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1. On arrival at BANGKOK Airport you will be met and transferred
to The Peninsula
Bangkok Hotel, where your reservation is for the
next 2 Nights and includes Breakfast. En route to the Hotel, your
Guide will give you an introduction to Thailand and your Program.
(Specific aspects of your Sightseeing, etc. can also be discussed
with your Guide).
DAY
2. This morning we travel by Private boat through the
Klongs (Canals) of Thonburi where we get an insight to why Bangkok
was once known as "the Venice of the East", we also
call in to see the Royal Barge Museum and Wat Arun (Temple of
the Dawn). After lunch at a local restaurant we visit Bangkok's
most revered site - The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald
Buddha. We can also visit Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's oldest and
largest Temple complexes, among the many sites of interest here
is the Viharn which is home to a 46 meter Reclining Buddha, before
returning to the Hotel.
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3. Leaving the Hotel early we drive South of Bangkok through
the countryside passing Palm Plantations and Salt Fields to Damnoen
Saduak, to visit Thailand's largest floating market. Here we travel
by small boat around the quiet waterways and the bustle of the main
floating market. After looking around the market we drive back to
Bangkok, taking lunch at a local restaurant en route. In the afternoon
we can visit Jim Thompson's House, the classic Thai-style former
home of a Pioneer of the Thai Silk Industry (to your interest, as
time and energy permits !) before returning to the Hotel. |
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4. After checkout from the hotel we transfer to Bangkok
Airport for our short flight to Luang Prabang in Laos. On arrival
at Luang Prabang Airport we transfer to La Residence
Pou Vao Hotel (formerly the Pansea Hotel). Your reservation here
is for the next 3 nights and includes Breakfast in a Pansea Room.
The rest of the afternnon is at your leisure or available for local
sightseeing.(Again specific aspects of your Sightseeing can be discussed
with your Guide). |
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In
1995, a UNESCO report identified 33 temples and 111 Lao-French buildings
in Luang Prabang as historically significant and the entire town
was declared a World Heritage Site !. This former Royal Capital
of the Lao Kingdom is one of the most charming towns in all Asia.
Situated in the mountains at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan
Rivers, it is small enough to explore on foot, and shows a unique
charisma of bygone days along with a rich cultural heritage. With
it’s peaceful temples on nearly every corner, saffron robed monks
strolling the quiet streets, there is charm and history at every
turn. The local markets offer produce, as well as silver, and textiles
produced by the H’mong tribeswomen. It is truly a step back in time. |
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5. Today we explore Luang Prabang, the former Royal
Capital City of Laos and now a complete World Heritage Site.
We can visit the Principal Temples including Wat Xieng Thong,
the former Royal Palace which is now the National Museum
and the local markets In the late afternoon we climb the
steps of the Wat Phousi Temple for a panoramic views of
the city and the surrounding hills at sunset.
DAY
6. Today we have with an excursion up the Mekong
River to the holy caves of Pak Ou, where some of the most
famous Buddhist sculpture in Southeast Asia is found.
After a picnic lunch by the river, we reboard the boat
and travel downstream to a rice-wine producing village
on the banks of the Mekong. Afterwards, we can visit the
village of Ban Phanom, which is well known for its traditional
Lao weaving in cotton and silk.
DAY
7. Morning is at your leisure until we transfer to
Luang Prabang Airport for our lunchtime flight to CHIANGMAI.
On arrival at CHIANGMAI Airport we transfer to The
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai, your reservation
here is for 3 nights and includes Breakfast. The rest of the
afternoon is at your leisure or available for local sightseeing. |
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8 . This morning we can visit to Chiangmai’s most famous
Temple, Wat Prathat Doi Suthep - Temple of the Mountain, situated
on the hilltop, some 3000ft above the City. After lunch we can
spend the afternoon visiting some of the various Traditional Local
Handicrafts & Craft villages that Chiangmai is renowned for.
Specific interests and details can be discussed with your Guides,
but could include Silk Weaving; Teak-wood carving; Silver working;
Laquerware production; Ceramics and a village community producing
Sa-paper.
DAY
9. Day Trip to the Northern Young Elephant Training
Center. After watching a demonstration of working Elephants
we 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, we will stop for lunch at
a local restaurant and visit the nearby Orchid & Botanical
Gardens before returning to the Resort.
DAY
10. Today is at your leisure until we transfer
you to CHIANGMAI AIRPORT, for your onward flight. |
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This
is an EXAMPLE of the type of Private Program that we can offer –
While this can be booked directly as it is (and
would be an very comprehensive and interesting Trip for your Clients
to get an excellent insight to the History, People, Beautiful Scenery
and Unique Culture of Thailand & Laos), it could also be used
as Guideline to help you prepare an individual Program that we can
arrange and finalize for your Clients.
Please remember,
the very nature of these private trips makes them quite flexible
and wherever possible we do try to cater directly to your Clients
interests. Specific costs will vary dependent
on Dates of Travel, International Arrival & Departure Flight
Times, Number of Clients in the Party, Availability of Hotel Accommodation
& Room Category, etc. and for this particular Program would
generally Include. |
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Private
Transfers, Touring, Transportation, Entrance Fees, etc. with Qualified,
English-speaking Guide and Road Transportation by private air-conditioned
vehicles in Bangkok, Luang Prabang & Northern Thailand.
Day 1-10 |
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Lunch
taken at local restaurants |
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2-9 |
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3 Nights including Breakfast at The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel |
Day 1-4 |
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3 Nights including Breakfast at the La Residence Pou Vao Hotel, Luang Prabang |
Day 4-7 |
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3
Nights including Breakfast at The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiangmai |
Day 7-10 |
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Regional
& Domestic Air Tickets (Economy Class) |
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Bangkok>Luang
Prabang |
Day 4 |
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Luang Prabang>Chiangmai |
Day 7 |
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Chiangmai>Bangkok |
Day 10 |
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Exclusions |
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Laos Visa. – Currently $35 per person, (Available on arrival) |
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International Airport Departure Taxes. - Currently $10. per person
from Luang Prabang |
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Hotel
"Extra" Accounts |
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Gratuities
(Guides & Drivers) |
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Other
Meals & Items not indicated in the program |
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