January 31- February 10, 2014 Per Person Double Occupancy: $5,299 Single Supplement: $ 540 T HAILAND D ISCOVER Y This cultural and horticultural journey introduces you Fri, Jan 31: Depart Madison. Your tour begins at stop at the walled city of Then visit Queen Sirikit to the diverse wonders of Thailand. From the floating Chicago’s O'Hare Airport when you depart on Chiang Saen on the Botanical Garden with its 12 markets of Bangkok to the Flower Festival Parade in your flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Mekong River. (B, L) beautiful exhibition Chiang Mai, every day is filled with incredible beauty Sat, Feb 1: Arrive Bangkok. Arrive in Bangkok Wed, Feb 5: Chiang Rai. greenhouses. There’s time for and fascinating sights. this evening. A local tour guide will meet the Experience Chiang Rai’s silk and jewelry shopping at group and lead the way to the Ramada Plaza holiest sanctuary in the Handicraft Village . See wood Tour Application Menam Riverside hotel for a three-night stay. mountain area of Doi Tung. Doi Tung Royal carvings at Baan Ta-wai and sample authentic, Villa overlooks surrounding hills where you will tasty northern Thai delicacies at the Khantoke Thailand Discovery H2482 Sun, Feb 2: Bangkok. A full day guided Dinner. A special show of the Northern and Hill Jan 31-Feb 10, 2014 excursion includes the Grand Palace and explore the beautiful Mae Fah Luang Garden and Fah Luang Arboretum. Many trees that Tribe Dances completes your evening. (B, L, D) Deposit enclosed: $_________________($400 per person) Emerald Buddha Temple , What Po (Reclining Buddha), are difficult to find in Thailand have been Sun, Feb 9: Bangkok. Fly back to Bangkok and visit NOTE: Your name must match your passport exactly. “The Palace in the Clouds” added plus rhododendron, azalea, and orchid. the Jim Thompson House, former residence of the Name: _________________________________________ Vimanmek Mansion. In rural (B, L) Thai Silk Company founder. Stay again at Passport #: _____________________________________ Bangkok, visit a flower and Thu, Feb 6: Chiang Mai. Drive to Chiang Mai and Ramada Plaza vegetable market where a visit the fascinating Long Neck Village in Menan Riverside Exp date: __________________ Birthdate: ____________ vast selection of flowers, especially orchids, are Thaton. Later, see the Royal Angkhang this evening. The Name: _________________________________________ available. You will also see how flower Agricultural Station Project which was created remainder of the Passport #: _____________________________________ garlands are created. Witness sensational to develop a wider variety of marketable day is free. (B) views of the Chaophaya River as you enjoy a produce for the Hill Tribes area. Check into the Exp date: ___________________Birthdate: ____________ Mon, Feb 10: dinner cruise accompanied by light music. (B, D) Imperial Mae Ping for a three- night stay. (B, L) Depart Bangkok. Please use separate forms for people at different addresses. Mon, Feb 3: Bangkok. Today is another full day Fri, Feb 7: Chiang Mai. Today visit an elephant Transfer to the Address: ________________________________________ of guided touring. You will visit the spectacular sanctuary and airport for your City/State/Zip: ___________________________________ Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where training camp flight, arriving in merchants offer their wares from sturdy canoes. where a highlight Telephone: ______________ (d) __________________ (e) Chicago the same Enjoy lunch at the picturesque Rose Garden will be a trek day. (B) E-Mail: __________________________________________ Aprime Country through the jungle Accommodations: □ Double □ Single Resort. A special on the back of an I am interested in a group transfer to O’Hare: □ Yes □ No treat this evening...a elephant . A l s o Your Olbrich Host Air seating preference: (not guaranteed) Thai Cultural Show enjoy a bamboo raft trip at Chiang Dao Camp. Late afternoon Jeff Epping has been Director of □ Aisle/next □ Window/next □ Other ________________ where you are Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical I wish to purchase travel insurance for cancellation +/or introduced to many visit Wat Phrasing and Lai Kham Chapel with Gardens since 1994. He oversees the health coverage: □ Yes-please provide information □ No customs of Thai life it’s exquisite wood carving plus see the horticultural operations and designs of Payment : including sword enormous pagoda at Wat Chedi Luang. (B, L) over ten display gardens. A graduate □ Cash/Check Payable to Burkhalter Tours ($75 Discount) fighting and charming folk dances. (B, L) Sat, Feb 8: Chiang of UW-Madison, Jeff holds bachelor’s □ Credit Card Tue, Feb 4: Chiang Rai. Transfer to the airport Mai. Begin the day and master’s degrees in Ornamental ____________ ___________ ___________ __________ for a flight north to Chiang Rai. After meeting at annual Flower Horticulture. He worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden prior to joining the staff at Olbrich and has visited, Exp Date ____________ Security Code _____________ Imperial River Festival Parade your tour guide, check into the studied and photographed gardens in the US, UK, south I have read and understand all the terms and conditions for House for a two-night stay. Touring today featuring more than of France and Thailand. He regularly lectures and this tour. features the districts of the border trading town 25 fabulous flower teaches throughout the Midwest, and many of his photos ________________________________________________ of Mai Sai , lunch at the Golden Triangle where floats. Enjoy lunch at have been seen in regional journals and professional Traveler Signature Required Myanmar, Thailand and Laos connect, and a the Orchid Farm. horticultural publications. Terms and Conditions Tour Inclusions Citizenship : Travelers must possess a passport that is valid charges, government tax increases, fluctuations in foreign • for six months beyond return to the U.S. Complete passport exchange markets or any combination of these events. Post- Round-trip economy airfare from Chicago name, number, expiration and birth dates are required for purchase price increases may be applied to your invoice • All flights, airport transfers and coach reservation confirmation. due to these unforeseen cost increases from suppliers. While THAILAND transportation within Thailand Deposits and Payments : Please make checks payable to a post-purchase price increase is rare and not anticipated, Burkhalter Tours. All major credit cards are also accepted, Burkhalter Tours will inform you of any increases as soon as • 9 nights deluxe/superior accommodations although a cash discount may be offered. A deposit of possible. By signing the tour application and making your $400 per person is required to secure reservations. Final deposit, you are acknowledging that you have been made • Exclusive visits to gardens in Thailand DISCOVERY aware and accept the fact that such increases may occur, payment is due by or before October 17, 2013. All tour • confirmations are subject to payment verification. and that you agree to pay Burkhalter Tours accordingly. Sightseeing and admissions as described Cancellations: All cancellations must be made in writing and Responsibility : Burkhalter Travel Agency, Inc. and Hello in Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai America Tours d.b.a Burkhalter Tours, General Tours, and are subject to a $50 Burkhalter Tours service fee. In addi- • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners tion to the fee and any airline penalties, tour cancellation Olbrich Botanical Gardens, their sales agents and tour per- penalties are as follows: 120-91 days prior to departure: sonnel and any IATAN and connecting ARC carriers act only highlighting local cuisine in capacity of agent for the passenger in all matters per- $400 penalty; 90-61 days: 50% penalty; 60 days or later: • 100% penalty. Name changes are considered reservation taining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and any Taxes and gratuities on included meals cancellations and are subject to cancel fees. If a roommate means of transportation and, as such, hold themselves free • Expert English-speaking local guides cancels, the remaining traveler must pay the difference of responsibility for any damages from any causes whatso- between a single and double rate. Once deposit has been ever, including any loss, accident, delay or irregularity which • Olbrich’s Director of Horticulture, Jeff may be occasioned by reason of defect in any vehicle or for received, any changes to air or land arrangements may be Epping, as your host assessed a $50 revision fee. Revision fees may be higher the conduct of such other parties. Burkhalter Travel Agency, once air is ticketed. Air ticket names must be passport per- Inc. and Burkhalter Tours will not be responsible for any • $150 tax-deductible donation to Olbrich damage, expense or inconvenience caused by late transpor- fect. The airlines may charge up to $400 to change a name Botanical Gardens that doesn’t match the traveler’s passport. tation arrivals or departures, or by any change of schedule or other conditions; nor will they be responsible for the loss Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your of, or damage to, baggage or any article belonging to the tour investment. 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