CLASSIC THAILAND
 Day 1:
Morning arrival in Bangkok and welcome by the guide at the exit door number 4 of the airport (same level as arrival). Transfer to the Silom Serene Hotel. Total change of scenery for this day that will have you discover the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew) and the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the protector of the city. Visit of the Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha. Boat tour on the klongs (canals) in Thonburi. Evening free.
Note : you must arrive in the morning to visit Bangkok the first day. If not we will visit Bangkok the day two.
Day 2:
Road trip (90 km from Bangkok) to Dammoen Saduak and its colorful floating market, on the way, visit of House of Coconotery. Then to Kanchanaburi. Visit of the impressive WWII military cemetery next to the world-famous River Kwai Bridge. Visit of the JEATH museum. Return to Bangkok. Night at Silom Serene Hotel. Evening free.
 Day 3:
Early morning start for Bang Pa In, the King’s Summer Palace, and on to Ayutthaya, the second historic capital of Siam. Known as the City of The 33 King’s, its ruins cover 15 km² and have been turned into a well-run archeological site. The tour continues to Lopburi, the City of Monkeys. They are respected and left free to roam around the ruins of a Khmer temple. Arrival in Sukothai and check-in at the Legendha Hotel. Evening Free.
Day 4:
Morning visit of the National Archeological Park of Sukothai, the oldest capital of Siam (AD 1250-1350) which contains UNESCO-sponsored essential elements of Thailand’s cultural heritage. Among the sites visited will be the temples of Mahathat, Sa Si, Sri Sawai and Si Chum. On to the North. Visit of pinapple fields and stop at Payao lake. Depart for Chiang Rai and transfer to Wiang Inn Hotel. Evening Free.
 Day 5:
Depart for Mae Sai, on the Burmese border and visit of the Golden Triangle, which is a strategic area from which you will gaze at a unique landscape shared between Thailand, Burma and Laos. Visit of Opium museum and of the Buddha watching the border. Visit of tribal villages and hot water springs. Depart for Chiang Mai and transfer to The Park Hotel. Use the free evening to visit and make some shopping at the famous Night Bazar.
Day 6:
Tour to Doï Suthep, situated at an altitude of 1000 meters, from which you will enjoy a spectacular view of the countryside around Chiang Mai underneath. 290 steps will lead you to the monastery. During your visit of the local handicraft industries you will discover the age-old techniques for hand-painting paper umbrellas and manufacturing silk, silverware and lacquer ware. Dining and show with traditional folk dances.
Day 7:
Safari: through the jungle, enjoy a one hour elephant ride. You will then board an ox-drawn cart to reach the starting point of the rafts that will take you down the river. Visit of orchids farm. Back to Chiang Mai.
YOUR CHOOSE:
No seaside tour:
Depart for Bangkok by night train with sleeping berths. Arrival in Bangkok on the morning day 8 and transfer to airport OR night at Park Hotel and day 8 on the morning transfer to Chiang Mai airport and flight back to Bangkok.
Seaside tour : Night at Park Hotel and day 8 on the morning transfer to Chiang Mai airport and flight to your seaside resort.
Price per person (based on low season prices) for this trip, without the possible
seaside trip, including the night train with sleeping berths :
- Alone (based on one single room) : 69500,- Baht
- Two persons (basis on one double room) : 38000,- Baht
- Tree persons (basis on one double room + extra bed) : 29000,- Baht
- Four persons (basis on two double rooms) : 25500,- Baht
- Five persons (basis on two double rooms and one extra bed): 23000,- Baht
- Six person (basis on 3 double rooms) : 21000,- Baht
Our price include:
Private Tour, no other participants
Everything on the program, transfers, entrance to all the visits, and a local guide
speaking English. Accommodation including American Breakfast.
Transportation by private minibus with air-co.
Chiang Mai/Bangkok by night train, 2nd class, sleeping berths, and air conditioned.
Minimum accident insurance (compulsory by law)
It does not include:
Lunch and dinner (except when mentioned- see the dining-show), breakfast on day 8 in the train, drinks.
Tips and personal expenses.
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