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$1399
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$2199*
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Escorted Package Includes
- Round trip flights LAX-Bangkok ▲
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- Flights Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai-Phuket and Phuket-Bangkok
- 12 nights First Class accommodations
- All transfers
- 13 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking local tour manager
- Entrance fees per itinerary
▲ Flights from the USA may arrive early on DAY 3. Sightseeing commences in the afternoon of Day 3
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DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart USA
Depart the USA to Thailand. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Bangkok
Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Bangkok
Overnight: Bangkok
DAY 3, Thursday - Tour Bangkok
Morning at leisure in Bangkok. This afternoon, enjoy a half day city and temples tour, including visits to three of Bangkok's most unusual Buddhist temples: Wat Traimit, Wat Po and Wat Benchamabophit. Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) boasting the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, believed to be cast over nine centuries ago. The seated statue is nearly 10 feet high, weighing 5.5 tons, and carved in the ancient Sukhothai style. Pass through Chinatown to visit Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, before continuing to Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) to view the "Phra Buddhajinaraja," or Bronze Buddha
Optional: Thai Dinner & Dances
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Bangkok
Full day at leisure to explore Bangkok independently
Optional:Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Arrive Chiang Mai
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai, the largest and foremost cultural city in Northern Thailand. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. This evening, delight in a Kantoke dinner with traditional dances from Northern Thailand. As guests of this unique event, you will be seated on the floor, as is customary, and enjoy acted scenes depicting the local culture as you dine. After dinner, villagers from various hilltribes will perform an exciting array of cultural dances, including the Fon Lep (Fingers Dance), Sword Dance, Fon Thien (Candle Dance), and Ramwong, in which all guests are invited to participate
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Sunday - Chiang Mai
This morning, enjoy a half day Doi Suthep and Temples Tour, including a visit to the Chiang Mai handicraft villages. Begin the tour with a visit to Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, erected in 1384 A.D. Located 3500 feet above sea level, Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep is Northern Thailand's most sacred temple, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha and a copper-plated chedi topped by a tiered-gold parasol in its interior cloister. Equally impressive is the mythological Naga (Dragon-headed serpent) staircase, consisting of 290 steps leading up to the temple grounds. You may choose to ascend the sacred steps on-foot or take a tram to the top. Afterwards, visit Wat Phra Singh, home to the beautifully ornate Lai Kham Chapel. From here, the tour continues to visit the handicraft villages of Chiang Mai. Here you will see the spinning and weaving techniques of Thai Silk merchants, Bo-Sang paper umbrella makers, and the high-fired stoneware, lacquerware and silverware of the Celadon Kilns. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Chiang Mai
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Chiang Mai
Full day at leisure to explore Chiang Mai independently
Optional: Full Day Maesa Elephant Camp, Meo Hill Tribe & Orchid Farm with lunch
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Chiang Mai
Full day at leisure to explore Chiang Mai independently
Optional: Full Day Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle with lunch
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Wednesday - Arrive and Tour Phuket
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, enjoy a half day tour of Phuket. Visit the 100-year-old Sino-Portuguese buildings along the roads of Dibuk and Thalang, before continuing south to visit the Gypsy village at Rawai Beach. From here, visit Chalong Temple, the largest and most beautifully ornamented Buddhist temple in Phuket. The temple is dedicated to 2 monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who used their knowledge of herbal medicine to aid the injured Chinese tin miner's of the 1876 rebellion. Proceed to Phromthep Cape, the southern most point of Thailand, and admire spectacular views of Koh Kaew Yai Island and the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a scenic drive by Kata and Karon Beach before arriving at your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure in Phuket
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Thursday - Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Full Day Phang Nga Bay and Lawa Island by Cruiser with lunch
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Friday - Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Full Day Phi Phi & Khai Islands by Speedboat with lunch
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Saturday - Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Sunday - Bangkok
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Monday - Depart for USA
Transfer to the airport in Bangkok for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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Thai Dinner & Dances (BKK-03a)
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Day #3 |
01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $33
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $33
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Tonight, enjoy an authentic buffet dinner, Thai-style. Delightfully surrounded by beautiful decorations and set in a rich atmosphere, you'll experience dinner Thai-style, accompanied by classical Thai music and dance. (D)
Departs at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
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Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (BKK-18)
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Day #4 |
01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $39
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $45
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Drive to the unique floating markets of Damnoen Saduak in the Ratchaburi Province, approximately 80 km southwest of Bangkok. The markets are Thailand’s largest and most colorful and exotic. Here, watch as hundreds of locals buy, sell, and trade a variety of goods including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and handicrafts. Riding along the canals of Damnoen Saduak in a long tail boat, you'll have an excellent opportunity to experience the local culture and pace of life. The tour also includes a short visit to Phra Pathom Chedi, near Nakorn Pathom. Towering over 415 feet, this impressive structure is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in the world. Return to Bangkok and to your hotel.
Pick-up from hotel. Details to be advised locally.
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Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha (BKK-02a)
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01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $38
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $38
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Half day morning tour of Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the adjoining Grand Palace. Together they form what is perhaps the greatest spectacle for the visitor to Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew consists of over 100 brightly colored building, golden spires and glittering mosaics, and dates back to 1782, when Bangkok was founded. From Wat Phra Kaew head to the Grand Palace. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European-inspired designs of the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is used only for occasional ceremonial purposes and is no longer the royal residence.
Pick-up from hotel. Details to be advised locally.
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Full Day Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Hill Tribes & Orchid Farm with lunch
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Day #6 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Jun 2008 $39
01 Jul 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $51
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $60
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Travel northwest along the Mae Sa Valley, with its scenic botanical gardens and ten-tiered waterfalls, to visit the Mae Sa Elephant Training Camp. Here you will see elephants bathing in the running streams or demonstrating their daily feats of skill and strength in a show with music and dance, a soccer match, or an abstract painting demonstration. Even more impressive is the camp's goal to protect the endangered Thai Elephant by controlled breeding, a program which has flourished since it was established in 1995. At an additional charge, you may choose to ride on the back of a Thai Elephant, making for a truly memorable experience. Enjoy time at leisure to walk the exhibition greenhouses, gardens and nature trails, or, should you choose, participate in educational activities at the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. Continue to visit the Meo Hilltribe village to observe the daily life of the Meo tribesmen. After a traditional Thai lunch in a local restaurant nearby, conclude the day with a visit to the Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farm, home to more than 50 species of mountain orchid, many of which bloom year-round.
Departs at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
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Full Day Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle with lunch
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Day #7 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Jun 2008 $66
01 Jul 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $66
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $74
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Depart for Chiang Rai by country road, crossing mountainous lands and lush valleys en route. Enjoy a short stop at Wiang Pa Pao, one of the most famous Hot Spring regions in Thailand. Continue to the bustling trading town of Mae Sai, the northern-most point of Thailand on the border of Myanmar. Here you'll have time to shop for local handicrafts before a typical Thai-style lunch at a restaurant nearby. After lunch, the tour continues to visit the famed Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos convene. From here, you'll visit the ancient fortified city of Chiang Saen, the former capital of the first Thai Lanna Kingdom, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Return to Chiang Mai in the early evening.
Departs at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
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Full Day Phang Nga Bay & Lawa Island by Cruiser with lunch (HKT-01B)
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Day #10 |
01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $57
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $60
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Enjoy a full day excursion to Phang Nga Bay and Lawa Island, including lunch. This exciting tour takes you to the Phang Nga Bay, one of the most unusual and beautiful coastal locations in the world. Travel by cruiser through the mangrove jungles and limestone peaks, where cliff faces rise vertically from the sea. Visit Koh Ping Kan, the island made famous by the James Bond film "The Man With The Golden Gun." In the afternoon, visit Koh Pannyi Sea Gypsy Island for lunch. This remarkable village is built over the water on wooden stilts, and is guarded by a giant rock monolith. After exploring the village, cruise to Lawa Island to relax on its white-sand beach.
Departs at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
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Full Day Phi Phi & Khai Islands by Speedboat with lunch
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Day #11 |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009 $111
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Enjoy a full day excursion to the Phi Phi Islands, with lunch. Departing from the pier by speedboat, travel first to Monkey Beach for sightseeing and a relaxing swim. The tour continues to the island of Phi Phi Ley where you will discover the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay, the site where the movie The Beach was partially filmed. Here you will have time for snorkeling in the refreshing waters of the Bay. Afterwards, continue to Lho Sa Mah Bay and Pi Leh Cove before arriving at Viking Cave, which is named for its numerous cave paintings of vessels resembling Viking longboats. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant nearby and time at leisure to walk along the beach or sunbathe before continuing to Bamboo Island. Afterwards, stop at Khai Nai Island for the chance to swim, snorkel or simply relax on the beach before returning to the pier.
Departs at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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Rates & Hotels |
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* All Prices are in USD |
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2008
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May 20
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1399
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1599
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2829
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3029
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Sep 16; Oct 7
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1399
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1599
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2199
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2399
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Nov 25
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1569
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1769
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2369
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2569
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Dec 23
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1839
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2039
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3239
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3439
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2009
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Jan 13; Feb 17; Mar 17
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1569
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1769
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2369
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2569
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*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, tips to local guides, drivers and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions).
▲Flights from the USA may arrive early on DAY 3. Sightseeing commences in the afternoon of Day 3
Compulsory dinner at the Mercure Patong in Phuket on December 31, 2008 is included in the December 23, 2008 departure price.
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai-Phuket and Phuket-Bangkok.
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Radisson Hotel
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Bangkok
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of Bangkok's commercial and entertainment district. [more]
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Empress Chiang Mai Hotel
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Chiang Mai
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This superior tourist class hotel is centrally located near the Chiang Mai Night Market on Chang Klan Road. [more]
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Mercure Patong Phuket
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Phuket
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This first class hotel is located in central Phuket, only five minute walk to famous Patong Beach. [more]
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We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change.
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