Travel Packages for WACE 2017 in Chiang

Sightseeing Packages for Participants of

WACE 20th World Conference

June 5th-8th, 2017

Tour: HALF DAY CITY & TEMPLES TOUR

Code: TOUR 01 Daily: Morning 08.30 – 12.00 / Afternoon 13.30 – 17.00

Visit and explore four revered temples in Chiang Mai. All was constructed during the Lanna period; each reflects the glory, splendors and nobility of a rich historical era. In the center of the city lies Wat Phra Singh first built during the reign of Phra Chao Kham Fu (1328-1335). The temple’s compound includes the Lai Kam Chapel and the abbot of this important temple is the head of the local religious administration. Lying smack in the heart of the city (almost right in the middle of the square-walled city) is Wat Chedi Luang, the large Chedi (the biggest in the city) behind the viharn was constructed by King Saen Muang Ma around 1401. Originally 90 meters high, it is now a mere 40 meters as the result of an earthquake in 1545. A small building near the main entrance encloses the “Sao Intakin” (spirit of the city). Last but not least is Wat Chiang Man, lying in the Northern part of the old walled city; it is the oldest temple within the city walls. Constructed by King Mengrai (1296-1311) the founder of Chiangmai, it is said that the king spent his last years in this temple Drive around the old city to see the moat surrounding it and the ruins of the city gates. Then visit the largest central market, Worarot Market, alive with its daily hustle and bustle. Exotic fresh fruits, preserved food, local delicacies, clothes galore, flowers and other knick knacks, all at reasonable prices. End of service

Tour 01: Half day City & Temple Tour

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2,000 1,300 1,000 900 1,200

*Tour price per person in Thai Baht REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

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TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation: Van 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fee as mentioned

Tour: HALF DAY DOI SUTHEP & WHITE HMONG HILLTRIBE TOUR

Code: TOUR 02

Daily: Morning 08.30 – 12.00 / Afternoon 13.30 – 17.00

The trip entails a pleasant 15 km. wildly driving up 3,500 feet above sea level to visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in the city. You then exercise your heart, lungs and limbs (perfect for couch potatoes and those with beer belly) by ascending the 306 steps to the temple, guarded by two magnificent Nagas (serpents) and constructed in 1383; this symbol of Chiang Mai contains the holy relic of the Lord Buddha which is enshrined in the magnificent, glowing golden pagoda. A bird’s eye view of the entire city and the surrounding areas can be seen from the temple grounds. Continue by local truck along a bumpy mountain road to visit the White Hmong hill tribe village. It’s a scenic route. Migrants from China who prefer to live in simple, isolated and self-sustaining villages while preserving their primitive culture, ancient customs and gorgeous embroidered costumes. Return back to town.

Tour 02: Half day Doi Suthep Temple & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

3,000 1,900 1,300 1,200 N/A

*Tour price per person in Thai Baht

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation: Van & Local truck to White Hmong village 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned

Tour : HALF DAY MAE SA ELEPHANTS AT WORK TOUR

Code: TOUR 03

Daily : Morning 08.30 – 12.00 / Afternoon 12.30 – 16.00

Spend a pleasant excursion of about 30 kms to the countryside in the north of the city. Visit Mae Sa Elephant Camp, the biggest and the most popular camp in Chiang Mai. Enjoy a variety of fabulous shows of Elephants who love to show off their skills, abilities and intelligence. Don't miss a chance to observe the Elephants bathing in a stream before moving the performance site. During the beginning of the show, about 20 Elephants will parade to welcome you to their performance; the demonstration of how these majestic and powerful creatures work in Logging Industry, Football Matches consisting of many talented Elephant players, Playing Games and Painting of beautiful abstract and realistic. After spending time to enjoy with Elephants, visit an Orchid Nursery Farm filled with more than 50 different varieties of gorgeous orchid blooms in a dazzling array of colors. There is a superb collection of exotic butterflies to dazzle and bewitch you.

Tour 03: Half Day Mae Sa Elephant At Work Tour

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

2,700 1,900 1,400 1,300 1,300

*Tour price per person in Thai Baht

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation: Van 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. VAT

Tour: FULL DAY EXPERIENCE ELEPHANT RIDING & BAMBOO RAFTING TOUR

Code: TOUR 04 Daily: 08.30 – 17.00

08h30 Pick up from the hotel and spend about an hour drive along a pleasant and scenic road to the northern part of Chiang Mai. Arrive Mae Taman Elephant Camp situated on the bank of the Mae Tang River. Start a full day trip by watching the Elephant’s bathing enjoying themselves with the mahouts in the river which’s lovely and fun! Then, a show of how these magnificent animals working in the timber industry by pushing, dragging and rolling logs in unison at the command of their mahouts. Also many activities are being performed to show their talent and intelligence for instances playing soccer, game, massage and even draw such a beautiful painting of abstract, trees, flowers or even picture of themselves. It’s now a time for an exciting 30-40 minutes Elephant ride crossing the river and climbing hills into the lush jungle. You’ve got to “swing with the sway” as you rumble and thrash along…and hang on tight folks. (Elephants are very sure-footed animals). Then experience 15 minutes Ox-Cart riding back to the camp. A Buffet lunch is provided at the restaurant inside the camp. After lunch, enjoy about an hour Bamboo rafting trip on the placid Mae Tang River. Usually glide along during a Summer time when the river is quite shallow. Relax & enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tang River. Finish a rafting trip and Further to the Orchid Farm on route back to the city. Stop at an Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farm filled with more than 50 different varieties of gorgeous orchid blooms in a dazzling array of colures. There is a superb collection of exotic butterflies to dazzle and bewitch you. 15h15 Transfer back to town and return to the hotel.

Tour 04: Full Day Experience Elephant Riding & Bamboo Rafting Tour

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

4,200 3,000 2,300 2,000 1,700

*Tour price per person in Thai Baht

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation: Van, Elephant Ride, Ox-Cart Ride & Bamboo Raft 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. Meal: 01 lunch at the camp

Tour: FULL DAY DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Code: TOUR 05 Daily: 08.30 – 17.00

08h30 Lying south of Chiang Mai, the granite mass of Doi Inthanon, 8,500 feet above sea level, is the highest summit in the country. Doi Inthanon is the tail of Himalaya mountain range, designated as a national park, the moist natural environment is a paradise for birds as it has almost 400 species, animals, flowers and faunas. After a final steep climb, the summit is surprisingly flat though misty, cool and breezy. Walk shortly to see a small Stupa contains the remains of Chao Inthawichayanon the last independent ruler of Chiang Mai who died in 1897 after Lanna Kingdom was combined to be a part of Siam. Enjoy exploring around Ang-Kha Nature Trail at the highest peak viewing beautiful Fern & Moss as well as White & Red Rhododendrons (bloom only during Jan – Feb). Visit the Twin Pagodas built by the Thai Air force in honor of their Majesties King and Queen for their 60th Birthday Anniversaries. A visitors’ center nearby contains tourist information both in Thai and English. Stop on the way down to shop at Hmong Tribal Market who trade various kinds of vegetations, temperature fruits and flowers from their own farm. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant. Drive through Baan Khun Klaang, the biggest Hmong community of Doi Inthanon heading to the Royal’s Project initiated by his Majesty the King to stop the hill tribes from growing the Opium. Enjoy searching around taking some pictures of beautiful flower plantations and the organic farmland inside the Project. Further down to Karen hill tribe village at Baan Sop Had. Last stop at Wachiratarn Waterfall. Relax by fresh and clear fall for freshen up after a long day tour. 16h30 Transfer back to Chiang Mai and return to the hotel.

* Usually the temperature at the mountain top is cool all year round or even cold during Winter season so, a long sleeves shirt or jacket is good to be brought along during the trip.*

Tour 05: Full Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

5,200 3,300 2,400 2,000 2,000

*Tour price per person in Thai Baht

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation: Van 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. Meal: 01 lunch

Tour: FULL DAY CHIANGRAI & GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR

Code: Tour 6 Daily: 07.00 – 19.30

07h00 Start from the hotel in Chiang Mai driving along a wildly route via Doi Saket through scenic hills, valleys and villages. A short break is made at Mae Khachan Hot Spring and White Temple. Proceed to Chiang Rai province. Visit Akha & Yao hill tribe villages in Mae Chan area. View around taking pictures of tribal villages & people who still dress up in their traditional costume as well as purchasing some cheap crafts from them. As the Akha especially is still a very poor people then, extra money is normally asked if you’re taking their picture anyway if you’re still happy to do that please negotiate with them before. Continue to the ancient town of Chiang Saen, the capital of the kingdom until 13th century before King Meng Rai, the founder of Lanna Kingdom moved the capital to Chiang Rai. At that time the Myanmese also arrived and started to occupy the area, Chiang Saen was then totally destroyed and became an abandoned city for many decades. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, almost 800 years old temple also one of the most important temples in Chiang Saen that was also destroyed and left abandoned. Further drive along the Mekong’s River Bank to The World Renowned, Golden Triangle, the mystery land in the past related to the Drug Trade and War. Buffet lunch at the restaurant. Drive up a small hill to a scenic point at Wat Pu Kao for a picturesque view over the Mekong River and the meeting point of 3 different countries; Thailand – Laos – Myanmar. Then, take a short walk from the temple down to the Opium Museum where questions and curiosity about the Opium are replied. Go on travelling to Mae Sai, a bustling market at the border town with Myanmar and the northern most point of Thailand. Shop around for some precious stones particularly Jade from Myanmar as well as Chinese Goods that are shipped along the Mekong River down to Thailand. Head back to Chiang Mai. 20h45 Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

Tour 6: Full Day Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

6,800 4,200 2,800 2,300 2,200

*Tour price per person in Thai Baht

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation: Van 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. Meal: 01 lunch

Tour: HALF DAY LAMPHUN TOUR

Code: TOUR 7 Daily: Morning 08.30 – 12.00 / Afternoon 13.30 – 17.00

08h30 Leave from the hotel in Chiang Mai towards the southern part (26 kms). Lamphun or Hariphunchai is an ancient Mon empire founded in 660 A.D. and is the oldest existing city in the kingdom. As you enter the city, the remnants of the old fortified city walls and the surrounding moat, constructed in the 16th century, are still evident. Make a first stop at the principal temple of the province, Wat Prathat Hariphunchai, a Royal Temple built in 897 by a King of Lamphun. The temple is notably with a massive 51m Golden Pagoda enshrines the authentic relic of the Lord Buddha from India. In the same compound there’re Buddha Footprint, Teak Wood Library which houses many ancient Pali Scripts as well as an old Lanna Style Chedi and a huge call-to-prayer Gong. Visit Wat Jammathevee, named after Queen Jammathevee the first ruler of Haripunchai or very well known among local people as “Wat Ku Kut” meaning the Chedi that has no top due to the lightning strike. Proceed to Pa Sang village, a community of Cotton Weaving Industry. View around the village seeing how cotton is woven by means of a traditional type of wooden loom also enjoy purchasing fine quality cotton which’s a good souvenir from Lamphun. 12h30 Return to Chiang Mai.

Tour 7: Half Day Lamphun Tour

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

3,300 2,300 1,700 1,500 -

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation : Van 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. VAT

Tour: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CHIANGMAI - LAMPHUN - LAMPANG - SUKHOTHAI & PHISANULOK

Code: TOUR 8 Daily

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Lamphun– Lampang - Sukhothai. (-/L/-) 08h00 Depart Chiang Mai for Lamphun or Hariphunchai, an ancient Mon Empire, founded in 660 A.D. and the oldest city of the Kingdom. Queen Jamathevee was its first ruler. The remnants of the old fortified city walls and the surrounding moat constructed in the 16th century are still evident.

Make a first stop at the principal temple of the province, Wat Prathat Hariphunchai, a Royal Temple built in 897 by a King of Lamphun. The temple is notably with a massive 51m Golden Pagoda enshrines the authentic relic of the Lord Buddha from India. In the same compound there’re Buddha Footprint, Teak Wood Library which houses many ancient Pali Scripts as well as an old Lanna Style Chedi and a huge call-to-prayer Gong.

Proceed to Lampang province. Visit Wat Prathat Lampang Luang, the most spectacular temples in the province, was built on a raised mount formerly parts of city’s fortifications against Myanmese. The huge (Luang) Pagoda contains the revered relic of the Lord Buddha.

Further the trip to the downtown of Lampang. View around the city by car or by a horse-drawn carriage that could be also organized as an optional tour upon a request.

12h30 Lunch at the local restaurant in Lampang. Keep on travelling to Sri Satchanalai, a Twin City of Sukhothai, a birth place of high-fired Thai ceramics and an important place in the annals of South East Asian Art.

Start going around Sri Satchanalai Historical Park to visit a few important ruin temples inside; Wat Chang Lorm, Wat Naang Phaya and Wat Chedi Jed Taew for instances.

17h00 Drive about half an hour further to Sukhothai.

17h30 Check in at the hotel.

Day 2: Sukhothai – Historical Park - Phisanulok. (-/L/-)

08h00 After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Sukhothai Historical Park, the 1st capital of Siam found in 12th centuries, is a World Heritage Site as nominated by UNESCO that cover 70 sq. kms with 193 ruins mainly in bricks and laterites.

Explore by feet viewing temples, royal palaces, Buddha images, ramparts, moats and lakes around the park area.

Drive a bit further to Wat Si Chum especially to view and revere Phra Achana, a huge Buddha Statue, played very important role to Sukhothai Kings as well as his battle during Sukhothat period.

Continue to Pitsanulok province.

12h30 Local lunch on route.

13h30 Last stop at Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat or Wat Yai called by local inhabitants, the main temple of Pitsanulok and a home of Phra Buddha Chinnaraj, the most beautiful shiny bronze statue of the country.

14h15 Transfer to Pitsanulok Airport for a departure flight back to Bangkok.

Tour 8: 2 Days 1 Night Chiang Mai - Lamphun - Lampang - Sukhothai & Phisanulok

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

14,200 8,400 5,500 4,600 -

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

TOUR INCLUDES: 1. Transportation : Van 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. Meals : 02 lunches 5. VAT

TOUR EXCLUDES: 1. Accommodation Guest

Tour: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT EXPERIENCE MAE HONG SORN

Code: TOUR 9 Daily

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Padong Long Necked - Mae Hong Sorn (-/L/D) Morning Fly from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Sorn. On arrival, you will be met and transferred by a guide to the hotel. 11h00 Lunch at the restaurant. Take an exhilarating 45 minutes boat trip along the Pai River to the “Padong Long- Necked” hill tribe village at Nam Pieng Din. The womenfolk wear brass rings around their necks & limbs and customarily a ring needed to be added every year. 17h00 Return by boat back. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Mae Hong Sorn – City Tour – Chiang Mai (B/L/-) 08h00 Breakfast at the hotel. Then revere four splendid Myanmese style temples; Wat Jongkam, Wat Jongklang, Wat Wat Hao Wieng and Wat Doi Kong Moo for a panoramic view of Mae Hong Sorn and the countryside surrounding. Proceed to the Fish Cave National Park, where thousands of Carps are found and considered as sacred frolic in their natural habitat. 12h00 Return back to town for lunch at a restaurant. 13h00 Then transfer to Mae Hong Sorn Airport to catch the flight back to Chiang Mai or a connecting flight back to Bangkok.

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

Note: On request

Tour: 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS EXPERIENCE MAE HONHG SORN

Code: TOUR 10 Daily

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Mae Sa Elephant Camp - Pai (-/L/D)

08h00 Depart from Chiang Mai towards the northern part.

Stop to visit an Orchid Farm & Butterfly Farm filled with gorgeous orchids bloom in a blaze of multi-colors. Then Further to a very well-known Mae Sa Elephant Camp to watch an Elephant’s bathing as well as the demonstration under the command of their mahouts of how talent and intelligent they are by hauling & dragging logs, playing soccer & games, massaging, and painting such a beautiful abstract, flowers or trees.

Continue the trip to a local market at Mae Malai.

12h00 Lunch will then be served at the local restaurant on route to Pai.

After lunch, proceed to a Lisu hill tribe village. Among all minority groups in this country, the Lisu is the most distinctive tribe by both the exotic bright colors of their traditional costumes and also by the way they are.

Go on travelling to Pai, passing and mesmerizing emerald green forests, hills and valleys.

16h00 Dinner & overnight at Pai Hot Spring Spa Resort.

Day 2: Pai – Padong Long Necked – Mae Hong Sorn (B/L/D)

08h00 After breakfast at the resort, leave for Tam Lod, the largest cave in Mae Hong Sorn.

Enjoy exploring around the wonders of the interior by feet as well as a small bamboo raft pull by a strong guy as the trip’s leader as well.

Proceed driving to Fish Cave National Park, where thousands of Carps are found and considered as sacred frolic in their natural habitat.

Further to Mae Hong Sorn, the land of three mists as well as a home of various ethnic groups mainly emigrated from Myanmar.

12h00 Lunch at a restaurant in the city.

Take an exhilarating 45 minutes boat trip along the Pai River to the “Padong Long-Necked” hill tribe village at Nam Pieng Din. The womenfolk wear brass rings around their necks & limbs and customarily a ring needed to be added every year.

17h00 Transfer to the Golden Pai Resort for dinner & overnight.

Day 3: Mae Hong Sorn – City Tour – Chiang Mai (B/L/-)

07h00 Transfer to Mae Hong Sorn Fresh Morning Market.

Back to have breakfast at the hotel and check out.

12h00 Lunch will be served at a restaurant the city.

13h00 Transfer to the airport to catch the afternoon flight back to Chiang Mai or a connecting flight back to Bangkok.

Tour 10: 3 Days 2 Nights Experience Mae Hong Son

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1 pax 2-3 pax 4-5 pax 6-8 pax (SIC)

25,500 14,500 9,500 8,500 -

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depend on local conditions.

TOUR INCLUDES:

1. Transportation : Van : Boat Trip on Pai River 2. English speaking Guide 3. Admission fees as mentioned 4. Meal : 02 breakfast, 03 Lunches and 02 dinners 5. Accommodation : 01 night at Tha Pai Spa Resort and 01 night at Golden Pai Resort or a Similar Hotel (Twin sharing with ABF) 6. VAT

TOUR EXCLUDES: A Round - Trip Air Ticket from Chiang Mai – Mae Hong Sorn – Chiang Mai

Please Note:

• A Round Trip Air Ticket from Chiang Mai – Mae Hong Sorn – Chiang Mai is not included in the tour price. • If you require an arrangement of a flight, the costs would be advised during booking. • Changing of the program is sometimes necessary depending on road conditions.

• Remark: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on road or traffic or time conditions. Should there be any change without prior notice from the tour, clients cannot be claimed as a reason to be deducted from package tour price from our company

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