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COMfORT
10 days, ex Bangkok
itiNerary... Days 1-2 Bangkok Bursting with life and colour, exciting Bangkok is a modern city with an ancient heart. Visit the Single supplement available *plus Local Payment THB 4,250
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beautifully carved Emerald Buddha, housed beneath the gleaming spires of the Grand Palace. Later, take a boat trip through the khlongs to witness the remarkable contrast between city and canal-side life. Days 3-4 chiang Mai Learn to whip up local delicacies at a Thai cooking class and taste the fruits of your labour afterwards. Alternatively, take a guided bike ride to the abandoned city of Wiang Kum Kam and temple ruins uncovered recently during archaeological excavations. In the evening, climb up to Doi Suthep, famous for its wonderful copper-plated chedi and sweeping views out over the countryside. Day 5 h'mong lodge Travel to where the rice fields meet the forest and get acquainted with Thailands second-largest minority group - the Hmong. Enjoy a display of traditional song and dance, along with a barbeque dinner. Day 6 sukhothai Nicknamed the Dawn of Happiness, Sukhothai still recalls Siams golden age with its superb Buddha statues, marvellous monuments and lotus flowers in full bloom. Watch cute baby elephants play at the Elephant Conservation Centre and maybe even take a ride on an adult elephant. Days 7-8 kanchanaburi/ river kwai A sobering morning visit to the Hellfire Pass memorial is followed by a samlor ride to the Jeath War Museum and the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai. Days 9-10 Bangkok Returning to Bangkok, there is ample time to visit any number of sights before a river cruise and farewell dinner on the mighty Chao Phraya River.
accoMMoDatioN Hotels (7 nts), lodge (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt) traNsPort Overnight train, minibus, boat, samlor, elephant GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$250 for meals not included DeParts Selected Fri GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes Arrival airport transfer is included traVeller ratiNG 4.67 out of 5 start 2008 04 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May Finish 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Jan 03 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27 Apr 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 Jul 01 Aug 08 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug 05 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 26 Sep 03 Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun 06 Jul 13 Jul 20 Jul 27 Jul 03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 24 Oct 31 Oct 07 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Dec 2009 02 Jan 09 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan 06 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 01 Mar 08 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May 08 May 15 May 22 May 29 May 05 Jun 12 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jun 29 Mar 05 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jun 05 Jul Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Hometime, Ao Nang, Krabi - Sally Webber
" Wander among the temples of sukhothai " Join a cooking school in chiang Mai " Gain an insight into the hmong hilltribe " experience the beauty of the river kwai
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23 days, Bangkok to Ko Samui/Phuket (seasonal)
Departs every Sun itiNerary... Days 1-2 Bangkok Get your first taste of Thailand in Bangkok. Days 3-4 kanchanaburi/river kwai A sobering visit to the Jeath War Museum is followed by a stroll through the Erawan *plus Local Payment THB 12,750
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National Park. Day 5 ayuthaya Get a sense of Siams former glory on a tour of the enchanting ruins of Ayuthaya. Days 6-7 chiang Mai No Thai adventure would be complete without an elephant ride - so climb up and hold on tight. Day 8 homestay Experience northern hospitality at a homestay. Enjoy a traditional dance performance by the village kids. Days 9-11 hilltribe trek Test your mettle on a hilltribe trek, interacting with locals along the way. Days 12-13 chiang rai Discover the Golden Triangles intriguing past at the Opium Museum. Days 14-15 Bangkok Search for a bargain at the massive weekend markets and pay a visit to impressive Wat Arun. For trips that run from May to oct (east coast)... Days 16-18 ko Pha-Ngan/homestay The location of full-moon parties, Ko Pha-Ngan is also famous for long, sandy beaches and lovely scenery. Days 19-20 ko tao Don a mask and discover the amazing underwater world around Ko Tao. Days 2123 ko samui With a distinctly different culture to the mainland, Ko Samui boasts fabulous food, a Big Buddha and white sand beaches. For trips that run from Nov to april (West coast)... Days 16-18 krabi Kick back on beautiful beaches and take a boat trip to nearby islands. Days 19-20 ko yao Noi Sail around spectacular limestone cliffs to reach remote bays. Days 21-23 Phuket Its off to Phuket for a final island fling.
Photography Competition 2006, Local transport - Rose Giordano accoMMoDatioN East Coast: Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts), hilltribe villages (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight trains (3 nts), bungalows (2 nts). West Coast: Hotels/guesthouses (16 nts), hilltribe villages (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight trains (2 nts), bungalows (2 nts) traNsPort Train, minibus, ferry, rice barge, longtail boat, local bus, cycle rickshaw, songthaew, elephant, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals East Coast: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners. West Coast: 4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$345 for meals not included DeParts Every Sun GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. At times this trip may operate in reverse or in a slightly different order. 2. Some accommodation may be multishare traVeller ratiNG 4.71 out of 5
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" interact with locals on a hilltribe trek " have fun in the sun on a tropical island " Discover ayuthaya
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