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Mysteries of the Golden Triangle
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The Charming Advantage: (Land+Air) Round-trip air transportationHotel accommodationMeet and greet transfersQuality guided sightseeing toursMeal plans as per itineraryTour Highlights: Discover the mysteries of AyutthayaVisit the Royal Grand PalaceBangkok City TourExplore the town of Luang PrabangMekong River cruiseExplore ancient templesEncounter Thailand's elephantsExclusions : Travel insuranceVisa fees, passport fees, etc.Tips and gratuitiesPersonal purchasesMeals/admission not in itineraryAccomodation:
Bangkok
Swissotel Le Concorde
Dusit Thani Bangkok Luang Prabang
The Grand
La Residence Chiang Mai
D2 Hotel
D2 Hotel Chiang Rai
Dusit Island Resort
Dusit Island Resort
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| Call (207) 623-4591 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7027969 | | Charming Asia | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | USA - Bangkok: Location: Thailand
Depart from your hometown to Bangkok, Thailand. | | Day 2 | Bangkok | Bangkok: Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our tour guide and be transferred to your hotel. | | Day 3 | Bangkok | Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok: Leave for Ayutthaya the Ancient Capital of Siam. See the magnificent architectures of Wat Yai Chaimongkol, the Ancient Palace of Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Mongkol Borpit. Visit the Bangpa Summer Palace then proceed to Wat Pai Lom's pier to embark on the River King Cruise. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river. See a panorama of typical Thai life as you pass by the Pathumthani and Nonthaburi Provinces, on the way to the contrasting metropolitan scenes in Bangkok. Enjoy the fascinating sights of the beautiful Grand Palace and the graceful Temple of Dawn along the riverbank.
Meals: B | | Day 4 | Luang Prabang | Bangkok - Luang Prabang: Location: Laos
Take a domestic flight to Luang Prabang (Laos). The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Southeast Asia. After a short rest, visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the Mekong River and the city. Explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Meals: B | | Day 5 | Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang: Take a tour of the city's oldest temples, Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong. Embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, and see a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside. Explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims from different time periods. Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. Take a short drive to the handicraft village of Ban Phanom and see local crafts.
Meals: B,L,D | | Day 6 | Chiang Mai | Luang Prabang - Chiang Mai: Visit the former King's Palace, now the National Museum, and see an exquisite collection of artifacts and displays. Visit the Central Market where you can find antique items, handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs. Enjoy some free time to venture into town and stroll around the shopping areas. Transfer to the airport for domestic flight back to Thailand. Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Meals: B,L | | Day 7 | Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai: Free at leisure to explore the town in the morning. In the afternoon drive through the city for a brief sightseeing tour. Appreciate the town of Chiang Mai as you pass by old city walls, gates, markets, local landmarks, and the main street. Ascend 3,500 feet above sea-level to Mt. Suthep for a visit to Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, Thailand's most sacred temple. Get ready to take on a challenging flight of 300 steps flanked by statues of mythological snake-creatures, the Nagas, on your way to visit the Holy Relic of Lord Buddha. A rewarding panoramic view of the city can be seen once the top is reached. Visit ancient temples Wat Jed Yod and Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of Chiang Mai's royal family are placed. Enjoy an evening out with a traditional Khantoke Dinner Show.
Meals: B,D | | Day 8 | Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai: See Thailand's gentle beasts as you visit the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Camp. Watch the elephants take their morning bath before the start of their day's training. Prepare for a unique experience as you embark on a one and a half hour elephant ride to Lisu Hill-Tribe Village. Observe the lifestyles of this very colorful ethnic group before taking on an hour of bamboo rafting down the beautiful Mae Ping River. Stop at Mae Sa for a nature visit to the Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farm.
Meals: L | | Day 9 | Chiang Rai | Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai: Learn how Chiang Mai craftsmen produce their crafts by hand from start to finish. Visit the Sankampaeng Distrct for its famous Thai silk and cotton looms. Stop by Bo Sarng, the paper umbrella-crafting village. Visit the Celadon Kilns for its exquisite stoneware, lacquerware, wood carving, jewelry, and silverware factories. Many souvenirs can be purchased here. Transfer to Chiang Rai with a quick stop in Mae Kajan Hot Springs and Rongkhoon Temple.
Meals: B,L | | Day 10 | Chiang Rai | Chiang Rai: Visit the Thai-Myanmar (Burma) trading border, Mae Sai. This is a famous tourist stop and a good chance to get a glimpse of Thailand's neighboring country, Myanmar. Cross the Sai River into Tha Chilek, the Myanmar bordertown, and witness local Burmese lifestyles in the nearby village. Take a rickshaw ride around town to explore its streets and temples. Visit the local market for a chance to shop for souvenirs from China, Myanmar, and Laos. Proceed to the famous Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet. Take a long-tail boat ride on the splendid Mekong River to watch it join with the Ruak River, thus forming the "Triangle."
Meals: L | | Day 11 | Chiang Rai | Chiang Rai: Visit Doi Tung, an attractive mountain-top destination of forests and natural scenery restored by the Doi Tung Development Project, initiated by none other than the King's Mother herself. On the way, stop by the Lahu and Akha Hill-tribe Villages to meet the friendly locals. Proceed to the beautiful Mae Fah Luang Garden where you'll find colorful flowers and decorative plants. Drive up to Wat Phrathad Doi Tung, the most sacred hilltop shrine in Chiang Rai and nearby provinces. Built in A.D. 911, the shrine is believed to contain the left collarbone of Lord Buddha. Transfer to the airport for your afternoon departure back to Bangkok. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and free at leisure for the rest of the night.
Meals: L | | Day 12 | Bangkok | Bangkok: See how age-old culture and traditions are preserved in the big city of Bangkok. Visit Wat Trimitr to see the grandeur of the world's largest Golden Buddha statue. Unrivalled in beauty, this Buddha image is constructed of pure gold and weighs approximately 5 tons! Continue to the Grand Palace complex for a sacred visit to the famous Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keow, and the Royal Grand Palace itself. In the afternoon, explore the Chao Phraya River by boat. Return to the hotel and free at leisure for the rest of the evening.
Meals: B | | Day 13 | Return USA | Bangkok - USA: Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.
Meals: B |
| | | * Hotel accommodation is based on your package choice of deluxe or luxury. All hotels are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another of similar category. Price based on 2 passengers. Single Supplement charges apply for 1 passenger or person traveling. |
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