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GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR - 5 Days Tours


Valid : 01/11/2007 - 31/10/2008
Trip Overview
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 
2,024 1,265 1,085 899 885 977 161
* 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 Baht 7,200per person if passenger(s) have their own air tickets. However, this only applies if we are we are informed at time of booking that passenger(s) will not require Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok air tickets.
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Departure Date :
Guaranteed Departure on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Join-in. Daily Departure for Private.

Inclusion :
What all is included in this trip
   Accommodation in air-conditioned room with bath (no-air-contioned room with shower at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge) and meals as mentioned in the program.
  Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by air-condioned car/minibus/coach with English/German/French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide
  Boat trip
  Domestic air ticket Bangkok-Chiang Mai-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 :
  - The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa
  High season surcharge on 21 December, 2006 � 02 January, 2007 = Baht 2,400.- nett per room per night.
 
  - Amari Rincome Hotel
  High season surcharge on 24 December, 2006 to 5 January 2007 = Baht 1,320.- nett per room per night.
Gala Dinner :
   - Imperial Golden Triangle Resort
   Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2006 = Baht 1,440.- nett per person.
   Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006 = Baht 2,030.- nett per person.
  
   - Amari Rincome Hotel
   Compulsorydinner on 24 December, 2006 = Baht 2,880.- nett per person.
   Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006 = Baht 3,110.- nett per person.
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Itinerary : Your Tour Program
Day 1  BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI - CHIANG SAEN
05:00 Pick up passengers from major Bangkok hotels and transfer to Bangkok domestic airport.
06:30 Depart Bangkok by TG-100.
07:40 Arrive Chiang Mai Airport . Drive to Chiang Rai and lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai Kingdom , situated directly on Mekong River at border between Thailand and Laos . Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill. Also visit Wat Chedi Luang and small museum nearby. Continue by longtail speedboat upriver on the Mekong toward Golden Triangle where borders of Thailand , Myanmar and Laos meet. Check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.

Overnight : at Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, The or similar   
Meals :  Lunch/Dinner
Day 2  CHIANG SAEN - DOI MAE SALONG - MAE SAI - CHIANG RAI
Breakfast.
08:00 Depart from Chiang Saen to visit Lisu Village at Ban Mae Kaotom and continue uphill via Mae Chan to visit Yao and Akha hilltribe village. Proceed to Doi Mae Salong, passing through beautiful mountain scenery. View takes in a stunning view of Thailand , Myanmar and the Mekong Valley . Lunch at Mae Salong Villa in Doi Mae Salong. Depart Doi Mae Salong to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town on the Myanmar border. Walk around local market with opportunity for shopping. Before returning to Chiang Rai, short stop at fish cave. Check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.

Overnight : at The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3  CHIANG RAI - THATORN - HMONG HILLTRIBE LODGE
Breakfast'
07:30 Leave hotel for boat landing. Board simple longtail motorboats for three-hour journey up Kok River , passing tiny hilltribe villages, bamboo huts and jungle scenery. Disembark at Ban Pha Tai and continue by bus to v isit 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 Mae Kok River Lodge for lunch. Proceed to Mae Rim via Fang and Chiang Dao. Continue by landrover to Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, for BBQ dinner followed by presentation of Meo dances and overnight stay.

Overnight : at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4  HMONG HILLTRIBE LODGE - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast.
08:00 Drive to elephant camp and watch elephants taking timber in forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you.

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

Continue with visit to orchid farm and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages to see manufacture of lacquerware, spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and to watch how paper umbrellas are made. Also visit a well-known Thai wood-carving factory, with possibility of buying Burmese antiques.
19:15-22:15 Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from northern Thailand followed by a performance of dances and songs by various hilltribes. Accommodations at hotel.
Optional: Opportunity to visit city’s night market in search of bargains.
Overnight : at Amari Rincome Hotel or similar   
Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5  CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK
Breakfast.
08:00-11:30 City Tour. Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai, like Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, Wat Chiang Man, oldest temple in Chiang Mai and built by King Mangrai, and Wat Suan Dok, housing remains of many generations of the old Chiang Mai Royal Family. Also visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea level. Lunch at local restaurant.
13:30 Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport.
15:15 Depart Chiang Mai by TG-113.
16:25 Arrive Bangkok with transfers to your Bangkok hotel.


Meals :  Breakfast/Lunch
* 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