9 DAY FLY & TOUR MAGICAL $ PER PERSON TWIN SHARE 1999

THAT’S 39% TYPICALLY $3299 OFF

CHIANG MAI • CHIANG RAI • BANGKOK

THE OFFER 9 DAY MAGICAL THAILAND You don’t need to be religious to have a holy experience in Thailand. With temples dotted across the landscape, incense floating in the air and monks going about $1999 their day, it’s easy to drift into a sense of calm and inner peace on this journey through the highlights of . Experience the magic of Thailand on this 9 day package taking in , 12 DAY WITH PHUKET EXTENSION Chiang Rai and Bangkok. Visit Phra That , Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Wat Traimit (the temple of the Golden Buddha) and Phra Kaew temples. Tour the Golden Triangle region - where the borders of Thailand, Laos $2399 and Myanmar meet. Experience local life on a visit to the Akha and Yao Hill Tribe communities; and visit the Grand Palace, as well as the Golden, Reclining and Emerald Buddhas on a tour of Bangkok. Includes return international flights, internal flight from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, seven nights hotel accommodation, eight meals including daily breakfast, and much more. Stay a little longer and enjoy free time in Phuket with the 12 Day Phuket Extension.

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THE ITINERARY

Itinerary - 1: 9 DAY MAGICAL THAILAND temple in Thailand. It is located just outside of Chiang Rai and is one of the most recognised temples in Thailand. You will return to Chiang Rai in the afternoon to check in to the hotel. Day 1 Australia - Chiang Mai, Thailand Today depart Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or Perth Overnight: The Infinity Suite or similar, Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai, Thailand. Fly with Thai Airways, Singapore Meals included: Breakfast Airlines, or Virgin Australia to name a few (subject to availability). Upon arrival be transferred to the hotel. Please note: due to flight Day 4 Golden Triangle Full Day Tour scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day After breakfast, depart and travel to the Golden Triangle, the 0. Affected customers must be at the airport the night before. frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand on a full day Flight times will be indicated on your final documents which you tour. Enroute stop off at a hot spring for a quick 15min rest, you will receive prior to departure. will then visit the Baandam “Black House” museum. A unique Overnight: Khum Phucome Hotel or similar, Chiang Mai museum and gallery of artist Thawan Duchanee. Make your way Meals included: In-Flight to the Golden Triangle, known for its beautiful scenery. From the viewpoint you will see the three neighbouring countries, the Mekong River and the hilly landscape with its small villages and Day 2 Chiang Mai - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple hilltop temples. Enjoy a buffet lunch, then visit Mae Sai, a town Today visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This impressive golden at the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Here you can take the is a must see whilst visiting Chiang Mai and opportunity to do some some shopping at the local market. is one of the city’s most important and visible landmarks. The In the afternoon, visit the colourful Akha and Yao Hill Tribe temple is approached on foot by climbing a steep staircase of communities. A great chance to meet the locals and to learn 290 steps and is the home of many holy Buddha relics. Located about their culture. Following this you will return to Chiang Rai, high in the hills above Chiang Mai, this magnificent temple for an evening at leisure. provides an impressive view over the city - perfect for photos. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring Chiang Mai, the Overnight: The Infinity Suite or similar, Chiang Rai old city area still retains remnants of walls and moats from its Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch history as a cultural and religious centre. Alternatively, why not join a Thai cooking class (not included). Day 5 Chiang Rai - Bangkok Overnight: Khum Phucome Hotel or similar, Chiang Mai Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before being transferred to Chiang Meals included: Breakfast Rai Airport around midday for the flight to Bangkok (approx. 1.5 hours). On arrival in Bangkok, be met and transferred to the hotel. Day 3 Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai Overnight: Hotel De Bangkok or similar, Bangkok After breakfast check out of the hotel and begin the journey Meals included: Breakfast to Chiang Rai, a pretty town surrounded by countryside and mountains. Close to the borders of Laos and Myanmar, Day 6 Bangkok Free Day the diversity of landscape, nature and culture makes for an Today enjoy a day at leisure to discover the vibrant city of interesting place to visit. Visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as Bangkok. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join a full the “White Temple”. The temple is quirky and unlike any other day Floating Markets and River Kwai Tour (not included).

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Overnight: Hotel De Bangkok or similar, Bangkok Itinerary - 2: 12 DAY MAGICAL THAILAND WITH PHUKET Meals included: Breakfast EXTENSION

Day 7 Bangkok Half Day Tour Day 8 Bangkok - Phuket Today visit the temples of the Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Bangkok Airport and as well as the Grand Palace on a half day for the flight to Phuket (approx. 1.5 hours). Please note: if your city tour. The first stop today is a visit to Wat Traimit; the temple flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from of the Golden Buddha. The Golden Buddha was cast sometime the hotel reception the night before. Upon arrival be transferred in the 13th century and is an excellent example of the gracious to the hotel. Enjoy the next two days free at leisure. Sukhothai style. Next, drive through Chinatown, India Town, the Overnight: Sugar Marina Art Hotel or PJ Patong Resortel or Flower Market and central business district of Bangkok en route similar, Phuket to the temple of the reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. Wat Pho is one Meals included: Breakfast of the largest temple complexes in the city and famed for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46m long and is covered in gold leaf. The last temple is Phra Kaew, the temple of the Day 9 Phuket Free Day Emerald Buddha is located in the grounds of the Grand Palace, Overnight: Sugar Marina Art Hotel or PJ Patong Resortel or it is Thailand’s most important and sacred temple. The Emerald similar, Phuket Buddha itself is quite small (between 60 and 75cm) and is Meals included: Breakfast carved out of emerald. Finally, visit the Grand Palace, the former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Day 10 Phuket Free Day Kingdom. At the end of the tour you will visit a local product Overnight: Sugar Marina Art Hotel or PJ Patong Resortel or shop. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. similar, Phuket Overnight: Hotel De Bangkok or similar, Bangkok Meals included: Breakfast Meals included: Breakfast Day 11 Phuket, Thailand - Australia Day 8 Bangkok, Thailand - Australia Today, bid farewell to Thailand and be transferred to the airport Today, bid farewell to Thailand and be transferred to the airport for your return flight back to Australia. Please note: Sydney and for your return flight back to Australia. Please note: if your flight Melbourne passengers may have a very early morning flight on departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the day 12. Affected customers will be provided with late check out hotel reception the night before. Please note Sydney, Melbourne on day 11 and will be transferred to the airport on day 11 for and Perth passengers may have a very early morning flight on their flight check-in. Flight times will be indicated on your final day 9. Affected customers will be provided with late check out on documents which you will receive prior to departure. day 8 and will be transferred to the airport on day 8 for their flight Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight check-in. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents which you will receive prior to departure. Day 12 Arrive in Australia Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight

Day 9 Arrive in Australia

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TOUR INCLUSIONS

HIGHLIGHTS • Experience the diverse landscape, nature and culture of Thailand • Discover Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Bangkok • Visit the golden Buddhist temple, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai • Explore Wat Rong Khun, “White Temple” in Chiang Rai • Discover the highlights of the Golden Triangle • Visit the colourful Akha and Yao Hill Tribe communities • Explore the vibrant city of Bangkok on a day free at leisure • See the Golden and Reclining Buddhas on a half day Bangkok city tour FLIGHTS • Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/ MEL/*BNE/*ADL/PER • 1 x internal flight: Chiang Rai to Bangkok ACCOMMODATION • 7 nights hotel accommodation DINING • Enjoy 8 meals including daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS • English speaking local tour guides TRANSPORT • Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS • Return airport transfers 12 DAY MAGICAL THAILAND WITH PHUKET EXTENSION All of the Standard Package inclusions, plus the following:

• 1 x internal flight: Bangkok to Phuket • 3 nights hotel accommodation • Enjoy 3 additional meals • Relax in Phuket with 2 days free at leisure

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*Please note: all information provided in * Flight High Season: $260 per person. -- On any upgrade purchase, short haul this brochure is subject to both change and flights and domestic flight sectors availability. Prior to purchase please check Departure Cities are not guaranteed in a Premium or the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide Business cabin; subject to aircraft au or contact our customer service team on configuration. 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date or Perth. information. If you have already purchased -- Please note: If Abu Dhabi or Dubai this deal, the terms and conditions on your stopovers are offered, Premium Interstate Surcharges Economy upgrades will not be available Purchase Confirmation apply and take *Brisbane or *Adelaide: $160 per person. precedence over the information in this ACCOMMODATION brochure. FLIGHTS Accommodation Used BOOKING INFORMATION Full Service Airline(s) Used 9 Day Package After purchase, you will receive a receipt Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, China 3 Star (self-rated): and a Purchase Confirmation, directing Southern Airlines,Virgin Australia, -- Chiang Mai: Khum Phucome Hotel OR you to an online Passenger Information Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines plus Ruen Come In Form. The Passenger Information Form any codeshare partners (subject to -- Chiang Rai: The Infinity Suite Chiang Rai must be completed within 72 hours of availability). OR Wiang Inn Hotel purchase . -- Bangkok: Hotel De Bangkok OR Trang Any special requests, preferences and Arrive early in Chiang Mai, Thailand (Both Bangkok Hotel optional extras MUST be clearly stated Packages) 12 Day Package in your Passenger Information Form. $200 per person, subject to availability. 3 Star (self-rated): Any change requested after submitting -- Phuket: Sugar Marina Art Hotel OR PJ Please note: your Passenger Information Form cannot Patong Resortel -- This fee does not include extra nights be guaranteed, is strictly subject to Please note: rooms offered are based accommodation, meals or airport on a lead-in room type, and are subject availability and will incur surcharges as transfers. outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. to availability based on seasonality. -- No flight booking changes or Properties will be confirmed, no later than cancellations permitted after air tickets On purchasing this Travel Offer you two weeks prior to travel. are bound by the General Terms and have been issued. -- Flight changes are subject to Conditions, in addition to the specific Extra Nights terms and conditions outlined in this availability at the time of booking. -- Chiang Mai, Thailand (Pre Tour): $80 Important Information. Stay behind in Bangkok, Thailand (9 Day per room including breakfast. Please Note: all additional charges are Package only) or Phuket, Thailand (12 -- Bangkok, Thailand (Post Tour): $100 payable direct to your Travel Consultant Day Package only) per room including breakfast. (unless otherwise stated). $200 per person, subject to availability. -- Phuket, Thailand (Post Tour Extension Please note: only): $100 per room including OFFER ESSENTIALS breakfast. -- This fee does not include extra nights Please note: extra nights are subject Travel offer is valid for travel on selected accommodation, meals or airport dates until the 11th December 2018. transfers. to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you -- No flight booking changes or Travel offer is valid for one person based wish to arrive early or stay behind. on twin share. cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Maximum Room Capacity Single Traveller Supplement -- Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. 2 people. For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: Stopover Packages Child Policy Not available. -- 9 Day Package: $370. -- No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their -- 12 Day package: $510. Flight Class Upgrades parents. Departure Dates (2018) -- Premium Economy: Not available. -- Valid for Children/infants 6 years old Please go to TripADeal website for current -- Business Class (International Sectors and over. departure dates. Only): Buy now for $3499 per person. Please note: Children must be Please note: accompanied by a responsible adult Surcharges -- All Premium Economy and Business 18 years old and over to travel. No Please note: dates/months with a * or ^ Class upgrades are subject to unaccompanied minors allowed. incur a high season surcharge: availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the Triple Share ^ Land High Season: $100 per person. upgrade cost will be refunded). Not available.

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Bedding Configuration heavy, but generally only last for an hour a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Double or Twin Bedding (subject to or so in the afternoon. Tour leaders/guides will only be made availability). available when particularly required to Bangkok enhance the experience of the destination Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms The weather in Bangkok is dominated featured. Subject to availability and at the hotels by a tropical monsoon climate - it is hot discretion. Please enquire on booking if all year round. Throughout the year there COACH TOUR you require this option. are three main seasons: hot season from March to June, rainy season from July to GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION October and a cooler season between Meals: Minimum group size 2, maximum group November and February. 8 meals are included in the tour (9 Day size 16 per vehicle. Package), for all other meals; lunches and Phuket dinners the tour leader (when available) Optional Tours / Activities Phuket has a tropical monsoonal climate. will offer assistance with reservations, Day 2: Thai Cooking Class - $35 USD It is warm/hot all year round, but it is suggestions and directions to local (approx. $46 AUD). hottest from April to May. Humidity is restaurants. You can also enquire about high, at this time, which can make the days any allergies and food and if necessary Day 6: Floating Markets and River Kwai feel even hotter. September - October is advise meals to be to be prepared with Tour - $50 USD (approx. $65 AUD). also the wettest, thanks to the southwest any medication you require. Please Note: monsoon. -- Prices are based on per person, are Luggage: subject to availability, time permitting You will be responsible for all your TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER and weather conditions, and are personal belongings whilst on the tour. payable direct to the tour operator in With regards to luggage, you must carry the currency specified. Tour Guide: your own luggage from the coach to the -- Some tours require minimum numbers Often locals with intimate knowledge of hotel room and back to the coach. The to operate. an area, its culture, and history. Their role driver will assist with the uploading and EXCLUSIONS entails providing commentary, routing the off-loading of the luggage from the coach. -- Visa fees and requirements (A 30 day tour, and seeing that people have a good tourist visa is granted upon arrival if time. They are a licensed, qualified expert Gratuities: travelling on an Australian passport). who supplies specific information on Gratuities (tips) are not included in the -- Meals/beverages not stated in the history, art, architecture and culture of the tour price for services of the tour leader itinerary. city/village/attraction in which he or she (when available) and driver throughout -- Recommended gratuities/tipping: $10 is guiding the tour. The guide meets the the tour. The recommended tip for the AUD per person per day which will be group at the required place and leaves the tour leader and driver is $10 per person collected on tour. group at the end of the tour, they do not per day, which will be collected whilst on -- Optional activities/tours. travel with the group. tour. -- Personal expenses. -- Travel insurance (Mandatory). Tour Leader: Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Please Note: A comprehensive travel An experienced person tasked with Our vehicles are not equipped with Insurance policy must be organised ensuring the smooth operation of tours, wheelchair access, so unfortunately BEFORE all details can be finalised. as well as providing practical support to our tours are currently not suitable for passengers throughout the whole trip. wheelchair users and those less mobile. Their role primarily includes assisting with OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note: a general level of fitness accommodation, transportation between will be required. The climb to the temple locations, and communication with tour CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE on day 2 will require a moderate level of guides in each stop. A tour leader may fitness. If you have any concerns please provide general guidance around a city consult your healthcare provider prior to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai or village, and offer information on the purchase/travel. The north of Thailand is known as a cooler place visited on the bus, however they are place - however you can still expect it to not required to have specific knowledge VISAS be hot in the summer months. The cooler on art, architecture, or history. They are A 30 day tourist visa is granted upon season runs from December to March, not allowed to provide a guided tour or arrival if travelling on an Australian the nights can be cool enough to require commentary of a city/village/attraction passport. a jacket. The heat starts to increase soon once there and if caught doing so, after the new year and by April or May it can be fined. Please Note: Passengers who are not will be hot and humid. During the rainy Australian citizens must check with the Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not season the downpours can be extremely respective consulate or a visa agency to

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