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~ 9 Days & 7 Nights ~
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Day 1:
International Flight
Relax on your international flight to Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok-Ayuthaya-Lopburi-Pitsanuloke
Upon arrival in Bangkok you will begin your adventure by
traveling to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Some
principal sights you will see 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 Amarin
Lagoon or similar hotel. Dinner and overnight.
(L,D)
Day 3: Pitsanuloke-Sukhothai-Sri
Satchanalai-Lampang
After breakfast, 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 Lampang River Lodge, Lampang
Weingthong or similar hotel. Dinner and overnight.
(B,L,D)
Day 4: Lampang-Lampoon-Chiang Mai
After breakfast, 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 Amari Rincome Hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
(B,L,D)
Day 5: Chiang Mai
After breakfast take a brief city tour to 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. 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 hill tribes.
Accommodations at Amari Rincome Hotel.
(B,L,D)
Optional: Opportunity for
bargain-hunters to visit city's night market.
Day 6: Chiang Mai-Hmong Hill tribe
Lodge
After breakfast, depart Chiang Mai to visit an elephant camp and
watch elephants taking timber in forest. Their strength and
strategic teamwork will amaze you. It is here that we will be
able to enjoy a one-hour elephant safari into the surrounding
countryside. We will continue on with a visit of the orchid farm
and lunch at Mae Saa Valley Resort. Proceed by land rover to
visit Meo hill tribe village at Nong Hoi Mai and continue to Ban
Meo Mae Ki. Afternoon free to discover many activities in the
hill tribe village. BBQ dinner at Hmong Hill tribe Lodge
followed by presentation of Meo dances and overnight stay.
(B,L,D)
Day 7: Hmong Hilltribe Lodge-Thatorn-Chiang
Rai
After breakfast we will depart for Fang and Thatorn via Chiang
Dao. Our first stop will be at the small village of Chiang Dao
for drinks and a stroll around the local market. En route, visit
Huay Luek, a Meo hill tribe village. After arrival in Thatorn, a
small village just a few kilometers from the Burmese border,
lunch is served at Mae Kok River Village Resort. Continue to
visit Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hill tribe 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 Hill tribe villages. Drive to Ban Pha Tai and board
on motor-powered traditional boats for three-hour journey down
Kok River, passing tiny hill tribe villages, bamboo huts and
jungle. Arrive early evening in Chiang Rai and check in at
Rimkok Resort Hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
(B,L,D)
Day 8: Chiang Rai-Bangkok
After breakfast, 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 box lunch provided.
Transfer to Chiang Rai Airport. Upon your arrival in Bangkok,
you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will have the
rest of the afternoon free at leisure.
(B,L)
Day 9: Home
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to the
airport for your flight home. (B)
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~ For Group Quotes
Call 800.322.0788
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Including:
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Accommodation in
air-conditioned room with bath (no-air-conditioned room with shower
at Hmong Hill tribe
Lodge) and meals as mentioned in the program.
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Transfers,
entrance fees, and tours by air-conditioned car/minibus/coach with
English speaking guide
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Boat trip
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International Air from USA
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Domestic air
ticket Chiang Rai-Bangkok
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Domestic airport
tax
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Service charges,
room tax, VAT and baggage handling
Pilgrim's Hotels:
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Amarin Lagoon Hotel
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Lampang River Lodge
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Lampang Wiengthong Hotel
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Amari Rincome Hotel
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Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
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Rimkok Resort
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