Bangkok and Chang Mai: Thailand

Bangkok and Chang Mai: Thailand
2011 DEPARTURE DATES: MAY 4-12, MAY 11-19, MAY 18-26, MAY 25– JUNE 2
Experience the Thai culture, glittering golden temples, centuries of history and traditions, delicious cuisine, and tropical sunsets. Fascinating, vibrant and colorful, Bangkok has it all, the friendliest people on the world, gleaming skyscrapers alongside dazzling, historic temples, among the city's famous klongs (canals). Bangkok is a sensory thrill that never ceases to delight. Thailand's second largest city, Chiang Mai offers traditional Thai hospitality and is the perfect place to explore the lush tropical jungles, see working elephants and visit the remote hill tribes. Come with us and visit Thailand - The land of smiles.

Includes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

ROUND-TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION; New York , Los Angeles or San Francisco on the scheduled services of an international airline
FOUR STAR ACCOMMODATIONS; Seven nights hotel accommodation throughout the program staying at the four star The Century Park Hotel Bankok (four nights) and the Chiang Mai Plaza (three nights) or similar.
SUPERB CUISINE; Your special rate includes daily breakfast,three lunches and six dinners (including a traditional Thai dinner and dance show and two dinner cruises).
SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM; City tour of Bangkok with the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha and Thai Klongs, Damnoensaduak Floating Market and Rose Garden tour, Doi Suthep/Homong hill tribe village tour and the Orchid nursery, butterfly farm and Thai elephant tour. Optional tours available.
COMPLIMENTARY PLACES; We have complimentary places on all our group departures.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER/HOST An experienced professional local host will assist you upon arrival in Thailand.
FIRST CLASS MOTORCOACHES; First class motorcoaches and experienced drivers for all transfers, tours, and guided excursions.
LUGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS; Round-trip airport to hotel transfers including luggage handling for one checked bag per person.
LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES; These charges are on all included features and all applicable entrance fees and admission charges.
MARKETING PACKAGE; To assist in getting the message out we will provide brochures, e-brochures and Web PDF’s.
EXPERIENCE AND ADVICE; ABC Destinations holds over 45 years of experience in the travel industry offering assistance and advice in group travel programs.

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Please note:Though rare,it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions.

Day 1: Depart the U.S: from your home airport via Cathy Pacific Airlines (or similar) for Thailand.

Day 2: Bangkok: Arrival at Bangkok Airport and transfer to The Century Park Hotel Bangkok. Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination, magnificent palaces and classical dance extravaganzas.

Day 3: Bangkok: Today enjoy a Bangkok city and temples tour. Included sights are Grand Palace, the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the Emerald Buddha. After lunch experience a trip by a speed boat, along the bustling Chao Phraya River, commonly called the “River of Kings”, and its quiet Klongs (Canals). Along the way we visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). This evening, enjoy dinner with Thai classical dance. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Bangkok: Depart early this morning for the colorful Damnoendaduak Floating Market where you will see traditional Thai lifestyles going back into history. En route visit Nakorn Pathom, which is the largest pagoda in Thailand. Take lunch in the rose garden, where you will experience the Thai way of life with a Thai Village Show, which features Thai sports, folk dances and daily practices in a traditionally decorated stage. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Bangkok: Today enjoy a day at leisure to discover all that the vibrant capital city of Bangkok has to offer. Dine, relax, shop for bargains, or perhaps take one of the optional tours available. This evening, we depart for a Dinner cruise along Chaophaya River. Here we will taste delicious Thai and international cuisine as we watch the sun go down on a vibrant city. (B, D)

Day 6: Bangkok/Chiang Mai: After breakfast we transfer to the airport to fly to Chiang Mai. Welcome to Chiang Mai; nicknamed “The Rose of The North” it is over 700 years old and the North’s largest city. After check in to our hotel we visit the Doi Suthep and Homong hill tribe village: visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep (built in A.D. 1384). It is 3,500 feet above sea-level and is the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here. Then visit the Hmong hill tribe village in Doi Pui. You will experience their lifestyles and see the Hmong tribesmen dressed in their colorful traditional costumes. (B, D)

Day 7: Chiang Mai: Today the first stop is at the beautiful orchid nursery and butterfly farms in the Mae Sa district. Then, travel through the hilly, wooden area in the north of the city to see “Elephants at Work” at the Mae Taman camp. Afterwards you will experience a short elephant trek across rivers and through the jungle. Then, we will enjoy an Ox-cart ride which gives you an insight into the life and surrounding of the village people. Lunch will be provided. Then you will start your next adventure with bamboo rafting down a 5 kms, stretch of the Mae Taeng River. Tonight we will enjoy the superb Khantoke Northern Thai dinner with charming Fon Lep (Fingers dance), Sword dance, and the Fon Thien (Candle dance). Also, there is a special hill tribe show performed by Akha, Yao, Lahu, Meo, Lishaw and Karen Tribes. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Chiang Mai: Today enjoy a full day at leisure to wander the local markets in search of silk goods, spices and Thai tea or take an optional tour. In The evening enjoy farewell dinner cruise along the Ping River. (B,D)

Day 9: Chiang Mai/U.S: Today we depart to Chiang Mai Airport for departure back to the U.S. (B)

Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Every attempt has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. B = full breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

*Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices per person based on double occupancy. Prices listed do not include U.S. and International airport taxes and fees of up to $350.00 which varies by travel program. These additional fees include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement (up to $10.00 per round-trip); passenger facility charges of $4.50 per segment (up to $18.00 per round-trip); Immigration fee of $7.00 per person; travel facilities tax of $8.00 per direction; customs user fee of $5.50; APHIS user fee of $5.00; federal domestic segment fee of $3.60 per segment; and international transportation tax of $16.10 per arrival or departure.


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