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Bangkok - Cruise aboard
the RV River Kwai
- Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Bangkok
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Day 01
Day 02
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USA - BANGKOK
Overnight flights to Asia. On board services as per airline policy.
BANGKOK
Arrive to the Thai capital. Transfer
to your first class 4* hotel for check in. Due to various arrival
times of passengers, the balance of the day is free from activities
and meals are on your own.
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Day 03
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BANGKOK:
Depart on your sightseeing tour of Bangkok's including an inside
visit to its most famous attraction, the Grand Palace complex of the
King of Thailand, home to the three famous Buddha's: the Alabaster,
the Jade and the 5 ton Gold Buddha. Return to your hotel for an
afternoon break. In the evening enjoy a special Thai Dinner and
Dance performance: Thai songs, dances and folklore will
accompany your authentic Thai cuisine. (B, D)
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Day 04
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BANGKOK- FLOATING MARKET:
Today is reserved for an excursion to one of the last remaining authentic floating markets. On arrival in Damnoen, embark on a 15-minute speedboat ride through the canals. Watch the locals as they use the canals for their every day needs. Transfer into small sampan boats which will thrust you directly into the small channels filled with farmers and
merchants . After
some free time savor a delightful
open-air lunch riverside at a popular local restaurant. Return to
Bangkok in the late afternoon and spend the evening exploring
Bangkok's famous restaurants, night-life and bazaars! Dinner is on
your own. (B, L)
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Day 05
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BANGKOK - KANCHANABURI - Embarkation - CRUISE:
After breakfast, depart from Bangkok by coach toward Kanchanaburi to begin your magnificent safari cruise adventure. During the leisurely 3-hour drive visit the Phra Pathom Chedi, the largest pagoda in all of Southeast Asia, the Khao Noi Cave Temple Complex, and WWII War Museum. After embarkation and lunch, continue your sightseeing to such places as Stone Garden at Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park. Tonight enjoy your first romantic candle light dinner on the sun deck. (B, L, D)
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Day 06
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CRUISE - BAN KAO - SAI YOK:
In the morning visit Prasat Muang Singh, a historical park with 800 year old Khmer temples reminiscent of Cambodia's Angkor wat. Embark on a restored 1943 train for a short exciting ride over a long wooden viaduct. Upon arrival in Saphan Tham Cross, visit a river bank cave and continue on to the Sai Yok Elephant village. Elephants in Thailand have always been a symbol of both power and peace. In the village you will marvel at the intelligence of these gentle giants as you feed and watch them perform for you. Those brave enough can venture on an optional half hour elephant ride through the jungle. After lunch on board, relax the day away, floating down the river. You may want to experience an optional Thai traditional massage this evening as you dock along Jungle Raft Hotel. (B, L, D)
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Day 07
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CRUISE - SAI YOK YAI - BAN HIM DAD:
A visit to Kaeng Lava Cave reveals spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations. Later a motor caoch will take you to Hell Fire Pass, a part of the Death Railway, cCut through a stone mountain. A memorial honors the allied prisoners of war and all those who died during the railway's construction. After lunch on board and a quick rest, visit a local boarding school for underpriviledged chilsren built under the patronaged H.R.H. Crown Princess Sirindhorn - a great place for you to donate school material such as cryons, children's books, and educational toys. Dinner is served on the sun deck, and the boat moors at Daowadueng Bridge. (B, L, D)
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Day 08
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CRUISE - DISEMBARK - CHIANG MAI:
Early this morning particpate in a traditional Thai ritual - offering of ffod to the monks. After a breakfast on the ship bid goodbuy to your crew and depart for Bangkok with a lunch stop at the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Continue to Bangkok where you catch an evening flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival transfer to your first class hotel for check-in and overnight. (Snacks are served aboard the plane) (B, L)
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Day 09
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CHIANG MAI:
Your morning city tour will include the Wat Phra Singh Temple with its famous image of the Buddha and the Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai built by King Mangrai. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a unique Kantoke Dinner featuring cuisine and ancient dances from northern Thailand, followed by a performance of songs and dances of various northern Thai authentic hill tribes. (B, L, SD)
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Day 10
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CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI:
After breakfast take off to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai Kingdom, situated directly at the border of Thailand and Laos. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Continue with visits to the Wat Ohra Dhat Jom Kitti with its 383 steps to the top of the hill prior to boarding long tail speedboats for a ride upriver toward the infamous Golden Triangle – where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) meet. Continue on to Chiang Rai and enjoy a dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B, L, D)
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Day 11
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CHIANG RAI - BANGKOK:
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and embark on a tour of Chiang Rai. Your first stop will be at the Hill tribe Museum. Take a break for lunch on your own, then continue on to the airport for your local flight back to Bangkok. After check-in at your centrally located hotel, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore Bangkok as you wish. Dinner is on your own. (B)
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Day 12
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CHIANG RAI - BANGKOK:
Depending on flight schedules you may have one last day to immerse yourself in the fascinating Thai life before departing for the airport and flight home. (B)
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Subject to change without notice
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Reservations/ Information:
Thailand isdivided into four natural regions: the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains, the semi-arid farm lands of the Northeast plateau, and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.
