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VIETNAM M YA N M A R THAILAND HIGHLIGHTS Chia g Rai ia Ra ang a (2 N) Gulf of o Tonkin L AO S Chia Mai h ang a an Mae Kampong ( 1 N) m o ong (4 N) Lampang Lam an 13-DAY ITINERARY, INDOCHINA Visit this country of beautiful palaces, fascinating temples and ancient ruins.Thailand will delight all who visit with its unique culture, from energetic Bangkok to the war history at the Bridge over the River Kwai and the Hellfire pass. Chiang Rai's nearby tribal villages, an orphanage in Chang Mai and an evening with a local family in Mae Kampong offers a look into local life. And you'll never forget your elephant ride at the Chiang Dao Camp. T H A I L A N D Kanchanaburi ( 1 N) c a Bangkok B k (3 N) Flight home C AMBODIA Bay of Bengal Gulf of Thailand Inbound (1 N) miles 0 0 km 200 200 South China Sea Air Road DAY 1: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to Thailand. DAY 2: ARRIVE BANGKOK Upon arrival in Bangkok, we are met and transferred to our hotel. DAY 3: BANGKOK This morning, embark on a tour of Bangkok, visiting Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's largest temples. Board a longtail boat for a cruise along Chao Phraya River, followed by a visit to the Pak Klong Talaat Flower Market. Later, walk through Chinatown and explore the street stalls. (B, L, D) DAY 4: BANGKOK TO KANCHANABURI Rise early this morning to visit the unique Railway Track Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Continue to Wang Po and take a train ride on the Death Railway through the Kwai Noi River Valley to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, built by prisoners of war, the Allies Cemetery and the War Museum. (B, L, D) DAY 5: KANCHANABURI TO BANGKOK Drive to the Hellfire Pass, constructed during World War II by Allied prisoners of war for the Burma railway. Visit the museum and choose to either hike through the pass or visit the nearby Saiyoke Noi Waterfall. Later you will travel back to Bangkok. (B, L, D) DAY 6: BANGKOK TO CHIANG RAI This morning, fly to Chiang Rai, the northernmost province. Stop at the Golden Triangle, the point where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Enjoy a boat ride crossing the Mekong River to Laos and visit the small market on Done Sao Island. This evening, explore the colorful night market. (B, L, D) DAY 7: CHIANG RAI – DAY TOUR TO MAE SALONG This morning you will drive to Mae Salong, renowned for its hill tribes and tea plantations. From the base of the mountain, you will travel to a tea plantation where you have an opportunity to sample local tea and visit a Yao Tribe and an Akha village known as Ban Lorcha. Lunch today is at a Yunnanese mountaintop restaurant. (B, L, D) Thailand 46 Thailand Highlights - Indochina DAY 8: CHIANG RAI TO MAE KAMPONG See the exquisite White Temple this morning, followed by a visit to the local market to purchase fresh ingredients for dinner. Continue to the

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