LAOSTHAILANDCAMBODIABANGKOK (2N)Kanchanaburi (2N)Lampang (1N)Sukhothai (1N)PhitsanulokeUthai ThaniChiang Rai (2N)Mae Kampong (1N)Chiang Mai (3N)Outbound(1N)Inbound (1N)VIETNAMDay 4: Bangkok - KanchanaburiVisit the Damneon Saduak floating Marketand the Railway Track Market beforetravelling to Wang Po to take a train ride onthe 'Death Railway' through the Kwai Gorgeto Kanchanaburi. We stop at the 'Bridge overthe River Kwai' before visiting the AlliesCemetery and War Museum.Day 5: KanchanaburiWe drive to the Hellfire Pass before choosingto either trek through the pass or visit thenearby Saiyoke Noi Waterfall. The rest of theday is at leisure.Day 6: Kanchanaburi - SukhothaiWe head north to Uthai Thani and enjoy acruise on the Sakaekrang River on atraditional rice barge. After lunch on-board,we travel by road to Phitsanuloke to visit WatYai before continuing to Sukhothai, the firstcapital of Siam.Day 7: Sukhothai - LampangTake a tram ride around the Sukhothai Ruins,an archaeological Site of the ancient city. Wethen travel to Lampang and enjoy a horse-cart ride around the old town. We also visitPhra That Lampang Luang and Wat PhraKaew Don Tao as well as a local market.Day 8: Lampang - Chiang RaiWe head for the 'Golden Triangle', the pointwhere the borders of Thailand, Laos andMyanmar meet. We enjoy a boat ride on the3015 days from £2,290ppFully Inclusive from the UKCombine the bustle ofBangkok, the history ofKanchanaburi and thepicturesque Golden Triangleregion with fascinatingculture, beautiful palaces andancient temples that Thailandis renowned for. Experiencelife with a local family, enjoyan elephant ride at the ChiangDai Elephant camp and cruisethe Mae Ping River on a bamboo boat. Days 1-2: UK - BangkokFly overnight to Bangkok.Day 3: BangkokSightseeing today includes a visit to Wat Phoand the Grand Palace with its colourfultemples and golden stupas. We also enjoy aride in a long tail boat along the Chao PhrayaRiver to Pak Klong Talaat Flower marketfollowed by a stroll through Chinatown.ThailandHighlightsExplore Northern Thailand in a country called the 'Land of Smiles'"People think aboutbeaches when theycome to Thailand, but I like to showthem a whole lotmore to see and do."Local Guide Sariza Mettriyakull's tour highlightsAirCoach

Padaung lady31Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:Thailand TourThailand Highlights??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance feesMekong River and visit Done Sao Islandwhere we stroll through the local marketbefore continuing by road to Chiang Rai.Day 9: Chiang RaiTravel to Mae Salong Mountain, which isrenowned for its hill tribes and teaplantations. We explore the tribal village of Yao, which is home to the Karen tribe who wear brass rings around their necks. We return to Chiang Rai and visit the night bazaar.Day 10:Chiang Rai - Mae KampongVisit the exquisite White Temple and thenhead to the local market before continuingto the village of Mae Kampong for anovernight stay with a local family where we assist our hosts in preparing the evening meal.Day 11: May Kampong - Chiang MaiWe rise early and take part in the alms ritual.We then head to Chiang Mai where we visitthe ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, WatChedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. We alsovisit a handicraft village.Day 12: Chiang MaiVisit the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp andexperience an elephant ride and gentlebamboo river rafting along the Mae PingRiver. After dinner, we head to the colourfulnight market.Day 13: Chiang MaiTake part in a cooking class to learn thesecrets of traditional Thai cooking. Afterlunch, visit Baan Kingkaew Orphanage andWat Dao Suthep in time for sunset. In theevening, enjoy a performance of ancientdances and songs from Northern Thailand.Days 14-15: Chiang Mai - UKFly overnight to the UK via Bangkok, arrivinghome the following day.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentBridge over the River KwaiThis was our second tour we have done withWendy Wu. For us to do a trip like yours on ourown; the worry of where to stay, where to eat,how to tell someone what we want because ofthe language barriers would be too much.Mr & Mrs Biggs, February 2011""Tour Extensions??Cha'am Beach from £320pp (above)??Phuket Beach from £240pp (page 55)Cha'am ExtensionDay 14: Chiang Mai - Cha'amFly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok andthen transfer by road to your hotel inCha'am (approx 3 hours).Days 15-16: Cha'amEnjoy the next two days at leisure tofurther explore Cha'am and nearby HuaHin. Play a round of golf, enjoy anoptional excursion to explore the manywaterfalls, temples and caves, visitMarine Park or simply relax and chooseto do nothing. (B)Days 17-18: Bangkok - UKTransfer to Bangkok Airport and flyovernight to the UK. (B)Tour departs Friday and returns FridayPrices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £1,690 (Bangkok - Chiang Mai).Single room option from £360 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$70 (see page 10).Medium Paced TourDepart UKArrive UKPrice17 Feb 201202 Mar 2012£2,29016 Mar30 Mar07 Sep21 Sep£2,39019 Oct02 Nov15 Feb 201301 Mar 2013£2,59015 Mar29 Mar