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AROUND THAILAND TOUR
Valid : 01/11/2007 - 31/10/2008
AROUND THAILAND TOUR - Thailand
Destination : Thailand (Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Lopburi, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai)  
Activity : Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style
Difficulty : Easy  
Start City : Bangkok
Duration : 7 Days
Tour Type : Join In / Private
Trip Code : THF00065
Price : $1,055.42 - $2,671.30
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Trip Overview


Here is what some of the recent travelers have to say on this tour:

Everything about the tour was just perfect. The booking process and travel
arrangements went smoothly and without problems.
I would also like to say a special 'thank you' to our tour guide Pui, for his
good humour throughout, his explanations of Thai culture, and his flexibility in
ensuring that we tourists got the very best out of the tour. Of course, our
driver should also be complimented for always ensuring timely, safe and
incident-free travel.
I hope that you can pass on my thanks to them.
I have strongly recommended your company to my friends and contacts.
I will, of course, be using your company again for future trips in South East
Asia.

With many thanks.

Trevor H., Cardiff, UK

Thank you, it was a fantastic trip and our guide (Mr.Ong) and driver (Mr.
"Machine"?) were fantastic- Mr.Ong went above and beyond many times- it was
wonderful every moment!
Thank you,

Zena and Frank Biocca, MI, USA
Valid : 01/11/2007 - 31/10/2008, Rates per person based on Sharing Twin in
 - Number of Persons -
 1   2   3-5   6-14   15-29   Join in    Single Surcharge 
2,671 1,592 1,369 1,122 1,055 1,096 214
* All prices inclusive of taxes and hotel service charge, unless stated otherwise in the Exclusions
below No extra charges and no minimum for credit cards
- Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability.
- Should VAT (currently 7%), or domestic airport tax, or domestic airtickets be raised, or any other government taxes be introduced within the contract period, we reserve the right to adjust our rates accordingly to reflect the change.

You may deduct the amount of Baht 3,845 per person for passenger(s) with own air tickets. However, this deduction only applies if we are informed at time of booking that passenger(s) will not require Chiang Rai-Bangkok air tickets.
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Departure Date :
Daily departure for private tour. Every Wednesday & Sunday for join-in (English/German/French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide) with minimum 2 persons travelling together.

Inclusion : What all is included in this trip
   Accommodation in airconditioned room with bath (room with shower at Maekok River Village Resort) and meals as mentioned in the programme.
  Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by airconditioned car/minibus/coach with English/German/French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide.
  Boat trip
  Domestic airticket Chiang Rai-Bangkok
  Domestic airport tax
  Service charges, room tax, VAT and baggage handling
Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
  Optional tours
  International airport tax
  Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
  Other tours & meals than mentioned in the program.
Surcharge :
  - Amari Rincome Hotel
  High season surcharge on 24 December, 2007 to 5 January, 2008 = Baht 1,680.- nett per room per night.
 
  - The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa
  High season surcharge on 21 December, 2007 � 02 January, 2008 = Baht 2,880.- nett per room per night.
 
 
Gala Dinner :
   - Amari Rincome Hotel
   Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2007 = Baht 3,300.- nett per person.
   Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2007 = Baht 3,600.- nett per person.
  
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Itinerary : Your Tour Program
Day 1  BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - LOPBURI - PITSANULOKE
06:00 Pick up passengers from major Bangkok hotels.
07:00 Depart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand . Principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Pranangcherng. Continue via Saraburi to Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha. Proceed to Lopburi for lunch. Visit museum at Narai Raja Nives Palace , the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat, as well as the Monkey Temple . Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke and check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Amarin Lagoon Hotel or similar   
Meals :  Lunch/Dinner
Day 2  PITSANULOKE - SUKHOTHAI - SRI SATCHANALAI - LAMPANG
Breakfast.
08:00 Visit Wat Maha Dhat with its revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Depart for Sukhothai, visit famous ruins of Thailand ’s first capital (1257-1379). See Wat Maha Dhat, the Ramkamhaeng Museum , Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Sri Satchanalai, northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai , built by King Ramkamhaeng. Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Chedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phya and Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat on the site of the Khmer fort "Chalieng.” Proceed to Lampang and check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations
Overnight : at Lampang River Lodge or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3  LAMPANG - LAMPOON - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast.
08:00 Depart for Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang, housing the only Emerald Buddha other than the one at Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok. Continue to visit Wat Phra Keo Don Tao, a very interesting Burmese-style temple, plus Wat Chedi Sao, with its many small pagodas. Proceed to Lampoon. Visit famous Wat Haripoonchai in Lampoon, built in 1157—one of the most sacred monuments in the north. Continue to Chiang Mai. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages, to observe manufacturing of lacquerware, spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and paper umbrella making. Also visit famous Thai wood-carving factory, with possibility of purchasing Burmese antiques. Check in at hotel.
19:30-21.00 Khao Soy Dinner, a signature dish of northern Thai cuisine at “Just Khao Soy Restaurant”.

Optional: Opportunity for bargain-hunters to visit city's night market.
Overnight : at Amari Rincome Hotel or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4   CHIANG MAI
Breakfast.
08:00-12:00 City Tour. Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai, like Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai (built by King Mangrai), and Wat Suan Dok, housing remains of many generations of the old Chiang Mai royal families. Also visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea level. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon free.
19:15-22:15 Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy a typical Thai dinner with presentation of ancient dances from northern Thailand , followed by a performance of dances and songs of various hilltribes.

Optional: Opportunity for bargain-hunters to visit city's night market.
Overnight : at Amari Rincome Hotel or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5  CHIANG MAI - THATORN
Breakfast.
07:00 Depart Chiang Mai to visit an orchid farm. Continue visit Mae Ping elephant camp and watch elephants handling the huge logs. The elephants’ strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you.

Recommended Option:
Take one-hour elephant safari into the surrounding countryside.
Extra : Baht 600.- per person (two person per elephant).

12:30 Lunch at Ban Krating Resort.
13:30 Proceed to Thatorn via Chiang Dao and Fang. En route, visit Chiang Dao Cave at Wat Tham Chiang Dao. The caverns are full of sacred Buddha images and natural formations. The main caven is illuminated by electric lights, while deepest recesses can be explored with oil lanterns.
17:00 Arrive Thatorn, a small village just a few kilometers from the Burmese border. Check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Mae Kok River Village Resort or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6  THATORN - CHIANG RAI
Breakfast.
08:00 Depart Thatorn to visit Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hilltribe community center. This community-based tourism development project promotes sustainable, self-reliant development to improve the quality of life of villagers of this Akha Community, and is a model for tourism in Hilltribe villages. Drive to Ban Pha Tai and board on motor-powered traditional boats for three-hour journey down Kok River , passing tiny hilltribe villages, bamboo huts and jungle.
12:30 Arrive Chiang Rai and disembark at The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort and Spa. Check in on arrival and followed by lunch at the hotel.
13:30 Continue visit Chiang Rai City , such as Wat Phra Keo where the much venerated Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined and Wat Phrasing where one of the most beautiful Buddha images in Chiang Saen style is enshrined. Visit the statue of King Mengrai who built Chiang Rai City and the Hilltribe Museum and a local market before returning to the hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7  CHIANG RAI - BANGKOK
Breakfast.
07:30 Depart Chiang Rai by minibus to visit Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand , Myanmar and Laos meet. Take short boat ride on Mekong River . Picnic lunch box provided. Transfer to Chiang Rai Airport.
12:35 Depart Chiang Rai by TG-133.
13:50 Arrive Bangkok with transfers to your Bangkok hotel.

Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch (box)
* Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.

 
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FAQs: Sightseeing
  • Q. What are the differences between PRIVATE TOUR and JOIN-IN TOUR?

  • A. PRIVATE TOUR:
    - You can choose your own travel date.
    - The pick up location is only at your hotel.
    - The trip is exclusive to you and your party.

  • B. JOIN-IN TOUR:
    - You can choose your own travel date, based on seat availability
    - The pick up location is at major city hotels
    - You will join other travelers for the trip.
  • Q. How can I booked?
  • - Click "Online booking" and complete the Reservation Form.
    - Payment will be charged directly from your credit card.
    - An e-mail will be sent to confirm your reservation.
    - A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
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  • Q. Can I book/pay directly on spot?
  • No. The rates displayed on PassionAsia.com are available only through online service. All reservations must be paid for in advance upon receiving confirmations from us. This is the only way to guarantee trip occupancy and keep our rates competitive.
  • Q. How many days in advance should I book?
  • You should book the sightseeing tour at least 2 days before the tour date (Monday - Friday). However, it will depend on the tour availability too.
  • Q. Do you need my credit card details at the time of making a reservation?
  • Yes. However, you will not be charged at the time of reservation. Your credit card will be charged only if and after your booking is confirmed.
  • Q. How to meet our guide or our representative?
  • Print your tour voucher and present it to our guide who will pick you up at the hotel lobby on your travel date.
  • Q. What is your Cancellation Policy?
  • Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Sightseeing Tours:
    - 3 Days before the Tour:There is a 7% banking and handling fees applied.
    - Less than 2 days before the Tour or No-show:
    100% charge of package price (No refund).

    **For authentication purposes, only written cancellation notices (e-mail or fax) will be accepted