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Value World Tour - Thailand - Grand Thailand River Cruise 2008 - 2009 RATES

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GRAND THAILAND RIVER CRUISE

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Cruise Fares Per Person / Sharing a twin cabin
2008 Prices are in Australian Dollars

Vessel Embarkation Date
Cruise only
Land & Cruise
only
08 September 08 $736 $1,894
29 September 08  $736 $1,894
27 October 08 $841 $2,104
03 November 08 $841 $2,104
10 November 08 $841 $2,104
17 November 08 $841 $2,104
15 December 08 $841 $2,104
2009 Prices are in Australian Dollars
19 January 09 $841 $2,104
26 January 09 $841 $2,104
02 February 09 $841 $2,104
09 February 09 $841 $2,104
16 February 09 $841 $2,104
23 February 09 $841 $2,104
02 March 09 $841 $2,104
09 March 09 $841 $2,104
16 March 09 $841 $2,104
23 March 09 $841 $2,104
06 April 09 $736 $1,999
13 April 09 $736 $1,999
07 September 09 $736 $1,999
21 September 09 $736 $1,999

Port charges : $44 pp
For single occupancy add 75% of the land/cruise price

Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
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CRUISE INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

BANGKOK

  • 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)

 



 

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