Amazing Thailand - Jade Tours

Chiang Mai
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Kanchanaburi
Chiang Rai
Lampang
Sukhothai
Phitsanuloke
Bangkok
THAILAND
Ayuthaya
Day 1 Home City > Bangkok
Board flight from your departure city to Bangkok, the “City of Angels”.
Day 2 Arrive Bangkok
Upon arrival, you are transferred to the Novotel Siam Square hotel for 3
nights. In the afternoon you are treated with a 30 minutes foot
reflexology at the Aquara Spa, a good way to overcome jetlags.
Day 3 Bangkok
This morning, visit the Grand Palace, a fairy tale world of jeweled
monuments and spires, the Temple of Emerald Buddha followed by the
over 160 feet long “Reclining Buddha”. This afternoon, enjoy one hour
either a Thai style or Fusion style body massage, followed by a 30
minutes head reflexology.
Day 4 Bangkok > Damnoen Saduak >
River Kwai
After a morning visit of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, we continue to
Kanchanaburi and visit the Bridge of the River Kwai. Then on board the
original death railway train to Nam Tok passing over the breathtaking
wooden viaduct built along the mountain. Arrive at Nam Tok, the
terminal station of the Thai-Burma railway and enjoy a traditional Thai
lunch at a local restaurant. Stay two nights at the River Kwai Resotel.
Amazing Thailand
12 Days Bangkok • River Kwai • Ayutthaya • Phitsanulok •
Lampang • Chiang Rai • Chiang Mai
Day 5 Kanchanaburi
Visit Lava Cave in the morning and continue by boat to Sai Yok Yai
Waterfalls with its stunning jungle back. Lunch at a local restaurant and
enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6 Kanchanaburi > Ayutthaya >
Phitsanulok
This morning, we drive to Ayutthaya, the old capital of Siamese Kingdom
to admire the ancient ruins of Wat Panan Choeng, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol
and Wat Chai Wattanaram. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in
Lopburi. Visit the Monkey Temple and Three Spire Pagoda which is the
landmark of Lopburi. Drive through the central plain of the country; arrive
in Phitsanulok and overnight at the Amarin Lagoon Hotel.
Day 7 Phitsanuloke > Lampang
A morning visit to a private Ethnic & Folklore Museum at the residence of
Mr. Thavee Buranakhet before continue to Sukhothai, where we visit the
Sukhothai Historical Park and its compound as well as Wat Sri Chum with
its giant seated Buddha. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Sri
Satchanalai Historical Park, a UNESCO World heritage. Travel by road to
Lampang and enjoy a horse carriage ride to visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao,
one of the most revered Buddhist temples of Thailand. Dinner and
overnight at Wiang Lakor Hotel

Day 8 Lampang > Chiang Rai
Start the day with a brief morning visit to a Lanna-style wooden house,
the Wat Chedi Sao and its twenty dainty pagodas before heading to
Chiang Rai. Stop en route at Thailand’s largest Fresh Water Swamp to
visit the Wat Sri Khom Kham and arrive at Chiang Rai in time for lunch.
This afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Mae Kok River to visit the
White Karen Hill tribe before checking in at Wiang Inn Hotel for
overnight.
Day 9 Chiang Rai > Chiang Mai
This morning, we visit Mae Sai, a colorful village on the border with
Myanmar. Enjoy strolling, shopping and bargaining at the local market
and afterward we proceed to Chiang Saen where we will visit Ruin
Temple and the museum. After lunch, we leave for Chiang Mai and with
an opportunity to visit the Hot Springs at Mae Kha Chan. In the late
afternoon, we arrive in Chiang Mai and overnight at the Amity Green
Hills Hotel.
Day 10 Chiang Mai
Depart early from hotel to visit one of Chiang Mai’s Elephant Camps
where skill “Mahouts” demonstrate how elephants worked in the jungle
for centuries and other skillful maneuvers. Watching the elephants relax
as they bathe in the river makes for a great photo opportunity! You will
get the chance to ride an elephant and sit in an ox cart. There will be a
stop at an orchid farm nearby. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will
journey up the winding roads of Doi Suthep Mountain and climb 290
steps to visit the hilltop temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. On a clear
day, you will be able to get a panoramic view of the city of Chiang Mai
from the temple grounds. The less energetic will be pleased to know
that there is a cable car up to the hill. Tonight you will be treated to the
ceremonial northern Thai Dinner, known as Kantoke where traditional
dishes will be served while enjoying the elegant traditional dances.
Day 11 Chiang Mai > Bangkok
After breakfast, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. In the early evening,
you are transferred to Chiang Mai Railway Station for boarding an
overnight air-conditioned Express Train (2nd Class Sleeper Berth) to
Bangkok.
Day 12 Bangkok > Home City
Arrival in Bangkok in the early morning you are met and transferred to
the airport for your flight home.
Black-out periods: 31 Jan - 11 Feb 05, 05 Dec - 06 Feb 06
Departure taxes, surcharges, add-on airfares from other city will be advised at the time of booking.
The land only prices include the train journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (Second class sleeper) and transfers on the day of arrival and departure.
The details of trip inclusion, exclusion and other important information are clearly indicated in the terms and conditions on the back cover page of this brochure.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
CATHAY PACIFIC
DEPARTURE DATES 2005
LAND
ONLY
VANCOUVER
CALGARY
EDMONTON
TORONTO
MONTREAL
OTTAWA
HALIFAX
ST. JOHN’S
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SUPPLEMENT
Feb 12–May 31 1,795 2,949 3,149 3,099 3,149 3,299 375
Jun 1–23 1,795 3,339 3,539 3,489 3,539 3,689 375
Jun 24–Jul 17 1,795 3,719 3,919 3,869 3,919 4,149 375
Jul 18–Sep 4 1,795 3,339 3,539 3,489 3,539 3,689 375
Sep 5–Dec 4 1,795 2,949 3,149 3,099 3,149 3,299 375
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