12 Day Thailand

Tour cost: $2675.00 based on two persons sharing
Single supplement $390.00

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DAY 01,  Dec. 22, Leave hometown.

Departure from the Chicago on United Airlines connecting at Los Angeles to Thai International for your flight to Bangkok. We reserve the right to change flight to Northwest Orient or similar airline, subject to space availability.

Day 02,  Dec. 23, Bangkok

After a full day in the air you arrive at 11"
;30pm at Bangkok and our guide will meet you to transfer you to The Airport Amari Hotel, just across the highway from the terminal. You will walk over the fly bridge connecting the terminal to the hotel. All meals are served on board.

Day 03,  Dec. 24, Bangkok - Chiang Mai

After breakfast our guide will transfer you back to the terminal where you will check in for the Thai International flight to Chiang Mai. You will be met by our guide and transferred to the hotel The Westin Hotel, and you will have the afternoon free. A Christmas eve welcome dinner will be served at the hotel. (B/D)

Day 04, Dec. 25, Chiang Mai

After breakfast our guide will take you for a tour of the most famous temple in Chiang Mai teh Doi Suthep Temple. Lunch on your own. Aftrenoon you will visit
the Meo Hill Tribe village. You will return to the hotel to freshen up before going to dinner at one of the most famous restaurants Huen Phen. (B/D)

Day 05,  Dec. 26, Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai

After earlybreakfast, our guide will transfer you to the airport for your Thai International flight to Chiang Rai. You will be met and taken for a city tour prior to checking in to the hotel The Dusit Island Resort. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon you will take a river cruise on the Mekong River, famous during the Vietnam era for its facilitating transportation throughout Indo-China. This river traverses Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. B/D)

Day 06,  Dec. 27, Chiang Rai

After breakfast, you will have the day free to relax or explore the northern province. Dinner at the hotel. (B/D)

Day 07,  Dec. 28, Chiang Rai - Bangkok

After breakfast our guide will transfer you to the airport for your Thai International flight back to Bangkok. Here you will be met and transferred to The Chao Phya River for a river transfer to the hotel, The Royal Garden Riverside. Late afternoon you will be taken on a Rice Barge Cruise which includes drinks and dinner and Thai classical dance performed by Children of Thailand. (B/D)

DAY 08,  Dec. 29, Bangkok

After breakfast, our guide will take you by bus to the ancient capital of Ayutthya. You will see the ruins and continue to the Summer Palace. Eraly afternoon you will board the Pearl of Siam or similar vessel and cruise back to Bangkok. Lunch will be served on board. Dinner is on your own. (B/L)

DAY 09,  Dec. 30, Bangkok - Pattaya

After breakfast our guide will take you for a tour of the Royal Grand Palace. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon your bus will drive you to the beach resort village of pattaya where you will check into the Royal Cliff Hotel. You will enjoya seafood dinner in the village at the Nam Nual seafood Restaurant, returning to the hotel on your own. (B/D)

DAY 10,  Dec. 31, Pattaya

After breakfast the day is on your own to relax, enjoy the beach, explore the village or whatever. A new Years eve celebration will take place at the hotel with a festive dinner. Happy New Year! (B/D)

DAY 11,  Jan. 01,  Pattaya

After breakfast take a day tour to Coral Island for a day of swimming snorkeling, seafood barbeque on the beach etc. You can probably even get a massage right on the beach if you like. Do not forget suntan lotion and protection from the sun! Return to Pattaya for a farewell dinner at The Thai Market at the Royal Cliff.

DAY 12, Jan. 02, Pattaya - Home

After breakfast transfer to the airport in Bangkok for your flight home. You will arrive back in Chicago the same day on January 2 . Welcome home. (B) and all other meals on board.



Tour cost: $2675.00 per person sharing twin. Single Supplement $390.00

Included in tour: air transportation all accommodations based on twin sharing rooms, all meals as indicated, tours, all transfers, taxes and baggage handling.

Not included: Phone and laundry charges, alcoholic beverages and matters of personal nature.

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