Thailand Sonata 14 Days
Fourteen-day holidays in Thailand arranged by specialist tour operators - Thailand vacations that take you to the best destinations and tropical beaches
Highlights
of our Thailand holiday: Our
Thailand holidays begin with ... Acquaint yourself with the city in the morning, and later your
guide will arrive to show you the sights of Bangkok
- the Royal Palace The following day will see you heading out of the bustling mayhem of traffic to the peaceful Meals:
two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner. Two days in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is the place for fun with elephants, and during the next morning's trip to the Mae Taman Elephant camp you will can try out your skills at elephant riding, bamboo rafting, ox-cart riding and the elephant show.The afternoon and following morning can be spent at your leisure in Chiang Mai, Meals: three breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner Two days in Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle Though no longer the Opium trading centre that it once was, your visit on the following day to The Golden Triangle, will give you opportunity to learn all about the fascinating trade that once dominated this region of three borders, at the Opium Museum. A long-tail boat on the Khong river is a pleasant way to relax before heading back to Chiang Rai.Meals:
two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner Two
nights in Mae Hong Son In the morning a long-tail boat downstream on the Pai river provides lovely views of the surrounding countryside, after which you will be driven to the Padong ethnic minority village.the women of which are famously recognisable by their 'long necks' wound with successively larger coils from early childhood. Later, we will visit to the 'sacred' fish cave for lunch, before a sightseeing return to Mae Hong Son, visiting Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang, two of the finest examples of Burmese style monasteries. The following day will give you time to relax before a the flight back to Chiang Mai for a further nights stay and enjoyment Three days in Krabi Meals:
one breakfast Prices
(person in US dollars):
These prices are valid until
October 31, 2008. Please note: bank transfer fees are not included.
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... three days
in and around Bangkok. When you arrive in Bangkok airport, one of
our staff will be waiting to greet you and whisk you off to
relax in your hotel. Later we will welcome you to Thailand with some fine dining on an evening cruise of the Chao Phraya River. 
and Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho with its famous reclining Buddha, housed in Thailand's oldest and largest temple, and the golden Buddha of Wat Traimit.
countryside pavilions of the Summer Palace, a visual blending of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles, formerly used by the monarchy as a retreat from the stresses of rulership.You will also visit the grand historical ruins of the old capital of Thailand, Ayuthaya, dating from the fourteenth century, after which you will get waterborne again for a gentle cruise, which will give you a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, passing by a floating village and absorbing the pace of river life on your leisurely return to the Pier in Bangkok.
After breakfast, the short flight to the northern 'rose' of Chiang Mai will see you settled into your next hotel, after which we drive west to Doi Suthep mountain and a pleasant walk to Wat Prathat Temple near its summit. An afternoon visit to the neighbouring villages of Sankamphaeng and Borsang will give you a chance to observe the fine skills of local craftspeople in the cottage industries of silk-weaving, wood carving silverware and umbrella making. The evening dinner of northern-style cuisine is graced with the music and dance of the local ethnic minorities
After a brief flight to Mae Hong Son close to the border of Myanmar, will leave you the rest of the day to absorb the Burmese influences that pervade the town and amble around in its pleasant climate.
hotel, you'll be free for the rest of your stay, to take advantage of its sculptural scenery and the exquisite colour of the water lapping on its fabulous beaches.
