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Day 01
Upon arrival Bangkok
Upon arrival, meet & greet our tour guide before
transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure after
check in. Overnight in Bangkok .
Day 02 City temples tours – Grand Palace &
Emerald Buddha Temple – Canal tours
(B,L,D)
The tour takes you through some of the most
interesting parts of Bangkok, including stops at
the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho),
famous as the oldest and largest temple in
Bangkok; the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat
Trimit), the home of a 5.5 ton Buddha image,
found when the port of Bangkok was being
expanded and dating back more than 200
years.Visit to the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall
and the holiest of all Thai Temples “The Emerald
Buddha Temple” (Wat Phra Kaew) where the replica
of Angkor Wat and the late Ayutthaya-style
murals on the surrounding walls illustrate
scenes from the Ramayana are included in the
temple's compound. Overnight in Bangkok .
Day 03 : Bangkok – Ayutthaya (Return by Cruise)
(B,L,D)
By air-conditioned car/van/coach to Ayutthaya .
Visit Bang-Pa-In, once was the summer palace of
the late King Rama V – this has some exquisite
art works and the temples. Return on the
comfortable Motor cruiser down stream to Bangkok
, enjoy the sights of the rural Thailand .
Buffet lunch served onboard (excluded all
beverages). Evening, arrive in Bangkok and
transfer from pier to hotel. Overnight in
Bangkok .
Day 04 Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Mai (B,
L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel before transfer to the
Airport for flight departure to Chiang Mai. Upon
arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in and
free on own til the time transfer to a local
restaurant for enjoy a superb dinner called
Khantok (incl. hill tribe performance). After
that, free on own at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
before return to the hotel. Overnight in Chiang
Mai
Day 05 : Doi Suthep Temple – Meo Doi Pui – Local
Handicraft Village (B,L,D)
The journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill
tribe village. Since they originally migrated
from South China , the physical features of the
tribe are similar to Chinese. They prefer large
families and average about 8 in a family. They
practice shifting agriculture. Mostly planting
upland rice, corn and soybeans. Generally you
will find that the womenfolk's works harder than
the men. A traits similar with most hill tribes.
Their houses are not built on stilt rather
directly on the ground. Due to its proximity to
Doi Suthep this particular village is slightly
more commercial and less traditional. Doi Pui
was once famous for opium cultivation. It's 1500
metre above the sea level. Trip continues on to
Wat Doi Suthep Temple . Driving up offers a
panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. Later on,
embark to the San Kamphaeng district, heart of
the silk and cotton home industries, to witness
the fascinating process of making and weaving
these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang,
the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai
paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted.
From here, onwards to Thai Celadon, about 6kms
north of Chiang Mai, where exquisite ceramics
are produced. These are modeled on the
Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made
hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported
all over the region. With its deep, cracked
glazed finish the style is very distinctive and
some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last
but not least, are stops to observe the
intricacies of both lacquerware and silverware
craftsmen. Ovrnight in Chiang Mai
Day 06 : Elephant at works – Waterfall – Orchid
farm (B, L,D)
A pleasant morning spent in the company of these
magnificent gentle giants. In present day
Thailand , elephants are only used as beasts of
burden but, in earlier times, they were a vital
part of the King's army and played a very
important role in Thai history. Currently there
are approximately 13,000 working elephants in
the country and, on this trip, you will be
witness to the traditional techniques still used
in the training process. Wonder at the delicacy
and preciseness of such gigantic creatures in
action. For a small fee, the adventurous can
also enjoy an short but unforgettable elephant
ride! The tour continues onto the magnificent
Mae Sa waterfall, and on the return journey to
the hotel a stop one of the region's orchid
farms displaying a full variety of some of
Thailand 's exquisite blooms. Overnight in
Chiang Mai
Day
07 Chiang Mai - Flight to Bangkok and Connecting
Flight to Siem Reap. (B,L)
After
breakfast, and transfer to the airport for
flight departure to Bangkok , then conneccting
flight to Siem Reap . Morning arrival at Siem
Reap airport. Transfer to your hotel . Siem Reap
is the nearest town to the temple complex of
Angkor. You will visit with your prived
professional guide, the "Great City" of Angkor
Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple,
Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace
enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the
Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous &
magnificent Angkor Vat temple. This
architectural masterpiece was constructed in the
12th century and covers an area of about 210
hectares.With many galleries with columns,
libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full
of water, carved bas-reliefs about Ramayana
Story and day-to-day life at the time of
Angkor's construction. At the end of afternoon,
following the season, since the Mountain Bakend,
the sunset on all the temples, with spectacular
views over Angkor Vat.
Day
08 : Angkor Temple (B,L)
Morning visit of a selection of temples,
including the Royal City of Preah Khan whi
impressive sculptures, Neak Pean built on a
small circular island, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah
Rup. Afternoon we will continue our visits by
Thommanon temple , Ta keo , one of Angkor's
great temple mountains, Ta Prohm with a part of
the jungle, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang a Royal
bathing place, Prasat Kravan with unique brick
sculpturesWe will visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a
handicraft center located in the center of Siem
Reap. Les Chantiers Ecole was founded in 1992
and its goal is to revive that ancient Khmer
art. This organization gives young people the
opportunity to learn the art of stone, wood
carving, and silk weaving .
Day
09: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh( B,L)
Transfert from your hotel at 6 Am to a
speed-boat trip to Phnom Penh (departure at 7
Am), on the way from the boat,many scenic views
of the Cambodian rural life along the riverbank
(optional by air). At arrival, private car and
guide waiting you and transfer to the hotel.car
we start to visit Phnom Penh . Situated at the
confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers,
the Cambodia's capital city look like a big
village- town where French colonial influences
can still be seen in old buildings restored. We
will start by visit the Royal Palace and the
Silver Pagoda . The Palace is a magnificent
example of Khmer architecture, it was built in
1866. You will see the Throne Hall and the
Napoleon III Pavilion. Silver Pagoda is one of
the richest shrines in the world . The floor is
made of 5.000 silver tiles. Then, we visit the
National Museum, a Khmer red pavilion, which is
dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The
majority are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th
century), a. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 10 :Phnom Penh – Departure (B)
Additional sightseeing or free time at your own
leisure until transfer to the airport for your
flight departure.
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English / French speaking guide.
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All
accommodation in twin sharing
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transfers in private car/ van/ buss
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Meals
as indicated ( B = Breakfast; L = Lunh; D =
Dinner)
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Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
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Flight
Bangkok - Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai - Bangkok -
Siem Reap
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Boat
excursion, speed boat Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
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Service charge & Government taxes
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International Airfares.
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International departure tax
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Meals
not indicated
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Visas
and visa arrangement
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Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
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Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and
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