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Tour Itinerary
 Day 1. North America / Hong Kong. Depart from your hometown to join Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong.
Days 2-3. Hong Kong / Bangkok. On arrival in Hong Kong, connect to Cathay Pacific's short flight to Bangkok. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The balance of day at leisure.
Day 4. Touring Bangkok. Today visit the famous Grand Palace and glorious temples including the Reclining Buddha. The afternoon is free. This evening experience an authentic Thai dinner, cultural performances and classical dances in a beautifully decorated Thai style house. BD
Day 5. Touring Bangkok. Today's full day sightseeing includes a visit to Thailand's most colourful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market followed by a visit to Tiger Temple built in 1994 and surrounded by mountain ranges and natural forest. Also visit tiger Valley where tigers can be viewed taking their afternoon exercise outside of their cages. BD
Day 6. Mekhala Cruise. Depart from Bangkok. Cruise up the Chao Phraya River while enjoying spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Arrive eventually at the Mekhala docks next to the Wat Kai Tia Temple set in a tranquil rural village. You will have a candlelit dinner of Thai cuisine served on deck. Overnight on board the Mekhala. BD
Day 7. Ayuthaya/Phitsanulok. After breakfast, sail to Bang Pa In where you disembark. Continue by road to Ayuthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand with its impressive temples and palaces. Later drive to Lopburi. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then continue to Phitsanulok for overnight. Topland Hotel (1 night) BL
Day 8. Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Lampang. Drive to Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand in the 13th Century. It is one of Asia most historic sites and under the supervision of UNESCO. Spend the day exploring the various different temples here. Continue later to Lampang for overnight. Lampang River Lodge (1 night) BL
Day 9. Lampang/Chiang Rai. This morning, visit the famous Wat Phra Keo Don Tao and also see the Emerald Buddha of Ko Kah. Depart for the Golden Triangle region with a stop at Phayao with its large fresh-water lake. The Golden Triangle is the meeting point of three countries - Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. After lunch at a local restaurant, have a boat ride on the Mekong River. Later visit the town of Chiang Saen on the scenic borders of the river. Arrive in Chiang Rai. Legend River Resort (2 nights) BL
Day 10. Chiang Rai. Today enjoy a visit to a Hilltribe village. Afterwards, continue to Doi Mae Salong where traditional Chinese medicine is made from herbs. Later reach the most northerly Thai town, Mae Sai. Have lunch then return to Chiang Rai for a free afternoon. BL
Day 11. Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai. After breakfast, drive to Mae Ka Chan with its hot springs. Continue to Chiang Mai known as the Rose of the North. Lunch then visit several handicraft centres to watch items such as silk, umbrellas, ceramics and silverware made. Later visit the Doi Suthep Temple outside the city with its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Chiang Mai Plaza (3 nights) BL
Day 12. Chiang Mai. Today visit an elephant camp and see how they live and work. Also visit an orchid farm followed by lunch. This afternoon, experience a Lanna style treatment featuring a traditional Thai massage. Remainder of the day at leisure. BL
Day 13. Chiang Mai. A free day to explore Chiang Mai on your own, shop or simply relax. B
Day 14. Chiang Mai/Phuket. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the resort of Phuket in Southern Thailand. On arrival, have a tour of Phuket Island to see Rawai Beach, a local market and old Deebock Road with its old Thai-Portuguese buildings. Later check into your hotel. Kata Beach Resort (3 nights) B
Day 15. Phuket. Today you will enjoy a full day cruise to Phang Nga Bay and will have a Nature Game briefing. You will explore caves and have the opportunity to swim. This evening you will have a Thai seafood buffet dinner at Ao Po before returning to Phuket. BLD
Day 16. At leisure. A totally free day to enjoy the island. B
Day 17. Phuket/Bangkok. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Bangkok. On arrival in Bangkok, you will be met and taken to your hotel for overnight. Remainder of the day at leisure. Rembrandt Hotel (1 night) B
Day 18. Bangkok/Hong Kong/North America. Transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Hong Kong continuing on to North America arriving the same day. B | 
