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Best Buy North Thailand
5 Days - Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Lopburi - Pitsanuloke
- Sukothai - Lampang - Chiang Mai - Price from 14,620 THB
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| Day 1 - Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Lopburi -
Pitsanuloke (L/D) |
06:00 Pick up all passengers from various
major Bangkok hotels.
07:00 Depart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya,
the former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the
gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr, the three ancient
pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch and Wat Pranangcherng. Continue
via Saraburi to visit Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the
holy footprint of Lord Buddha.
Proceed to Lopburi for lunch.
Visit to the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three Spired
Pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the
Monkey Temple.
Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke.
Dinner and accommodation at Topland Hotel
or similar hotel. |
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| Day 2 - Pitsanuloke - Sukothai - Sri Satchanalai
- Uttaradit (B/L/D) |
Breakfast
08:00 Visit Wat Maha Dhat with its revered
Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj.
Depart for Sukhothai, visit to the famous
ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). See Wat
Maha Dhat, Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern
outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai,built by King Ramkamhaeng.
Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phya and Wat
Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat which stands on the site of the Khmer
fort called "Chalieng".
Proceed to Uttaradit.
Dinner and accommodation at Friday Hotel
or similar hotel. |
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| Day 3 - Uttaradit - Lampang - Chiang Mai
(B/L/D) |
Breakfast
08:00 Visit Wat Phra dhat Thung Yang with
the Laotian style chedi, Wat Phra Taen Sila Art and its wooden
Bot and Wat Thamma Thippa Trai famous for its colorful wall
paintings and carved wooden doors.
Continue to Lampang. Visit to Wat Phra
Keo Don Tao, a very interesting Burmese style temple. Also visit
to Wat Chedi Sao with its many samll pagodas.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Continue to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat
Lampang Luang housing the only Emerald Buddha besides the one
at Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok.
Proceed to Chiang Mai and check-in at Chiang
Mai Grand View Hotel or similar hotel.
19:15-22:15 Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy a typical
Thai Dinner with presentation of ancient dances from northern
Thailand, followed by a performance of dances and songs by various
hilltribes.
Optional: Opportunity to visit the city's
night market in search of bargains. |
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| Day 4 - Chiang Mai - Bangkok by Train
(B/L/Dinner box) |
Breakfast
08:00 Visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away
in the mountains at an elevation 1,056 meters, the temple is
reached by a staircase with 290 steps, flanked by a Naga balustrade
on either side. The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383.
The center is a big Chedi (spired pagoda) which contains partial
relics of Lord Buddha. Continue to visit the elephant camp to
watch the elephants taking timber in the forest. Their strength
and clever teamwork will amaze you. Also visit to the Orchid
Farm and lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Chiang Mai.
The afternoon visit to a famous Thai wood carving factory with
possibility to buy Burmese antiques.
Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station.
16:40 Depart by 2nd class air-conditioned
train with sleeping berth (Couchette).
Dinner-box and overnight on train.
* Returning by air from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and/or extension
nights (s) in Chiang Mai is also available. (please contact
us for details) |
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| Day 5 - Bangkok |
06:00
Arrive Bangkok Railway Station. (No breakfast)
Transfer to your Bangkok hotel. |
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| THB p.p | Booking |
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Guaranteed weekly departure on seach in coach tour with English/German-speaking guide on every Monday, and fullboard. All prices are per person in Thai Baht, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category *** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): 2 - 12 years -30%.
NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.
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| According to the itinerary | According to the itinerary ROH |
The hotel rooms noted in the itinerary will be confirmed according the availability. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Included in the price:
Accommodation in airconditioned room with bath and meals as mentioned in the programme. Transfers, entrance fees and tours by airconditioned car/minibus/coach with English /German/ French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide. Service charges, room tax, VAT and baggage handling.
Not included in the price:
Optional tours. International airport tax. Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc. Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme.
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