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These packages are a combination of modules from my site that have been designed to create a full package options..they can be extended, shortened, modified , or priced as is. We dont price these packages as they vary with seasons, class of hotels, etc. Contact us and we can rate for you according to your date of travel, number in party, and level of lodging chosen.
Day 1 : Arrival Bangkok Arrive at Bangkok International Airport. Welcome by our guide and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at hotel in Bangkok.
Day 2 : Bangkok (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Half Day City and Temples Tour(Join-in): Pick up from the hotel and drive through the center of Bangkok to visit three of the most gorgeous Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Wat Traimit with its impressive three-meter tall, 5 tons, solid gold Buddha image which gleams like no other gold artifact. Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest and largest temple, which features the largest reclining Buddha and the Chedi of the kings. Wat Benchamabophit, the Marble Temple, a prime example of modern Thai architecture. After visiting the temples close off the tour with a shopping trip before returning to your hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Accommodation at your hotel in Bangkok.
Day 3 : Depart Bangkok Hotel(B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up at the hotel in Bangkok and then proceed to pay respect at the City Pillar or “Lak Muang Shrine”. Thai people believe that if you come to pay respect and make a wish here at City Pillar Shrine, the wish may become true. Continue to Grand Palace - the most beautiful temple of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Admire palaces which were used for different occasions; the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest house and the Beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. After the visit, drive to visit Wat Pho, Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple, which features the largest reclining Buddha and the Chedi of the kings. Here experience an authentic traditional Thai massage from an expertise masseuse. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Wat Mahathat for the meditation course. In Buddhism, meditation is integral to the eight-fold path to enlightenment. One trains one’s mind so that it can see the four-point Supreme Truth that forms the core of Buddha’s teaching: suffering, what causes it, the end of suffering, and the path to that end. Even if you are not interested in Buddhism, meditation is a valuable training that can be applied to your daily life, for it helps with concentration and when done correctly can lead to a state of peace and calmness that’s beyond worldly joys. Afterwards transfer to Thai House, a beautiful traditional Thai teakhouse. Arrival at Thai House and check in at the house. Dinner and overnight at Thai House.
Day 4: THAI COOKING CLASS AT THAI HOUS - JIM THOMSON – JOE LOUISE PUPPET SHOW (B, L,D)
Breakfast at Thai House.
A.M. Take a short tour around the farm and afterwards head towards the ‘Open Air Kitchen’. The cooking lesson begins with your hands on participation in preparing various Thai recipes. Discussions on Thai cooking as well as food tasting will be part of the lesson. The course includes; Introduction of Herbs and Spices, Spicy Thai Pork Salad (appetizer), Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (soup), Thai Fried Noodles (luncheon dish), Yellow Chicken Curry (main dish), Coconut Beef Curry (main dish).
Lunch at Thai House.
P.M. Depart by road to Jim Thomson Museum, a magnificent Thai-style house that contains and extensive collection of Thai silk ware, art objects and antiques.
In the evening, depart for Thai set dinner at Jim Thomson restaurant at Saladaeng. After dinner, proceed to Joe Louise Theatre for the wonderful Thai traditional puppet theatre.
Come back to the Thai House and overnight.
Day 5: KOH KRET – BANGKOK (B, L)
Breakfast at Thai House.
A.M. Proceed to the pier for public ferry across the river to Koh Kret, a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, located in Nonthaburi Province. On this island lives a community of craftsmen famous for their distinctive style of pottery, which dates back many centuries. The potteries are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface and intricate design. They are all hand-made piece-by-piece and you can see the process. People live on Koh Kret and nearby are the descendants of the Mon people, and they have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers.
Lunch at Suan Thip Restaurant.
P.M. Then transfer back to hotel in Bangkok , Bangkok International Airport, or to your next destination.
br> A journey of discovery starting with a cruise along the River of Kings.
Visit the Summer Palace and then the ancient capitals of the former Kings of Thailand.
PROGRAM: Departure every Monday
Day 6 MEKHALA CRUISE (D)
14:00hrs.: Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Mekhala to commence your cruise up the Chao Phraya river passing the magnificent Grand Palace and Temple of Dawn. At sunset stop at the temple of Wat Kai Tia. A candlelit dinner will be served on deck. Overnight on board of Mekhala.
Day 7 MEKHALA ¡V AYUTHAYA ¡V UTHAI THANI (B, L)
Breakfast on board and continue by boat to Bang-Pa-In where you disembark to look around the Summer Palace. Continue by long-tail boat to Ayuthaya. After lunch, visit the ruins of this once glorious capital before continuing towards Uthai Thani via Angthong by road, passing paddy fields and villages. On the way visit Reclining Buddha Image at Wat Khun Indra Pramol. Overnight at Country Lake Nature Lodge (Superior room).
Day 8 UTHAI THANI ¡V SUKHOTHAI (B, L)
After breakfast, travel along a typical country road to the waterfall of Kong Lan. Then continue to Kamphaeng Phet and look around the ruins of this ancient city, which is also known as ¡§Diamond Wall¡¨. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you drive to Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam and the most impressive archaeological site in Thailand. Overnight at Sukhothai Resort (Deluxe room).
Day 9 SUKHOTHAI ¡V CHIANG MAI (B, L)
After breakfast, depart to visit Srisatchanalai historical park. Then, proceed to Lampang for a Horse Carriage ride and visit Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao, one of Thailand¡¦s best examples of Burmese¡Vstyle temples. Continue to Lamphun to visit Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, arrive at Chiang Mai and transfer to your Spa stay for the next 2 N.
This Spa Package offers a relaxing holiday combined with the mild and tranquil atmosphere of northern Thailand. The Ban Sabai Spa Village is near the Ping river, just a few minutes out of Chiang Mai and consists of five villas built in northern Thai-style.
There is one villa with 4 standard rooms and 4 private villas, each with 2 storeys, a private Jacuzzi and steam room. In the center of the “village” are the swimming pool and treatment salas and a restaurant which serves mainly vegetarian menus completes the facilities.
Day 09 Chiang Mai – Ban Sabai Spa Village
Pick up from Chiang Mai hotel or airport. Transfer to Ban Sabai Spa Village. After arrival and check in there will be time to relax with
1 hour foot massage and - 1 hour Manicure & Pedicure.
Overnight at Ban Sabai Spa Village
Day 10 Ban Sabai Spa Village (B)
Breakfast at the resort. Rest of the morning free at leisure. In the afternoon you can enjoy the following treatments:
2 hour Herbal Steam or Aroma oil massage
Herbal steam room or sauna, depending on your preferences
1 hour facial massage
Overnight at Ban Sabai Spa Village
Day 11 Departure (B)
After breakfast you can relax during a
1 hour Aroma bath and
1 hour Aroma therapy
Check-out is at noon time. Transfer from Ban Sabai Spa Village to Chiang Mai airport or to your next destination.
Day 11 : Arrive Krabi Arrive Krabi Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel (SIC). Accommodation at your hotel in Krabi.
Day 12 : Krabi (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Accommodation at your hotel in Krabi.
Day 13 : Krabi (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Accommodation at your hotel in Krabi.
Day 14 : Krabi (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure until departure time. Transfer from hotel to Krabi Airport (SIC).
In some instances a overnite in Bangkok at a airport hotel is needed due to flight schedules..we will include in your trip quote.
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