| 9 days explore the Northeast |
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Itinerary (Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) - Ubon Ratchathani - Udon Thani - Nong Khai - Bangkok)
Much less visited by overseas visitors, the northeast is the most traditional region of Thailand. This package takes you to the far north-eastern city of Nong Khai, on the border with Laos. Highlights include the magnificent Khmer ruins and the UNESCO World Heritage site, handicraft villages and also forest temples famous for mediation.
Joint tour :
Daily Departure from Bangkok
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Day 1
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BANGKOK - KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK
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Morning departure for the 2-½ hour drive to Khao Yai National Park. At the foothills of the park take an oxcart ride to experience the former way of life of Thai farmers.
Continue to explore the national park by walking along the jungle trail from Pha Klay Mai to Heo Narok Waterfalls. Time for relaxation and lunch at the Jungle House and then the fun of an elephant-back ride through the forest
Overnight at a nature resort in the foothills of the park.
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Day 2
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KHAO YAI - NAKHON RATCHASSIMA ( KORAT )
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Korat, gateway to Isan where the food, dialects and ways of life are different from the central region of Thailand. Afternoon trip to visit Pimai to see the ruins of this famous 10th-century Khmer shrine and then on to the archeological site of Ban Prasat where human skeletons, ancient weapons, ornaments and other artifacts have been found in pits dating back to prehistoric times. Return to overnight in Korat and some free time to explore the city.
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Day 3
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NAKHON RATCHASSIMA
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Morning departure for Phnom Rung, the largest and the best restored Khmer temple complex in Thailand and the Meang Tam sanctuary, a brick structure with 5 pagodas surrounded by laterite ponds. In the afternoon visit the Pak Tongchai Silk Center to observe the process of silk production.
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Day 4
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NAKHON RATCHASSIMA - UBON RATCHATHANI
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Depart by day train* (approximate schedule 11:40-16:45) to Ubon Ratchathani, a major city to the east, not far from the border with Cambodia.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel, then at leisure to explore the town.
* Remark: A private transfer can be arranged for a supplementary charge
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Day 5
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UBON RATCHATHANI
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After breakfast set off to see the bizarre rock formations and prehistoric paintings at Pha Taem and Sao Chaliang. Continue to the cataracts at Kaeng Tana. In the afternoon visit the famous forest temple and meditation centre Wat Nong Pa Phong.
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Day 6
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UBON RATCHATHANI - UDON THANI
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After breakfast take a public air-conditioned coach * (approximate schedule 1200-1800) to Udon Thani, the largest city in the upper northeast.
* Remark: A private transfer can be arranged for a supplementary charge.
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Day 7
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UDON THANI- NONG KHAI
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After breakfast visit the forest temple of Luang Ta Bua and a silk-weaving village. Continue to Nong Khai and transfer to hotel.
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Day 8
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Nong Khai – Bangkok or Vientiane
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Free time to explore this border town on the bank of the Mekong River, its bustling border market and the Friendship Bridge that links Thailand with Laos, before returning to Bangkok by overnight train.
Remark: For those wishing to continue their journey to Vientiane, Laos the program can terminate in Vientiane. Then it will be an 8-day program instead of 9 days.
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Day 9
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Bangkok
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Arrive Bangkok in the morning. Termination of the tour.
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| ALL PRICES ARE NET INCLUSIVE OF TAX & PER PERSON. THEY ARE IN DOLLARS U.S. |
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Prices are indexed in Thai Bahts. The prices in Dollars US are given only for information purpose.
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JOINT TOUR (Minimum 2 persons. Price per person in sharing twin / double room)
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MINIMUM 2 PERSONS |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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1 016 US$ |
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Validity:
Our package tour rates are valid from
January 1st 2010 to October 31st 2010
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OUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
Everything on the program, Tours and transfers by air-conditioned transport, Hotel accommodation throughout the tour is standard class hotels based on 2 persons in twin- bedded room, B/B basis, All transfers, Admission fee to places indicated in the program Accommodation in twin- bedded room, meal mentionned in the program, 2 nd class air-conditioned train with sleeper from Nong Khai to Bangkok, Air-conditioned public bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Udon Thani, Service of local English-speaking guide during the sightseeing, English speaking guide.
OUR PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF:
International Flight, Meals not included in the package, Drinks and personal expenses. Personal travel insurance.
Note :
In the event that the above proposed hotels are not available, a similar alternative hotel will be provided.
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