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 Thailand New Year Singles Tour
Phuket Post-Trip Travel the land of smiles and you'll uncover a country of contrasts from the vibrancy of Bangkok to the rural villages and hill tribes. Be surrounded by stunning scenery, fascinating history, mouth-watering food, beaches, mountains, cities, villages and most importantly the amazing people who will help you appreciate it. On this tour, you will be immersed into the glorious past of Thailand, into the fascinating traditional atmosphere of the ancient Lanna Kingdom and the Famous Golden Triangle.
  
Includes
* 10 Nights Superior Accommodations
* 10 Breakfasts - 7 Dinners
* English Speaking Guide
* Private Air-Conditioned Bus with Driver
* Entrance Fees as Indicated in Itineray
* New Years Eve Cruise and Party
* Elephant ride and Raft Ride
* Air Ticket - Chiang Mai to Bangkok
* Best Single Travel Hostess
* All Taxes and Surcharges
Does Not Include
*Airfare to Asia
*Tips ($10 per day)
Post-Trip - Phuket, Thailand
January 7 - January 10
$499.00
Patong Bay Garden Resort
Spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea awaits you at Asia's most popular beach destination. With an abundance of beaches, parks and forests to explore, a rich history and culture to discover, and fantastic dining and nightlife choices, the only thing you'll find lacking is the time to see all that the island has to offer.
Legendary Patong Beach is the island's number one nightlife zone. Available is a bewildering mix of restaurant-lounges, beer bars, Go-Go bars, pubs, discos, live music clubs, transvestite clubs and a lot more.
The magic of the hotel begins with its location, directly on the beach, in the middle of the two miles of powdery white sand that is Patong Bay. The bay, which is gently lapped by the clear waters of the Andaman Sea, is the largest and best known resort on Phuket.
Hotel Facilities
* Beach & Poolside bar
* Billiards
* Business Center & Internet Access
* Coffee Conner
* Currency Exchange
* Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning
* Lobby / Lobby Bar
* Massage Available
* Restaurant & Room Service
* Shops
* Spa & Salon
* Swimming Pool - Outdoor
* Tour Desk
In the morning you can enjoy breakfast by the poolside terrace and step straight out onto the beach, or sunbathe around the pool.
Alternatively, you could sit at the bar watching the sunset over the bay while sipping your favorite cocktail.
Phuket Beach Vacation - $499
Includes
* 4 Days / 3 Nights Accommodations
* Flight from Bangkok to Phuket
* Hotel / Airport Transfers
* Breakfast Daily
* Best Single Travel Hostess
* Taxes and Surcharges
*Double Occupancy - Best Single Travel provides Roommate Matching Service so there is never a need to pay a single supplement. |
| Call (888) 287-2000 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8759875 | | Best Single Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart Hometown | December 27 - Depart from home town (if not on pre-trip) Best Single Travel will be glad to help with airfare. | | Day 2 | Bangkok | December 28 - Bangkok, Thailand
On arrival at the Bangkok Airport, you will be met by our guide and transfered to the Sheraton Orchard Hotel. To give everyone a chance to arrive, no activities are planned today, however our guide is available to advise on available activities. We will meet for an optional dinner at 7:00pm.
Royal Orchard Sheraton Hotel - Bangkok | | Day 3 | Bangkok | December 29 - Bangkok
The long tail boat trip is a perfect way to start our exploration of Bangkok. Navigate along the Chao Phraya River and venture into the many lively inner canals which offer some fantastic views of the local Thai life close up.
Along the way we make a stopover at Wat Arum, the temple of Dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace, dedicated to the Thai Royal Family's ceremony. Nearby are the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image and the Vimarnmek Museum, the world's largest building entirely made of golden teak. After a stop for lunch, we visit this complex and drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to one of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The Wat Pho houses a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha.
Enjoy our Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Royal Orchard Sheraton Hotel - Bangkok | | Day 4 | Bangkok | December 30 - Bangkok - Damnern Saduak - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
Heading out of town we make our way to Kanchanaburi with a stopover at the picturesque floating market of Damnern Saduak, which opens early in the morning till noon. Here you will have a chance to go around by boat, exploring the bustling trade of local villagers.
We continue our journey to Kanchanaburi. This enchanting town has plenty to see, the famous bridge over the River Kwai, the sobering War Cemetery and the Jeath War Museum. We include these in a short sightseeing tour before we take a train ride through magnificent scenery, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. We meet up with our coach and head back to Bangkok. There are some stops en route, to stretch our legs and take photos.
Royal Orchard Sheraton Hotel - Bangkok | | Day 5 | Bangkok | December 31: Bangkok
Today is a free day to explore Bangkok, have clothes tailored, visit one of the many markets. Tonight is New Years Eve, we are going to have a night you will never forget, a gala dinner onboard the Grand Pearl Cruise. Picture beautiful scenery and fireworks all around you. Even after the boat docks there are parties all around you.
Royal Orchard Sheraton Hotel - Bangkok | | Day 6 | Phisanulok | January 1: Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Phitsanulok
We drive north to Bang Pa In, the summer palace for many of the Thai monarchs from the 17th century. After exploring a captivating collection of pavilions in a variety of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles we board a boat for a leisurely trip to Ayuthaya, one of the world heritage sites.
On arrival visit the largest temple of Wat Phra Sisanphet, used as the Royal Temple Palace by several kings. The next site is Wat Chai Wattanaram built by King Prasathong in 1630, a huge prang surrounded by smaller ones to symbolize mount Meru, the home of the heavenly gods. Enjoy the scenic countryside as we make our way to Phisanulok.
Dinner at local restaurant
Grand Riverside Hotel - Phisanulok | | Day 7 | Lampang | January 2: Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Lampang
The major landmarks of Phitsanulok are Wat Maha That and Phra Budda Jinaraj, visit these sights before we board our vehicle for a short drive to Sukhothai. This famous cultural town was once the royal capital of the Thailand Kingdom, however its legacies are now in the forms of many ruined temples and palaces.
The excellent Ramkhamhaeng Museum displays a lovely collection of artifacts while the park features ruins of the very extensive city, which flourished in the mid 13th to the late 14th century. We also visit Wat Si Chum and its rather imposing seated Buddha. The next stop on our trip is Si Satchanalai where various ancient monuments are still standing. Upon leaving this site we drive to Lampang and have time to see some of Lampang's most interesting sights including Ban Sao Nat and Wat Chedi Sao.
Dinner at local restaurant
Wienglakor Hotel - Lampang | | Day 8 | Chiang Rai | January 3: Lampang Phayao - Chiang Rai
An early morning start to drive towards Chiang. Along the way we stop in Phayao Town to visit Kom Kan. On arrival in Chiang Rai we embark on a longtail boat for a thrilling trip upstream on the Mae Kok River, passing through many breathtaking mountain landscape to a Karen hilltribe village.
This ethnic group is originated from Burma, but had settled there long time ago, forming the largest tribal population in northern Thailand. Upon leaving the village we walk through the jungle to the Yao and Akha Hilltribes. They still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. After our drive back to town, we are free to explore Chiang Rai.
Wiang Inn Hotel - Chiang Rai | | Day 9 | Chiang Mai | January 4: Chiang Rai - Chiang Sean - Doi Tung - Chiang Mai
The royal capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Saen is nestled on the Mekong riverbank which is now the border between Thailand and Laos. Today we travel by roads to Chiang Saen and continue towards the famous Golden Triangle in which powerful warlords have fought for control over the opium trade. On arrival we have time to stroll around and visit the opium museum.
The next stop is Mae Sai Town which is a trading hub of Thailand and Burma. Upon leaving this site we make our way through the rugged mountain scenery to Doi Tung which is famous for the Development Project of her Royal Highness. We wander around and learn about the Princess Mother's efforts at the Doi Tung Flag Mountain Development Project, created to help improve the lives of the local villagers by offering alternatives to opium agriculture and use. Today ends up with a dinner at the famous eating spot, Kantook with culture show in Chiang Mai.
Centara Duangtawan Hotel - Chiang Mai | | Day 10 | Chiang Mai | January 5: Chiang Mai - Mae Taman Elephant Camp - Chiang Mai
Today we visit an elephant camp and view the many colossal animals performing their amazing feats of strength and skill at the command of the mahouts. Then enjoy an exhilarating elephant trek through the neighboring jungle, past bamboo trees and hanging creepers upwards to a remote village of Lisu People.
Upon leaving the village we take an ox-cart ride back to the camp for lunch. Then relax as we board a short bamboo raft trip along the Mae Taeng River. We also have time to see the famous orchid farm, featuring a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round. The highlight of this evening is a visit to the vibrant night market which is full of local treasures.
Centara Duangtawan Hotel - Chiang Mai | | Day 11 | Bangkok | January 6: Chiang Mai - Bangkok
The morning sightseeing tour of Chiag Mai will will acquaint us with some major sights of the city. First is the famous Doi Suthep Mountain where we embark on a walk leading us to the magnificent temple of Wat Prathat near the summit. At an elevation of over 1,000m, the temple grounds afford a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. We follow this with a visit to the old and new parts of Chiang Mai. By mid afternoon, we fly back to Bangkok.
Tonight is our farewell dinner.
Royal Orchard Sheraton Hotel - Bangkok | | Day 12 | Bangkok | January 7: Bangkok - Departure
After our final breakfast together our Thailand adventure endds with our transfer to the airport. It is time to say goodbye to all our new single travel friends who are departing for home. If you are continuing on to Phuket it is time to catch our plane. |
| | | | Breakfasts - 10 | Dinners - 7 |
| | | Archaeology | Art | | History | Religion and Spirituality | | Shopping | |
| *Double Occupancy - Best Single Travel provides Roommate Matching Service so there is never a need to pay a single supplement. If you decide to room solo it is $880 extra.
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