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INSIGHTS OF THAILAND
13 days/12 nights
Bangkok - Mekhala - Ayuthaya – Korat - Lopburi – Sukhothai- Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

Day 1:  Bangkok Arrival
Morning arrival in Bangkok and welcome at the airport. Transfer to the Unico Grande Silom hotel or similar. Total change  of scenery for this day that will have you discover the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew) and the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the protector of the city. Visit of the Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha, and of the Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Boat tour on the klongs (canals) in Thonburi. Evening free.

Day 2: Bangkok Outside( B/L)
Road trip (90 km from Bangkok) to Dammoen Saduak and its colorful floating market. On the way, visit of House of Coconotery. Then to Kanchanaburi. Visit of the impressive WWII military cemetery next to the world-famous River Kwai Bridge. Visit of the JEATH. Back to Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok - Sukhothai ( B/L/D)
Early morning start for Bang Pa In, the King’s Summer Palace, and on to Ayuthaya, the second historic capital of Siam. Known as the City of The 33 King’s, its ruins cover 15 km² and have been turned into a well-run archeological site. The tour continues to Lopburi, the City of Monkeys.  They are respected and left free to roam around the ruins of a Khmer temple. Depart to Sukothai. e. Transfer to Pailyn Hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Sukhothai

Day 4: Sukhothai – Siam Capital (B/L)
Morning visit of the National Archeological Park of Sukothai, the oldest capital of Siam (AD1250-1350) which contains essential elements of Thailand’s cultural heritage sponsored by UNESCO. Among the sites visited will be the temples of Mahathat, Sa Si, Sri Sawai  and Si Chum. On to Phrae. On the way visit of Wat Phra That Suthon by Den Chai. Visit of indigo cloth handicraft. Transfer to the Maeyom Palace Thani Hotel. Evening Free.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Sukhothai – Chiang Rai (B/L)
Phrae: visit of the « Land of Ghosts » and of Phra That Choe Hae. Depart for Chiang Rai and transfer to the Rimkok Hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 6: Chiang Rai - Mae Sai – Golden Triangle ( B/L)
Visit of Chiang Rai and Wat Phrattat Jomtiki. On to Mae Sai, on the Burmese border. Visit of the Golden Triangle, which is a strategic area from which you will gaze at a unique landscape shared between Thailand, Burma and Laos. Boat tour on the Mekong River, in the Golden Triangle, with a short stop in Laos. Visit of Opium museum  and of the Buddha watching the border. Night in Imperial Golden Triangle. 

Day 7: Golden Triangle - Mae Taeng (B/L/D)
Visit of tribal villages. Visit of Doi Mae Salong, chinese village (market), of Tha Ton, of orange orchards. Night in Royal Ping Garden & Resort in Mae Taeng.

Day 8: Mae Taeng (B/L)
Safari: through the jungle, enjoy a one hour elephant ride. You will then board an ox-drawn cart to reach the starting point of the rafts that will take you down the river. Visit of orchids farm and Chiang Dao caves. Night in Royal Ping Garden & Resort in Mae Taeng.

Day 9: Mae Taeng – Mai Hong Son(B/L)
Road to Mae Hong Son. Visit of Tam Lod prehistoric cave. Arrival in Mae Hong Son. Visit of the fish cave, Night in Fern Resort.

Day 10: Mai Hong Son(B/L)
Visit of the Padong Village (Long necks), then of a Lisu village (tribe coming originally from China ). Visit of Mae Hong Song and its temples in Burmese style. On to Pai. Night in Quarter Hotel in Mai Hong Son.

Day 11: Mai Hong Son – Chiang Mai(B/L)
Visit of Pai. Back to Chiang Mai. Transfer to The Park hotel. Dinner and show with traditional folk dances.

Day 12: Chiang Mai - Bangkok (B/L)
Tour to Doï Suthep, situated at an altitude of 1000 meters, from which you will enjoy a spectacular view of  the countryside around Chiang Mai underneath. 290 steps will lead you to the monastery.  During your visit of the local handicraft industries you will discover the age-old techniques for hand-painting paper umbrellas and manufacturing silk, silverware and lacquer ware. Depart for Bangkok by night train with sleeping berths.

Day 13: Bangkok - Departure (B)
Arrival in Bangkok( no breakfast). Transfer to Airport or Hotel.
End the tour.

Included Services
* Private transfers and tour with English or German or French speaking guide
* Admission and entrance fee as mentioned in the program
* Accommodation with daily breakfast
* Meals as mentioned in the program
* Mineral water
* Services charge and 7% VAT

Excluded Services
* Air ticket Chiang Rai-Bangkok THB4,400 per person per way incl. airport tax & fuel charge, subject to change without prior notice
* Other optional tours
* Other meals not mentioned in the program
* International air-ticket
* Personal expenses
* Visa to Thailand.

Note:
Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and availability of rooms.

Hotel choices in Bangkok:
- Superior  Category:Century Park Hotel Bangkok or similar
- Deluxe  Category: Amari Watergate Hotel Bangkok or similar

Hotel choices in Ayutthaya:
- Superior  Category: Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya or similar
- Deluxe  Category: Krungsri River Hotel or similar

Hotel choices in Chiang Mai:
- Superior  Category: Best Western Chiang Mai Hotel Chiang Mai or similar
- Deluxe  Category: Dusit D2 Chiang Mai Hotel Chiang Mai or similar

Hotel choices in Chiang Rai:
- Superior  Category: Wiang Inn Hotel or similar
- Deluxe  Category: The Legend or similar

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