. Overnight Premier Residence or similar.  Day 4: Bangkok / Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha ( B/-/-) (Option of morning or midday tour)
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up, join a half day and tour to visit The Grand Palace, an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences. Return to hotel, free at leisure. Overnight Premier Residence or similar. Day 5: Bangkok / ChiangMai / Kantoke dinner (B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure, midday flight to ChiangMai. On arrival free at leisure, early evening hotel pick-up to experience a Kantoke dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called Khantoke. The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. The dishes are all northern Thai delicacies. Traditional Northern Thai dinner provide with;,Kao Neaw, Sticky rice;,Gaeng Hung-Lay, Burmese pork curry, Gai Tawd, fried chicken, Paad Pugg, fried vegetable (usually cabbage), and Naam Prik Ong pork tomato-chili paste, mildly hot, served with fresh cucumber slices, Mee Krob, Crispy noodles, Kaeb Moo, pork rind, which are for dipping with paste, along with these food dishes, a starter or canape is Klow Thod, fried banana. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna) dances and music (e.g. Fingernail dance, sward dance, candle dance, Ramwong dance and Firework displays). Additionally, there are also hill tribe shows, which are performed by Achy, Lahu, Lisu, Yao, Meo, and Karen hill tribes. Return to hotel, free at leisure. Overnight Maninarakorn Hotel or similar.
Day 6: ChiangMai / Mae Wang (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel , hotel pick-up for a full day joined tour including short trekking, elephant ride, bamboo rafting, lunch, Mae Wang waterfall, Hmong hill tribe village and Karen hill tribe village.
Start the tour with 1 and a half hour elephant ride through the jungle and follow with 40 minute- walk to Hmong (Meo) hill tribe village and lunch will be provided at the Shan village.
Drive on to visit Karen hill tribe and then start to walk about 15 minute to the waterfall with a chance to swim and relax in the beautiful surroundings.
After that it will be time for bamboo rafting along the scenic Mae Win river for 1 and a half hour then drive back to Chaingmai hotel, free at leisure. Overnight Maninarakorn hotel or simular.
Day 7: ChiangMai / Full day Doi Inthanon Tour (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby for a full day joined tour to see the highest mountain in Thailand (Doi Inthanon) 2,565meters above sea level, The King & Queen pagodas, Karen hill tribe village, lunch and 2 waterfalls.
Doi Inthanon, 2,565 metres above sea level - the highest mountain in Thailand is probably the most pleasant break from the city. With an hour drive from Chiangmai to the fertile jungle to invigorate yourself with fresh and cool mountain air. This tour takes you to see Karen hill tribe, the twin pagodas built by royal Thai air force to honour King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit, arrive the summit then have a chance to do a short trek to experience the beauty and natural treasure of Doi Inthanon. Continue the trip to visit Wachiratharn waterfall and lunch will be served a picnic style then proceed with and unforgettable short walk through the forest to approach Mae Klang waterfall and return to the hotel. Return to hotel, free at leisure. Overnight Maninarakorn hotel or similar. Day 8: Chiang Mai / Full day local experience Tour (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby. Depart from the hotel and drive through Chiangmai town, giving you the impression of the layout and unique atmosphere of this northern city. Visit Wat Chedi Luang Temple, which consists of an impressive pagoda, originally built in 1401 and partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545 and this temple also houses the city foundation pillar. Proceed to ChiangMai China Town and the fresh food market to experience the northern Thai way of life. Continue with local transportation, arrive at the boat pier at Wat Chaimongkol Temple and take a relaxing boat trip to enjoy the scenery along Mae Ping River, stop at a farmhouse to have some fruit and soft drinks. Drive on to a well-known local restaurant to experience the local flavor of ChiangMai noodle (Khao Soi) and pork satae. The last stop will be made at the Famous Handicrafts area to see silverware making and Thai silk weaving. Return to hotel around 16:00. Overnight Maninarakorn hotel or similar.
Day 9: Chiang Mai / Phuket / Simon Cabaret (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure. Domestic flight to Phuket departing ChiangMai around 13.00. On arrival at hotel, free at leisure. Early evening meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby for a wonderful evening out. Experience the ultimate transvestite extravaganza with all that goes with it! A show to rival Las Vegas, you will be amazed by the fantastic sets and costumes in this one of a kind show in Phuket. This fun-filled night out should not be missed, return to hotel around 21.00, free at leisure. Overnight Patong Lodge or similar.
Day 10: Phuket / Phi Phi Island (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure. Hotel pick-up for a full day joined tour to beautiful Phi Phi Island, including air-conditioned cruise, snorkelling, Island walk, time for swimming and buffet lunch on Phi Phi Island, return to hotel around 16:30, free at leisure. Overnight Patong Lodge or similar. Day 11: Phuket / Free day (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free at your own leisure. Relax by the pool or beach, visit one of the many markets or explore the Island by motor cycle or Scooter. Overnight Patong Lodge or similar. Day 12: Phuket / Phang Nga Bay (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up for a joined tour, depart by air conditioned bus, destination Phang Nga Bay. Phang Nga Bay boat trip: relax in a long tail boat and admire Thailand's scenic mangroves : Tham Lod (limestone cave) and Khao Majoo (rock formation) Tour by Sea Canoe The best way to look closely in and around the amazing natural secrets of untouched limestone caves and hidden passageways. James Bond Island, Depart for Khao Ping Kan and Khao Tapoo to discover the famous movie location, where 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was filmed. A delicious Thai lunch awaits you in the floating fisherman village of Koh Panyee, as well as a chance to glimpse the fascinating life style of a fishing village built entirely on stilts over the water. Suwankuha Temple Local people call Wat Suwan Kuha simply Wat tam, Which means cave temple. Return to hotel around 16:30 . Free at leisure. Overnight Patong Lodge or similar. Day 13: Phuket / Bangkok (B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure, prepare for your domestic flight to Bangkok, departing around midday. On arrival at your hotel free at leisure. Early evening hotel pick-up for a night dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya river, enjoy a Moonlight dinner cruise on the River of the Kings, Bangkok’s majestic principal river. A delightfully romantic way to pass an evening. Savour sights, sounds and incomparable scenery of the Bangkok skyline by night whilst enjoying a delicious meal as you gently cruise upriver. Return to hotel around 21:00. Overnight Ambassador Hotel, Sukhumvit, Bangkok. Day 14: Bangkok / Package End (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until hotel check-out at 12.00 pm. |
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