18D17N AROUND THAILAND
Bangkok – korat – Surin - Ubon– Udonthani – Lampang – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
DAY 1: BANGKOK
Meet & greet at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Bangkok.
DAY2: CITY & TEMPLE TOUR, BANGKOK (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel. This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions:the FuneralPalace, the ReceptionPalace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful EmeraldBuddhaTemple. Lunch at local restaurant.
Board a longtail boat at the pier to visit the Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn and its amazing architecture, situated on the banks of the CharophrayaRiver.
Back to hotel and free time for leisure.Overnight at Bangkok.
DAY3: BANGKOK – KORAT (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed from Bangkok to Korat. En route visit the market in Klang Dong. After lunch we proceed to the small town of Phimai in the northeast of Korat, known for the magnificent Khmer Prasat , Museum and the HistoricalPark. Transfer to Korat, stop to visit one of the greatest Banyan trees in Thailand. Dinner and overnight at Korat.
DAY4: KORAT – SURIN (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visitthe village ofDan Kwian, pottery village and its wonderfully crafted earthenwaren. Continue to Phanom Rung, the finest KhmerTemple in Thailand, which gives an idea of Angkor Wat inCambodia;itis also similar to Phimai. Both of the monuments seem
to be developed from the famous Angkor Wat.
Located nearby is Muang Tam, another impressive Khmer temple. After lunch, visit the silk weaving village of Ban Nong Sang Nga. The village consists of about 600 inhabitants. People breed silkworms spin the yarn and weave silk. Continue to Surin. Dinner and overnight at Surin.
DAY5: SURIN – KHAO PHRA VIHARN – UBON RATCHATANI (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Khao Phra Viharn, one of the places with the most beautiful monuments in south east Asia.
One can look over to Cambodia. Although it is on Cambodian territory, the only access is from Thailandto the temple same half and requires no visa. This fact makes a visit to this temple summit so fascinating. After lunch we continue to Khong Jiam on a boat trip on the MekongRiver to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Ubon.
DAY6: UBON RATCHATHANI – MUKHADAN – NAKHON PHANOM (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Pha Taem National Park Here there are ancient rock paintings, that are around 2000 - 3000 years old. After lunch visit the famous Mukdahan Indochina market where products come from the Mekong (Vietnam, China, Laos and Cambodia) to the local market to be sold. Continue to Nakhorn Phanom. En route visit the famous templeWat Thai Phra That Phanom. Arrival in Nakorn Phanom, a small, charming town on the MekongRiver. Dinner and overnight at Nakhon Phanom.
DAY7: NAKHON PHANOM – SAKON – UDONTHANI (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the former home of Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese hero who lived here, continue visit to Wat Phra Thad and Choeng Chum, an ancient brick pagoda of 24 m height. In the chapel is the sacred Luang Pho Ong Saen Buddha statue. Then it goes on to Phra Narai Cheng Weng Thad sanctuary. After lunch, visit the BaanChiangNationalMuseum in at Udon Thani, which houses many exhibits, which are 4000-7000 years old. Primitive artifacts were found at Ban Chiang and 1992 was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Next trip to Udon Thani town for dinner and overnight at Udonthani.
DAY8: UDONTHANI – LOEI – PETCHABOON (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to visitPhuPhraBatHistoricalPark. After lunch visit Sri Song Rak Phartat in Loei. Continue to Pethchaboon. Dinner and overnight at Petchaboon.
DAY9: PETCHABOON – PHITSANLUK – SUKOTHAI (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. First we take a trip to Wat Maha That, with its highly revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. After lunch drive to Sukhothai, where you will see the ancient ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park and Wat Sri Chum with its gigantic Buddha statue. Dinner & overnight at Sukothai.
DAY10: SUKOTHAI – LAMPANG (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Srisatchanalai Historical Park. Lunch at local restaurant. Then drive to Lampang. Upon arrival visit the ancient city by horse carriage. Lampang is the only town in Thailand where horse-drawn carriages are still used transports used. Visit to Wat Don Tao. Furthermore, you can see Wat Pa Fang and Wat Si Rong Muang, 2 temples Burmese style, with exquisite wood carvings. Dinner and overnight at Lampang.
DAY11: LAMPANG – CHIANG RAI (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Lampang City Tour + Lunch + transfer to Chiang Rai via Phayao Route + Dinner and transfer to hotel in Chiang Rai. Overnight at Chiang Rai.
DAY12: CHIANG RAI – CHIANG SEAN – CHIANG MAI (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Chiang Sean (Wat Chedi Luang) + Golden Triangle View Point + Lunch + Mae Sai + Yao and Akha Hill Tribe + transfer to Chiang Mai via Doi Saket Route + Khan Toke Dinner with show + transfer to hotel in Chiang Mai. Overnight at Chiang Mai.
DAY13:CHIANG MAI TOUR (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Mae Sa Elephant campe + elephant Show + Orchid Farm + Lunch + DoiSuthepTemple + Walking Street (local Market on Sunday). Free time and overnight at Chiang Mai
DAY14: CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK via train (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Offering food to the Monk and visit Wat Phar Sing + Local Market + Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway station for train to Bangkok. Overnight on board train.
*1st Class AC Sleeper berth
DAY15: BANGKOK – HUAHIN
Arrive at Bangkok. Meet guide/driver and transfer to hotel at Huahin. Check in. Overnight at Huahin.
DAY16: HUAHIN (B)
Breakfast + free n easy
DAY17: HUAHIN (B)
Breakfast + free n easy.
DAY18: HUAHIN – HOME/DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight home/next destination.
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Inclusions:
All accommodation on double/twin sharing basis with daily ABF
All airport – hotel – airport transfers on private basis
All tours & transfers on private basis with English speaking guide, all entrance fees
Meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner), drinks excluded
*1st Class AC Sleeper berth train ticket Chiang Mai-Bangkok
Exclusions:
Air fares of any kind
Extra charges, personal expenses
Surcharge for peak season if any (upon booking)
Optional tours /meals /transfers if any
Services not mentioned above
Gala Dinners on 24th Dec 2010, 31st Dec 2010
Travel insurance, visa fees etc