| (13 Days - Departs
Daily on a Private Basis)
Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat)
This popular tour journeys throughout Thailand, beginning in Bangkok with
several nights at The Oriental, Asia's most legendary hotel.
Bangkok
- Take a long-tail boat ride through the residential canals (klongs).
- Learn about Buddhist art and beliefs at Wat Phra Keow.
- Indulge your senses at Bangkok's central market.
- View the art collections at the Jim Thompson Museum and the private Prasart estate.
Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
- Next, fly to the Golden Triangle province of Chiang Rai, for two
nights at the new Anantara Resort and Spa, which overlooks Laos and
Myanmar.
- Go on a soft adventure that includes an elephant safari, a boat ride
on the Mekong, and visit local towns and markets. Also enjoy your resort's
nature trails and spa.
- Continue to Chiang Mai for several days spent enjoying the luxurious
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai.
Angkor Wat
- Next, fly to Cambodia, where you'll visit awe-inspiring Angkor Wat.
- Explore other important ruins from the ancient Khmer empire.
- Cruise the waters of Lake Tonle Sap, known for its "floating" villages.
- Rejuvenate yourself in the spa, swim, and perhaps play a game of tennis, at your resort, Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor.
Bangkok
- The tour concludes with one last night in Bangkok at the Sukhothai Hotel, one of Asia's most sophisticated hotels that is also renowned for its Thai restaurant, Celadon.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 01 | Arrive Bangkok, THAILAND
Arrival transfer to Oriental Hotel for 3 nights. |
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| Day 02 | Bangkok Morning boat ride through canals. Visit local markets, Grand Palace, Jim Thompson Museum. (B) |
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| Day 03 | Bangkok Morning touring of temples and Prasart Museum. Balance of day at leisure. (B) |
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| Day 04 |
Bangkok - Chiang Rai
Transfer and flight to Chiang
Rai for 2 nights at the Anantara Resort & Spa. River boat ride
this afternoon and visit local Hilltribe villages. (B)
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| Day 05 |
Chiang Rai
Morning elephant safari and
picnic lunch. Visit Opium Museum. Afternoon at leisure at resort.
(B,L)
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| Day 06 |
Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Fly to Chiang Mai. Visit
Doi Suthep on arrival, then continue to Four Seasons Resort Chiang
Mai for three nights. (B)
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| Day 07 | Chiang Mai Half day touring of craft districts and city. (B) |
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| Day 08 | Chiang Mai At leisure at resort. (B) |
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| Day 09 | Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Siem Reap, CAMBODIA Morning transfer and flights to Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat. Arrival transfer to Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor for 3 nights. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat. Dinner at hotel. (B,D) |
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| Day 10 | Siem Reap Full day touring of major ruins, including Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom & Temple of Bayon, Elephant and Leper King Terraces, Preah Khan, and Ta Prohm. Dinner at hotel. (B,D) |
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| Day 11 | Siem Reap Morning cruise on Lake Tonle Sap. Afternoon continue touring, or relax at hotel. Dinner at hotel. (B,D) |
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| Day 12 | Siem Reap - Bangkok, THAILAND Transfer and flight to Bangkok to Sukhothai Hotel for overnight. (B) |
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| Day 13 | Depart Bangkok At leisure until airport transfer. (B) |
Accommodation
| Bangkok |
Oriental Hotel and Sukhothai Hotel |
| Chiang Rai |
Anantara Resort & Spa |
| Chiang Mai |
Four Seasons Chiang Mai |
| Angkor Wat |
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor |
Cost
Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $6,715
* Optional surcharge for business class flights (when available): From
$80 per person
To request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or to begin customizing
your own itinerary, please contact an Artisans of
Leisure travel expert.
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