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Thailand Touring
Kirimaya Nature & Khmer Culture
3 Days Bangkok to Bangkok, Group Journey.
Experience the luxury of the Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa set amongst tropical rainforest in Khao Yai and visit some of the oldest temples in Thailand with a trip to Phimai Historical Park. Lesser known than the cultural hotspots further north this area has a rich past, beautiful monuments and less crowds. Departures: Daily Day 1: Bangkok Kirimaya Escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok by journeying to the Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa, a luxury boutique resort nestled on the edge of the Khao Yai National Park just two hours drive from Bangkok. The park is Thailand's oldest and protects an area of lush tropical rainforest hiding majestic waterfalls as well as providing a haven for wildlife. After checking in to the resort join a guided tour along the parks exotic and scenic nature trails. Accommodation: Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa Day 2: Kirimaya After breakfast visit one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Thailand, the Phimai Historical Park and learn more about the area at the Phimai National Museum. In the afternoon see the stunning Phanom Rung, the finest Khmer Temple in Thailand. Both the temple and the park predate the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia and are thought to be prototypes for its design.(BLD) Day 3: Kirimaya Bangkok Your final day is dedicated to indulgence and relaxation. For golf enthusiast there is the opportunity to enjoy a round on the resort's adjacent golf course or alternatively take advantage of a spa treatment. In the early afternoon transfer back to your Bangkok hotel.(B)
Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from Kirimaya Nature & Khmer Culture
Tour Code BKKKIR3C Twin 455 435 545 Single 825 779 989
Prices Include
* Accommodation and meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner). * Transfers, sightseeing and the services of an Englishspeaking local guide.
04Jan09-30Apr09 01May09-31Oct09 01Nov09-31Mar10 Tour is not available 29Dec09-03Jan10.
River Kwai Tour
3 Days Bangkok to Bangkok, Group Journey.
This tour explores the beauty and fascinating history of the River Kwai area. Highlights include a visit to the Bridge over the River Kwai, Death Railway, a scenic long-tailed boat ride and Kaeng Lava Caves. Departures: Daily Day 1: Bangkok Kanchanaburi River Kwai An early morning pick up from your Bangkok hotel to drive to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum offering historical information and an educational experience. Afterwards visit the Allied War Cemetery at Kanchanaburi and continue to the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Travel along the river by longtailed boat passing jungle scenery and after lunch visit Hellfire Pass Memorial. This afternoon arrive at your hotel, set on the banks of the River Kwai and enjoy dinner together with a presentation of Mon Dances.(LD) Accommodation: River Kwai Resotel Day 2: River Kwai Join a morning tour by boat upstream to Saiyoke Yai Waterfall and National Park to view the areas natural beauty. After lunch at your resort, visit the Kaeng Lava Caves and explore the fantastic stone formations. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to explore the local area or try rafting, fishing, mountain biking or canoeing.(BLD) Day 3: River Kwai Bangkok After breakfast, visit the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal village, where an elephant ride can be arranged (payable locally). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before a ride on the Death Railway Train. Transfer back to your Bangkok hotel.(BL)
Prices Include
* Accommodation and meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner). * Transfers, sightseeing and the services of an Englishspeaking local guide.
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from
Tour Code 01Jan09-31Oct09 01Nov09-31Mar10 Twin 135 165
River Kwai
BKKRR3B Single 165 199
Mekhala Overnight River Cruise
2 Days Bangkok to Bangkok, Group Journey.
Beautifully crafted, Mekhala is a collection of three restored rice barges that provide the setting for daily journeys between Bangkok and Ayuthaya, retracing the paths of former royal processions. Their journey is a fascinating insight into how life on the river has changed over this time. Departures: Daily Day 2: Ayuthaya Bangkok Day 1: Bangkok Mekhala on the river You will be picked up from your Bangkok hotel for an early afternoon transfer to one of the Mekhala barges located on the bustling Chao Phraya River. Three teak wood rice barges have been converted into comfortable mini cruise ships with six or ten well-appointed cabins, each with private facilities, a sundeck and cosy lounge bar. The cruise passes the Grand Palace and many other stunning riverside temples as it heads out of Bangkok. You will have the chance to relax and watch the local people, that work and live by the river, go about their daily routines. Dock just after dark at Wat Kai Tia temple to enjoy an exquisite candlelit dinner on deck. Afterwards retire to your air-conditioned cabin and allow the gentle rocking of the barge to ease you to sleep.(D) After breakfast on deck cruise onwards to Bang Pa-In to visit King Rama V's Summer Palace and take a long-tailed boat through the canals to Ayuthaya where you will be served a Thai-style lunch in a local restaurant. Take a guided visit around the ancient city of Ayuthaya, capital of the powerful Siamese kingdom for over four centuries, and see some of its many ancient temples. Return to your Bangkok hotel in the late afternoon by air-conditioned vehicle.(BL)
This tour also operates in reverse, beginning with a drive to Ayuthaya and cruising back to Bangkok on the river. Departures are daily.
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from
Tour Code 01Jan09-30Apr09 01May09-31Oct09 01Nov09-31Mar10 Twin 225 189 269
Prices Include
* Accommodation and meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner). * Transfers, sightseeing and the services of an Englishspeaking local guide.
Mekhala River Cruise
MKLCF1(UP) Single 329 289 395
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