Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha. Proceed to Lopburi for lunch. Visit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple. Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke and check in at TOPLAND or similar hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Thursday
Day. 06Pitsanuloke—Sukhothai—Sri Satchanalai—Lampang (B/L/D)
Breakfast
08:00 Visit Wat Maha Dhat with its revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Depart for Sukhothai, Visit the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). See Wat Maha Dhat, Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng. Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phya and Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat standing on site of the Khmer fort "Chalieng." Proceed to Lampang and check in at WIANG LAKOR or similar hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Friday
Day. 07Lampang—Phayao—Chiang Rai (B/L/D)
Breakfast
08:00 Drive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang housing the only Emerald Buddha, besides the one at Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok. Depart for Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state the former glory of which may be seen at Wat Sri Kom Kam. Proceed to Chiang Rai and lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai kingdom, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos. Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill, Wat Chedi Luang and the small museum nearby. Take a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town and on the border with Myanmar. Stroll through and shop at local market. Return to Chiang Rai and check in at WIANG INN or similar hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Saturday
Day. 08Chiang Rai—Chiang Mai (B/L/D)
Breakfast
08:00 Depart for Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hilltribe community center. This community-based tourism development project promotes sustainable, self-reliant development to improve the quality of life of villagers of this Akha Community, and is a model for tourism in Hilltribe villages. Proceed to Chiang Mai and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages to observe manufacture of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and to watch how paper umbrellas are made.
Check in at CHIANG MAI GRAND VIEW HOTEL.
19:15-22:15 Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from northern Thailand, followed by a performance of dances and songs by various hilltribes.
Optional: Opportunity to visit the city's night market in search of bargains.
Sunday
Day. 09Chiang Mai—Bangkok by Train (B/L/D)
Breakfast
08:00 Visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached using a NAGA railing rising along both sides. The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. The center is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of Lord Buddha. Continue to visit the elephant camp to watch the elephants taking timber in the forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you. Also visit the orchid farm and lunch at local restaurant. Return to Chiang Mai. Afternoon visit to a famous Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques. Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station.
16:40 Depart by second class airconditioned train with sleeping berth. Box dinner and overnight stay on train.
Monday
Day. 10Bangkok– Cha-Am / Hua-Hin
06:00 Arrive Bangkok Railway Station. (No breakfast)
Transfer to The Tipviman Resort and Spa by private airconditioned car or minibus with English speaking guide and all baggage handling.
Accommodation at The Tipviman Resort and Spa (Deluxe room)
(Formerly Golden Sands Hotel)
Tuesday
Day. 11Cha-Am / Hua-Hin (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Free day at leisure
Accommodation at The Tipviman Resort and Spa
Wednesday
Day. 12Cha-Am / Hua-Hin (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Free day at leisure
Accommodation at The Tipviman Resort and Spa
Thursday
Day. 13Cha-Am / Hua-Hin (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Free day at leisure
Accommodation at The Tipviman Resort and Spa
Friday
Day. 14Cha-Am / Hua – Hin – Bangkok (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up at Tipviman Resort and Spa and transfer to Bangkok international airport by private airconditioned car or minibus with English speaking guide and all baggage handling.
Depart Bangkok
HOTEL ADDRESSES:
- Floatel River Kwai Jungle Raft, 55 Moo 5, Wang Kachae, Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, 71150
- The Rembrandt Hotel , Sukhumvit Soi 18, Klong Toey, Bangkok, Thailand
Tel no. 66 2 261 7100, Fax no. 66 2 261 7017
- Topland Hotel, 68/33 Akathodsarod Road, A. Muang, Pitsanuloke 65000. Tel.: (055) 247800, Fax: (055) 247815
- Wienglakor Hotel, 138/38 Phahonyothin Road, Suandok, Lampang 52000. Tel.: (054) 224470, Fax: (054) 316427
- Wiang Inn Hotel, 893 Phahonyothin Road, Chiang Rai 57000. Tel.: (053) 711533, Fax: (053) 711877
- Chiang Mai Grand View Hotel, 24 Super Highway Chiang Mai-Lampang, Changpuek, Chiang Mai 50300. Tel.: (053) 220100, Fax: (053) 221602
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Courtyard by Marriortt Hotel/Cha-Am , Hua-Hin, 854/2 Burirom Road, Cha-Am Tel no. 66 32 451 200-8, Fax no. 66 32 451 209
TOUR COST
All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £200.
Cost per person on twin share basis as per itinerary
SPECIAL PRICE FOR 2009 - includes 4 Star hotel at Cha Am/Hua Hin
Up to 31 October 2009 - US$ 1100 per person based on 2 persons sharing.
After 31 October 2009 - On application for the current Tour Cost
Payment.
1.On acceptance - £200 per person Acceptance Payment (non refundable) by cheque payable to “S W & M Miller”
Your Contract for all tour arrangements is directly with Asian Trails, Thailandto whom payment for the tour is made.
2. Eight weeks prior to arrival in Thailand, or on Acceptance - 50% payable in US $, by Credit Card or International Bank Transfer, direct to asian Trails, Thailand.
3. On arrival in Thailand – 50% payable, in US $, by Credit Card or Cash.
Cancellation Charges
35 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of US$200 per person will be applicable.
30 days notice of cancellation a fee of 25% of the total amount will be applicable.
25 days notice of cancellation a fee of 50% of the total amount will be applicable
Less than 25 days notice incurs the full amount.
Acceptance Payment non refundable
Included in the tour prices are:
- Accommodation in airconditioned room with bath and meals as mentioned in the programme
- Accommodation at Jungle Rafts Floatel with shower (but no electricity)
- Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by airconditioned car/minibus with English speaking guide
- Boat trip
- 2nd class airconditioned sleeper berth trainticket Chiang Mai-Bangkok
- Service charges, room tax, VAT and baggage handling
Not included in the tour prices are:
- Optional tours
- International Flights
- Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
- Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme
Remarks:
- Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability.
- Pices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases.
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