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Trip Description : Fulfill your unforgettable experience with the traditions and culture while exploring the historical sites in Chiang Mai. Study Buddhist way of life and how to do meditation. Destination : Thailand (Chiang Mai) Start City : Chiang Mai Tour Type : Private Tour Duration : 5 Days & 4 Nights Depart : Tour Rating : Tour Hit : Tour Grade : Easy    Moderate    Strenuous Operated by : Oriental Escape Ltd

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ITINERARY DAY1 : CHIANG MAI / WIANG KUMKAM ANCIEANT CITY / KHANTOKE DINNER Arrive to Chiang Mai airport, meet and greet with local guide. Then transfer to the hotel for check in and give some more information about your trip in Chiang Mai. 13:00 Hrs Visit Wiang Kum Kam; The Underground Empire, Following a massive flood, the city of Wiang Kum Kam vanished without a trace. For over 200 years, Wiang Kum Kam became a lost civilization buried under layers of earth at depths of 1 to 4-metres. The best way to discovery is by Local Tram: Visit more than 10 ancient ruins temples in Wiang Kum Kam such as Wat Kan Thom, located at the heart of city. The temple has a Lanna style chedi and a spirit of King Mangrai who founded Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Liam, the main feature of interest is the Haripunchai style. It is a square stepped chedi with Buddha images in niches at each level. Return back to the hotel. 19:30 Hrs Enjoy Welcome Khantoke Dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called Khantoke. The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. The dishes are all northern Thai delicacies. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna dances and music). Additionally there are also hill tribe shows. Overnight : Chiang Mai Meal : Dinner DAY2 : CHIANG MAI / CITY WALKING EXPERIENCES / BOAT TRIP / THAI MASSAGE 09:00 Hrs The great way to see the colorful, ancient history of Chiang Mai, Start your trip in the old city area at Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center, then walking along beautiful road to Tha Pae Gate, continue to eastern side of old city; there are old, solid timber built houses many of which are well over 100 years old. Visit to the biggest local Market in Chiang Mai, Warorote Market. Then Walk across the Mae Ping River for cruising through rural river by long-tail boat for 40 minutes. Softly moving along the river, enjoy seeing wooden houses and modern residences with colorful scenery and lifestyle of the local people. Lunch served at local farmer’s house: 'Kaow Soi', typical Chiang Mai egg noodle with Thai curry. 13:30 Hrs Return back by boat to Wat Chai Mongkol where local people bring a live fish, bird, and turtle to let them free right by the river. Then relax with two hours session Traditional Thai Massage at Chiang Mai Massage Center. Thai Massage is an interactive manipulation of the body using passive stretching and gentle pressure along energy lines. These movements help to adjust the skeletal structure, increase flexibility, relieve muscular and joint tension, stimulate internal organs and balance the body's energy system. Return back to the hotel. Overnight : Chiang Mai Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch DAY3 : CHIANG MAI / BUDDHISM EXPERIENCES / LANNA THAI HOME COOKING 09:00 Hrs Visit to Chiang Mai most sacred temple, 'Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep'. This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is approached on foot by climbing a steep 306 stairway flanked by tremendous mythical Nagas, which symbolize humanity's progress from earth into nirvana. Continue to Visit the most unique temple in many respects, 'Wat Umong'. The temple and its tunnels were built in the late 14th century, built in the foothills of Suthep mountain and is still heavily forested. Lunch served at local restaurant. 13:00 Hrs Visit to MCU. Buddhist University Chiang Mai Campus at Wat Suan Dok; Proceed to meet the monk who will explain about the Buddhism, Lord Buddha, Buddhist way of life and how to do meditation. The Monk Chat Session gives an opportunity to foreigners to have an interactive communication with Thai monks via talking in formally Buddhism and Thai Culture as well as general topics about Thai ways of living are discussed at the session. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. 16:30 Hrs Pick up from your hotel and first tour the Local Afternoon Market, where you learn more about Thai vegetables, herbs and spices. Transfer to the Baan Hong Nual a Lanna style cookery school located in a country-side village, offers lessons in how to cook delicious Thai food, Thai sweets and presentation. Enjoy to cook your dinner, which includes some of the most popular Thai dishes, and you will enjoy the meal from your own cooked. Overnight : Chiang Mai Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch + Dinner (Cooking School) DAY4 : FREE DAY FOR OWN OPTIONAL Breakfast at hotel. This day is you’re free at leisure. Enjoy own shopping, Thai massage and spa, relax at the hotel or check with your guide for recommendations. Overnight : Chiang Mai Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) DAY5 : CHIANG MAI / TRADITIONAL BUDDHISM / NEXT DESTINATIONS 06:00 Hrs Rise early before breakfast to take part in a daily Buddhist ceremony 'Tak Bat' or merit making at the foot hill of Doi Suthep Temple. This ceremony involves giving offerings of food and other daily items to the monks. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast the remainder of your time is at leisure until your departure to Bangkok or other destination. You may also extend your stay in Chiang Mai and enjoy one of the many other exciting tours available. Overnight : - Meal : Breakfast (Hotel)

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RATES (Valid : Now - 31 Oct'08) Service Prices per person in Thai Baht 1 pax 2 pax 3-4 pax 5-8 pax The Chedi Hotel Deluxe 53,000 28,600 26,700 25,200 Yaang Come Village Hotel Deluxe 32,000 19,200 17,300 15,800 Tea Vana Hotel Tea Flowers 22,600 13,400 11,500 10,000 Raming Lodge Hotel Superior 17,800 11,000 9,100 7,600 Inclusions: >> 5 Days 4 Nights Accommodation >> A roundtrip transfer from Chiang Mai Airport to hotel and return >> A local English-speaking guide >> Transportation service by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver >> All admission fees & meal as mentioned in the program Exclusions: >> Any air ticket >> Items of a personal nature >> Meals not specified in the itinerary >> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours >> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver >> Other services not mentioned in the program Hotel Reservation Term & Condition: >> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT >> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (sample : X'Mas & New Year Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year) >> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability >> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only

Overview Itinerary Rates Make Booking Check Rate & Availability   Package Name Lanna Unique Cultural & Life Style Duration 5 Days & 4 Nights Package Type Private Tour Accomodation Deluxe - The Chedi Hotel Deluxe - Yaang Come Village Hotel Tea Flowers - Tea Vana Hotel Superior - Raming Lodge Hotel Start Date Pick-up Time Pick-up Place Guest No. 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults 5 Adults 6 Adults 7 Adults 8 Adults (over 13 years old) 0 Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5 Child 6 Child 7 Child - - - - - - - (4-12 years old) 0 Infant 1 Infant 2 Infant 3 Infant 4 Infant 5 Infant 6 Infant 7 Infant - - - - - - - (under 3 years old )