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A Taste of Thailand
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A Group tour to Thailand, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, elephant rides and boat trips and the tropical paradise of Krabi. |
Ref: EX-AOA
10 days
from £830 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Thailand
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Stunning scenery, unique history, fascinating culture and overwhelmingly hospitable people make Thailand one of the most popular and interesting areas of South East Asia. The bustling capital Bangkok, 'City of Angels', is home to an array of markets, food stalls, waterways and Buddhist temples both great and small. The northern city of Chiang Mai is our gateway to the forested mountains where numerous hill tribes dwell in traditional villages in a scene little changed by time. However no trip to Thailand is complete without a visit to the tropical south where tiny islands lay sprinkled across the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea. Travelling by boat we explore the stunning Phangnga Bay, punctuated by soaring limestone towers and then relax on the sweeping white sands at Rai Leh. But for many Thailand's greatest asset is the delectable food. Red, green & yellow curries, Pad Thai, fresh seafood and prawns the size of lobsters are just a few of the reasons why Thai food is loved worldwide and there is plenty of opportunity to sample this great cuisine in the night markets of the north, the restaurants of Bangkok or the sea front bars on the beautiful Rai Leh beach.
Trip Profile
An easy, short and varied trip combining sites, markets and beach; travel by private bus, train, boat and plane.
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and local guides
Accommodation
5 nights hotels, 2 nights sleeper trains and 1 night guesthouse.
Food
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Bangkok; afternoon sightseeing including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and a boat ride on the klongs. | Day 3 | To Kanchanaburi; visit the war museum, bridge & cemetery. Train ride on the Death Railway before kayaking to our floating raft accommodation. | Day 4 | Transfer to Ayuthaya, tour of the temples. Overnight train to Chiang Mai. | Day 5 | Arrive Chiang Mai; tour the city before a visit Wat Doi Suthep and Tribal Research Institute. An evening wander through the famous night markets. | Day 6 | To Mae Taeng or Chiang Dao area; trek to a Hilltribe Homestay. | Day 7 | Further gentle trek before an elephant ride and bamboo rafting; return to Chiang Mai. | Day 8 | Free morning with the option of further exploration, a Thai cooking course or a Thai massage. Overnight train to Bangkok. | Day 9 | Free time in Bangkok for some last minute shopping and sightseeing; late afternoon depart Bangkok. | Day 10 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 12 Nov 04
26 Nov 04 | *£830 | 24 Dec 04 | *£1025 | 18 Feb 05
22 Apr 05 | *£915 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$50 (approx. £35)
Optional single supplement £60
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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A Taste of Thailand
A Group tour to Thailand, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, elephant rides and boat trips and the tropical paradise of Krabi.
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