SCHEDULE OF TRIP TO THAILAND ^^^^^ marks airplane flights ***** marks hotels Nov 29 ^^^^^^Continental flight # Arrive Los Angeles ******QUALITY LAX AIRPORT 5249 WEST CENTURY BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90045 Nov 30 Free day in Los Angeles Dec 1 ^^^^^^Korean Air flight # 18 11:20 am Dec 2 Arrive Seoul 5:40 pm ^^^^^^Korean Air flight # 653 8:05 pm Arrive Bangkok 11:55 pm ******CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL 981 SILOM ROAD BANGKOK, 10500, THAILAND Tel: (66-02) 238 4300 Fax: (66-02) 238 4950 Email: admin@crowneplazabangkok.com Website: http://www.bangkok.crowneplaza.com/ Welcome to Thailand, the "Land of Smiles". Evening arrival in Bangkok, the breathtaking capital situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. You'll be met by your Tour Director and escorted to your deluxe, centrally located hotel, Crowne Plaza. Dec 3 8:00 am Special orientation breakfast, then embark on a tour introducing you to some of the outstanding Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Visit Wat Trimitr with its invaluable 5-tons solid gold statue of Buddha and Wat Po, the temple featuring the colossal 150 foot long "Reclining Buddha". Proceed to the White Marble Temple representing the finest examples of Thai architecture. Afternoon a canal boat ride across the river for a glimpse of local Thai daily life. This evening your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner with Thai dances. Dec 4 Early morning departure after breakfast for a full day excursion to the bustling and colorful Damneon Saduak floating market, reached by a rice barge, followed by a visit to the Rose Garden, a Thai village featuring a presentation of local arts and customs Dec 5 Tour of the spectacular Grand Palace, former residence of the Kings. Dec 6 Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Phitsanulok. Over the next few days venture into some of Thailand's most fascinating regions, rich with culture, history and stunning landscape. In Ayutthaya, the ancient capital, see the giant bronze statue of Wat Mongkol Borpith and the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri. Continue to Lopburi to view the magnificent stone carvings of Phra Prang Sam Yod as well as the Monkey Temple. Drive via beautiful scenery of rice paddies to Phitsanulok, the gateway to Northern Thailand, visit the Bronze Case Factory and view how Budda images are made in an authentic way Arrive Phitsanulok ******TOPLAND PLAZA HOTEL 68/33 AKATHODSAROD ROAD, A. MUANG PHITSANULOK, 65000, THAILAND Tel: (66-55) 247 800 Fax: (66-55) 247 815 Tel. (66-55) 247800 Fax. 66-55 247815, 245395 Website: http://www.toplandhotel.com/ Dec 7 Phitsanulok/Sukothai/Lampang. Today travel to Sukhothai to see the famous ruins of this 13th century first capital of Siam. Visit the Textile Museum, a unique private collection. Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng where you'll visit an ancient Ceramic Kiln before proceeding to Lampang for overnight. Arrive Lampang ******LAMPANG WIENGLAKORN HOTEL 138/38 PAHOLYOTHIN ROAD, SUANDOK LAMPANG, 52000 THAILAND Tel: (66-54) 224 401 Fax: (66-54) 316 427 Website: http://www.thaihotels.com/lampang/wianglakorn_hotel.html Dec 8 Golden Triangle/Chiang Rai Lampang is famous for its narrow streets and traditional horse-drawn carriages. Visit a local paper and ceramic making village. Depart for Phayao, a rural lakeside town and once princely state. Proceed to Chiang Saen, situated on the border with Laos. Enjoy a short boat trip on the Mekong River towards the Golden Triangle - the meeting point of Thailand, Burma and Laos. Visit Mae Sai, the Northern-most point of Thailand, stroll through the colorful local market and shop for Burmese handicrafts before arriving in charming Chiang Rai. *****RIMKOK RESORT 6 MOO 4, CHIANGRAL-TATORN ROAD CHIANG RAI, 57100, THAILAND Tel: Fax: Website: http://www.ethailandhotels.net/rimkokresorthotel.html Dec 9 Your hotel here is on the banks of the Mae Kok River. This morning after breakfast, travel by boat down the river to visit the fascinating local hilltribe villages, learn about their culture and observe the colorful costumes Dec 10 After breakfast drive to Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North". Your hotel is centrally located within a short walking distance to the renowned night market. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight we experience a "Kantoke Dinner" featuring local specialties as well as a breathtaking performance of songs and dances by a local hilltribe dressed in traditional costumes Arrive Chiang Mai *****CHIANG MAI PLAZA HOTEL 92 SRI-DONCHAI ROAD CHIANG MAI, 50100, THAILAND Tel: (66-53) 270 036 Fax: (66-53) 272 230 Website: http://www.hotelthai.com/thailandhotel/chiangmai/chiangmaiplaza/det_hotel.htm Dec 11 Today after breakfast, we'll visit an elephant camp where you'll see a demonstration of the role of the elephant in Thai agriculture, commerce and culture and have an opportunity to ride one. Later visit an Orchid Farm. Afternoon visit Wat Doi Suthep high in the mountains. Dec 12 After breakfast visit the Buffalo Training Camp. Afterwards trek by elephant to the long-earred women hillside tribe. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travelers in a farewell dinner at a famous riverside restaurant. Dec 13 After breakfast take a tour of Chiang Mai's handicraft factories Afternoon free for shopping ^^^^^Depart Chiang Mai I don't know the flight number. Arrive Bangkok ******RAMA GARDENS RESORT HOTEL 9/9 VIBHAVADI RANGSIT ROAD, LAKSI Bangkok, 10210, Thailand Tel: (662) 5610022 Fax: (662) 5611025 Email: rama@ramagardenshotel.com Website: http://www.ramagardenshotel.com/ Dec 14 ^^^^^Depart Bangkok flight PG 922 11:00 am Arrive Phomh Penh, Cambobia 12:10 pm Transfer from Phnom Penh Pochentong Airport to hotel *****ROYAL PHNOM PENH HOTEL Tel: (23) 360 026 Fax: (23) 360 208 Lunch at hotel. Afterward visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Raung Damrei and the National Museum of ancient fine Arts. Dinner at fine quality local restaurant. Dec 15 Transfer to Pochentong airport for flight to Siem Reap. ^^^^^^Depart Phomh Penh FT 996 8:30 am Arrive Siem Riep, Cambodia 9:10 am *****ANGKOR WAT HOTEL Tel: (63) 380 027 fAX: (63) 380 027 After check in visit South Gate of Angkor Thom complex, visit Bayon complex, Bakseichamkrong, Baphun temples. Return for lunch at hotel. Continue visit of Angkor Wat after lunch, Phnom Bakheng temple and enjoy watching sunset. Dinner at hotel Dec 16 After breakfast visit Rolous Group, Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei temple at Angkor Wat. Return to the hotel for lunch. Free time for shopping. Transfer to REP airport for departure to Bangkok. ^^^^^^^Depart Siem Riep PG 937 4:20 pm Arrive Bangkok 5:20 pm *****THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL 171 SOL 11, SUKHUMVIT ROAD BANGKOK, THAILAND Tel: (66-02) 254 0444 Fax: (66-02) 253 4123 Dec 17 Visit to Samphran Elephant Park Dec 18 Depart Bangkok by private car Arrive Pattaya Visit Sri Racha Tiger Zoo ******SIAM BAYSHORE RESORT HOTEL PATTAYA BEACH CHOLBURI, 20260, THAILAND Tel. (66-38) 428678 Fax. (66-38) 428730 Email: siambayshore@siamhotels.com Website: http://www.siamhotels.com/sbs.html Dec 19 Depart Pattaya by private car Arrive Bangkok ******BAIYOKE SKY HOTEL 222 RAJPRAROP ROAD, RAJTHEVEE BANGKOK, 10400, THAILAND Tel: 66(0) 2656-3000, 2656-3456 Fax: 66(0) 22656-3555, 2656-3666 E-mail: baiyokesky@baiyoke.co.th website : http://www.baiyokehotel.com/baiyokesky Dec 20 Shopping and any last minute items Dec 21 ^^^^^Depart Bangkok By air, but I don't know the flight # Arrive Chiang Mai *****CHIANG MAI PLAZA HOTEL 92 SRI-DONCHAI ROAD CHIANG MAI, 50100, THAILAND Tel: (66-53) 270 036 Fax: (66-53) 272 230 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While in Chiang Mai we will take two 3 or 4-day tours, but we don't know the exact dates yet. These are the itineraries for the two tours. TRIP TO FAR WEST THAILAND Probably January 5-7 Sunday Day 1 Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son 9:35 am Pick up passengers from various Chiang Mai Hotels and transfer to airport. 11:35 ^^^^^^Depart Chiang Mai by plane TG-192. 12:15 pm Arrive Mae Hong Son and transfer to Tara Mae Hong Son Hotel. *****THE IMPERIAL TARA MAE HONG SON HOTEL 149 MOO 8, PANG MOO, MUANG MAE HONG SON, 58000, THAILAND Tel. (66 2) 261-9000 Ext.4117-9 Fax. (66 2) 261-9546-7 Email : taramaehongson@imperialhotels.com Website: http://www.imperialhotels.com/taramaehongson/ Located in a teak-wood forest on the edge of town, the 104 room hotel has been carefully designed to blend with its surroundings. There are double and twin rooms for you to choose from and all rooms have full ensuite facilities and all the modern amenities you will require. 1:00 pm Lunch at Khai Muk Restaurant. 2:00 Visit Burmese-style temples Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang located next to a large pond in southern end of town. Wat Jong Kham was built nearly 200 years ago by Shan people who make up about 50% of Mae Hong Son’s population. Wat Jong Klang houses 100-year-old glass paintings and woodcarvings from Burma, depicting various lives of the Buddha. Then drive uphill to Wat Phra Dhat Doi Kong Moo, with its beautiful view over Mae Hong Son. 7:00 Dinner at Tara Mae Hong Son Hotel. Monday Day 2 Mae Hong Son 7:00 am Breakfast 8:00 Depart for the Cave with numerous unusually colored carp. Continue to Khaya (Karen) hilltribe village of Ban Nai Soi. One-hour elephant ride through jungle to Padong village, home of long-necked Padong tribe (Giraffe Women), with numerous brass rings around their elongated necks—an extraordinary sight. Picnic lunch provided. Drive by truck down to Sop Soi and take longtail speed boats for one-hour trip from the hanging bridge down Pai River to Ban Huay Dua. Arrive at Mae Hong Sorn Resort boat landing and transfer by truck to hotel. 3:00 pm Arrive at hotel Time free for shopping. 7:00 pm Dinner at Bai Fern Restaurant. Tuesday Day 3 Mae Hong Son 6:30 am Visit morning market. 7:30 Return to hotel for breakfast. 8:30 Drive south to "Meo Micro Wave" hilltribe village on steep mountainside by the relay station from which village got its name. 11:00 Transfer to airport. 12:45 pm ^^^^^^Depart Mae Hong Son by TG-193. 1:20 Arrive Chiang Mai with transfers to Chiang Mai hotel. TRIP TO LAOS Nong Kai, Vientiane & Surrounding 4 days/3nights Probably the week of January 12th. Day 1 Transfer by private car to Nong Kai for a city tour and spend the night. ******MEKONG ROYAL NONG KAI HOTEL 222 JOMMANEE BEACH NONG KAI, THAILAND Phone : (+662) 913-6030 Fax: (+662) 587-8657 Email: mekong_royal_nongkhai@asiavoyage24.com Website: None Day 2 Meet at Thadeua Friendship Bridge. Transfer to hotel. ******NOVOTEL HOTEL UNIT 9 SAMSENTHAI RD, VIENTIANE, Laos No email or website. Visit National Museum and Statue Garden. Afternoon visit Wat Simuang, Wat Sisaket, Horprakeo, That Luang and the monument to the Dead, hand weaving village at Ban Nong Buathong. Day 3 Breakfast at hotel then excursion by car on road No10 visit traditional salt attraction plant at Ban Kheun, proceed to Nam Ngum Lake for 2 hour boat tour on the lake Afternoon return to Vientiane on road No 13 visit a small archeological site of Vang Sang and the local market Arrive hotel in late afternoon. Day 4 Breakfast at hotel. Visit the National Museum and Central Market for shopping. Afternoon transfer to Thadeua Friendship Bridge and return to Chiang Mai by private car. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 23 ^^^^^^Depart Chiang Mai By air, but I don't know the flight # Arrive Bangkok ******RAMA GARDENS RESORT HOTEL 9/9 VIBHAVADI RANGSIT ROAD, LAKSI Bangkok, 10210, Thailand Tel: (662) 5610022 Fax: (662) 5611025 Email: rama@ramagardenshotel.com Website: http://www.ramagardenshotel.com/ Jan 25 ^^^^^^Depart Bangkok Korean Air flight # 654 1:25 am Arrive Seoul, South Korea 8:35 am ^^^^^^Depart Seoul Korean Air flight # 17 3:00 pm Arrive Los Angeles 8:50 am ^^^^^^Depart Los Angeles Continental Airline flight # Arrive Houston