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Thailand
Bangkok • Ayuthaya • Lopburi • Phitsanulok • Sukhothai Chiang Rai • Chiang Mai • Phuket  Day 1. North America / Hong Kong. Depart from your hometown to join Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong. Days 2. Hong Kong / Bangkok. On arrival in Hong Kong, connect to Cathay Pacific's short flight to Bangkok. You will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. The balance of day at leisure. Day 3. Touring Bangkok. Today visit the famous Grand Palace and glorious temples including the Reclining Buddha. The afternoon is free. This evening experience an authentic Thai dinner, cultural performances and classical dances in a beautifully decorated Thai style house. Day 4. Touring Bangkok.Today's full day sightseeing includes a visit to Thailand's most colourful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The markets are Thailand's largest and most colorful. The tour includes a visit to Phra Pathom Chedi. Standing 127 meters, this is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in the world. Lunch will be served at the picturesque Rose Garden Country Resort. After lunch, enjoy a Thai Village show, giving an introduction to Thai life. You will witness an ordination into monk hood, fingernail dance, Thai boxing, hill tribe dance, sword fighting, elephants at work and folk dancing. Return to Bangkok and to your hotel where the balance of the day is at leisure. Take time tonight to visit some of Bangkok's famous night markets for some excellent bargains. Day 5. Bangkok/Ayutthaya/ Lopburi/ Phitsanulok.Depart Bangkok in the morning for northern Thailand. The first stop is at Bang Pa In, the former summer residence of the kings of Ayutthaya built in the 18th century. There you'll visit the Royal Palace, the Thai pavilion, the Chinese-style Palace Vihat Chamrun with their trimmed bushes in elephant shapes. Continue to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 and visit the most interesting temples. Proceed to Lopburi, visiting Phra Prang Sam Yod, a temple with three towers and impressive ornaments as well as the shrine of the Hindu Goddess Kali at the Sarn Prakarn Temple. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then continue on to Phitsanuloke. Day 6. Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Chiang Rai. After breakfast, proceed to Sukhothai, the first capital (13th century) of the Thai Kingdom. Old Sukhothai is one of Asia's most important historical sites and therefore under the supervision of UNESCO. After a visit of the temples Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum, you continue to Sri Satchanalai, the former sister town of Sukhothai for lunch and a visit to some of its most interesting temples and ruins. Later, you will drive further North to Chiang Rai and the balance of the evening is at your leisure. Day 7. Chiang Rai. North Thailand is well known for its exotic hill tribes and this morning you will visit some of their villages. The drive travels through beautiful landscape with spectacular views of the Akha and Yao hill tribe's villages. Then continue to Mae Sai, which is the most northern town of Thailand on the border of Burma. After lunch, continue to the center of the infamous "Golden Triangle", the meeting point of the borders of Burma, Laos and Thailand. Visit the old Opium House before continuing to the provincial town of Chiang Saen, which is located at the scenic borders of the Mekong River. Day 8. Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai. Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Mae Ka Chan, which is famous for its hot springs. Then continue your trip through scenic hillsides and jungles to Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North ". Lunch will be at a local restaurant before arrival into Chiang Mai. Drive to Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep mountain temple then continue to the hotel. In the evening, a traditional 'Kantoke' dinner is on the program. Typical Thai dishes from the northern region are served while elegant Thai dancers perform. Day 9. Chiang Mai. In the morning, after breakfast, you will visit an elephant camp to see how elephants work and, if you prefer, take an optional elephant ride. Visit the Orchid & Butterfly Farm before enjoying a local lunch. Next, visit the handicraft villages at San Kampaeng. The various forms of traditional handicrafts are fascinating to watch and there are chances to purchase the pieces the local Thais create also. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Chiang Mai's Night Market or just relax. Day 10. Chiang Mai/Phuket. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the resort of Phuket in Southern Thailand. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide for the transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Day 11. Phuket. Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a Full Day James Bond Island and Lawa Island by Cruiser. This tour starts off with our a transfer to the Laem Sai pier. You will depart from Laem Sai in a cruiser. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cruise pass the dramatic limestone mountain of Panak Island and Hong Island. Visit Ping Gun Island which known as James Bond Island. Lunch will be served at Panyi Island. After lunch, you have free time for visiting and for shopping at this surprising village. Then, depart to Lawa island, where you will have time for swimming or simply relaxing on the beach. Depart for Laem Sai pier and arrive at Phang Nga Eco Tourism's Pier at Laem Sai and transfer back to the hotel. Day 12. Phuket. At leisure. A totally free day to enjoy the island. Day 13. Phuket/Bangkok. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Bangkok. On arrival in Bangkok, you will be met and taken to your hotel for overnight. Remainder of the day at leisure. Day 14. Bangkok/Hong Kong/North America.Transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Hong Kong continuing on to North America arriving the same day.*****All itineraries are subject to change without notice. Thailand Country Facts Location: Southeast Asia. Area: 514,000 km². Population: 64,000,000 (May 2006 est.) Capital: Bangkok (7,753,000). Time: 12 hours ahead of Toronto and 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Language: Thai is the official language. English and Chinese (Tachew) are widely spoken. Religion: Buddhist, Muslim, Christian. Currency: Baht (THB = 100 Satangs), $1CAD = 26 Baht. Thailand is tropical. Humidity is relatively high. Three seasons: dry, from March to May, humid, from June to October, and cool, from November to February. Best months to visit Thailand are November, December, January and February when the weather is the finest. June, July, August, are a little humid, but also good. Electricity: 220 AC 50Hz. Country Code: 66 - Bangkok 2, Chiang Mai 53.
Tipping: A service charge is usually included. Taxi drivers are not tipped. License: International driving license is required. Immunization: Malaria, Typhoid, Polio (though not essential), Hepatitis B, Tetanus recommended. See travel clinic for most up to date information. Passport/Visa: Passport required. Visa not required for American or Canadian citizens staying less than 29 days. Airport: Bangkok International/BKK 30 km N of Bangkok. Two terminals. Airport tax: International 500 Baht, Domestic 50 Baht except Samui 400 Baht. Credit Cards: All major credit cards are accepted at most hotels and state run shops in the major cities. Canadian Travelers checks are widely accepted. Distances: Flying from Bangkok to:
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