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Tour Code: 5NBHT Historical Thailand (6 Days / 5 Nights)

North Eastern Thailand is an intriguing area full of history, beautiful sceneries and unforgettable landmarks.

Day 1 Bangkok – Saraburi – Khao Yai (L,D)

Depart Bangkok early in the morning and head to Saraburi. Visit the Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine

of the

holy footprint of Lord Buddha and various large temple bells around the compound. Continue to

Khao Yai

National Park with a stop at a local fruit market. Watch the bats migration from the cave

before sunset. For

your comfort and stay, overnight at Greenery Khao Yai Hotel or similar.

Day 2 Khao Yai – Korat – Nakhon Ratchasima - Korat (B,L,D)

Visit Krong Keo Waterfalls with the original bamboo suspension bridge and the Haew Suwat Waterfalls

before proceeding to Korat. Visit the city highlights including the Tao Suranaree Memorial, built in

commemoration of her brave deed. Continue to Nakhon Ratchasima to visit Phimai Historical Park.

This is one

of the largest Khemer sanctuary in Thailand and one of the finest example of classical

Khemer architecture. It

was once linked by a direct road to Angkor itself. Marvel at the magnificent

structure and the detailed

restoration that has been done. And then the Sai Ngam Banyan tree

sprawled in tangles extended. Check in to

Simar Thanee Hotel or similar in Korat to for overnight.

Day 3 Korat – Village of Dan Kwain - Surin (B,L,D)

After breakfast, depart Korat and drive north through the pottery production village of Dan Kwain.

Make a quick

stop there to get some beautifully done clay handicraft pieces before continuing uphill to

Prasat Phanom

Rung. This finely restored temple was originally built in the 12th century on an extinct

volcano by order of the

Khemer King. An impressive 200 metre avenue adorn with superb stone

carvings lead to the main building.

Many fine carvings and friezes adorn the temple and the main

phrang of the temples. These carvings depict

daily life at that time and also mythical beast of the

Ramayana story. The temple has been restored to a very

fine condition through a combination of

local and international effort. Every year, many locals still come to

see sunrise over the temple on

summer solstice morning. Then travel down to Prasat Muang Tham, a Khemer

temple, the oldest

sanctuary that is well preserved. Afterward, proceed to Surin where the elephant round-up

festival is

held every year in November. For your comfort and stay, overnight at Tarin Hotel or similar in Surin.

Day 4 Surin – Kantharalak – Khao Phra Viharn – Ubon Rachathani (B,L,D)

After breakfast, drive to Khao Phra Viharn via Kantharalak. This Khemer temple is situated on a cliff

544 metres

high, which overlooks Cambodia from the top. The temple was once a very important

place of worship with

one of the longest path way from the foot of the cliff to the central temple

complex. It is now in ruins due to

the years of recent war and not much restoration has been done on

this temple at all. Nonetheless, its

location and grandeur can still be felt as one walks up the long

passageway pass the various groups of

smaller temples to the main complex. It is definitely worth the

walk all the way to the top of the cliff where

the central temple complex is located. Picnic lunch at a

nearby national park before continuing to Ubon

Rachathani. Overnight at Thorsaeng Hotel or similar.

Day 5 Ubon Rachatani – Khong Chiam – Mekong River (B,L,D)

Breakfast at the hotel before starting to explore the various places of historical interest in Ubon

Rachatani.

The museum has a good collection of artifacts and archaeological discoveries of the area.

There are also old

temple of interesting architectural features and importance. Later, proceed to

Khong Chiam where we will take

a boat trip along the Mekong River. Here you will see the meeting of

the 2 colors river - the Khong river and the

Moon river. On the other side of the Mekong river is Laos.

Take a walk in the Pha Taem National Park to see the different rock formations and columns formed

erosion and natural phenomena. One of the most important discoveries of the national park are

the pre-

historic cave paintings that dates back 3000-4000 years ago, reflecting the ancient way of life

of the people

who once used to live in this area. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 6 Khong Chiam - Bangkok (B)

Following breakfast, departure for Bangkok by road. Alternatively, take a short flight to Bangkok or

other

destination in Thailand. Additional cost for flight from Ubon to Bangkok is USD $ 55 per person,

each way

(price subject to change).

Tour Code: 5NBKT Kingdom of Thai – Classic Tour (6 Days / 5Nights)

Visit the Kingdom starting from the capital city of Bangkok, overland to North cities of Chiang Maiand Chiang Rai passing by the
ancient city of Ayutthaya. In the north, visit to hill tribe community, handicrafts shopping, enjoy local style dances and
performance, elephant ride and bamboo rafting experience. Return to Bangkok by train.

Day 1 Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Lopburi – Phitsanulok (L)

Depart Bangkok in the morning to Bang Pa In for a scenuc boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Yai Chaya

Mongkol

and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram. Continue to Lopburi, where you will be

treated to a trishaw

ride around the city. Lunch will be served at a hotel restaurant after which, journey

continues to Phitsanulok.

Tonight, overnight at Krung Sri River Hotel.

Day 2 Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (B,L)

Morning visit Wat Maha That where the highly revered Buddha statue of Phra Buddha Jinaraj is

housed.

Journey continues to Sukhothai to isit ancient ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park and Wat Sri

Chum with its

gigantic Buddha statue. After lunch continue to Lampang for a horse carriage tour of

the old city, here you will

visit Baan Sao Nak, a 100 year old teak-wood mansion and Wat Chedi Sao

which derives its name from 20

stupas erected on the temple grounds. Monks in this temple prepare

medicines from herbs and plants which

promise to cure a number of diseases. Overnight at Lampang

River Lodge.

Day 3 Lampang – Phayao – Chiang Rai (B,L)

Early morning visit to local market following by a drive to Phayao - the biggest natural lake in Thailand.

Proceed to Chiang Rai. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and journey continues to a visit to

the hill

tribe community project at Ban Lorcha. Drive via Mae Sai, a Thai town in the Golden Triangle

located in the

northern end of the kingdom. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and drive to

Chiang Rai for your overnight

stay at Rimkok Resort.

Day 4 Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B,L,D)

Early morning departure for Chiang Mai and visit the local handicraft centers in town. Lunch will be

served at a

local restaurant followed a visit to Wat Doi Suthep, a temple that is tucked away in the

mountains at an

elevation of 1,056 meters. In order to get into the temple, you have to climb a stairs

of 290 steps, flanked by a

Naga balustrade on both sides. In the evening, enjoy a typical Kantoke

dinner, a local style dinner seated on

the floor with presentation of traditional dances from Northern

Thailand. Tonight, Overnight at Imperial Mae

Ping Hotel.

Day 5 Chiang Mai – Bangkok by Train (B)

Morning visit an elephant camp in Chiang Dao and watch skilled elephants at work. Optional elephant

ride

and bamboo rafting is available at additional cost. The tour continues to visit an orchid farm and

lunch at a

local restaurant. Transfer to Chiang Mai train station for your departure train back to

Bangkok. Train: Second

class air-conditioned with sleeping berth (Couchette). Overnight on the train.