CLASSIC THAILAND & EAST
 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 itscolorful 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 Juldis Khao Yai Resort. Around 7 pm, night tour in pick up in Khao Yai Park to see the animals.
Day 4:
Morning visit of Khao Yai Park. Depart to Phimai. Phimai is the largest Khmer Temple in Thailand where you can see wonderful sculpted door frames. Visit of the charming site of Prasat Phanomwan, on top of a hill. Recently restored, this temple is smaller than Phimai, but its architecture and its site are specially interesting. Arrival in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). Night at Rachaphruk Grand hotel.
Day 5:
Visit of the Phanom Rung temple complex, south of Buriram, near the Cambodian frontier. It is a walled-in enclosure, with both the door frames and walls carved in beautiful designs of Lopburi Period style with Khmer influence. The beauty of the main prang of Phanom Rung lies not only in its plan, but in the vibrant stone carvings which cover large parts of the temple. On the way visit of the craf industries of sandstone and porcelain. In Ubon, visit of the Wat Phra That Nong Bua and of the Wat Thung Si Muang. Arrival in Khong Gjiam and night at Tohsang Khong Gjiam Resort.
 Day 6:
2 hours boat trip in Khon Chiam, to the place where the Mun river with blue indigo waters flow into the Mekong river with red muddy waters, creating the phenomenon of nature called "maenam song si" or "river with two colors", with a stop on a small island in the middle of the Mekong. Up North to Nakon Phanom via Mukdahan. Visit of Murkhadan indochinese market, and of temple Wat Phratat Phanom in Nakhon Phanom. Night in Nakhom Phanom River View Hotel.
Day 7:
On to Sakhon Nakhon, visit of Wat Phrat That Choeng Chum , of Wat Narai (Khmer temple), and of Ajaan Man Museum. Night in Khon Kaen: Hotel Charoen Thani. Evening free.
Day 8:
Depart to Sukothai. Visit of Phra Si Ratana Mahatat temple in Pitsanuloke, where you have the most beautiful Buddha statue of Thailand.. Transfer to Pailyn Hotel Sukothai. Evening free.
Day 9:
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 10:
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 11:
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. Dinner and show with traditional folk dances.
Day 12:
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 bamboo 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 13 and transfer to airport OR night at Park Hotel and day 13 on the morning transfer to Chiang Mai airport and flight back to Bangkok.
Seaside tour :
Night at Park Hotel and day 13 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) : 121000,- Baht
- Two persons (basis on one double room) : 66000,- Baht
- Tree persons (basis on one double room + extra bed) : 50500,- Baht
- Four persons (basis on two double rooms) : 44000,- Baht
- Five persons (basis on two double rooms and one extra bed): 39000,- Baht
- Six person (basis on 3 double rooms) : 36500,- 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 13 in the train, drinks.
Tips and personal expenses.
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