Updates
 
14-Nov-06
: Tour Guide of the Year Award
: Official Grand Opening of Madarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai
: Chiangmai Airport's New International Terminal
: Bangkok Airways to start Direct flight between Bangkok & The Maldives
 
6-Oct-06
: New Arrival Information for New Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport
: The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai
 
26-Jul-06
: Back from Vacation
: Green Season
: Lao Airlines Increases Frequency on Chiangmai & Bangkok Routes
: Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle to Host King’s Cup Elephant Polo
: New Bangkok International Airport
 
22-Jun-06
: Our Website
: Hong Kong Express
: New Bangkok International Airport
: Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
: Summer Vacation
 
23-May-06
: Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle
: Siem Reap hotel Report
: New Bangkok International Airport
 
31-Mar-06
: Up Coming Festival and Major Events
: Celebrations for the King of Thailand’s 60 years on the Throne
 
23-Jan-06
: Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai
: The Chedi, Chiangmai
: Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle
: A Question....
: Virtuoso Symposium Singapore in March 2006
 
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23 January 2006.

Greetings from Chiangmai …With our 1st Wanna Tours News Update of 2006

Firstly the Hotel Updates,,

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai have announced their Official Opening Date as 25th March 2006.… http://www.mandarin-oriental.com/chiangmai/

The Chedi, Chiangmai.
After the Flood Damage last August, an extensive repair & refurbishment Program has now been completed and The Chedi will Re-Open on 10 February 2006. …. http://www.ghmhotels.com/hotels/hotel_home.asp?hotelid=15&section=home

Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle
The Four Seasons has Officially announced its opening and is taking reservations.
http://www.fourseasons.com/goldentriangle/ Wanna & I are planning a visit there early next month and will give you all a report in our next Update….

A Question...
Do you have Clients or know of a Local Association in your area that would be interested in Bird-watching ?

As many of you know, Northern Thailand is a Great place for Bird-Watching – with many unique & specific species only found in this area and we do already offer individual Day Bird-watching trips for Clients that request this while in Chiangmai.
We are now planning to offer an Exclusive Private Bird-watching Program in Northern Thailand (probably around 10-14 Days) with a Local Birding Expert, for a very limited Group Size.
Initially we would look to offer this possibly twice a Year, but may increase this if we have demand.
So if you do think you have anyone that would be interested in this – please let us know "Wanna Tours Bird Watching" and also let us have any comments or suggestions that you think may assist our planning of this Program. Many Thanks


Virtuoso Symposium Singapore in March 2006
And finally, we still have places available are on our Pre & Post Chiangmai Programs for the Virtuoso Symposium Singapore, so if you are attending the Virtuoso Symposium and do want to take advantage of the opportunity to visit Chiangmai in Conjunction with special rates provided by Four Seasons Resort Chiangmai & Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai, Please contact us directly at : info@wannatours.comPlease note we are limiting numbers on each Program so book soon !!!

Virtuoso Symposium Singapore .
Pre (13-16 March) or Post (22-25 March) Chiangmai Program. March 2006.

13 or 22 March.
On arrival at Chiangmai Airport you will be met and transferred to ** Your Chiangmai Resort, where your reservation is for the next 3 Nights.
En route to the Hotel, your Guide will give you an introduction to Chiangmai and your Program.
Rest of the Afternoon & Evening at your leisure in the Resort.14 or 23 March
This morning we have a trip to the Northern Elephant Training Center. Here we watch a demonstration of working Elephants then take an Elephant Ride through the "jungle" to a Lisu Hill Tribe Village (approx. 45 minutes). After a look around the Village, we return by Elephant, or have the option for a short walk back to the Elephant Camp. During the rest of the day we can also have a gentle trip down-river on a Bamboo Raft (approx. 45 minutes), we will have a Local Lunch and can visit the nearby Orchid & Botanical Gardens before returning to the Resort in the late afternoon.
Rest of the Afternoon & Evening at your leisure in the Resort.
Vehicles available for a visit to the Chiangmai Night Bazaar.15 or 24 March.
This morning we leave the Resort early and take a short drive to the foot of Doi Suthep, where you can take part in a merit making ceremony by giving Alms (some food & drink, etc.) to the local Monks from Wat Sri Soda. This is an amazing and moving site with usually hundreds of Saffron Robed Monks walking out of the Temple. After this we then drive up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most venerated Temple in Chiangmai, situated on the hill-side some 3000 ft. above the City in the Doi Pui National Park. En route up the mountain we stop for a short “Breakfast” coffee break before visiting The Temple itself (before all the crowds arrive !!). From the Temple Grounds there are panoramic views over Chiangmai and the surrounding area. On our descent we have lunch at a local restaurant, after which we return to the Resort where the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Guides & Vehicles will also be available for your to explore in & around Chiangmai City.
This evening we have a Special Hosted Dinner.16 or 25 March.
Day at leisure in the resort until Check out. Ttransfer to Chiangmai Airport for your onward flightCOSTS.
Your Nett Costs for either Program as indicated would be dependent on the Final Numbers in the Group and would work out as:
1. Based on the Four Seasons Resort Chiangmai -Pavilion Suite.
• For Group Size of 4-10 Clients : US$950. Per Person (Based on Sharing Twin/Double Suite)
• For Group Size of 11-24 Clients : US$880. Per Person (Based on Sharing Twin/Double Suite)
• With the Single Room Supplement : US$510.2. Based on Mandarin Oriental Chiangmai, (Colonial Suite) – which should be just about fully operational by that date,.
• For Group Size of 4-10 Clients : US$750. Per Person (Based on Sharing Twin/Double Suite)
• For Group Size of 11-24 Clients : US$680. Per Person (Based on Sharing Twin/Double Suite)
• With the Single Room Supplement : US$280.Air Tickets
As you would need to fly from Singapore to Chiangmai (and return), for this Program – and as we are not an Air Ticketing Agent, it would certainly prove more economical for you to book your own Air Tickets for this sector, either through your own CRS, on-line or possibly in conjunction with your International Tickets from the US.
We have therefore NOT included any Air Tickets or Air Ticketing arrangements in our Costs.

Booking.
Since we are limiting these Programs to a Maximum of 24 per trip, we would recommend early booking to avoid any disappointment, and we would need the following information in order to proceed with a booking:
Full Flight Details & Dates of Arrival & Departure Flights (Chiangmai).
Full Name (as per passport) & Agency.
Choice of Resort in Chiangmai - Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental .
Number in your Party and Rooming required

For Further details & Booking, Please contact us directly at : info@wannatours.com

 

I think that is about it for this month - We would like to take this opportunity to Thank You all for your Support throughout the year - and of course, Wish you all the very best for the Holiday Season and a Happy & Healthy 2006

Many Thanks and Take Care
David, Wanna & Vachira and all at Wanna Tours



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