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Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Saen - Doi Mae Salong - Mae Sai - Chiang Rai
- Thatorn - Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Chiang Mai - Bangkok
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Day 1 Saturday : Bangkok
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Arrive at Bangkok international airport.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
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2 Sunday : Bangkok |
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After Breakfast half day Bangkok City
and Temples tour. From several magnificent temples in
Bangkok, the three most unique ones are Wat Traimit,
Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Wat Traimit houses
a striking 3-meter tall Golden Buddha image - a gleaming,
5-ton figure of solid gold. Wat Pho, which features
the largest reclining Buddha image in Thailand, and
the Chedi of the kings, is Bangkok's oldest and largest
temple. Finally there is Wat Benchamabophit, a fine
modern Thai temple constructed from white Carrara marble
with ornate crossbeams decorated with lacquer and gold.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.(B/-/-)
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3 Monday : Bangkok |
After Breakfast day free for own
activities. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok. (B/-/-)
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4 Tuesday : Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Chiang
Saen |
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After breakfast transfer to airport. Arrive Chiang
Mai airport. Drive to Chiang Rai via Wiang Pa Pao with
an en route stop at a Karen village and the Hot Springs.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Chiang Rai. Continue
to Chiang Saen, the former capital of the first Thai
Lanna Kingdom, situated on the Mekong River on the border
between Thailand and Laos. Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti
by climbing 383 steps to the top of the hill. Continue
by long-tailed speedboat on the Mekong River towards
the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand,
Myanmar and Laos converge. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
(B/L/D)
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5 Wednesday : Chiang Saen - Doi Mae Salong - Mae Sai -
Chiang Rai |
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After Breakfast, depart from Chiang Saen to Mae Sai,
the northern-most point of Thailand on the Thai - Burmese
border. In the border town of Mae Sai visit a Jade Cutting
Factory and the colorful market, where handicrafts and
souvenirs are on sale. The next stop will be made at
the Fish and Monkey Cave. Proceed to Doi Mae Salong,
passing through mountain scenery. The view from the
top takes in a large part of Thailand, Burma and the
Mekong Valley, which makes this trip very worthwhile.
Lunch at Doi Mae Salong Villa. Continue to visit Akha,
Yao and Lisu Tribes before returning to your hotel in
Chiang Rai. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. (B/L/D)
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6 Thursday : Chiang Rai - Thatorn - Hmong Hilltribe Lodge |
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After Breakfast, transfer to the boat pier. Board simple
long-tailed motorboats for a three-hour journey on the
Kok River, passing tiny hill tribe villages, bamboo
huts and jungle scenery. Further upriver, visit to a
Lahu hill tribe village. The last stop before arriving
at Thatorn is made at the village of Ban Pha Tai. Lunch
at Maekok River Village Resort. Proceed by bus to Mae
Rim via Fang and Chiang Dao. Continue by pick-up truck
to the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge. BBQ dinner followed by
a presentation of Meo dances and songs. Overnight at
LODGE. (B/L/D)
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7 Friday : Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Chiang Mai |
After Breakfast,
visit the elephant camp in Mae Saa and watch the elephants
at work. Their strength and clever teamwork will amaze
you.
Optional: A one-hour elephant ride into the jungle surroundings.
Continue to visit an Orchid Farm. After lunch at a local
restaurant, you will visit various Handicraft Villages,
where you can watch the artisans at work: See, how lacquer-ware
is made, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and how
paper umbrellas are painted. You will also visit a well
known Thai wood carving factory with possibility to buy
Burmese antiques and the reputable Gems Gallery.
In the evening enjoy a typical Kantoke dinner with
a presentation of traditional dances from Northern Thailand.
Overnight at Hotel. (B/L/D)
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8 Saturday : Chiang Mai - Bangkok |
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After Breakfast, visit the most interesting places
in Chiang Mai such as Wat Phra Singh with its famous
Buddha image, the Hill tribe museum and Wat Doi Suthep,
tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea
level. The temple is reached by climbing 290 steps,
which are flanked by a NAGA balustrade on both sides.
After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Chiang
Mai Airport. On arrival at Bangkok transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok. (B/L/-)
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9 Sunday : Bangkok |
| After Breakfast
transfer to airport for onward flight. (B/-/-) |
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Tour
Price (Valid November 01, 2006 to October 31, 2007) |
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Style |
PP on Twin Sharing* |
Single
Supplement |
| (Seat in Coach) SIC (Departs every Saturday) INDTHAI + |
| Superior+ |
USD 974 per person |
USD 358 |
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| Air Fare Supplement: |
BKK – CNX – BKK: ++ |
USD 179 per person |
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Prices are valid from November 01, 2006 to October 31, 2007.
* Rates Applicable With A Minimum Of 2 Passengers.
Airfares are subject to change and availability.
+ (Departs every saturday) INDTHAI
++ BKK - CNX - BKK
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