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7 Days Around Thailand Tour

from £567pp

There's much more to Thailand than idyllic beaches as this escorted group tour shows. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the northern Hill Tribes, experience the best that this country has to offer.


		Day
		1

Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Sukhothai

This morning travel to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand, to view the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith and three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Pranangcherng. Continue via Chainat for lunch then on to Khampheng Phet to view the Buddhist temple ruins at the historical park. Then it is on to the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai for the evening meal and overnight.
Accommodation: Ananda Museum Gallery Hotel (LD)


		Day
		2

Sukhothai - Lampang

Temple The visit to Sukhothai, Thailand’s first capital (1257-1379) takes in the Historical Park, Ramkamhaeng Museum and Wat Sri Chum. Continue on to Lampang the Burmese-style temples of Wat Pa Fang and Wat Si Rong Muang.
Accommodation: Lampang Riverlodge. (BLD)


		Day
		3

Lampang - Lampoon - Chiang Mai

Depart for Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Lung housing an Emerald Buddha. In Lampoon, visit the 12th century Wat Haripoonchai, one of the north’s most sacred monuments. Continue on to Chiang Mai for a visit to the Hill Tribe Museum and local handicraft factories before checking in to your hotel for a two-night stay. (BLD)
Accommodation: The Empress Chiang Mai


		Day
		4

Chiang Mai

Elephant After breakfast, visit some of Chiang Mai’s most interesting temples, including the magnificent Doi Suthep tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea level. Lunch is at a local restaurant and the afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a “kantoke” dinner, a traditional Thai style dinner, accompanied by ancient northern Thai dances and songs performed by the local hilltribes. (BLD)


		Day
		5

Into Hilltribe Country

Visit a working elephant camp where you can join an optional elephant ride (approx. £12 paid locally). Continue on to an Orchid Farm and then to a Meo Hilltribe Village. The afternoon is free before a BBQ dinner around a camp fire followed by a presentation of Meo dances and songs.(BLD)
Accommodation: Hmong Hilltribe Lodge


		Day
		6

Kok River Cruise - Chiang Rai

Depart for Fang and Thatorn via the Meo Hilltribe Village of Huay Luek. In Thatorn embark on long-tailed boats down the Kok River stopping to visit tiny hilltribe villages. (BLD)
Accommodation: The Legend Resort, Chiang Rai


		Day
		7

Chiang Rai - Bangkok

Mother and Child An early morning departure to the Golden Triangle and the
Mekong River where the borders of Thailand, Burma and
Laos meet. Take a short boat trip to Chiang Saen and have
lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Chiang Rail for your early afternoon flight back to Bangkok.(BL)

Tour Prices
Price per person, sharing a twin/double suite, in £'s from	Tour Code - BKKATW
Day of departure	Twin	Single
01 Jan 08-31 Oct 08 01 Nov08-31 Mar 09	567 624	663 729
Minimum two people