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10 DAYS THAI EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME - CHIANG MAI
10 NIGHTS IN GOLDEN CUPIDS LUXURY SUITE ACCOMMODATION
Valid until 31st December 2008

DAY 1 : TRANSFER AIRPORT TO YOUR GOLDEN CUPIDS LUXURY HOTEL

You will be met at Chiang Mai Airport and transferred to Golden Cupids Hotel, set in beautiful tropical scented floral gardens. On arrival, “check in” formalities are carried out whilst you sip a cool freshly squeezed fruit juice. After your hosts welcome, you are free to enjoy the Hotel facilities, swim, sun bathe, or take a Thai herbal massage or steam treatment, before a Banquet Style Thai Dinner in the Watergarden restaurant.

DAY 2 : ELEPHANT SHOW – RIDING – BAMBOO RAFTING & OX CARTING - CHIANG MAI
(FULL DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Today you have a real opportunity to be close to and photographed with elephants. You can feed sugar cane and bananas to the elephants under the careful supervision of their mahouts.
Later you witness elephants at play and at work followed by a short safari ride at the edge of the forest. Ask your mahout to photograph you as you enjoy this unique experience.

Lunch at a local Thai restaurant.

After lunch you take a sedate ride on a bamboo raft skillfully piloted by a Thai pole man. Depending on the time of day you may see monkeys or exotic birds as you peacefully journey downstream. Next you take a short car ride to the start of your ox cart experience, this was the usual method of Thai village transport until quite recently and the introduction of the motor cycle and iron horse. Isolated villages in Chiang Mai still use buffalo and oxen as did their ancestors over the last 500 years. On the way home you are taken to a beautiful Thai Orchid Farm where you can luxuriate among the profusion of multicoloured flowers. You can also witness a unique process of developing silver and gold jewellry from live orchid blooms.

DAY 3 : THE KING’S PARK - CHIANG MAI
(HALF DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

The programme for today is somewhat away from the usual tourist attraction and gives an insight into how Thailand’s privileged support and improve the lives of village people.

On this unique experience, Golden Cupids guests are fortunate to be escorted by the knowledgable hotel owner. She is holder of the King's medal award, and H.R.H. Princess Sirinthorn gold broach for her dedication to the less fortunate.

The King’s park was developed by His Majesty King Phummipol as a project to help farmers diversify from the traditional rice growing. You will see how fish farming was introduced to wet land and fruit and herb cultivation taught for dry areas. Experiments are also being carried out for breeding giant frogs to provide delicious fresh meat.

The gardens and lakes all have a natural beauty and for the energetic there is an interesting 1 hour walk thro the Wild Peacock Forest. Whilst seldom seen, the bird’s raucous calls evidence their abundant presence.

Return to your luxury Hotel for late lunch with perhaps time to enjoy the Hotel facilities before a Thai Banquet Dinner in the Watergarden Restaurant.

DAY 4 : HOT SPRINGS – MINERAL BATHS & TROPICAL GARDENS - CHIANG MAI
(FULL DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Take your bathing costumes today if you want to rejuvenate in the hot mineral spring water. By prior arrangement private rooms can be booked for individual or group sessions, alternatively you can swim or bathe in the large mineral water swimming pool. The less energetic can cook eggs in the boiling pool or simply sip a cool drink overlooking the beautiful formal flower gardens, before returning to the facilities of your resort luxury hotel.

Lunch at the Hot Springs or similar restaurant.

After lunch visit the famous Umbrella factory and witness the amazing artistry of the decorating artists. You may like to take a plain shirt or skirt for own choice of decoration. The Jewellry Factory and Thai Silk looms are close by. For those who understand the product there are many bargains to be found.

Dinner at Golden Cupids Watergarden Restaurant.

DAY 5 : THE DOI SUTHEP GOLDEN TEMPLE & CHIANG MAI CITY TOUR
(FULL DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Your first attraction today is Doi Suthep the Golden Temple on the mountain. You travel the short journey to the cable car that takes you up 3,520 feet above sea level to the magnificent Golden Temple. For the very fit you may like to mount the 350 steps between Thailand’s most famous Nagas.

Lunch at a typical Thai restaurant followed by the short trip by road to Chiang Mai city and your afternoon tour.

After the city tour return to Golden Cupids luxury hotel with perhaps enough time for a swim, Thai massage or visit to the herbal steam room before dinner at your Hotel’s Watergarden restaurant.

DAY 6 : CHIANG MAI'S FAMOUS THA WAI HANDICRAFT VILLAGE
(FULL DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Most men hate shopping, but this is a day the majority enjoy as much as the ladies. Chiang Mai is noted for its skilled artisans and the quality of their work. Tha Wai is the largest handicraft village in the world with hundreds of craft businesses and workshops concentrated in this area. Wood carving, silver and coppersmithing, textile and many other, artistic trades can be witnessed first hand. It is said it takes a month to see only a small portion of the goods on offer, so be prepared to return.

Lunch in Tha Wai village.

Dinner at Golden Cupids Watergarden restaurant

DAY 7 : THE LONG NECK LADY VILLAGE -CHIANG MAI
(FULL DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

The Long Neck Lady village is now located at Chiang Mai, a short journey from Golden Cupids Hotel.

The village has its own school teaching English. You will be intrigued to learn the original reason for wearing the neck rings and witness their wearers current way of life. The Karen tribe is stateless, so most of the villagers welcome tourists as their way of earning a living.

DAY 8 : THE WATERFALL AND MAE NGAD DAM EXPERIENCE - CHIANG MAI
(FULL DAY INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

This is another “Thai” day away from the usual tourist attractions. For most of the year the waterfall provides cascades of crystal clear mountain water over the slip proof pumice rock, old and young alike can safely enjoy sitting or climbing in the waterfall. An ideal spot for photographers and honeymoon couples. Next you visit the Mae Ngad Dam for a longtail boat ride on the sparking pure water to lunch at the Island restaurant.

Return to Golden Cupids Hotel in time for a swim, massage or steam before a Banquet Dinner in Golden Cupids Watergarden restaurant.

DAY 9 : An opportunity to enjoy your Hotel luxury followed by an insight into Thailand's spectacular night life.
(BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER – DAY AT LEISURE – EVENING AND LATE NIGHT PROGRAMME 19.00 HRS – 24.00 HRS)

A day for you to rest, work or play. Golden Cupids Hotel attractions as always available, plus a few hours for you to revisit shops or sightsee. Golden Cupids will be pleased to arrange transport to individual requirements (not included in package cost).

The evening : a spectacular Thai Dance, Music and Dinner Show. Followed by a night trip to the famous and exciting Chiang Mai Night Bazaar with return to your Hotel around mid night.

DAY 10 : A horse drawn tour of Chiang Mai history and the conclusion of your Thai experiences
(BREAKFAST & LUNCH + HISTORY TOUR 08.00 HRS TO 14.00 HRS – AFTERNOON AT LEISURE – BANQUET & BALLOON SHOW 19.30 – 23.00 HRS.)

Ancient city of Chiang Mai tour by horse carriage. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Golden Cupids Hotel in time for a swim, massage, or steam.

Your final Thai Banquet Dinner with “Lucky Birthday” cake ceremony. After dinner a spectacular Hot Air Balloon Display, made and conducted on by local village boys.

DAY 11

Our sad farewell to your departure and transfer to Chiang Mai Airport. Bon Voyage and please return soon.

Season

10 Day Thai Experience Package
per person – twin share

Extra person
sharing (max 2)

Low

26,360 THB

23,860 THB

Mid

29,360 THB

23,860 THB

Peak

31,360 THB

23,860 THB