Flavours of Thailand - FehrWay Tours

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FlAvOurS OF THAIlAnD
Thailand
Your package Includes: Golden Buddha; Temple of the Reclining Buddha; Grand Palace; Wat Phra Kaew; Jim Thompson
House; lunch overlooking the Chao Phraya River; welcome dinner at a traditional Thai house; Damnoen Saduak floating market;
long-tail boat tour in Bangkok; Kanchanburi’s JEATH War Museum; Death Railway; the Hellfire Pass Museum; Mae Fah Luang
Garden; Cottage Industries Center; long-tail boat cruise on the Mekong; picnic by the river banks; Visit the Hall of Opium; Wat
Rong Khun temple; Maesa Elephant Camp; Enjoy lunch and northern Thailand’s signature dish at a specialty restaurant; Wat
Prathat Doi Suthep temple 24 Meals Include: 12 Breakfasts; 7 Lunches; 5 Dinners.
DAY 1 OvernIgHT FlIgHT Depart for Thailand on your overnight flight
DAY 2 BAngKOK Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital. This bustling city
blends the cosmopolitan with timeless tradition.
DAY 3 BAngKOK Begin your journey by visiting the Golden Buddha, one
of the world’s largest solid gold statues. Learn why it was originally covered
in plaster. Proceed to Wat Po, temple of the Reclining Buddha. Marvel at the
scale of this gold-leaf covered monument and its mother-of-pearl inlaid
feet. Explore the spectacular grounds of the Grand Palace. Stop at Wat Phra
Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha and Thailand’s most sacred temple.
Enjoy lunch overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Visit the Jim Thompson
House, home of the American entrepreneur who revitalized the Thai silk
industry before mysteriously disappearing. This afternoon, perhaps go
shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market or have a garment made at one
of the town’s best tailors. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome
dinner at a traditional Thai house.
DAY 4 BAngKOK Travel south to the amazing Mae Klong Market along
the railroad tracks. Visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market where
countless vendors sell fruits and vegetables from their boats. Board a longtail
boat and explore Bangkok’s network of canals called klongs. Drift along
and discover daily life on the waterways. Stop at the iconic Wat Arun, the
Temple of the Dawn. You have the option of embarking on a street food
tour of Bangkok.
DAY 5 BAngKOK Examine WWII in Thailand at Kanchanburi’s
JEATH War Museum. Reflect during a stroll along the historic Bridge over
the River Kwai. Ride the notorious Death Railway and visit the Hellfire Pass
Museum before walking through the nearby canyon.
DAY 6 BAngKOK Today is at leisure. Perhaps you’ll explore independently
or choose to participate in an optional cooking class and learn the secrets
of Thai ingredients while preparing lunch. Or, maybe relax and enjoy a
traditional Thai massage.
DAY 7 BAngKOK – cHIAng rAI Take a short flight to Chiang Rai. At the
Doi Tung Development Project, learn about the Princess Mother’s efforts
to eradicate opium and teach villagers sustainable practices. Stroll through
the beautiful Mae Fah Luang Garden. Visit the Cottage Industries Center
and discover local arts like mulberry paper making.
DAY 8 cHIAng rAI Drive to the famous Golden Triangle. Enjoy
magnificent views of the place where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet.
Embark on a long-tail boat cruise on the Mekong and picnic by the river
banks. Visit the Hall of Opium, an interactive museum that traces opium’s
worldwide impact.
DAY 9 cHIAng rAI – cHAng MAI Visit the contemporary Wat Rong
Khun temple. Its striking white façade is the masterwork of one of Thailand’s
most renowned artists. En route to Chiang Mai, stop for lunch at a popular
restaurant that promotes community development. Visit the Sankampaeng
Handicraft Village and learn about umbrella making, teak carving and the
lacquer ware. Tonight, enjoy a Khantoke dinner and show that highlights
dances from the region’s hill tribes.
DAY 10 cHIAng MAI Visit the remote villages of the Akha and Lisu hill
tribes. Learn about another way of life as you interact with local children
and share a simple lunch. This evening, stroll, bargain and shop at Chiang
Mai’s famous night market.
DAY 11 cHIAng MAI Travel through the lush jungle to Maesa Elephant
Camp, home to one of the largest collections of elephants in northern
Thailand. Watch these majestic creatures take their morning bath in the
river. Enjoy a lively show and observe how they work in the jungle, paint
pictures and play games. You may even choose to ride an elephant or feed
them their favorite treats. Later, stop at an orchid farm that displays some
of Thailand’s most exquisite blooms. Enjoy lunch and northern Thailand’s
signature dish at a specialty restaurant.
DAY 12 cHIAng MAI Visit the sacred Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple
and delve into the legend of the white elephant. Soak in panoramic views
of the city from the mountain top. Finally, savor a farewell dinner at an art
gallery and restaurant overlooking the river.
DAY 13 cHIAng MAI – BAngKOK Fly back to Bangkok for a day at
leisure. Relax, explore more of the city, or shop for souvenirs.
DAY 14 BAngKOK – HOMe Cross the International Date Line on your
flight back home.
14 Days | Mar 8 Oct 18
Double $4,099 $3,849
Single $4,449 $4,269
Round trip airfare from Winnipeg Transportation by luxury motor coach Quality accommodations
DepOSIT: $500.00 per person, plus optional travel insurance, plus air taxes and
fuel surcharge. Final payment due 60 days prior to departure date.
To enhance your vacation: free time options are offered for additional fees.
More dates are available upon request. A Fehr-Way Tour Guide provided with
a minimum tour size.
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