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TOUR PROGRAM QUICK
OVERVIEW
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Days: 16 |
Meals: 33 |
Rhythm: Moderate-Fast |
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Guaranteed Departures :
February 23, October 25 |
LOCATIONS VISITED:
3 nights in Bangkok Novotel Silom 4*
2 nights in Korat Sima Thani 3*
1 night in Sukhothai Legendha Sukhothai 4*
1 night in Lampang Lampang River Lodge 3*
1 night in Chiang Rai Wiang Inn 3*
1 night in Angkhang Doï Angkang Nature Resort
Lodge 3*
1 night in Chiang Mai Empress Chiang Mai 4*
1 night in Bangkok Novotel Silom Chaophya Park 4*
3 nights in Cha Am Veranda Resort & Spa 4*
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
MORE VALUE WITH TRANSAT DISCOVERIES
• Tour operates with a maximum of 25
participants
• Small tour group with English-speaking guides
• Isan region and its Khmer sites
• Ayuthaya and Sukhothai
• Stop at Doi Angkhang, in the heart of the mountains
• 3 nights in Cha Am on the Gulf of Siam
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Bangkok: dugout canoe ride along the
canals, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the temple of the Reclining Buddha,
Grand Palace, temple of the Emerald Buddha, Chinatown, Wat Traimit
and typical open-air Thai dinner
• Summer Palace and tropical gardens of Bang Pa In
• Relics of the ancient capital of Siam
• The “Switzerland of Thailand”
• Khmer points of interest: Phanom Rung and Muang Tham
monasteries, temple in Phimai and village of Dan Kwian
• Temple of the Buddha’s Footprint
• Dinner cruise on the Sakae Krang River
• Temple of Thasung and its crystal hall
• Jinaraj Buddha
• Sukhothai: Wat Si Chum and the Sitting Buddha
• Lampang: city tour on a horse-drawn carriage, visit to a
traditional Thai home and wooden temple of Lampang Luang
• Pineapple sampling at a plantation
• Wat Rong Khun
• Dugout canoe ride on Kok River
• Visit a Karen hill tribe village
• Opium Museum in Chiang Saen
• Golden Triangle
• Doi Angkang estate: royal farm, orchards and greenhouses
• Chiang Mai: elephant bath and ride on an elephant’s back,
• Doi Suthep: golden stupa, offerings to the gods, traditional
massage (60 minutes)
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GOOD TO KNOW
Since we support fair trade and sustainable tourism, we have chosen
to stay at the Doi Angkhang Nature Resort, where, in 1969, the King
of Thailand initiated a project, which enabled the mountain
minorities to start cultivating fruits and flowers instead of poppy
plants.
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THAILAND TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS |
VIETNAM:
Passport/Visa for
Thailand
Thailand Travel Overview
Climate in
Thailand
Map of
Thailand
Money in
Thailand |
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DAILY ITINERARY
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Day 1 : Toronto –
Bangkok
Depart Toronto early in the morning for Bangkok via Hong Kong
(check-in and boarding formalities on the night before).
Day 2 : Bangkok
Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your
hotel.
Day 3 : Bangkok
Enjoy a morning at leisure and have lunch on the coast of the
Chao Phraya River. Take a dugout canoe along the Khlong, Bangkok’s
famous network of canals, and visit the Temple of the Aurora (Wat
Arun). B/L/D
Day 4 : Bangkok
Tour Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining
Buddha. Visit the stunning Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald
Buddha. Stroll through Chinatown to see the 5.5-tonne Golden
Buddha at Wat Traimit, followed by a traditional Thai dinner
outdoors. B/L/D
Day 5 : Bangkok – Bang Pa In – Ayuthaya – Korat
Tour the Summer Palace and its tropical gardens in Bang Pa In.
Continue towards Ayuthaya and visit the ruins of the ancient
capital of Siam. Travel through the “Switzerland of Thailand” to
the embankment dam on the Lam Takhong River. Arrive in Korat and
have dinner near the night market. Overnight at the hotel. B/L/D
Day 6 : Korat (Phanom Rung & Phimai)
Enjoy a full-day tour of the region’s Khmer sites. Visit the
Phanom Rung and Muang Tham monasteries, as well as an important
Angkor Wat-style temple in Phimai, one of Thailand’s most
beautiful Khmer structures. Stop in the village of Dan Kwian,
known for its terracotta factories. Overnight in Korat. B/L/D
Day 7 : Korat – Saraburi – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai
Visit Saraburi and the Buddha’s Footprint. Depart for Uthai
Thani and ride on a former rice barge through floating villages
along the Sakae Krang River. Enjoy lunch on board, then tour the
Temple of Thasung and its crystal hall. Overnight at the hotel.
B/L/D
Day 8 : Sukhothai – Lampang
Discover the Jinaraj Buddha. Visit Sukhothai, the 8th century
capital of the first Thai kingdom, where the temple reflections
can be seen in the lotus ponds. Stop at Wat Si Chum to see the
15-metre high sitting Buddha. Tour the city of Lampang on a
horse-drawn carriage and visit a traditional Thai home. Overnight
at the lodge. B/L/D |
Day 9 : Lampang –
Chiang Rai
Visit the wooden temple of Lampang Luang. Continue towards
Phayao Lake and stop at a pineapple field to taste the fruit.
Visit the contemporary unconventional temple of Wat Rong Khun.
Overnight at the hotel. B/L/D
Day 10 : Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Angkhang
Take a dugout canoe along Kok River and stop at a village
inhabited by the Karen hill tribe. Visit the Opium Museum in
Chiang Saen and have lunch on the coast of the Mekong. Travel to
the mountainous northern region and stop at the Golden Triangle,
bordering Laos and Myanmar. Overnight at the lodge. B/L/D
Day 11 : Angkhang – Chiang Mai
Visit the Doi Angkhang estate, including its royal farm,
orchards and greenhouses surrounded by spectacular scenery. Travel
to Chiang Mai and spend the afternoon at leisure, or take part in
an optional Thai cooking lesson (approx. 1,100 baht per person,
minimum number of participants required, must be paid locally).
Enjoy dinner at leisure and experience the city’s vibrant
nightlife. B/L
Day 12 : Chiang Mai – Bangkok
Help bathe the elephants before riding on an elephant’s back
through the forest. Visit Doi Suthep, famous for its elegant
golden stupa. Participate in an offering to the gods, followed by
a traditional 60-minute massage. Transfer to the airport for your
flight to Bangkok, then transfer to your hotel in Bangkok for
dinner and an overnight stay. B/L/D
Day 13 : Bangkok – Cha Am
Transfer to the resort town of Cha Am in the Gulf of Siam for
relaxation on the beach. B
Day 14 & 15 : Cha Am
At leisure. B
Day 16 : Cha Am – Bangkok – Toronto
Morning transfer to the Bangkok airport for your return flight
via Hong Kong. B
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OPTIONAL
EXTENSION TOURS |
Phuket Add-On
19-day program including a 5-night stay in the seaside
resort town of Phuket, at the All Season Naiharn 4* or Cape
Panwa 4*
PHUKET / ALL SEASONS NAIHARN 4* (a la
carte meal plan)
Just South of Phuket at the foot of a hill lined
with coconut palms is the All Seasons Naiharn, nestled in a
lush garden overlooking the Bay of Nai Man. The hotel is
approximately 45 minutes from the Phuket airport, 30 minutes
from Patong Beach and 10 minutes from Kata.
CAPE
PANWA 4* (a la carte meal plan)
Built on a hill overlooking the Andaman Sea at the
south easternmost point of the island, in Nai Man Bay, this
unique property is perfect for those seeking a peaceful
getaway. The hotel is approximately 45 minutes from the Phuket
airport, 20 minutes from Phuket city and 45 minutes from
Patong.
Krabi Add-On
(a la
carte meal plan)
19-day program including a 5-night stay in the seaside resort
town of Krabi, at the La Playa Resort 4*
LA PLAYA RESORT 4*
The resort is located only 150 metres from the beautiful
Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara beaches and is walking distance to
restaurants and local shops. Surrounded by two acres of
exquisitely manicured gardens, a unique swimming pool and an
interior lobby decorated in contemporary Thai style.
Koh Samui Add-On
19-day program including a
5-night stay in the seaside resort town of Koh Samui, at the
Amari Palm Reef 4*
KOH SAMUI / AMARI PALM REF KOH SA MUI
4*
Prolong your adventure in Thailand by staying at one of our à
la carte hotels. Set in various beautiful locations throughout
Thailand, they offer a unique atmosphere, along with the peace
and quiet of a beachside environment. Our hotels are the
perfect add-on to balance out your Thailand sightseeing tour
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TOUR
COSTS (in $CAD/person)
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Regular |
Early
Booking Price |
Agency |
Best |
Repeat |
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Departure dates |
Price |
90 days and
more |
60 days and
more |
Discount |
Price |
Traveller |
Airline |
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Dec. 19 |
$4029 |
- |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3869 |
-$60 |
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Jan. 9,
30, Mar. 12, 26 |
$3319 |
-$200 |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3059 |
-$60 |
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Feb. 13 |
$3319 |
-$200 |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3059 |
-$60 |
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Apr. 9,
May 14 |
$3389 |
-$200 |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3129 |
-$60 |
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July 9,
Aug. 13, Sept. 3 |
$3679 |
-$200 |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3419 |
-$60 |
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Oct. 1 |
$3389 |
-$200 |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3129 |
-$60 |
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Oct. 29 |
$3389 |
-$200 |
-$100 |
-$60 |
$3129 |
-$60 |
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