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Treasures of Thailand
12 Days / 9 Nights from £2,695 Private Journey · Ancient Siam Culture · Luxury Cruise to Ayutthaya · Golden Triangle · Luxury Hotels This tour discovers the varied natural and historical treasures of Thailand. Explore the "River of Kings" with a luxury three-day cruise to Ayutthaya and visit Sukhothai Historical Park. Spend time in the countryside of Northern Thailand and take a boat trip on the Mekong. Throughout the journey, enjoy Thailand's superb hotels, fine food, exotic culture and friendly people.
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Day 1 To Bangkok: Overnight flight from London to Bangkok with Thai Airways. (N) Day 2 Bangkok: Arrive and transfer to the Sukhothai Hotel for 2 nights. (N) Day 3 Bangkok: Full day city tour including the fascinating Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and the National Museum. (B, L) Day 4 River Cruise: This morning board the Manhora in downtown Bangkok for a 3 day / 2 night cruise on the Chao Phraya River with gourmet cuisine. The Mahora is a luxuriously converted rice barge with four air-conditioned state rooms decorated in teak woods, Thai fabrics and Oriental carpets. Facilites on board include a spacious lounge bar and dining area, and a sun deck. Today visit Wat Arun and the Royal Barges National Museum before cruising upstream towards Ayutthaya. (B, L, D) Day 5 Ayutthaya: Today explore the ruins of historic temples, elaborate monuments and
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lavish palaces of the former royal capital of Siam. (B, L, D) Day 6 To Bangkok: Today visit Wat Nivat, Bang Pa In Summer Palace and Bang Sai village. Cruise back towards Bangkok this afternoon and disembark. Stay 1 night at the Sukhothai. (B, L) Day 7 To Sukhothai: Fly to Sukhothai. Capital of the Thai kingdom in the 13th century, the city has intricate Buddhist stonework and beautiful temples. Afternoon tour of the Sukhothai Historical Park. Continue by road to Chiang Mai and stay 2 nights at the Chedi Chiang Mai. (B, L) Day 8 Chiang Mai: Travel into the hills and jungle around Chiang Mai and take an elephant-back safari to Lisu hill tribe village. Afternoon gentle bamboo rafting on the Ping River and visit an orchid farm. (B, L) Day 9 To Chiang Mai: Depart north by road for Chiang Rai and visit the Chiang Dow monastery
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
and cave shrines. Continue into the hills for a panoramic view at Wat Tha Ton, and visit the tribal villages of A-Kha and Pa-Dong before arriving in Chiang Rai. Stay 2 nights at the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa. (B, L) Day 10 Golden Triangle: Full day Golden Triangle tour. See the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. Take a boat ride on the Mekong and visit Chiang Saen, the former capital of the first Thai Lanna Kingdom. (B, L) Day 11 To London: Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to London with Thai Airways. Alternatively finish your trip with a relaxing stay at one of Thailand's many excellent beach hotels. (B) Day 12 London: Early morning arrival. (N) Beach Extensions: Please see page 59 for details of our recommended beach hotels in Thailand and ask your consultant for a quotation for your preferred length of stay.
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Thai Airways Business Class: From £1695 per person Eva Air Elite Class (Premium Economy): From £495 per person Eva Air Premium Laurel (Business Class): From £1,195 per person
Additional Information & Supplement
Meal Basis As per itinerary for private journeys and extensions: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals..
REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIONS
From £130 return with British Midland to/from Heathrow Belfast · Teeside · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Manchester · Leeds / Bradford
For tour reservations and tailor made quotations 020 7873 5000
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