Tour Code: RAF
Visiting: Bangkok (5 nights), Chiang Mai (3 nights), Siem Reap (3 nights)
An intoxicating blend of unique cultures, history and stunning natural scenery, this tour ventures through Thailand's major cities to the breathtaking Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Experience the extraordinary as you marvel at the enchanting ruins of Angkor, cruise along Bangkok 's colorful floating markets and trek through the jungles of Chiang Mai on an elephant safari.
Itinerary:
Day 1: USA-Bangkok
Board an international flight to Bangkok , eager to begin our Asia adventure
Day 2: En-route
Spend the day aboard as we fly over the Pacific Ocean
Day 3: Arrive-Bangkok
Arrive in Hong Kong and catch a connecting flight to Bangkok , Thailand 's capital city. Greet our tour guide in the airport and transfer to the hotel. This evening, enjoy a Thai Classical Welcome Dinner Show.
*Meals: Dinner Show
Day 4: Bangkok
Take a step into Bangkok 's colorful past as we explore the unspoiled Damnern Saduak Floating Market. Each day, hundreds of Thai vendors fill the city's myriad of canals selling fresh produce and goods from their canoes. After lunch, the afternoon is free to explore the city on our own or take an optional tour to the Rose Garden, which features an exciting Thai Culture and Elephant Show.
*Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Bangkok
Sightseeing today begins with a visit to the opulent Grand Palace , one of the city's most famous landmarks and the former royal residence. The 590-square-mile grounds encapsulates over 100 buildings which span over 200 years of royal history, including the Coronation Hall and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, one of Thailand's most famous shrines. After stopping by Wat Po, the Reclining Buddha Temple , we visit the Gems Factory. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
*Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Bangkok
Spend the entire day free at leisure to explore this bustling city on your own
*Meals: American Breakfast
Day 7: Bangkok-Chiang Mai
Board a short flight to Chiang Mai, the ˇ°Rose of the North.ˇ± Set in a backdrop of beautiful mountainous scenery, this 700-year old city contains an eclectic blend of unique cultures and history. During the evening, enjoy a traditional Khantoke Lanna Welcome Dinner.
*Meals: American Breakfast, Dinner Show
Day 8: Chiang Mai
This morning, we visit the famed Doi Suthep Temple , which boasts some of Thailand 's most precious Buddha artifacts, as well as stunning panoramas of the city. Chiang Mai is known as the handicrafts central of Southeast Asia, and today we will visit a variety of its famed handicraft villages, including Bo Sang, specializing in hand-painted umbrellas, and the silk-weaving village of San Kamphaeng.
*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Chiang Mai
Visit the Mae Ping Elephant Camp, where we watch elephants display log-rolling and other talents once used in teak harvesting. Take an exciting elephant ride through the jungle and witness some of the area's most spectacular landscapes. An optional rafting cruise along the Mae Ping River is an excellent way to complete the day and enjoy the tranquil scenery.
*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Chiang Mai- Bangkok -Siem Reap
Board a morning flight to Siem Reap. A gateway town to the ruins of Angkor, this charming city has blossomed into the new epicenter of Cambodia .
*Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Siem Reap
Today we visit the magnificent Angkor Wat, once described as an ˇ°epic in rectangular forms.ˇ± The mother of all temples, Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious building and one of the most breathtaking monuments of Angkor . Continue on to visit the fortified Royal City of Angkor Thom, which includes a tour of the monuments Bayon, Baphuon, the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Siem Reap
Embark on a tour of the atmospheric Ta Pronh, unique amongst all the monuments of Angkor . It has been enveloped by the jungle and appears the way most Angkor monuments looked when the first European explorers stumbled across them. Continue on to visit Ta Keo, Chai Say Tevoda, the Roluos Temples and Les Chantiers Ecole, a school that teaches wood and stone-carving techniques.
*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Siem Reap-Bangkok
Board a flight to Bangkok and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
*Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Bangkok-USA
Depart the enchanting country of Thailand arrive home the same day
*Meals: American Breakfast
Date / Pricing
Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure
Fuel surcharge and taxes vary by airlines and are subject to change at any time
Departure |
Return |
Tour Fare |
Fuel Surch |
Taxes & Fees |
Total Price |
Single Suppl. |
3/18/2010 |
3/31/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
4/1/2010 |
4/14/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
4/15/2010 |
4/28/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
4/29/2010 |
5/12/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
5/13/2010 |
5/26/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
5/27/2010 |
6/9/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
6/10/2010 |
6/23/2010 |
$2,899.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$3,215.00 |
$600.00 |
6/24/2010 |
7/7/2010 |
$2,899.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$3,215.00 |
$600.00 |
7/8/2010 |
7/21/2010 |
$2,899.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$3,215.00 |
$600.00 |
7/22/2010 |
8/4/2010 |
$2,899.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$3,215.00 |
$600.00 |
8/5/2010 |
8/18/2010 |
$2,899.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$3,215.00 |
$600.00 |
8/19/2010 |
9/1/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
9/9/2010 |
9/22/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
9/23/2010 |
10/6/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
10/7/2010 |
10/20/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
10/21/2010 |
11/3/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
11/4/2010 |
11/17/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
11/18/2010 |
12/1/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
12/9/2010 |
12/22/2010 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
12/23/2010 |
1/5/2011 |
$2,999.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$3,315.00 |
$600.00 |
1/13/2011 |
1/26/2011 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
1/27/2011 |
2/9/2011 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
2/10/2011 |
2/23/2011 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
2/24/2011 |
3/9/2011 |
$2,399.00 |
$203.00 |
$113.00 |
$2,715.00 |
$600.00 |
Tour Features:
Bangkok - Wood carved elephant figurine
Lunches at local restaurants
Oriental or Western style dinners in hotels or local restaurants
Full American or buffet breakfast daily in hotels
Bangkok - Thai Classical Welcome Dinner Show, Floating Market boat ride
Chiang Mai - Khantoke Lanna Dinner Show, Special lecture in Wat Chedi Luang, Elephant safari
Round trip international air ticket on Cathay Pacific Airways
Thailand domestic air tickets (included only in conjunction with international air tickets)
Comprehensive sightseeing program
Professional, experienced tour guide in Thailand and Cambodia
Air-conditioned tour coach with professional service of drivers
Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no additional charge to you, if final payment is received by Ritz Tours 60 days prior to the departure date
USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
Hotel List:
Bangkok : Imperial Queens Park
The Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, Bangkok is a 37-story hotel comprising of two towers and over 1,250 well-appointed guest rooms. Highlighted by its central locality on famous Sukhumvit Road , the hotel stands aside a luxurious shopping complex and beautiful Benjasiri Park . Only 5 minutes walk to the Phrom Phong Station Skytrain and within close proximity to the Asoke MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) subway system, the entire city is comfortably accessible. The Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, Bangkok is ready to welcome business people and holiday makers alike.
Address: 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22, Bangkok 10110
Tel: +66 (0) 2261 9000
Chiang Mai: Imperial Mae Ping
The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel is located in the middle of Chiang Mai city. It is within an easy reach just five minutes walking to the exotic shopper's paradise, "Night Bazaar", where you'll find many interesting handicraft and Thai souvenirs. The hotel is also close to the remains of the city walls that once had protected this ancient city. Moreover you'll find the glorious temples dating to the 14th century. You can also marvel the natural wonders of the city. The Mae Ping River flows quietly through the center, while the imperial peak of Doi Suthep majestically guards the city.
Address: 153 Sridonchai Road , Chang Klan, Chiang Mai , 50100
Tel: (66) 5328-3900
Siem Reap: Victoria Angkor Resort &Spa
The building's graceful colonial architecture of the 1930's provides a sense of peaceful tranquility. The Hotel has been designed to be in total harmony with its natural surroundings and is enchantingly situated in the heart of Siem Reap, opposite the Royal Park . The Hotel is located within close proximity to World Heritage listed Angkor Temples, the quaint old market town of Siem Reap and only 7km (4.3 miles) from the International airport.
Address: 252 Group 2, Strung Thmey Village , Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tel: +855 63 760 428
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