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Northeast
Thailand |
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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. |
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Explore
the Northeast |
8 Days / 7 Nights |
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Itinerary
(Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) - Ubon Ratchathani - Udon
Thani - Nong Khai - Bangkok) |
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1 : Bangkok / Nakhon
Ratchasima (Korat)
Early morning pick up from hotel for the 2 1/2-hour drive to 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 2 : Nakhon Ratchasima
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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3 : Nakhon
Ratchasima / Ubon Ratchathani
After breakfast transfer to the railway station for the morning train to Ubon Ratchathani a major city to the east not far from the border with Cambodia. Arrive mid-afternoon and transfer to hotel. At leisure to explore the town.
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4 : Ubon
Ratchathani
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 5: Ubon
Ratchathani / Udon Thani
After breakfast transfer to the bus station for public bus to Udon Thani, the largest city in the upper northeast. Arrive mid-afternoon and transfer to hotel. At leisure to explore the town.
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6 : Udon
Thani / Nong Khai
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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7 : Nong
Khai
Day free to explore this border town on the bank of the Mekong River and its bustling border market. See the Friendship Bridge that links Thailand with Laos. Depart at 19.00 hrs on the overnight train to Bangkok, with 2nd class air-conditioned sleeping berth. |

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Day 8 : Bangkok
Arrive Bangkok early in the morning. Termination of the tour.
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Internet
online booking system
Explore the Northeast
(Minimum 2
persons) |
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All Prices Are Net Per Person In Baht |
Price
/ person
(Minimum 2 persons) |
Supplement
for Single Occupancy |
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Baht
30,500* |
Baht
5,200* |
| Validity: 01 Nov 2006 - 31 Oct 2007 |
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The above rate is inclusive of : |
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Tours and transfers by air-conditioned transport. |
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Hotel accommodation throughout the tour is standard class hotels based on 2 persons in twin- bedded room, B/B basis. All rooms are air-conditioned with attached bath and toilet. |
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Meals as specified in the program. |
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2 nd class air-conditioned train with sleeper from Nong Khai to Bangkok. |
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Air-conditioned public bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Udon Thani. |
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Service of local English-speaking guide during the sightseeing. |
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Admission fees where applicable. |
The above rate is not inclusive of : |
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Airport tax and flight insurance. |
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International flight. |
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Domestic flight. |
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Drinks & meals not mentioned in the above itinerary. |
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Tips for guide & drivers. |
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Personal expenses. |
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