November 2010 - National Museum Volunteers

EXCURSION
NMV WEEKEND EXCURSION
Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle:
Origins of Thai Culture and Glimpses of Neighbours
Dates:
Leader:
Reservations:
Donation:
From early morning Friday, 12th November to late Sunday,
14th November
2010 (three days, two nights)
Dr. Louis Gabaude, former Director of the Ecole Française
d’Extreme Orient (EFEO) in Chiang Mai
Contact Viorica Brougham nmvexcursions@gmail.com
Please advise your mobile phone number when booking.
Land cost only Members – 8,500 Baht (share twin)
Non-members – 9,500 Baht (share twin)
Single supplement – 1300 Baht
Airfare – not included; see details below.
Full payment is due at the time of the booking.
This is an unique opportunity to travel with Northern Thailand cultural
expert, Dr. Louis Gabaude, to the northernmost tip of Thailand, to
Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen, Mae Sai, Doi Mae
Salong. Chiang Saen, once a powerful fortified city, is one of Thailand’s
oldest towns. Renowned for its splendid scenery, much of
northern history remains intact in the Golden Triangle, where the
borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. We will view some of
the oldest and finest preserved or renovated temples and stupas that
reflect the architectural history of this area and learn about northern
Buddhist practice.
Please note: The excursion donation is on a land only basis. The actual
excursion commences on 12 November upon our landing in Chiang Rai at 8:20
am and concludes on 14 November in Chiang Rai at 9:00 pm prior to our flight
departure to Bangkok.
The land cost: includes air-conditioned minibuses throughout, all meals and
refreshments, entrance fees and donations, two nights in good air conditioned
accommodation (share twin) and airport transfers. If participants do not have
someone to share with, they must pay the difference for a single room.
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