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Explore the North & South

  

11 Days / 10 Nights

Itinerary (Bangkok-Duamnuen Saduak-Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai-Phuket-Phi Phi Island-Phang Nga Bay-Phuket-Bangkok)

Day 1 : Arrive in Bangkok. Transfer to your hotel. Relaxation. Swimming pool.

Day 2 : American breakfast. Pick up to your hotel at 06.00 / 06.30. Depart Bangkok to the unspoiled rural floating market of Duamnuen Saduak situated 110 km west of Bangkok . Visit the orchid and butterfly farm also see the coconut sugar local factory. Arriving at the jetty, you board long-tailed boats and cruise trought the many small canal shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods. Depart from Duamnuen Saduak to Bangkok. Transfer to your Hotel.

Day 3 : American breakfast. Pick up at your hotel at 08.00 / 08.30. Visit the Royal Grand Palace. This is the “must” for every visitor to Bangkok, for the grand palace complex, which includes the temple of the Emerald Bouddha is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Back to your hotel around 12.30 / 13.00. Pick up at your hotel. Depart at 18.00 to the north largest town, Chiang Mai by coach. Over night.


Day 4 : Arrive in Chiang Mai, transfer to your hotel. Free time at leisure ( Relaxation, swimming pool, visit the town.) Pick up at your hotel around 18.30 to Khantoke dinner. Taste authentic of northern Thai food and delightful entertainment presented by classical dancing and Hilltribe shows. This evening will make a long remenber.
Back to your hotel around 21.15.

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Day 5 : American breakfast. Depart Chiang Mai about 08.30. Travel north on Chiang Mai Thaton route to elephant training camp. Along the way, it offers views of spectacular mountain sceneries, farmlands and villages. Arrive at the camp. Watch a herd of elephants taking a Baht in mountain stream and brief demonstration of elephant work in remote jungle. After the show, add the ideal trip to fully experience ridding an elephant through lush rain forest. Picnic lunch. After lunch, embark on bamboo raft, float down the river Ping to the collection point. The trip continues to Orchid farm.See hybrids of local wild orchid collection and its splendid eye-catching flowers. Back to Chaingmai. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 6 : American breakfast. Depart Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai, a journey about 3 hours. Almost half of the trip is going on mountain road winding through preserved forests. Along the way it offers magnificient views of mountain sceneries. Arrive in Chiangrai. Then proceed to Mae Sai, Thai Burmese town linked by common bridge to Burma. Discovery the burmese products. Local lunch ( box ). After lunch, drive to the famous “Golden Triangle” and the historic town, Chiang Saen which is setting on the bank of Mekong river, over looking Laos. During the excursion, visit to the hilltribe, the Yao & Akha. Back to Chiang Mai and your hotel.

Day 7 : American breakfast. Depart to Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep is the symbol of Chiang Mai, and the holy temple for native which is in each year visited by Buddhist pilgrims from every where is situated on the hilltop of Doi Suthep mountain. Inside the temple there is golden stupa built in northern thai style and enshrined with the holy relics of Lord Buddha. Behind the temple one can have a complete panoramic view of the whole Chiang Mai city and wonderful countryside. Future up on the mountain road to Meo hill tribe village. The Meo hill tribe, still retain their unique dress and culture. Depart to see the variety of local handicrafts. Go to see the process of woven, observe carvers of teakwood on furniture respectively to the time honored skill of their fore father. Then visit the shops where they make silverware, lacqueware, colourful umbrellas and various handicrafts. Transfer to Chiang Mai airport. Departure to Phuket at 11: 15. Arrive in the Thailand largest tropical island : Phuket, the pearl of the orient. Your will be greeted by your representative. Transfer to hotel. Leisure. Over night.

Day 8 : American breakfast. Depart to the Makan Bay Jetty to board the cruiser for Phi Phi Island tour. During your cruise, the cruiser will serve coffee/tea with snacks and also soft drinks. Upon approaching the Phi Phi Island, you‘ll see the surroundings nearby island. You’ll visit the Viking Cave, where there are ancient paintings on the wall and also a reserved cave for bird’s nests collection. Keep a watch out for long bamboo poles along the surrounding islands! The bird’ nests in Phi Phi Island are being exported throughout the world. After visiting the cave, you‘ll proceed to view the underwater world on the glass bottom boat. Watch the pretty marine life, corals, etc… Your lunch awaits you at Phi Phi Island. Relax at the white sandy beach of Tonsai Bay. Walk around the Tonsai bay village or go for snorkeling in the underwater world. An appointment time will be set for you trip to cruise back to Phuket Island where the coach awaits to send your back to your hotel around 17.00 . The beauty of Phi Phi Island will always be in your mind.

Day 9 : American breakfast. Depart to “James Bond Island “ which is situated on the Andaman sea. The coach will take you northward of Phuket Island and cross the Thepkassatri Bridge which connects Phuket Island with the mainland Thailand. On this hour and a half coach ride, enjoy the greenery surroundings of Phuket Island and Phang Nga Province. You’ll see lots of rubber estates and cashew-nut trees along the way. Upon arrival at the Phang Nga Bay jetty, You’ll board the boat to begin your exciting tour by passing the mangrove swamps flanked on both sides. Take a glimpse at the wild birds at the swamp before sailling through the limestone cave “Tan Lod”. During your cruise, you’ll be able to see the different formation of animals from the surrounding island that handsomely rises from the water. We will continue to cruise towards the highlight of the day James Bond Island. Why is it called James Bond Island? The movie “The Man with a Golden Gun “ was filmed on this island. Opposite this island, you’ll see Koh Tapoo or Nail Island. Seafood lunch at the fisherman village at Koh Panyee. After your lunch, take a walk around this village, which there are a lot of things that’ll fascinate you. Drop-by to the floating school at the Fisherman Village, From the Fisherman Village, you’ll take the boat ride back to the Phang Nga Bay Jetty Where the coach awaits you for your transfer back to the hotel around 17.00. On the way back to your hotel visit Suvan-Khuha Cave.

Day 10 : After breakfast, visit the old monastery temple Wat Chalong. Phuket's most revered monks call "Luang Por Cham". The continue visit : the Gypsea village (Chao Lae) at Rawai beach and the Phomthep cape. After lunch visit to see some beautiful ancient Portuguese style building in Phuket town. Transfer Airport. Arrive in Bangkok. Tranfer hotel.

 

Day 11 : American breakfast. Free time. Swimming pool, shopping. Transfer Bangkok International Airport.

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Explore the North & South
(Minimum 2 persons)

Price / person (Minimum 2 persons) Departure
Baht 31,990 Daily

Pick Season Surcharge : (20 December - 21 January) Baht 1,500.-net/person.

Hotels included in the package are all in the superior category ( 3 stars up)
Please contact us if you would like this package with hotels in
deluxe category (4 stars) or standard category (2 stars)

  Validity: 01 Nov 2006 - 31 Oct 2007

   The above rate is inclusive of :

   The above rate is not inclusive of :

  - Everything on the program.

  - International Flight.
  - Round trip transfer from Bangkok International Airport to hotel by air - con minibus or car.   - Meals not included in the package.
  - Flight ticket one way Chiang Mai - Phuket and Domestic airport taxes.   - Drinks and personal expenses.
  - Flight ticket one way Phuket - Bangkok and Domestic airport taxes.   - Personal travel insurance
  - All kinds of transportation (Van, Coach, Boat) indicate in the program.
  - All transfers.
  - Admission fee to places indicated in the program.
  - Accommodation in twin- bedded room.
  - 9 American Breakfasts / 5 Lunches / 1 Dinner.

  - English speaking guide.

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