Accommodations for 4 nights in first class
4* hotels (Century Park, Novotel or similar)
Meals as listed
Special welcome Thai Dinner and Show
Half day city tour of Bangkok including
the Grand Palace Complex
Day excursion to the Floating Market with
long tail and sampan rides
English speaking local guide throughout
CRUISE PORTION RV RIVER KWAI
Long distance transfers (3 hrs) between
Bangkok and Kanchanaburi
Sightseeing along the way with all entrance
fees as specified
Accommodations
for 3 nights on board the first class MV "River Kwai" in
outside facing cabin
Three meals daily including buffet breakfasts,
buffet or sit down lunches, and sit down
dinners
Free daily bottle of water per person
All on board activities and shore excursions
as outlined (except those listed
as optional)
Services of crew members and our
multilingual/English speaking
cruise manager
CRUISE PORTION : CHANG MAI AND CHANG
RAI
Round trip domestic economy class airfare
from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Accommodations for 2 nights at First class
4* Hotels in Chian Mai (Chiang Mai Plaza or similar) and
1 night Chiang Rai
(Wiang Inn Hotel or similar)
Arrival and departure transfers in each
city
Half day sightseeing of Chiang Mai with
all entrance fees
Special Kantoke Dinner with dances in Chiang
Mai
Bus or mini-bus transportation between
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai with
sightseeing along the
way
Half day sightseeing of Chiang
Rai including transportation
and all
entrance fees
Local English speaking
guide throughout
SAMPLE
ITINERARY
Day 1:Arrive
from your overnight flights to Asia
Day 2:BANGKOK On arrival in Thailand, transfer to your first class hotel
for check in. Due to various arrival times of passengers,
the balance of the day is free from activities and meals
are on your own.
Day 3:BANGKOK
Your
morning tour of Bangkok will include the Grand Palace complex,
home to the three famous Buddhas – the Alabaster,
the Jade and the 5 ton Gold Buddha! In the evening enjoy
a welcome Thai Dinner and Dance performance. (B, D)
Day 4: Ava, Amarapura and Sagaing This
morning, in a combination of boat ride and walking tour, explore
the beautiful Sagaing Hills with its over 1000 hermitages and
sanctuaries, rich in wood carvings and religious art. Return
to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the ancient
capitals of Ava and Amarapura. Your tour includes a visit to
the teak Bagaya Kyaung, a wooden monastery founded by King Mindon,
Menu Ok-kyaung and the crossing of the U Bein Bridge, a 1.2 km
wooden footbridge (which makes it the longest teak bridge in
the world) to see the paintings in a temple. (B, L, D)
Day 5:Kwai CRUISE EMBARKATION Early
morning departure from Bangkok by coach toward Kanchanaburi
to
begin your magnificent “safari” cruise adventure!
Stops will be made at the “Phra Pathom Chedi” the
largest pagoda in all of Southeast Asia, the Khao Noi Cave
Temple Complex and the Hell Fire Pass Museum. Board your
floating hotel in the early afternoon and as you set start
your Kwai cruise, enjoy a welcome drink and crew introduction
prior to your first candlelight dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Kwai
CRUISE
A full day of fun is ahead! First, visit a local boarding
school for underprivileged children (A great place for you
to donate
school material such as crayons, children’s books and
educational toys). Then continue on to the Hin Dad Hot Springs
said to cure any number of ailments, from arthritis to poor
skin complexion! From there, a short drive will take you to
the fabulous Pha Tad Waterfalls (in low season a visit to an
an authentic Mon village will replace Pha Tad), a rolling cascade
of falls and clear pools. A swim in the waterfall and the Hot
Springs is a must – so don’t forget your swimming
trunks! Return to the ship for lunch as you sail down the Kwai
River toward the Jungle Raft hotel. On arrival, transfer to
old style bamboo rafts and float downstream in silence marveling
at the high cliffs and the jungle sounds! End the day at the
unique jungle like Res Hotel located riverside. Here you will
have the opportunity to take a dip in the freshwater pool,
take an optional Thai massage, or simply relax on one of the
beautiful terraces overlooking the river. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Kwai
CRUISE
Begin with a visit to the Sai Yok Elephant Village. Here
you will marvel at the intelligence of these gentle giants
as you feed them and watch them perform for you. For those “brave” enough,
try an optional half hour elephant ride through the jungle.
Return to your ship for an early lunch. Then take a short
train ride to “Prasat Muang Singh” historical
park, the location of the 800 year old Khmer Temples reminiscent
of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. After the tour you can return
to the ship for some R&R or you can sign up for the most
exciting optional shore excursion of all – a visit
to the Indochina Tiger Conservation Project. Operated in
an open, cavernous environment by local Buddhist monks, the
Project is home to a variety of exotic animals including
the rare Bengal tigers, some of which you can pet! Return
to the ship in time for our Captain’s Farewell Dinner!
(B, L, D)
Day 8:CHIANG
MAI DISEMBARKATION
Depart for your final tour to visit the world famous Bridge
over the River Kwai and the Thailand-Burma Railroad Center.
Return to your ship for a light lunch and bid your lovely crew
goodbye as you disembark and head back to Bangkok airport to
catch your evening flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival transfer
to your first class hotel for a well deserved rest.
Day 9: CHIANG
MAI
Your morning city tour will include the Wat Phra Singh Temple
and the Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple built by King Mangrai.
Lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening enjoy a unique
Kantoke Dinner featuring cuisine and ancient dances from northern
Thailand. (B, L, SD)
Day 10:CHIANG
RAI
Depart to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai Kingdom,
situated on the border of Thailand and Laos. Lunch at a local
restaurant. Continue with visits to the Wat Ohra Dhat Jom Kitti
prior to boarding long tail speedboats for a ride upriver toward
the “infamous” Golden Triangle – where the
borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) meet. Continue
on to Chiang Rai and enjoy a dinner and overnight at your hotel.
(B, L, D)
Day
11:Bangkok
- HOME
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and embark on a
tour of Chiang Rai, including the Hill Tribe Museum. From
here continue on to the airport for your local flight back
to Bangkok (15:50) in time to connect to your evening international
flights home. (B)
