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This was the trip that started it all for touring
in Asia, and it remains one of our most popular.
Prices from NZD $1075
01 Jan 2007 - 31 Mar 2007: NZD$1150*
01 Apr 2007 - 31 Aug 2007: NZD$1075*
01 Sep 2007 - 31 Dec 2007: NZD$1150* (plus local payment Thai
Baht ฿8500)
Meals included: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transport: Train, cycle rickshaw, longtail boat, elephant, walking,
minibus, songthaew, local bus
Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (8 nts), barge (1 nt), multishare
hilltribe village (2 nts), overnight trains (2 nts), multishare
homestay (1 nt)
Budget: Allow USD $225 for meals not included.
Departs: Departs every Sun & Sat
> important notes: Please note that Saturday departures run
this itinerary in reverse
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Bangkok
Trade busy streets for lively waterways and take a longtail cruise down
the Chao Praya River to discover Bangkok's cultural treasures. See all
46 metres of the tremendous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho before lunch
at the floating markets.
Day 3-4 Kanchanaburi
Visit the Jeath War Museum before heading to the Erawan National Park
for a swim in the seven-tiered waterfall. There is the possiblity to
kayak back to town, paddling under the infamous Bridge on the River
Kwai.
Days 5 Ayuthaya
Ancient Ayuthaya is a temple lover's dream. Highlights include the ultra-photogenic
Wat Phra Mahatha and Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, where it is possible to
have your fortune told.
Days 6-7 Chiang Mai
Ride domesticated elephants through a national park, drift downriver
on bamboo rafts, enjoy a traditional massage and live the shopaholic's
dream at the night market.
Day 8 HomestayExperience village life in an overnight stay with our
long-time friends. Sample a khan tohk dinner and enjoy a dance performance
given by the local school kids.
Days 9-11 Hilltribe Trek
Trek through remote villages and experience the diversity of local customs
and traditions, staying overnight in simple hilltribe huts.
Days 12-13 Golden Triangle
The point where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet has had an interesting
past. Visit the Opium Museum for an insight into everything poppy or
take a fast boat down the Mekong.
Days 14-15 Bangkok
Returning to Bangkok there is time to explore the city's many sights
and check out the extensive weekend Chatuchak Markets before we say
goodbye.
Highlights:
Cruise down the Chao Praya River, See the infamous Bridge over the River
Kwai, Explore the treasures of Chiang Mai, Take an elephant ride, Trek
through remote hilltribe villages, See the Golden Triangle at Chiang
Rai
E-mail
OE Travel Co. to ask any questions or check availanblitiy for this tour
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