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Experience Thailand
Experience Thailand
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 This special tour of Thailand offers a fascinating look into the many aspects of Thai life. Your journey will take you to exotic city & rural temples, fantastic caves, traditional villages, and even an elephant camp. You will encounter Thai culture in its various forms - in its dances, its food, its handicrafts and in the friendliness of its people. Everywhere you turn, you will touch upon Thailand's long history, from the ruins of ancient kingdoms to the impressive temples that shape the skyline. You will travel in comfort by bus, by boat and by plane, and they will take you through cities and towns beyond the stretch of your imagination. Thailand's many mysteries need to be explored first-hand and this tour offers the perfect opportunity! Package Includes Round trip airfare on available air carrier4-night hotel accommodations in Bangkok1-night hotel accommodations in Pitsanuloke1-night hotel accommodations in Lampang1-night hotel accommodations in Chiangrai2-night hotel accommodations in ChiangmaiAll airport transfersOne way flight from Chiang Mai to BangkokEnglish-speaking guide provided on escorted portion of the tour (see itinerary for details)All entrance feesTotal of 20 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinnersHotel taxes, service charges, and baggage handlingVacation Package Itinerary
Day 1 (Monday): Depart USA Day 2 (Tuesday): Arrival Bangkok Arrival into Bangkok International airportUpon arrival in Bangkok you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideAccommodation in BangkokDay 3 (Wednesday): Bangkok ? Ayuthaya ? Lopburi ? Pitsanuloke Breakfast at the hotelDepart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch and Wat Pranangcherng.Continue via Saraburi to Phra Buddha 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 to your hotel.Dinner at the hotelAccommodation in Pitsanuloke (B,L,D)Day 4 (Thursday): Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai - Lampang Breakfast at the hotelVisit Wat Maha Dhat with it's revered Buddha statueTravel to Sukhothai, visit the ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379)Lunch at a local restaurantTravel to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng.Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, and Wat Nang PhyaProceed to LampangDinner at the hotelAccommodation in Lampang (B,L,D)Day 5 (Friday): Lampang - Phayao - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai Breakfast at the hotelDrive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang with its beautiful Emerald BuddhaTravel on to Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state. Visit Wat Sri Kom KamProceed to Chiang RaiLunch at a local restaurantVisit Chiang Saen, an attractive town and a former capital, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and LaosVisit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to the top of the hill. Also visit Wat Chedi Luang and a small museum nearbyTake a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meetTravel to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town, on the border with Myanmar. Shop at the local marketReturn to Chiang RaiAccommodation in Chiang Rai (B,L,D)Day 6 (Saturday): Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai Breakfast at the hotelVisit Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hill-tribe community center, and learn about it's effort in promoting sustainable village life and tourismProceed to Chiang Mai and enjoy lunch at a local restaurantVisit to Handicraft Villages to observe production of lacquer-ware, Thai silk, and paper umbrellasEnjoy Kantoke Dinner, a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from Northern Thailand, followed by dances and songs by various hill-tribes.Rest of evening at your leisure to experience the city's night markets in search of bargains.Accommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L,D)Day 7 (Sunday): Chiang Mai Visit Wat Doi Suthep and Monastery, built in 1383 and tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. In the center of the complex is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of BuddhaVisit an Elephant camp and watch the elephants working with timber in the forestVisit an Orchid farm and enjoy lunch at an local restaurantReturn to Chiang MaiAfternoon visit to a well-known Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiquesAccommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L)Day 8 (Monday): Chiang Mai - Bangkok Breakfast at the hotelFly from Chiang Mai to BangkokRest of day at leisureAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 9 (Tuesday): Bangkok Breakfast at the hotelCity and Temples Tour, including visits to three of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok - Wat Trimitr, Wat Po, and Wat BenjamaborpitrAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 10 (Wednesday): Bangkok Breakfast at the hotelThai Cooking Class, Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine and learn to cook it. The excursion/cooking class includes a cooking demonstration and eating your own creations, supplemented with our Master Thai Chefs Creations, to ensure that you don't go away hungry. Every participant is presented with a cooking class diploma and set of recipes.Thai Dinner and Dances at a local restaurant. Enjoy an authentic Thai dinner in an atmospheric restaurant. The meal is accompanied by Thai musical and dance performancesAccommodation in Bangkok (B,D)Day 11 (Thursday): Departure Breakfast at the hotelTransfer from hotel to Bangkok International Airport
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| Call 202-234-8456 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7596341 | | EEI Travel | | Offer valid through 12/4/2008 | | | Notes
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.
Passport Requirements:
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.Passport numbers are required for confirmation.Thailand Departure Tax:
Required upon departure in local currency (cash only) the amount of 500THB approximately. Aircraft boarding will be denied to any passenger who fail to pay this tax which is collected after check-in and prior to boarding by Federal Airport staff.Full payment due within 1 day of booking by 2pm.Nonrefundable and nonchangeable once paid in full.Restrictions
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 21-day advance purchase. Purchases within 21 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Air carrier used in the package is based on gateway and availability at time of booking and multiple flights connections may be necessary. Flight departure times may be at any time on your requested departure day. Surcharges up to $60 per person each way apply for return travel Friday, Saturday and Sunday depending on travel dates. Air taxes/Government-imposed fees/surcharges are excluded. These fees are in addition to the package prices and will be added to invoice. Travel is valid for these dates only. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended. |
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