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Thailand Touring
Thailand's Central Highlights
THAILAND
4 Days Bangkok to Bangkok. Escorted Group Journey.
Tour BKKCHT The area around Bangkok is a wealth of culture and history. Experience the stunning scenery around the River Kwai and explore the past of Ayuthaya and its temples, the capital of Thailand until 1767.
Kanchanaburi
Ayuthaya
Nakhon Pathon Bangkok Floating Markets
Departures: Every Tuesday (minimum 2 persons) Day 1: Bangkok Floating Markets Rose Garden Depart from your Bangkok hotel this morning and travel to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This area is made up of a large canal network and is a gathering place for traders who sell their wares from small hand rowed boats. Continue on to Nakhon Pathom and visit one of the largest stupas in the world, the Phra Pathom Chedi. Arrive at the Rose Garden Resort, relax and enjoy lunch and a cultural performance, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the facilities. (L) Accommodation: Rose Garden Resort Day 2: Rose Garden Kanchanaburi After breakfast drive to Kanchanaburi to view the Bridge over the River Kwai and board the local train and travel on the Death Railway. Arrive at the River Kwai Resotel by longtailed boat for your evening stay. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure with the opportunity to
mountain bike, canoe or just relax. (B) Accommodation: River Kwai Resotel Day 3: Kanchanaburi Ayuthaya This morning is spent visiting the Burma-Thailand Railway Museum, a chance to learn more about the history of the Death Railway. After this there is a chance to contemplate at the war cemetery before continuing on to the capital of Siam, Ayuthaya. The city lies along the Chao Phraya River and is know as the "Venice of the East", here view the remains of the Ayuthaya Empire in temples such as Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Chai Wattanaram and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol with its white reclining Buddha. (B) Accommodation: Krungsri River Hotel Day 4: Bang Pa In Bangkok This morning you may rise early and visit the local town to offer alms to the monks. After breakfast take a 40-minute boat trip on the fascinating Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa In followed by a visit to the Royal Summer Palace. Transfer back to your Bangkok hotel at noon. (B)
Prices Include
· Accommodation and meals as stated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) · Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary · Services of an English-speaking guide
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from
Tour Code 01Jan08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Mar09 Twin 306 337
Central Highlights
BKKCHT Single 368 405
Lisu Lodge & Golden Triangle
3 Days Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Independent Tour.
Tour EWNGT03
Departures: Daily (minimum 2 persons) Day 1: Chiang Mai Lisu Lodge Today you will be picked up from your Chiang Mai hotel to begin a morning's sightseeing of this intriguing city. Drive to the mountain temple of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most famous landmark, then on to the Hill Tribe Museum to learn about the different cultures that live in Thailand. Journey on to the Lisu Lodge for lunch, with a short stop enroute at an Orchid Farm. This afternoon set off on foot for a stroll through the local village, visiting Ton Lung Temple with its fragrant herb garden and the Cultural Centre to learn about the local people. Relax with a massage before sitting down for dinner and being entertained with a traditional Lisu dance show. (LD) Accommodation: The Lisu Lodge Day 2: Lisu Lodge Golden Triangle After breakfast visit the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp where
you will experience an elephant ride and a trip down river on a bamboo raft. This afternoon drive to Doi Mae Salong and meet the Akha, Chinese Kuomintang and Yao hill tribe villages. Continue on to your chosen Golden Triangle resort where you will spend the rest of the day at leisure. (BL) Standard: Imperial Golden Triangle Deluxe: Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa Day 3: Golden Triangle Chiang Rai Today visit the Golden Triangle where the Thailand, Myanmar and Laos borders meet. Board a riverboat to travel along the mighty Mekong, the longest river in SouthEast-Asia and take in the lush riverbank scenery. For lunch visit a local restaurant at the border town of Mae Sai before exploring your final sightseeing stops at the Doi Tung Royal Project and Mae Fah Luang Garden. Your tour will end with a transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for an onward flight. (BL)
Prices Include
· Accommodation and meals as stated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) · Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary · Services of an English-speaking guide
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from
Tour Code Standard Twin 01Jan08-30Apr08 245 307 01May08-31Oct08 230 298 01Nov08-31Mar09 270 338 Deluxe tour supplement of £52 per room applies 01-10Jan08, £33 per room 11Jan-31Mar08 & £11 per room 01-16Apr08. Compulsory gala dinner 24Dec08 & 31Dec08, prices TBA.
Lisu Lodge & Golden Triangle
EWNGT03 Deluxe
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