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6-DAY THAILAND CLASSIC TOUR -
6 Days Tours
Valid :
01/11/2008 - 31/10/2009
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| Destination |
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Thailand (Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lopburi, Phayao, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai)
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| Activity |
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Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style
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| Difficulty |
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Easy |
| Start City |
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Bangkok |
| Duration |
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6 Days
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| Tour Type |
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Join In / Private
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| Trip Code |
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THF00080 |
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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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15-29
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Join In
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Single Surcharge
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1,903
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1,056
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768
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598
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554
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652
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73
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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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There are the following surcharges:
- Wiang Inn Hotel:
Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2008 = Baht 2,160.- nett per person.
- Green Lake Resort:
New Year?s eve surcharge on 30?31 December, 2008 = Baht 600.- nett per room per night
Songkran Festival on 13-15 April, 2009 = Baht 240.- nett per room per night |
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Departure Date : |
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Daily departure for private tour.Guaranteed Departure on Wednesday for Join in tour
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Inclusion : What all is included in this trip |
Accommodation in airconditioned room with bath and meals as mentioned in the program.
Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by airconditioned car/minibus/coach with English/ German/ French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide
Boat trip
2nd class airconditioned sleeper berth trainticket Chiang Mai-Bangkok
Service charges, room tax, VAT and baggage handling |
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| Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price |
Optional tours
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
Other tours & meals than mentioned in the program. |
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| Surcharge : |
- Chiang Mai Grand View Hotel
High season surcharge on Songkran Festival on 13 – 15 April, 2008 = Baht 750.- nett per room per night.
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| Gala Dinner : |
- Wiang Inn Hotel
Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2007 = Baht 2,376.- nett per person.
- Chiang Mai Grand View Hotel
Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2007 = Baht 1,056. per person.
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Itinerary
: Your Tour Program
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Day 1
BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - LOPBURI - PITSANULOKE
06:00 Pick up all passengers from major Bangkok hotels.
07:00 Depart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand . The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch 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 the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple . Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke and check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Topland Hotel & Convention Center or similar
Meals :
Lunch/Dinner
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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 the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). See Wat Maha Dhat, Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai , built by King Ramkamhaeng. Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phya and Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat standing on site of the Khmer fort "Chalieng." Proceed to Lampang and check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Wienglakor Hotel or similar
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Day 3
LAMPANG - PHAYAO - CHIANG RAI
Breakfast.
08:00 Drive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang housing the only Emerald Buddha, besides the one at Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok. Depart for Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state the former glory of which may be seen at Wat Sri Kom Kam. Proceed to Chiang Rai and lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai kingdom, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos . Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill, Wat Chedi Luang and the small museum nearby. Take a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand , Myanmar and Laos meet. Continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town and on the border with Myanmar . Stroll through and shop at local market. Return to Chiang Rai and check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at Wiang Inn Hotel or similar
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Day 4
CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast.
08:00 Depart for 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. Proceed to Chiang Mai and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages to observe manufacture of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and to watch how paper umbrellas are made. Check in at hotel.
19:15-22:15 Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from northern Thailand , followed by a performance of dances and songs by various hilltribes. Accommodations.
Optional: Opportunity to visit the city's night market in search of bargains.
Overnight : at Chiangmai Grandview Hotel (Formerly Amity Green Hills Hotel) or similar
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Day 5
CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK BY TRAIN
Breakfast.
08:00 Visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached using a NAGA railing rising along both sides . The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. The center is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of Lord Buddha. Continue to visit the elephant camp to watch the elephants taking timber in the forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you. Also visit the orchid farm and lunch at local restaurant. Return to Chiang Mai. Afternoon visit to a famous Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques. Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station.
16:40 Depart by second class airconditioned train with sleeping berth. Box dinner and overnight stay on train.
* Return by air from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and/or additional nights (s) in Chiang Mai also possible (please contact us for details)
Overnight : On train
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Day 6
BANGKOK
06:00 Arrive Bangkok Railway Station. (No breakfast) Transfer to your Bangkok hotel.
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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