THAILAND’S WORLD HERITAGE TOUR (4 Days /3 Nights)

THAILAND’S WORLD HERITAGE TOUR (4 Days /3 Nights)

Places to visit: Ayutthaya – Khamphaengphet – Sukhothai

DAY 1: BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA (L, D)

Pick you up at your hotel and departure to Bang Pa In; visit the former summer palace of Thai royalties, then continue to Ayutthaya by motorized long-tail boat. Disembark at Wat Panan Choeng; was founded shortly before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the Kingdoms capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image, that is 57 feet tall an object of particular devotion to Thais of Chinese origin. And continue to visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol; the present name was given granted to the temple by King Naresuan to commemorate a battle fought against the Crown Prince of Burma in 1592. His momentous victory a single-handed combat on the elephant back brought independence to Ayutthaya after 15 years as a Burmese dependent. Within the complex is a huge image of a reclining Buddha in brick and stucco. The chedi is bell-shaped, about 60 meters high, constructed on a mound of raised ground (15 X 32.4 X 32.4 m.) with steps going up to the Buddhist image placed midway to the top. After lunch, visit some of the outstanding historical sites, such as Wat Chaiwatthanaram; was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple. A Royal monastery, the temples unique feature is a huge prang which is surrounded by smaller prangs. Wat Phra Si Sanpeth; was located inside the compound of the Grand Palace-the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. And Wat Phra Mahathat; the temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples. Traces of the original stucco decorations can still be seen on some of the surrounding chedis. Also included is a visit to the interesting Boat Museum; on display are a wide range of models from his large and exquisite collection, made in teak. Included in the collection are more than 100 models boats delicately made by hand.

v Overnight in Ayutthaya at Kantary Hotel 3*, Studio room (www.kantarygroup.com)

DAY 2: AYUTTHAYA – KHAMPHAENGPHET – SUKHOTHAI (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Khampheng Phet (290 km). Visit Khampheng Phet National Museum (closed on MON & TUE); houses ancient objects and other antique arts articles from various eras found in the provincial town or the Kamphang Phet Province Museum; houses exhibitions on the local history with replicas of the city, lifestyle and urban and hill tribal customs and traditions. Visit to Khampheng Phet Historical Park (Aranyik & Khampheng Phet area). And then drive to Sukhothai, visit Wat Si Chum; the impressive mondop houses a massive Buddha almost touching the ground with an incredibly tapered set of fingers. The image is 11m across the waist and the walls of the mondop are three metres thick and then continue on back-roads local style on an ox-cart, passing rice fields and rural homes to Wat Chang Lom; a tiered square base with a platform decorated with a row of elephants seen by their front halves supporting the round chedi

v Overnight in Sukhothai at Ananda Museum Gallery Hotel 3*, Superior room (www.ananda-hotel.com)

DAY 3: SUKHOTHAI – HISTORICAL PARK (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning touring the Sukhothai Historical Park on bicycle (if you do not wish to ride a bicycle, our van will take you to the various sites instead). Sukhothai Historical Park; the city wall is located in the centre of the historical park and surrounded by earthen ramparts. The city has a rectangular shape with 1,300 metres width and 1,800 metres long. The walls contain four main gates. Then visit to The Royal Palace; the royal palace lies in the centre of the town and covers an area of 160,000 square metres. This area is surrounded by a moat and contains two main compounds; the royal building and the sanctuary in the palace. In the royal compound exist the ruins of the royal building called Noen Phrasat. Wat Mahathat; Sukhothais largest temple with a customary main chedi in lotus-bud shape and a ruined viharn. Wat Si Sawai; Situated among magnificent scenery southwest of Wat Mahathat is Wat Si Sawai. Three prangs (pagodas) are surrounded by a laterite wall. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Sangkhalok Museum; is the name of ceramic wares produced in the old city of Sukhothai. The museum displays the collection of Sangkhalok and ceramic wares produced some 700 years ago in the Lanna Kingdom (now the northern region of Thailand). And if you wish, continue sightseeing of the sites in the historical park (Wat Saphan Hin, Wat Chetupon). Alternatively, spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing at your resort’s pool and garden.

v Overnight in Sukhothai at Ananda Museum Gallery Hotel 3*, Superior room (www.ananda-hotel.com)

DAY 4: SUKHOTHAI – SISATCHNALAI – BANGKOK (B, L)

Breakfast at the resort and then excursion to Si Satchanalai Historical Park; the ancient town, formerly called Muang Chaliang, was named Si Satchanalai during the reign of Phra Ruang when a new administrative centre was established to replace Chaliang. Ruins of 134 monuments have been discovered within the park. Khao Phanom Phloeng Temple; is a hilltop temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai. Khao Suwan Khiri Temple; is also a hilltop temple situated 200 meters away from Phanom Phloeng Hill. A huge bell-shaped chedi on a 5-tiered base marks the centre of the temple. Chang Lom Temple; is an important monument within the old town of Si Satchanalai. Chedi Chet Thaeo Temple; is one of the most beautiful temples in Sukhothai Province. Nang Phaya Temple; is famous for its delicate stucco reliefs on the remains of the northwestern wall of the 7 roomed viharn or image hall. Suan Kaeo Utthayan Noi Temple; is the only temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai with a brick building in front. The ruins of this temple consist of a whole laterite image hall with a laterite roof. And Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Centre; More than 500 kilns have been excavated up to now. Numerous celadon wares in perfect condition as well as pot have been discovered.

Lunch at Gaeng Luang Restaurant and then drive back to Bangkok

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Tour Class	All prices are valid for 01 October 2011 to 30 April 2012 Tour price in USD net per person in group of									Surcharge If require
Hotel Categories	1 pax	2 pax	3-6 person	7-10 pax	11-14 pax	15+1 pax	20+1 pax	25+1 pax	30+2 pax	Single
Standard=3 stars	1295	762	626	452	436	424	406	388	378	89
First Class=4 stars
Superior=4 stars+

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Accommodation based on twin sharing room.

v Tours and transfers as private air-con vehicle.

v Meals as mentioned in the program. (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

v Entrance fees as mentioned in the program.

v Cold water and towel between trips.

v English speaking guide.

v Government taxes and services charge.

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Any other does not included in the tour programs such as other meals, drinks, tips, travel insurances, visa, flight in/out Bangkok, personal expenses, any optional tours.

Remarks:

v All rates are Nett, non-commissionable and quoted in US Dollars per person.

v Child fare:
Child (2-11 yrs) - 100% sharing room with 1 adult in Twin Room.
Child (2-11 yrs) - 80% sharing room with 2 adults with extra bed.
Child (2-11 yrs) - 50% sharing room with 2 adults without bed.

v Other period of packages tour price, please contact us anytime.

v Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at booking time only.

v All rates are subject to change without prior notices.

v All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers.

ACCOMMODATION

City	Standard	First Class	Superior	Deluxe
Sukhothai	Ananda Museum Gallery Hotel 3* Superior room
Ayutthaya	Kantary Hotel 3* Studio room