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Day 1 | - 3 Sun. - Tues., Feb. 8-10 Fly to Bangkok, Thailand For A Three-Night Stay (L)
Fly overnight to Bangkok, Thailand, staying three nights at the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. Late morning arrival into Bangkok on Tuesday, February 10th and transfer to our hotel.
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Day 4 | Wed., Feb. 11 Bangkok Temples and Canal Tour (B, L)
Today visit the highlights of Bangkok, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Royal Grand Palace, Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the Temple of Dawn. In the afternoon, take a long-tail boat ride along the canals of Bangkok, also known as the “Venice of the East”.
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Day 5 | Thurs., Feb. 12 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Train Market (B, L)
This morning we travel to a traditional Thai floating market where vendors sell goods from small boats. Visit a local fruit farm and try local fresh fruit. In the afternoon, visit the Maeklong train
market, where vendors sell goods right on the tracks of an active railway line.
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Day 6 | Fri., Feb. 13 Bangkok to Chiang Rai, Temples & Karen Village Visit (B, L)
Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and visit the famous White Temple, a stunning architectural
masterpiece. Tour the Blue Temple with its intricate detailing. Then immerse yourself in the
traditions and way of life of the Karen people from different tribes.
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Day 7 | Sat., Feb. 14 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep and Chiang Mai Tour (B, L)
Travel to Chiang Mai and tour the famous Doi Suthep temple, an important religious site in Northern Thailand. Tour the city, visiting the ancient city walls, moat and Three Kings Monument.
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Day 8 | Sun., Feb. 15 Full Day Visit Sanctuary by Kanta Elephant Sanctuary (B, L)
Today will be a day to remember with our visit to the Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. You will be able to feed, roam, touch and play with the elephants. You will be preparing fruits and sticky rice for our elephants. Enjoy more time at the river where you can bathe and scrub the elephants.
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Day 9 | Mon., Feb. 16 Travel from Chiang Mai to Phuket (By flight) (B)
This morning we will fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket for a three night stay at the Bandara Phuket Beach Resort. The balance of the afternoon and evening are free to explore on your own.
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Day 10 | Tues., Feb. 17 Phi Phi-Khai-Pileh-Maya by Private Speed boat (B, L)
Depart the pier and travel by boat to Phi Phi Island. You will have the opportunity to relax and swim in Pileh Lagoon. Continue on to Monkey Beach, Viking Cave and Khai Nai Island.
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Day 11 | Wed., Feb. 18 James Bond island & Phangnga bay by Private Longtail Boat (B, L)
Depart the pier and travel by longtial boat to explore the beautiful Phangnga Bay. Enjoy sightseeing at Panak Island, Bat CAve & Hoy Tib and walk around I-Tim Cave and Diamond Cave. Visit Koh Tapu, known as James Bond Island, famous after the filming of “The Man with the Golden Gun”.
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Day 12 | Thurs., Feb. 19 Fly From Phuket to Bangkok and Bangkok to San Francisco (B)
Fly to Bangkok, then on to San Francisco with motor coach transfers to Manteca, Stockton and Lodi. |
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