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Explore Thailand
Explore 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 remnants of WWII constructions and destructions. 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 carrier5-night hotel accommodations in Bangkok1-night hotel accommodations in a River Kwai Resort1-night hotel accommodations in Pitsanulok1-night hotel accommodations in Lampang1-night hotel accommodations in Chiangrai1-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 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinnersHotel taxes, service charges, and baggage handlingPackage price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price) Vacation Package Itinerary
Day 1 (Thursday): Depart USA Day 2 (Friday): Arrival Bangkok Arrival into Bangkok International airportTransfer to your HotelAccommodation in BangkokDay 3 (Saturday): 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 Benjamaborpitr.Thai Dinner and Dances at Ruen Thep Restaurant. Enjoy an authentic Thai dinner in an atmospheric restaurant. The meal is accompanied by Thai musical and dance performances.Accommodation in Bangkok (B,D)Day 4 (Sunday): Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - River Kwai Resotel Breakfast at the hotelTravel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned busVisit JEATH Museum, with realistic depictions of the experiences of POWs during WWII.Visit the Allied War Cemetery and the world-famous bridge over the River KwaiRide on the scenic "Death Railway", so called due to the thousands of allied POWs that perished during it's construction.Lunch at Pakseng Pier Restaurant.Travel by long-tail boat, through unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery, to the River Kwai.Accommodation in River Kwai at the River Kwai Resotel or similar (B,L,D)Day 5 (Monday): River Kwai Resotel - Bangkok Breakfast at the hotelMorning at leisureLunch at the River Kwai ResotelTravel from the hotel back to Bangkok by air-conditioned bus.Accommodation in Bangkok (B,L)Day 6 (Tuesday): Bangkok Breakfast at the hotelFull day at leisureAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 7 (Wednesday): Bangkok ? Ayuthaya ? Lopburi ? Pitsanuloke Breakfast at the hotelTravel from Bangkok to Ayuthaya by air-conditioned bus Visit Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand, with it's many ancient pagodas and temples.Visit Phra Buddha Badh with it's shrine of the holy footprint of BuddhaTravel on to Lopburi for lunch at a local restaurantVisit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-spire Pagoda), the ruins of the temple Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple.Proceed to PitsanulokeDinner at the hotelAccommodation in Pitsanuloke (B,L,D)Day 8 (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 9 (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 10 (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 11 (Sunday): Chiang Mai - Bangkok 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 antiquesFly from chiang Mai to BangkokTransfer to your hotel in BangkokAccommodation in Bangkok (B,L)Day 12 (Monday): Departure Breakfast at the hotelTransfer from hotel to Bangkok International Airport
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| Call (888) 291-0999 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7435033 | | EEI Travel | | Offer valid through 11/6/2008 | | | 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.Nonrefundable and nonchangeable once paid in full.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.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 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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