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Heritage and Culture 10N/11D
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Gain an insight of the hidden Thai kingdom by following this new tour, passionately built with charm and quest for authenticity.
Enjoy teak-wood home stay, ethnical lodge, precious river barges, discovery of the less-known treasures of Thailand and truly experience the traditional way of life of the exceptional Thai people.
Day 1 Bangkok– Thai House (D)
After arrival transfer to the Aquara Spa, original and charming cottage built by a Prince and registered as a National Architectural Heritage. You will be taken great care of for a specially tailored mix of jet-lag treatments (foot reflexology, 2 choices of body massage, facial rebalancing, chill out) lasting 2h30.
Afterwards continue on road to Pinklao pier and take a long tail boat to The Thai House, in the rural outskirts of the city. Check-in and explore the traditional house and its garden.
Free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Thai House.
Day 2 Thai House-Mekhala (B, L, D)
Leave with the neighbor’s boat from the pier of the Thai House to discover the very authentic and less-known khlongs of Bangkok’s Nonthaburi side.
Stop to discover a typical fruit farm hidden in the maze of the canals and taste some delicious local fruits with the owner.
Continue by boat to reach the majestic Chao Praya, all the way to the Supatra River House, where lunch is served by the river, overlooking the Grand Palace and Wat Arun.
The Mekhala barge will come pick you up directly at the restaurant. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3 Mekhala – Ayuthaya – Nakhon Sawan (B, L)
Breakfast on board. Cruising until Bang Pa-In summer palace’s pier. Visit Bang Pa In palace upon arrival and continue by boat to Wat Phanancherng.
Proceed by boat to a local riverside restaurant in Ayuthaya for lunch.
Then, visit the Historical Research Center and Wat Chai Wattanaram and Wat Pra Srisanphet.
Drive on the scenic road to Ang Thong to see the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand at Wat Khun Inthapramun.
Continue to Utthai Thani to watch the sunset from Sakaenkrang hill, overlooking the city and the countryside. Improve your luck by trying to throw a coin in the belly button of the Chinese Buddha statue.
Overnight at Country Lake Nature Lodge (Superior room) in a bungalow surrounded by trees.
Day 4 Nakhon Sawan - Uthai Thani – Nakhon Sawan (B, L)
Wake up to the sound of birds and enjoy your breakfast next to the lotus field on the lake.
Drive to Uthai Thani to explore the lively and colourful fresh market before you embark on a typical river barge for a boat trip along the floating houses, fish farms and picturesque temples.
Before you return to the Country Lake stop at the unique Wat Chantharam, a large meditation center with its “Crystal Hall”, famous throughout Thailand.
Lunch at the Resort.
Free afternoon for relaxation or bird watching.
Optional hire of a bicycle or kayak to explore the rural surroundings.
In the evening visit the local village temple and attend the daily Buddhist prayer with the monks. Listen to the sound of sanskrit canons and experience this very unique atmosphere.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 5 Nakhon Sawan - Sukothai (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive on the rural backroad to Kamphaeng Phet and visit the Historical Park and the National Museum with statues from the archeological site.
Continue to Sukothai to visit the famous Sukhothai Historical Park. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed on the scenic road to Sri Satchanalai. Visit the historical park with its impressive temple ruins in the forest.
Overnight at the Sukhothai Resort (Deluxe room).
Day 6 Sukhothai – Phrae – Nan (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then drive to Phrae and visit Wat Chom Sawan and the Vongburi house (museum). Continue to Tung Hong Village and visit a Mohom shirt workshop before driving to Nan.
Visit the Sa paper production shortly before Nan. Lunch at a local restaurant in Nan.
Afterwards visit of the Nan National Museum, Wat Phumin and Wat Chang Kham. Continue to Ban Nong Bua, visit Wat Nong Bua and have a stroll in the Thai Lua village which ends at the silk weaving shop.
Return to Nan with stop at the Riverside Gallery of the artist Khun Winai Prabripoo.
Overnight at Dhevaraj hotel (Deluxe room).
Day 7 Nan – Phayao – Lanna Farm (B, L, D)
After breakfast depart for Phayao. Visit Kwan Phayao (Phayao Lake), the largest Fresh Water Swamp in Thailand and Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Lunch at a local restaurant by the lake.
Afterwards continue to the Lanna Farm. Dinner and overnight at Lanna Farm.
Day 8 Lanna Farm - Lisu Lodge (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the Farm. Then, enjoy rural experiences: biking to visit Wat Tham Dork Kum and agro-cultural areas. Afterwards, return to Lanna Farm for lunch.
Then, enjoy Lanna activities: learn and try fruit and vegetable carving or take a short Thai cooking lesson.
Afterwards drive to the Lisu Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 9 Lisu Lodge (B, L, D)
After breakfast a full day of Lisu Adventures is waiting: Cycling (mainly down hill) for about 13 km to the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp. Enjoy an hour on the back of an elephant and ride through the beautiful mountains and jungle to the river.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river at the elephant camp.
Afterwards embark on an inflatable raft for an exciting 45 minutes white water rafting along the Mae Taeng River.
After this adventure take a short drive to visit a typical Akha Village. Then it’s your choice: either cycle back to Lisu Lodge or use the transfer of a local truck.
Upon arrival enjoy the refreshments at the lodge and then free time to enjoy Lisu activities such as embroidering and organic gardening. Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 10 Lisu Lodge – Chiang Mai (B, D)
Breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards depart for Wiang Kum Kam, the archeological remains of an ancient city before transfer to check-in at Tamarind Village.
Afternoon, depart to visit Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Center. Then, proceed to visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a famous temple the mountain. Change on to local truck to visit White Hmong villager with a coffee break at the Coffee Research Project.
Evening dinner at Le Grand Lanna, a unique traditional northern Lanna restaurant. Overnight at Tamarind Village.
Day 11 Departure from Chiang Mai (B)
At leisure until the transfer to Chiang Mai airport for the flight to Bangkok or your next destination.(ticket not included in the price). End of Services.
$1,145.00 pp PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers and tours as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle (car / minivan), open-air long-tailed boat and open-air truck.
Local English speaking guide. Except on board join Mekhala where English speaking assistance is provided.
Accommodation in air-conditioned room, EXCEPT at Thai house, Lanna Farm and Lisu Lodge, where non air-conditioned room with fan is provided.
Price for 1 person is based on single occupancy
Meals as specified.
Entrance fee and admission fee on the mentioned visits
Baggage handling.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
All international and domestic airfare and all airport taxes
Other meals than mentioned in the program
Optional tours
Personal expenditures such as drink, etc.
REMARKS:
Museums are closed on Monday, Tuesday and public holidays.
The Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Center is closed on Monday.
Photography is forbidden in all museums, as well as the Ayuthaya Historical Research Center and Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Center.
Hotel’s early check-in and late check-out is not guaranteed.
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