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12 Days Thailand: The Land of Smiles Tour Package
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Priced From: $4995 pp Dbl. Occ.
Dates: Jan - Mar / 09
 Thailand has retained its unique culture, traditions and language and has been home to highly developed civilizations even before the Thai themselves arrived. Begin in Bangkok, one of the world’s most exciting cities and one of extremes.
Visit the evocative ruins of Ayutthaysa, the second Thai kingdom from 1350 until the city was destroyed by invading Burmese in 1765. Continue northward to Angkhang and its nature resort for outdoor activities and visits to nearby hill tribes. In Chiang Mai see an elephant training camp, exotic temples, mountains, and markets.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1-4
Bangkok
Visit the exclusive collection of ancient artifacts at the Prasart Museum and wander through the elaborate Grand Palace complex, a beautiful example of an ancient Siamese court. Tour the ancient ruins of the former Thai capital, Ayutthaya. Afterwards depart for Bang-Pa-In, the former summer palace of King Rama V. Cruise down the Chao Phraya River aboard the Shangri-La Horizon. View everyday life along the waterways, including colorful floating markets. One evening attend an authentic Thai Kick Boxing event. Peninsula Bangkok Hotel or the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel
Day 5
Mae Hong Son
Fly to Mae Hong Son to visit both peoples and temples. Visit a Karen hill tribe village and the Padong village, home of the long-necked Giraffe Women tribe. Drive southwards to visit the “Meo Micro Wave” hill tribe village and the Burmese-style temples Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang, with its 100-year-old glass paintings and woodcarvings. Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son.
Day 6
Chiang Mai
Before breakfast, join locals giving morning alms to the monks. After breakfast, fly to Chiang Mai and tour the city’s highlights: Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing temples. Four Seasons Chiang Mai or Chedi Chiang Mai
Day 7
Chiang Mai
Today you enjoy an easy biking journey north through the city. In the countryside, follow the Ping River with orchards, fields and beautiful mountain views along the way. After lunch, take a raft trip down the Mae Ping River. Four Seasons Chiang Mai or Chedi Chiang Mai
Day 8
Doi Angkhang
Continue northward to Angkhang where a nature resort offers activities such as biking, trekking and bird watching, and visits to nearby hill tribes. Angkhang Nature Resort.
Days 9-10
Doi Angkhang to Chiang Rai
Today you will continue to Chiang Rai via Thatorn on a long-tail boat journey down the Kok River, passing tiny hill tribe villages, bamboo huts and jungle. Learn basic mahout commands at an Elephant Camp. Four Seasons Tented Camp or Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle.
Day 11
Return to Bangkok
Prior to your flight to Bangkok, the morning is at leisure. Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel or the Davis Hotel
Day 12
Farewell to Thailand
Transfer to Bangkok International Airport for your homeward flight.
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3/09
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