Suite 403, Stamps Building, 14 Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem Dist
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Suite 403, Stamps Building, 14 Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem Dist
Thaïland Suite 403, Stamps Building, 14 Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 38715350, 62610309. Fax: (84-4) 38715351. Mobile: (84) 985836266 E-mail: info@mandarinroad.com. Website: www.routemandarine.com Thaïland A great crossing from the South to the North of Thailand. On your way, you will discover numerous temples built in the middle of incredible landscapes. Explore Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Visit Lampang with its teak houses, the ethnic villages, the floating markets and much more… In Chiang Mai area, “The North Rose” you will not be able to resist to the beauty of the sceneries, the diversity of the flora and the warm climate. Get ready to travel in another world… 1 Eternal Siam 10 days and 9 nights in Thailand Brief itinerary: Day 1: Arrival at Bangkok. Day 2: Bangkok- Amphawa. Day 3: Amphawa-Kancharaburi. Day 4: KancharaburiAyutthaya-Phitsanulok Day 5: Phitsanulok-Sukhothaï-Chaing Raï. Day 6: Chiang Raï- Eco Lodge Mini Resort. Day 7: Eco Lodge Mini Resort- Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai. Day 8: Chiang Mai- Mae Rim. Day 9: Mea Rimi-Night train to pour Bangkok. Day 10: Bangkok-flight back. End of services. Day 1: Arrival at Bangkok Upon arrival, you will be welcome with flowers garlands. Then transfer to the hotel, the Residence Sathorn 3*. Free time. Dinner at the hotel. Meals included: Dinner. Note: Rooms are available at 4pm at the hotel. In case you are planning to arrive early in the morning, please let us know so that we can make sure to find a room available as soon as you will arrive. Day 2: BANGKOK - AMPHAWA Meeting with your guide at the hotel and departure to a small town situated 80 km south from Bangkok: Amphawa. First stop on the way to visit one of the area most interesting Temple: the Wat Bang Kung. It was built during the 17th century and notably enshrines a small chapel covered in Banyan Trees. Continuation towards the artisanal center of Benjarong which is very well known for its production of ceramic articles that are finely manually decorated. Not only famous for their resistance to scratches, their colors are also very strong and will not deteriorate through time. There, you will learn more about the handicraft technics and have the opportunity to observe craftspeople working on those incredible pieces. Lunch in a local restaurant situated next to a river. Continuation of the route and arrival in Amphawa, a very charming town crossed by beautiful small streams. Arrival at the Baan Amphawa Resort (your hotel for the night) which is situated just next to the Mae Klong River. During the afternoon: cruise along the streams in the 2 village that offers authentic and beautiful sceneries with coconut groves, orchards, wood houses on stilts, small bridges and all kind of merchants on their small boats. Return at the hotel. In the evening, dinner followed by another small cruise to enjoy the magical sight of the fireflies in the trees. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 3: AMPHAWA – KANCHANABURI After breakfast, departure for the visit of Maeklong Market situated next to the train station. Walk along the railway to discover the market. You will be stunned by how fast the merchants fold up their products just before the train arrives. Continuation towards Kanchanaburi and arrival at the Hindad Thermal sources where you will have the opportunity to swim. It is an amazing sensation to enjoy the warm water and then go for a swim in the fresh adjacent river. It is an excellent and natural way to completely relax. A service of Thai massage is also available after the bath. Transfer with your vehicle to the pier of the Kwai Noi River. Cruise in a traditional pirogue towards your hotel. Dinner and night at the River Kwai Jungle View 3* Hotel where you will be in a RAFT room. During the evening, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a real massage of 50 minutes at your hotel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 3 Day 4: KANCHANABURI – AYUTTHAYA - PHITSANULOK Road to AyutThaya. Continuation towards Lopburi, «The Monkey City». Lunch. Visit of Prang Sam Yod, a typical example of Khmer style. Road to Phitsanulok. Dinner and night at the hotel La Paloma 3*. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 5: PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI Discovery of Phitsanulok main temple and its golden Buddha. Then, visit of the ruins of Sukhothai historical park which was the first capital of Siam during the 13th century. Lunch. Road to Phavao Lake. Stop in a pineapple field and tasting. Arrival at Chiang Rai. Dinner and night at the Serene at Chiang 4* Hotel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 6: CHIANG RAI – ECO LODGE MINI RESORT Pirogue excursion on the Kok River with a break in a minority village of the North. Lunch. Continuation towards the Lodge which is situated on a hill in a small village of Hmong and Lahu minorities. Free time to relax or take a bike ride in this breathtaking scenery. Night at the Lodge Mini Resort homestay. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 7: ECO LODGE MINI RESORT – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG MAI Departure towards the Golden triangle area, at the frontier of Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. Visit of a small opium museum. Lunch. Continuation of the road to Chiang Mai “The Rose of the North”. Arrival at the FX Royal Peninsula 3*. Dinner. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 4 Day 8: CHIANG MAI – MAE RIM Visit of an elephants training camp where you will see the funny daily work of these animals (options: elephant ride, around 19 euros per person). Visit of an orchid’s farm. Lunch in the orchards. Departure towards the North wooded mountains. Arrival at your hotel which is situated in Mae Rim Valley. Free time. Dinner and night at the Away Suansawan Centara Collection 4*. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 9: MAE RIM – CHIANG MAI – NIGHT TRAIN TO BANGKOK Free time and free lunch. In option: visit of the Nong Hoy market with your guide and initiation to the Thai cuisine with the preparation of traditional meals such as the delicious “Pad Thai”. Tasting (about 35 euros per person). Discovery of the old Chiang Mai and visit of the Wat Phra Sing Temple. Transfer to the train station for your night trip to Bangkok. Dinner and night in the train. Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. Day 10: BANGKOK – DEPARTURE Arrival at Bangkok. Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight. End of services. Meals included: Breakfast. 5 Strengths of the trip: - Discovery of Bangkok and its local markets. - Cruise along the canals in the village - Homestay - Traditional massage - Visit of an orchids farm 6 Price of the trip in USD Hotel Category Group Group Group Group Sgl of 2 of 3- 5 of 6- 9 of 10-15 Suppl Standard 1.938 1.370 1.236 1134 414 Note: A supplement will be added to the prices of the services during Christmas period and New Year’s Eve (From December the 15th 2015 to January, the 15th 2016). These prices are including: These prices are not including: Accommodations as mentioned in the program, breakfast included Night train with air conditioned bunks (day 9) Transport in air conditioned vehicles as mentioned in the program English speaking guide during the whole trip 8 nights in 3* or 4* hotels with one night in a lodge (day 5) and 1 night homestay Meals as mentioned in the program Excursions, visits and shows as mentioned in the program. 7 International flights Domestic flights Free meals (day 10) Beverages Optional excursions and visits Personal expenses Luggage carrying Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Travel insurance, assistance, cancellation Supplements for indivual room, late or early checking in the hotels, private cabin in the night train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. City/Hotels Superior BANGKOK I Residence Sathorn Hotel*** (Superior Room) AMPHAWA Homestay (Basic comfort) KANCHANAB URI River Kwai Jungle View Hotel*** (RAFT Room) PHITSANULUK La Paloma Hotel*** (Superior Room) CHIANG RAI Serene at Chiang Rai Hotel*** (Superior Room) ECO LODGE MINI RESORT Eco lodge mini resort home stay (Basic comfort) CHIANG MAI FX Royal Peninsula (Superior Room) MAE RIM Away Suansawan Centara Collection**** (Superior Room) 8 8 Magic Siam 9 days and 8 nights in Thailand Brief itinerary : Day 1 : Arrival at Bangkok. Day 2 : Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak Kwaï River. Day 3 : Kwaï River-Bangkok. Day 4 : Bangkok-Ayuthay-Phitsanulok. Day 5 : Phitsanulok-Sukhothaï-Chaing Raï. Day 6 : Chiang Raï-Golden Triangle-Chiang Mai. Day 7 : Chiang Mai. Day 8 : Mae Rim-Night train to Bangkok. Day 9 : Bangkok-Return flight. End of services. Day 1 : Arrival at Bangkok Upon arrival, you will be welcome with flowers garlands. Then transfer to the hotel, the Residence Sathorn 3*. Free time. Dinner at the hotel. Meals included: Dinner. Note: Rooms are available at 4pm at the hotel. In case you are planning to arrive early in the morning, please let us know so that we can make sure to find a room available as soon as you will arrive. Day 2 : BANGKOK – DAMNOEN SADUAK –KWAI RIVER Departure for Damnoen-Saduak. Cruise in a on board of a pirogue. Free time for a personal discovery of the floating market. Departure Kanchanaburi. Small pause in the cemetery of the soldiers who built the River Kwai Bridge. Discovery of the famous bridge and ride in the « Death Train » that runs along the Kwai River. Dinner and night at the hotel Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 3 : KWAI RIVER- BANGKOK Return to Bangkok. Pause on the way at Nakhom Pathom to discover its impressive chedi (127 meters high). Lunch. Visit of « The City of the Angels » : discovery of the somptuous Royal Palace and its Emerald Bouddah Temple, the most venerated status in the country. Then, cruise on the river. Visit of the Aurora Temple. Dinner and traditionnal thai dance show. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. 9 Day 4 : BANGKOK – AYUTHAYA - PHITSANULOK Road to Ayuthaya. Visit of the main ruins of the city that has been the capital of the country from the 14th century but which was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Continuation towards Lopburi, « The Monkey City ». Lunch. Visit of Prang Sam Yod, a typical example of the Khmer style. Road to Phitsanulok. Dinner. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 5: PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI Discovery of Phitsanulok main temple and its golden Buddha. Then, visit of the ruins of Sukhothai historical park which was the first capital of Siam during the 13th century. Lunch. Road to Phavao Lake. Stop in a pineapple field and tasting. Arrival at Chiang Rai. Dinner and night at the Serene at Chiang 4* Hotel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 6 : CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG MAI Road to the Golden Triangle area (at the frontier of Myanmar and Laos). Excursion on board of a pirogue on the Kok River and pause in a village is living a Northern minority. Lunch. Departure for Chiang Mai. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner Kantoke with Northern dishes and a dance show of the minorities. Night at the hotel. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 7 : CHIANG MAI Discovery of the Doï Suthep Temple, one of the most beautiful of the country. Lunch. Then, discovery of the handicraft work around Chiang Mai (lacquer, silk, silver, etc). Free dinner and free time to enjoy the busy night market. Nigh at the hotel Meals included : breakfast and lunch. Day 8 : CHIANG MAI – NIGHT TRAIN TO BANGKOK Visit of an elephants training camp to see the daily routine of these animals. Optional : elephant ride (about 19 euros per person). Visit of an orchids farm. Lunch. Return to Chiang Mai. Free time, Transfer to the train station for your night train to Bangkok. Dinner and night in the train. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 9 : BANGKOK - DEPARTURE Arrival at Bangkok. Free day at your hotel (check out at 6pm maximum). Transfer to the airport. Flight back to your country. Dinner and night in the plane. End of services. Meals included : breakfast. Strengths: - Discovery of Bangkok and its local markets - Visit of an orchids farm - Ride in the “Death Train” - Dinner at Kantoke and traditional dance show - Visit of pineapple fields and tasting 12 Price of the trip in USD Hotel categories Groupe Groupe Group Group Sgl of 2 of 3- 5 of 6- 9 of 10-15 Suppl Superior 1.768 1.199 1.055 915 270 Deluxe 1.869 1.301 1.112 1.018 371 Inclusive of these prices: Exclusive of these prices : Accommodation as mentioned in the program, breakfast included Nigh train tickets with air conditioned bunks (day 8) Transport in air-conditioned vehicles as mentioned in the program English-speaking guide during the whole duration of the trip 7 nights in 3* hotels Meals as mentioned in the program Excursions, visits and shows mentioned in the program. City/Hotel BANGKOK KANCHANABURI International flights Beverages Optional excursions and visits Personal expenses Luggage carrying Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Free meals Insurance, assistance and cancellation Supplements for individual rooms, late or early check-in/check-out in hotels, private cabin in the night train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Superior Deluxe Ibis Riverside*** Gallery 10 **** (Superior Room) (Superior Room) River Kwai Jungle View Hotel*** (Superior Room) U Inchantree**** La Paloma*** PHITSANULUK CHIANG RAI CHIANG MAI (Superior Room) (Superior Room) Ayara Grand Palace**** (Superior Room) Teak Garden Spa and Resort*** Serene**** (Superior Room) (Superior Room) Holiday Garden Resort*** (Superior Room) De Lanna**** (Superior Room) 13 Secret Siam 9 days and 8 nights in Thailand Brief itinerary : Day 1 : Arrival at Bangkok. Day 2 : Bangkok-Don Hoi Lot – Bangkok. Day 3 : Bangkok-Ayuthay-Phitsanulok. Day 4 : Phitsanulok-Sukhothaï-Chaing Raï. Day 5 : Chiang Raï-Lanjia Lodge. Day 6 : Lanjia Lodge-Golden Triangle-Chiang Mai. Day 7 : Chiang Mai-Mae Rim-Hmong Lodge. Day 8 : Hmong Lodge-Chiang Mai-Night train to Bangkok. Day 9 : Bangkok-Return flight. End of services. Day 1 : ARRIVAL AT BANGKOK Welcoming at the airport. Check in at the Unico Express 3* hotel. Cruise on board of a pirogue on Thonburi canals. Visit of the Aurora Temple. Dinner and night at the hotel. Meals included : Dinner. Note: Rooms are available at 4pm at the hotel. In case you are planning to arrive early in the morning, please let us know so that we can make sure to find a room available as soon as you will arrive. Day 2 : BANGKOK – DON HON LOT - BANGKOK Visit of Wat Pho and its impressive reclining Buddha. Discovery of the Royal Palace and the famous Emerald Buddha Temple, the most venerated one in the country. Departure for Don Hoi Lot (about one hour and a half) which is situated at the end of the Mae Klong River where you can find many fishes and sellfishes. Lunch with fresh seafood in a restaurant on tilts. Then, cruise through the mangrove to discover the local fauna and flora. Return to Bangkok. Dinner. Night. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 3 : BANGKOK – AYUTHAYA - PHITSANULOK Road to Ayuthaya. Visit of the main ruins of the city that has been the capital of the country from the 14th century but which was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Continuation towards Lopburi, « The Monkey City ». Lunch. Visit of Prang Sam Yod, a typical example of the Khmer style. Road to Phitsanulok. Dinner. Night at the Ayara Grand Palace 4*. Meals included : Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 14 Day 4 : PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI Visit of the main Temple and its Golden Bouddha (14th century). Road to Sukhothai, first capital of Siam. Visit of the ruins in the historical park. Departure for Phayao Lake. Lunch on the way. Pause in a pineapple field and tasting. Arrival at Chiang Rai. Dinner. Night at the Serene Chiang Rai 4* Hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 5 : CHIANG RAI – LANJIA LODGE Excursion on board of a pirogue on the Kok River with a pause in a Northern minority’s village. Continuation towards the Lanjia Lodge which is situated on a hill, in a small village where the Hmong and Lahu minorities are living. Initiation to the batik (painting on fabric). Then, you will participate to a project of plants reimplantation by planting a tree in order to improve the local people environment. Dinner at the lodge with a traditional Hmong show. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Note : The Lodge does not display any individual room. Therefore, you will be sharing your room with other persons. Day 6 : LANJIA LODGE – GOLDEN TRIANGLE– CHIANG MAI Departure for the Golden triangle area which is at the frontier of Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. Visit of the small Opium Museum. Lunch. Continuation towards Chiang Mai, « The Rose of the North ». Check-in at the FX Royal Peninsula 3* for 2 nights. Dinner. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 7 : CHIANG MAI – MAE RIM – HMONG LODGE Visit of an elephants training camp where you will see the funny daily work of these animals (options: elephant ride, around 19 euros per person). Visit of an orchids farm. Lunch in the gardens. Departure for the wooded northern mountains. Arrival at the lodge which is situated in Mae Rim Valley. Free time. Dinner/show (barbecue) and presentation of the Hmong’s traditions and tribal dances. Night at the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge 3*. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 15 Day 8 : HMONG LODGE – CHIANG MAI – NIGHT TRAIN TO BANGKOK Free time and free lunch. Optional : departure for Nong Hoy market with your guide and initiation to the thai cuisine with the preparation of a traditional dish called the Pad Thai (about 35 euros per person). Discovery of the old Chiang Mai and visit of the Wat Phra Sing Temple. Transfer to the train station for your night train to Bangkok. Dinner and night in the train. Meals included : breakfast and dinner. Day 9 : BANGKOK – DEPARTURE FLIGHT Arrival at Bangkok. Free day and meals for your last discoveries our purchases. Transfer to the airport. Return flight. End of services. Meals included : Breakfast. Strengths: - Discovery of Bangkok and its local markets 16 - Initiation to the batik by the Hmong tribe - Visit of an elephant training camp - Pirogue excursion on the Kok River - Discovery of many sumptuous temples. Price of the trip in USD Group Hotel categories Group Group Sgl of 2 of 4-6 More than 10 Suppl Superior 2.209 1.590 1.276 471 Note: A supplement will be added to the price of the services during Christmas period and New Year Eve (from December the 15th 2015 to January the 30th 2016). Inclusive of these prices: Exclusive of these prices : Night train with air-conditioned bunks (day 8) English speaking guide for the whole duration of the trip Transport in air-conditioned vehicles. Accommodations in 3*/4* hotels as mentioned in the program including 2 nights in a Lodge (day 5 and 7) and 1 night in the train (day 8). Meals as mentioned in the program Excursions, visits and shows as mentioned in the program. 17 International flights Meals mentioned as “free” in the program Beverages Optional excursions and visits Personal expenses Luggage carrying Tips to guide, drivers and luggage carriers Travel insurance/ assistance/ repatriation/cancellation Supplement for individual room, late or early check-in/check-out in hotels and for a private cabin in the night train to Bangkok. City/Hotel Superior BANGKOK Fenix Sumkhuvit **** (Superior Room) PHITSANULUK Ayara Grand Palace**** (Superior Room) CHIANG RAI Serene at Chiang Rai Hotel**** (Superior Room) LINJIA LODGE Linjia Lodge Mercure*** CHIANG MAI (Superior Room) HMONG LODGE 18 Hmong Hilltribe Lodge*** Smile of Thailand 8 days and 7 nights in Thailand Brief summary : Day 1 : Arrival at Bangkok. Day 2 : Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak-Bangkok. Day 3 : Bangkok-AyuthayPhitsanulok. Day 4 :Phitsanulok-Sukhothaï-Chaing Raï. Day 5 : Chiang Rai-Golden Triangle-Chiang Mai. Day 6 : Chiang Mai. Day 7 : Chiang Mai-Night train to Bangkok. Day 8: Bangkok-Return flight. End of services. Day 1 : ARRIVAL AT BANGKOK Welcoming at the airport. Check in at the Unico Express 3* hotel. Cruise on board of a pirogue on Thonburi canals. Visit of the Aurora Temple. Dinner and night at the hotel. Meals included : Dinner. Note: Rooms are available at 2pm at the hotel. In case you are planning to arrive early in the morning, please let us know so that we can make sure to find a room available as soon as you will arrive. Day 2 : BANGKOK – DAMNOEN SADUAK - BANGKOK Departure for the authentic Damnoen Saduak floating market on noard of a motorized pirogue. Visit of the market and return to Bangkok. Visit of the Royal Palace, the Emerald Buddha and the reclining Buddha Temple. Dinner and traditional dance show. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. 19 Day 3 : BANGKOK – AYUTHAYA - PHITSANULOK Departure for Ayuthaya. On the way, visit of Bang Pa In’s Summer Palace. At Ayuthaya, discovery of the ruins of what used to be the capital of the country (Wat Yaï Tchaïmonkol and Wat Monkolbophit). Visit of the Khmer ruins of Lopburi : Prang Samyod et San Prakan (Monkeys Temple). Road to Phitsanulok. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 4 : PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI Visit of the city and of the Wat Prabouddhajinaraj Temple which enshrines a very beautiful representation of the Buddha (13th century). At Sukhothaï : discovery of the historical park (Wat Mahatat, WatSrasri and Wat Trapung Nguern). Road to Chiang Rai with a pause at Phayao Lake and in a pineapple field where you will have the opportunity to taste fresh fruits. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 5 : CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG MAI Departure for a day full of unrivaled sensations and meeting with the mountain tribes Yaos and Akhas (in Maechan). Continuation towards the Golden Triangle area which constitutes a natural frontier between Thailand, Laos and Burma. Cruise on board of a pirogue on the Kok River to reach the Karen’s village. Road to Chiang Mai. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 6 : CHIANG MAI Visit of the Doi Suthep Temple. Discovery of handicraft villages (silk, lacquer, umbrellas, silver…). Dinner at Kantoke followed by a traditional dance show. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 7 : CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK Visit of an elephant training camp where you will have the opportunity to see the daily routine of these impressive animals. Visit of an orchids farm. Night train to Bangkok. You will spend the night in the train and have the opportunity to meet and talk with Thai people. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. 20 Day 8 : BANGKOK – DEPARTURE FLIGHT Arrival a Bangkok and breakfast at your hotel. Time to relax. Cruise on the Klongs and visit of the Dawn Temple (Wat Arun). Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of services. Meals included : breakfast and lunch Strengths: - Discovery of Bangkok and its local markets - Exceptional encounter with the mountain tribes - Visit of an elephant training camp - Discovery of sumptuous temples - Dinner at Kantoke and traditional northern dance show - 21 Cruise on the Klongs. Price of the trip in USD Hotel categories Group Group Group Group Sgl of 2 of 4- 5 of 6- 9 of 10-15 Suppl Superior 1.578 1.101 941 886 235 Deluxe 1.670 1.193 1.033 978 328 Note: A supplement will be added to the price of the services during Christmas period and New Year Eve (December, the 15th 2015 to january, the 30th 2016). Inclusive of these prices: Exclusive of these prices : Transfers in a air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned in the program Accomodations in double or twins rooms as mentioned in the program, breakfast included Meals as mentioned in the program Excursions, visits as mentioned in the prgram English speaking guide from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Night train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (second class) City/Hotel BANGKOK PHITSANULUK CHIANG RAI CHIANG MAI International flights Meals mentioned as “free” in the program Beverages Optional excursions and visits Personal expenses Luggage carrying Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Insurance, assistance and cancellation Supplement for individual rooms, early or late check-in/check-out in and for a private cabin in the night train to Bangkok. Superior Deluxe Chaydon Sathorn*** (Superior Room) Topland3*** (Superior Room) Teak Garden 3*** (Superior Room) Mercure Chiangmai*** (Superior Room) Mandarin hotel**** (Deluxe Room) Ayara Grand Palace**** (Superior Room) Golden Pine 4**** (Superior Room) De Lanna**** (Superior Room) 22 Mosaic of Thailand 10 days and 9 nights in Thailand Brief itinerary : Day 1 : Arrival at Bangkok. Day 2 : Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak-Bangkok. Day 3 : Bangkok-Ayuthay-Phitsanulok. Day 4 : Phitsanulok-Sukhothaï-Chaing Raï. Day 5 : Chiang Rai-Golden Triangle-Chiang Mai. Day 6 : Chiang Mai. Day 7 : Chiang Mai. Day 8 : Chiang Mai- flight to Mae Hong Son. Day 9 : Mea Hong Son-flight to Chiang Mainight train to Bangkok. Day 10: Bangkok-departure flight. End of services. ay Day 1 : ARRIVAL AT BANGKOK Welcoming at the airport. Check in at the Unico Express 3* hotel. Cruise on board of a pirogue on Thonburi canals. Visit of the Aurora Temple. Dinner and night at the hotel. Meals included : Dinner. Note: Rooms are available at 2pm at the hotel. In case you are planning to arrive early in the morning, please let us know so that we can make sure to find a room available as soon as you will arrive. Day 2 : BANGKOK – DAMNOEN SADUAK - BANGKOK Depature for the authentic Damnoen Saduak floating market on board of motorized pirogues. Visit of the market and way back to Bangkok. Visit of the Royal Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple and the Temple of the reclining Buddha. Dinner and traditional dance show. Night at your hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 3 : BANGKOK – AYUTHAYA – PHITSANULOK Departure for Ayuthaya. On the way, visit of Bang Pa In’s Summer Palace. Once in Ayuthaya, you will discover the remains of the former capital: Wat Yaï Tchaïmonkol and Wat Monkolbophit. Visit of the Khmer remains of Lopburi : Prang Samyod and San Prakan (Monkeys Temple). Road to Phitsanulok. Night at your hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. 23 Day 4 : PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI Visit of the city and of the Wat Prabouddhajinaraj Temple which enshrines a beautiful Buddha image from the 13th century. In Sukhothaï, you will discover the historical park : Wat Mahatat, Wat Srasri and Wat Trapung Nguern. Road to Chiang Rai with a pause at Phayao lake and in pineapple fields where you will have the opportunity to taste fresh fruits. Arrival at Chiang Rai. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 5 : CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG MAI Departure for a day full of unrivaled sensations and meeting with the mountain tribes Yaos and Akhas (in Maechan). Continuation towards the Golden Triangle area which constitutes a natural frontier between Thailand, Laos and Burma. Cruise on board of a pirogue on the Kok River to reach the Karen’s village. Road to Chiang Mai. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 6 : CHIANG MAI Visit of the Doi Suthep Temple. Discovery of handicraft villages (silk, lacquer, umbrellas, silver…). Dinner at Kantoke followed by a traditional dance show. Night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 7 : CHIANG MAI Visit of an elephant training camp where you will have the opportunity to see the daily routine of these impressive animals. Visit of an orchids farm. Lunch. Dinner and night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 8 : CHIANG MAI – FLIGHT TO MAE HONG SON Breakfast at your hotel and flight to Mae Hong Son (at 9.50AM). Transfert to the hotel. Cruise on the Pai River and visit of the « giraffes women » tribe’s village. Lunch followed by an elephant ride. Dinner and night at the hotel. Meals included : breakfast, lunch and dinner. 24 Day 9 : MAE HONG SON – FLIGHT TO CHIANG MAI – NIGHT TRAIN TO BANGKOK Breakfast at your hotel. Visit of Mae Hong Son and its temples. Lunch. Flight to Chiang Mai in the afternoon (16.10pm) and transfer to the train station. Night train to Bangkok (second class, air conditioned, bunks). Dinner and night in the train. Day 10 : BANGKOK – DEPARTURE FLIGHT Transfer a your hotel upon arrival. Breakfast followed by a visit of Bangkok and of the Golden Buddha Temple. Free afternoon. Transfer to the airport and return flight. End of services. Meals included : breakfast. . Strengths: - Discovery of Bangkok and its local markets - Exceptional encounter with the local tribes - Dinner at Kantoke and traditional dance show - Elephant riding - Cruise on the Pai River and meeting with the Giraffes women 25 Price of the trip in USD Hotel categories Group Group Group Group Sgl of 2 of 4 of 6 of 8 Suppl Superior 2.241 1.654 1.454 1.350 295 Inclusive of these prices: Exclusive to these prices : Transfers in air-conditioned busses or minivans depending on the number of travellers Accomodation in double rooms Meals as mentioned in the program Excursions and visits as mentioned in the program English-speaking guide from Bangkok to Chiang Mai English-speaking guide at Mae Hong Son Domestic flights (economic class) Chiang Mai/Mae Hong Son/Chiang Mai by Thai Airways ; Night train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (second class, air-condtioned, bunks) International flights Meals mentioned as “free” in the program Beverages Optional excursions and visits Personal expenses Luggage carrying Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Travel insurance, repatriation, cancellation Supplements for individual rooms, early or late check-in/check-out in hotel, and provate cabins in the night train to Bangkok. City Superior BANGKOK Chay don*** (Superior Room) PHITSANULUK Topland*** (Superior Room) CHIANG RAI Baan Thai Golden Triangle Hotel*** (Superior Baan Thai Room) CHIANG MAI Mercure*** (Superior Room) MEA HONG SON Fern Resort*** (Superior Room) 26 Short Trips in Thailand Islands of Thailand Seaside stay on Koh Samui Island 4 days and 3 nights, departure from Chiang Mai Day 1: CHIANG MAI- KOH SAMUI In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Koh Samui Island. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. You will then be able to enjoy the incredible features of this place. Comfort, charm, turquoise sea and white sandy beaches will allow you to spend a relaxing and awesome stay on Koh Samui Island. Lunchs and dinners are at your charge. Night at the hotel. Day 2 & 3: KOH SAMUI Free day to enjoy your time as you want, relaxing at the hotel or sun-bathing on the beach. Lunchs and dinners are at your charge. Night at the hotel. Day 4: KOH SAMUI- FLIGHT TO BANGKOK After the breakfast you will be transfered to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. End of services. - City/Hotel Superior Deluxe KOH SAMUI Buddy Oriental Samui Beach Resort**** (Supérieure Room ) Maï Samui Beach Resort (Deluxe Room) Inclusive of the prices Accomodations in hotels as mentioned in the program, breakfast included Transfers airport-hotel-airport Excursions and visits mentioned - 27 Exclusive of the prices Meals, optional visits and excursions, personal expenses Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Travel insurance, repartiation, cancellation Seaside stay on Koh Yao Island 4 days and 3 nights, departure from Chiang Mai Day 1: CHIANG MAI- PHUKET- KOH YAO In the morning, transfer to the airport (without guide). Flight to Phuket and then transfer to Koh Yao. Depending on availability and what you are willing to do, you will have the opportunity to take a bicycle ride around the lovely island of Koh Yao Yai. This island is divided in two parts: Koh Yao Yai (the big one) and Koh Yao Noi (the small one). Tourism hasn’t developed much yet there so you will be able to find very quiet places. You will find yourself on peaceful beaches with transparent water and white sand. The inhabitants of the island are very friendly and welcoming and still depend on their own activities (not tourism) which make this place even more authentic. You can rent a motorbike which one of the best way to explore the two islands. You will be able to join Koh Yao Noi by boat (motorized pirogue) with the motorbike on board. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge. Night at the hotel. Day 2 & 3: KOH YAO Free day to enjoy your hotel features or the beautiful beaches. Lunch and dinner at your own charge. Night at the hotel. Day 4: KOH YAO- PHUKET- DEPARTURE FLIGHT After the breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Bangkok. End of services. - City/Hotel Superior Deluxe KOK YAO Koyao Island Resort (Deluxe Room) The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Resort (Superior Studio Room) Inclusive of the prices Accomodations in hotels as mentioned in the program, breakfast included Transfers airport-hotel-airport 2 domestic flights Excursions and visits mentioned - - 28 Exclusive of the prices Meals mentioned as « at your own charge », optional visits and excursions, personal expenses Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Travel insurance, repartiation, cancellation Kuo Koh Phi Phi & Koh Yao, two paradisiac islands 9 days and 8 nights in Thailand Located in the South of Thailand, the small island of Koh Yao Yai proposes an incredible panorama on the stunning Phang Nga Bay. Well-knowed for its 300 limestone peaks, this bay is a real pleasure for your eyes. On Koh Yao, you will be able to share the peaceful life of the inhabitants, to discover the fishermen villages and to enjoy white sand beatches with crystal clear water of the Andaman sea. You will then be transfered to Koh Phi Phi Island which hides one of the most beautiful asian lagoons. Two islands to discover two differents sides of the mythics Thai Islands. Day 1: Arrival at PHU KET- KOH YAO Upon arrivcal at Phuket, you will be transfered to Bang Rong pier (about 30 minutes). You will then cross Koh Yao to find your hotel about one hour). Check-in. Night at the hotel. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge. Day 2 : KOH YAO Depending on availability and what you are willing to do, you will have the opportunity to take a bicycle ride around the lovely island of Koh Yao Yai. This island is divided in two parts: Koh Yao Yai (the big one) and Koh Yao Noi (the small one). Tourism hasn’t developed much yet there so you will be able to find very quiet places. You will find yourself on peaceful beaches with transparent water and white sand. The inhabitants of the island are very friendly and welcoming and still depend on their own activities (not tourism) which make this place even more authentic. You can rent a motorbike which one of the best way to explore the two islands. You will be able to join Koh Yao Noi by boat (motorized pirogue) with the motorbike on board. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge. Night at the hotel. Days 3 & 4: KOH YAO Free day to relax and enjoy the beaches. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge. Night at the hotel. 29 Day 5 : KOH YAO- KOH PHI PHI Transfer to Phuket. You will go back to the pier and then go to Koh Phi Phi Island. Transfer at your hotel and check-in. Located in the Andaman sea, this island offers incredible sceneries and a breathtaking nature. It is a small paradise : turquoise water, small creeks and long beaches with white sand. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge. Night a the hotel. Day 6 : KOH PHI PHI You will be able to spend the day as you want : diving to discover the incredible marine fauna, going for an excursion on the surrounding islands or just relaxing and sun-bathing on the amazing beaches of Koh Phi Phi. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge. Night at the hotel. Days 7 & 8 : KOH PHI PHI Free day to relax and enjoy your time in this incredible place. Lunch and dinner are at your own charge, Night at the hotel. Day 9: KOH PHI PHI- PHUKET- DEPARTURE FLIGHT Transfer to Ao Por Gran Marina in Phuket (about one hour and a half) and then from the marina to Phuket airport (30 minutes) for you flight back home. End of services. - City/Hotel Superior Deluxe KOH YAO Koyao Island Resort (Deluxe Room) KOH PHI PHI Phi Phi Bay View Resort (Superior Room) Inclusive of the prices Accomodations in hotels as mentioned in the program, breakfast included Transfers airport-hotel-airport Excursions and visits mentioned 30 The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Resort (Superior Studio Room) Zeavola Resort (Garden view Suite Room) - - Exclusive of the prices Meals mentioned as « at your own charge », optional visits and excursions, personal expenses Tips to drivers, guides and luggage carriers Travel insurance, repartiation, cancellation For more information, please contact our office : Mandarin Road VOYAGES City center office- Hanoi : Suite 403, Stamps Building, 14 Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 38715350, 62610309. Fax: (84-4) 38715351. Mobile: (84) 985836266 E-mail: info@mandarinroad.com. 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