PROGRAM DAYS / 8 NIGHTS BANGKOK CHIANG MAI ON THE ROAD UP NORTH TOUR

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1 PROGRAM DAYS / 8 NIGHTS BANGKOK CHIANG MAI ON THE ROAD UP NORTH TOUR Explore amazing Thailand through our Central Plain and upto The North, by visit the Grand Place and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and some superb city temples, as well as riding a boat into canals for sightseeing the local living. And move to Bang Pa-in Summer Palace and The Ancient City of Ayutthaya, as UNESCO World Heritage with exotic ruins. And also The Monkey Town in ancient Lop Buri, splendid Wat Thasung with the Mirror Preaching Hall in Uthai Thani, Wat Khiriwong on the mount in the centre of Nakhon Sawan, for the bird s eye view on panorama of central plain of Thailand. Then continue upnorth tovisit Thailand s most magnificent Buddha Phra Phuttha Chinarach in Phitsanulok, peacefully Sukhothai Historical Park and Sri Sachanalai Historical Park in 13th Century. Touch the impressive culture of The North in Lampang, by visit elegant Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and Baan Sao Nak - a legendary Lanna house, thenvisit lovely Thai Elephant Conservation Center, the only one elephant hospital in Thailand. And continue to Chiang Mai for Kad Tung Kwian - thewonderful local market, and The North s most famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, as well as Thailand s highest Doi Inthanon Mount with the flower gardens on The Twin Stupas, waterfalls, the royal projects and hill-tribe market. US$ 1, NET PER PERSON SHARING TWIN BASIS US$ 2, NET PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM 13

2 PROGRAM 2-2 CHIANG MAI 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS This is perfect for the first time in Chiang Mai, by city and temples tour. Visit Chiang Mai s oldest Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang with the biggest stupa, Wat Phra Singh for the finest Lanna(Thai Northern style) architecture, and enjoy Warorot market, the biggest market in the city.with the most sacred temple in the North of Thailand, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for the marvelous golden pagoda with the spectacular view of Chiang Mai city. And inclusive one free day for your own activity. If not, may take additional options, such as :- Doiinthanon National Park for Thailand s highest mount, Twin Royal Stupas with flower gardens, waterfalls, the royal project and the hill tribe market. Or the lovely Mae Sa Elephant Camp and the Orchid Nursery. SHARING TWIN ROOM SINGLE ROOM BASED ON 3 STARS HOTEL US$ US$ BASED ON 4 STARS HOTEL US$ US$ BASED ON 5 STARS HOTEL US$ US$

3 PROGRAM 2-3 CHIANG RAI CHIANG MAI 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS Explore the northern culture in Chiang Raiand Chiang Mai on road. In Chiang Rai: visit the biggest tea plantation, Doi Tung Palace the Royal Villa in a combination of Lanna (Northern Thai) style and Swiss chalet (closed in winter), Mae Fah Luang Garden that won PATA Gold Award, Mae Sai, a trading town at the borderline for crossing the border to Tha Khi Lek, Myanmar with riding a tuktuk for a local food market, Shwedagon Pagoda and Jade temple, then back to Thailand for shopping at the border market, with avisit to Prathat Doi Wao with the panoramic view of Myanmar.And also visit ancient Chiang Saen town for Wat Pasak, Wat Chedi Luang and riding I-TAN (local pickup) through the villages with fields of fruit and crop plantations and have locallunch at La Vallée restaurant. Then take a long tail boat ride to Golden Triangle where the borders of 3 countries, Loas, Myanmar and Thailand join together. Before leaving Chiang Rai, visit the Black House, a unique and mysterious museum, and the amazing Wat Rong khun (White Temple), a masterpiece of Thai architecture. 15

4 And move to Chiang Mai with visit to Yao &Akha Hill tribes and Mae Krachan Hot Spring, and The North s most secred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for the marvelous golden pagoda, with the spectacular view of Chiang Mai city. Survey the old city of Chiang Mai by a half-day walk through Somphet fresh market with various local food, the oldest Wat Chiang Man, the Monument of the Three Kings as the landmark of the city, and then Lanna Museum of Culture and Traditions,Wat Chedi Luang for Chiang Mai biggest stupain late 14th century. And also have a tuktuk ride exploring the city at Wat Lok Mori for the perfect- Lanna ancient architecture, Wararot Market - the biggest market in the city, the flower market, and the ancient Chiangmai Gate. And inclusive one free day for your own activity. If not, may take additional options, such as :- Doiinthanon National Park for Thailand s highest mount, Twin Royal Stupas with flower gardens, waterfalls, the royal project and the hill tribe market. Or the lovely Mae Sa Elephant Camp and the Orchid Nursery. Overnight: 3 nights at hotel in Chiang Rai and 3 nights at hotel in Chiang Mai. US$ 1, NET PER PERSON SHARING TWIN BASIS US$ 1, NET PER PERSON SINGLE ROOM 16

5 PROGRAM DAYS BANGKOK - NORTHERN THAILAND- MEKONG CRUISE LAOS For limited time to survey Thailand and Laos, these must and major places are shown: The Grand Place and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, as the heart of the country, Wat Pho, Wat Arun with canal tour on boat for sightseeing local living, The Golden Mount for the bird s eyes view of Bangkok old town, and Jim Thompson traditional Thai house with a great collection of Asian arts. Then move up north to Chiang Mai visit the lovely Mae Sa Elephant Camp, the Orchid Nursery, The North s most sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for the marvelous golden stupa with the spectacular view of Chiang Mai city. And continue to Chiang Rai for Mae Krachan Hot Spring, Yao & Akha hilltribes, Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), then Golden Triangle the join of borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar with the panoramic view of Mekong River, and also visit Chiang Saen ancient city. 17

6 After that continue to Houy Xai (Laos border) and have a wonderful cruising along Mekong River with visit to a traditional village for rural life and talented craftsmanship of ethnic minorities, Bawhill-tribe village, and Tam Thing cave housing over 2,500 Buddha statues. Finally in Luang Prabang, have sightseeing in the ancient capital as UNESCO world heritage city, the national museum in the ancient royal palace, Wat Mai with five-tier roofs, Wat Xieng Thong - the most magnificent temple, and climb up on Mount Phousi for panoramic sunset view and enjoy shopping at the night market. Then visit amazing Kuangsi Waterfalls with many separate layers of pools, and also visit Hmong villages at Ban Quan, Lao Loum village at Ban Ou, Khum village at Ban Tapene. After that continue to Ban Phanom- the weaving village and Ban Sangkhong - Posapaper village. TOUR PRICES IN US DOLLARS US$ 1, NET PER PERSON IN SHARING TWIN BASIS REMARKS: *ON DAY 07, JOINED CRUISE DEPART EVERY MONDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM OCTOBER 1-MARCH 31, AND DEPART EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY FROM APRIL 1- SEPTEMBER 30. *NO OPERATION FOR LUANG SAY CRUISE FROM JUNE

7 PROGRAM 2-5 ONE DAY BIKE TOUR IN CHIANG MAI COUNTRYSIDE 4-5 hours bike tour forany one with good physical condition, not recommended for children under 8 years. Have a bike ride in the nature of Mae Rim withvisit to Wat Phadarapirom for the famous mural paintings and the brass Buddha statue, the bee farm, strawberry plantation, MaeSa Falls and heading to Hmong Lodge to the village of Baan Suan Maerim, passing through rice fields, mushroom farming, and rice hulling workshops. After local lunch, take a short cruise along Mae Ping River to the temple of Wat Chaimongkol. (MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS): US$ NET PER PERSON 19