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GOLDEN TRIANGLE GRAND TOUR -
4 Days Tours
Valid :
01/11/2008 - 31/10/2009
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| Destination |
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Thailand (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai)
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| Activity |
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Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour
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| Difficulty |
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Easy |
| Start City |
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Bangkok |
| Duration |
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4 Days
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| Tour Type |
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Private
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| Trip Code |
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THF00077 |
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- Number of Persons -
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1
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2
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3-5
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6-14
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Single Surcharge
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1,703
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999
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861
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725
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145
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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 |
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- 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.
- We reserves the right to adjust the rates if the fuel cost increase by over 10% (currently Baht 40.-per litre, Diesel) within the contract period.
- If passenger requires domestic air ticket Bangkok-Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai-Bangkok, the surcharge is Baht 8,700.- nett per person (subject to change) and must be specified at time of booking
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What do you get after you buy a tour from us?
Click here for a sample Your Tour complete with a receipts, country guide, hotel info, packing list and contact details
Click here for sample Trip Vouchers
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Departure Date : |
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Daily
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Private Tour - You can choose your own departure date. |
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Inclusion : What all is included in this trip |
First class accommodation in airconditioned room with bath and meals as mentioned in the programme
Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by airconditioned car/minibus/coach with multilingual guide
Domestic airticket Bangkok-Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai-Bangkok (ONLY now until 31/10/2008)
Domestic airport tax
Service charges, room tax, VAT and baggage handling
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| Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price |
Domestic air ticket Bangkok-Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai-Bangkok (01 Nov 08 31 Oct 09)
Domestic airport tax
Optional tours
International airport tax
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme
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| Surcharge : |
- Imperial Golden Triangle Resort
Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2008 = Baht 1,800.- nett per person.
Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2008 = Baht 2,400.- nett per person.
- The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa
High season surcharge on 21 December, 2008 ? 02 January, 2009 = Baht 2,400.- nett per room per night.
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| Gala Dinner : |
- The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa
Compulsory dinner on 24 December, 2008 = Baht 1,800.- nett per person.
Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2008 = Baht 2,400.- nett per person.
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Itinerary
: Your Tour Program
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Day 1
BANGKOK - CHIANG SAEN - CHIANG RAI
08:00 Transfer to Bangkok domestic airport.
10:30 Depart Bangkok by TG-132
11:50 Arrive Chiang Rai airport.
Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai Kingdom , situated directly on Mekong River at Thailand-Laos border. Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill. Also visit Wat Jedi Luang and the small museum nearby. Continue by longtail speedboat upriver on the Mekong toward the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand , Burma and Laos meet. Check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Imperial Golden Triangle Resort, The or similar
Meals :
Lunch/Dinner
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Day 2
CHIANG RAI - MAE SALONG - CHIANG RAI
Breakfast.
08:15-17:00 Depart from Chiang Saen to visit Lisu Village at Ban Mae Kaotom and continue uphill via Mae Chan to Yao and Akha hilltribe villages. Proceed to Doi Mae Salong, passing through beautiful mountain scenery. Stunning view from top takes in a large part of Thailand , Burma and the Mekong Valley . Lunch at Doi Mae Salong Villa in Doi Mae Salong. Depart Doi Mae Salong to Mae Sai, northernmost Thai town and on Burmese border. Stroll through and shop at local market. Return to Chiang Rai with short stop at fish cave. Dinner and accommodations at hotel.
Overnight : at The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa or similar
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Day 3
CHIANG RAI - THATORN - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast.
07:30 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. Lunch at Thatorn Riverview Resort. Continue by bus to Chiang Mai via Fang and Chiang Dao. Check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Holiday Inn, Chiangmai (Fromer Sheraton Chiang Mai ) or similar
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Day 4
CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK
Breakfast
08:00 Visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in mountains at elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached using a NAGA railing rising along both sides of a 290-step staircase . The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. The center is a big Chedi (spiral pagoda) which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. Continue with a visit to the Mae Ping elephant camp to watch elephants taking timber in forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you. Lunch at orchid farm. Afternoon tour of handicraft factories to see manufacturing of lacquerware, spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and how paper umbrellas are made. Also visit famous Thai woodcarving factory, with possibility of buying Burmese antiques.
17:45 Transfer to airport.
19:15 Depart Chiang Mai by TG-117.
20:25 Arrive Bangkok with transfers to your Bangkok hotel.
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch
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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.
- Q. How do I make payment?
- The payment will proceed
The payment will be preceded either by Credit Card (VISA, MASTER CARD) or Bank Transfer (we cannot accept this for urgent bookings).
Please click here for our bank account details.
- 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