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| | Thailand Highlights  | | Group number: | Minimum 2 - maximum 8. | | Departures: | Octtober 2010 / December 2010 | | Destinations | Bangkok / Kanchanaburi / Ayutthaya / ChiangMai / Golden Triangle / Phuket |
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS (Escorted Tour) Thailand Escorted Tours for Singles, Couples & Groups unsure of travelling in an unfamiliar country
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| Day 1 : Bangkok - Kanchanburi (-/L/D) | Pick-up from hotel in Bangkok, travel to Kanchanaburi, visit the Allied war cemetery and museum. Walk the Bridge over River Kwai and lunch at a local restaurant. We then proceed to Tiger Temple, an amazing experience, walk, sit and photo opportunities of a lifetime. Return to Bangkok around 18:30 Overnight Bangkok Day 2: Bangkok - Ayutthaya ( B/L/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Travel through the countryside to 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 and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an evening exploring the night markets, dinner at a local restaurant enroute. Overnight Bangkok Day 3: Bangkok - Chiang Mai ( B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel, mid morning departure flight to ChiangMai. (included) Arrive in ChiangMai, Transfer to your accomodation. Join tour visiting local temples and craft shops, dinner on guests account. Early evening tour of the famous night bazzar. Return to your hotel or join in the fun at a local karoke bar. Overnight ChiangMai |
 | Day 4: ChiangMai - Elephant Camp ( B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby. Travel north of Chiang Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp, which is 56 km northwards of Chiang Mai. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. The idea of this trip is to see the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests, includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding to commands. Then enjoy a special time riding an elephant for 1 hour through the jungle, make a stop at Lisu Hilltribe Village. The Lisu hilltribe people originated in Tibet and their villages are usually located in the mountains around 1000 meters.
For the truly adventurous! Continue with ox-cart riding back to the camp where lunch is served. After lunch, an experience trip by taking Bamboo Raft along Mae Taeng River. Then, visit a Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids. Return to the hotel around 16:30. Overnight ChiangMai. Day 5: ChiangMai (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby. An early morning drive through scenery from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the several beautiful northern mountains and valleys via the Hot Spring at Mae Ka Chan district and visit to Rong Khun Temple (White’s Temple) It is designed by the famous national artist. The main temple building or U-Bosot is a distinctive white color and decorated with fragments of reflective glass and can be seen from afar. Painting and murals inside the temple are also very magnificent. Continue to the archeological remains at Chiang Sean, original capital of the Lanna kingdom, which originated around 1328, visit the multitude of sites including ancient ruins of temples, stupas, and ancient city wall and moat. Lunch served at the local restaurant on the bank of Mae Khong River.
Afternoon visit the world famous Golden Triangle where the borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar) are met. See the panoramic view of Mekong River, the Golden Buddha Statue beside the Mae Khong River.
Visit the Opium Museum, a small museum with historical displays pertaining to opium culture including all the various implements used in the planting, harvest and information about opium.
The trip continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping for local products from China and Myanmar. Return to the hotel early evening. Overnight ChiangMai. Day 6: Chiang Mai - Bangkok ( B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Domestic Flight to Bangkok. (included) Arrive in Bangkok, transfer to your Hotel. Early afternoon tour visiting the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, including a long tailed boat ride along the Chao River, early evening we visit the Pratunam wholesale markets, try your bartering skills, find a bargain for leather goods, clothing, footwear, toys, just about everything you can imagine. Overnight Bangkok Day 7: Bangkok - Phuket ( B/-/D) Breakfast at the hotel, Mid morning flight to Phuket. (included) Arrive in Phuket and transfer to your hotel. 1 Hour massage for relaxation. Free at leisure for the remaining afternoon. Early evening transfer from hotel to the world famous Simon Cabret Show. Overnight Phuket  |
Day 8: Phuket - Phi Phi Island (B/L/-) Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up for a full day Phi Phi Island tour Phi Phi Islands are one of the worlds most beautiful and irrestible tourist destinations. During the express boat trip to and around the Islands, guests will gaze in awe as the breathtaking panorama unfolds before their eyes - glistening white beaches, swaying coconut palms, tropical jungles and towering cliffs. Beneath the crystal clear waters lives an abundance of exotic coral and colourful tropical fish. Lunch, snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided. Return to hotel around 16:30. Overnight Phuket. Day 9: Phuket - Bangkok (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. At leisure until early afternoon flight to Bangkok. Option to extend your stay in Phuket at your own leisure. Services included in the price: | | Transport by taxi, local van, coach, mini bus 3 star accommodation twin share, single supplement on request Meals as indicated B: breakfast / L: lunch / D: dinner Services of local English-speaking guide Admission fees where applicable Domestic flights as per Itinerary Tours as per Itinerary |
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Services not included in the price: | Drinks at own expense. Travel insurance. International flights. Meals not mentioned in the above itinerary. Tips for guide & drivers. Personal expenses. visa if required A supplement for high season and/or compulsory dinner will be advised at the time of booking.
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Cost per person twin share: | $1,875.00 US / $1,995.00 AU / £ 1455.00 per person, minimum 2 persons for departure. This tour is available all dates for minimum group bookings of 2 persons. | | Single supplement $350 US / $365 AU / £178 quote tour code: BCP8/9 Enquire Now! |
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