Asia Journeys - Exotic Bangkok 5 Days

Tour Code: AEB

Departure Monday-Thursday	Land & Air
Departure Monday-Thursday	SFO/LAX
	Value	Luxury
2008:
Apr 1 - May 31	$899	$999
Jun 1- Aug 15	$1,199	$1,299
Aug 16 - Dec 9	$899	$999
Dec 10 - Dec 23	$1,199	$1,299
Dec 24 - Dec 31	$899	$999
2009:
Jan 1 - Mar 31	$899	$999
Single Supplement	$150	$300
Prices do not include fuel surcharge $165. Tour cost is per person double occupancy.

	Accommodations (or similar):

	Value:	Emerald Hotel
	Luxury:	Millenium Hotel

Exotic Bangkok 5 Days


Day 1	Depart from your Hometown - Bangkok Board the jetliner for your transpacific flight. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2	Arrive Bangkok Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3	Bangkok (B, D) Visit the famous Grand Palace and glorious temples including the Reclining Buddha. The afternoon is free. This evening experience an authentic Thai dinner, cultural performances and classical dances in a beautifully decorated Thai style house.
Day 4	Bangkok (B, L) Today's full day sightseeing includes a visit to Thailand's most colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. And an afternoon visit to the Rose Garden to enjoy a Thai cultural show, including sword fighting and Thai boxing.
Day 5	Depart Bangkok to your next stop or return home (B) The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight to your next destination.

Optional Plus

Rice Barge Cruises 3 Days

Enjoy a different and leisurely view of Thailand aboard a converted Rice Barge which holds a maximum of 12 passengers.

Day 1

Depart Bangkok (L, D)
You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel and transferred to the pier to board the "Thanatharee" at 8:30 am. Sail up the Chao Phraya River to Ko Kred to visit a pottery making village before continuing to the lively Pathum Thani market. Have lunch then sail to Wat Pailom and Maenum Noi, a small village where you will tie up for the evening. Dinner on board.

Day 2

Maenum Noi - Pamok (B, L, D)
Start the day off with a cycle ride to explore the villages after which depart for Wat Taku. After lunch, set off by bicycle to visit more local villages. Rejoin the barge at Wat Kophai and continue to Bang Sadej. Visit by bicycle the famous temple and a local orphanage where mainly hill tribe children receive an education. Later depart for Pamok for overnight on board with dinner.

Day 3

Pamok - Ayuthaya - Bangkok (B)
Visit the morning market in Pamok and the local school. Also visit a local family which makes drums. Then depart for Ayuthaya, Thailand's former capital and a UNESCO Heritage site. Later disembark and transfer to back by road to Bangkok arriving in the late afternoon.

Accommodations	Per Person Price
Thanatharee	$350

Optional Plus

River Kwai Experience 3 Days

Experience the jungles of Thailand and the famous River Kwai, on the unique moored floatel of 17 bamboo rafts.

Day 1

Bangkok to River Kwai (L, D)
Depart by air-conditioned mini bus to Kanchanaburi for a visit to the war museum and Allied War Cemetery. Then ride the "Death Railway" through magnificent scenery to Nam Tok. After lunch depart by boat to the Jungle Rafts (by road to the Jungle Village), where you stay the next two nights. Also enjoy a visit to the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village followed by a dance presentation.

Day 2

River Kwai (B, L, D)
Morning boat tour up-river to the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight enjoy a European dinner.

Day 3

River Kwai to Bangkok (B, L)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart by boat to Pakseng and by mini bus for Bangkok. Arrive 7:00 pm.

Accommodations	Twin p.p.	Single p.p.
Jungle Raft	$199	$259

Optional Plus

Fantasy Pattaya 4 Days

Day 1

Bangkok to Pattaya
Morning transfer to Pattaya and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2

Ko Larn Island Excursion (B, L)
A full day excursion by boat to nearby Ko Larn (Coral) Island for swimming and relaxation, and a trip by glass bottomed boat to view the coral. A fresh seafood lunch is included. Late afternoon return to hotel.

Day 3

In Pattaya (B)
Today is at leisure.

Day 4

Pattaya to Bangkok (B)
Morning return trip to Bangkok. After arrival Bangkok, the tour ends.

Accommodations	Twin p.p.	Single p.p.
Amari Orchid Jomtien Palm Beach Siam Bayshore Hotel	$339 $259 $299	$599 $389 $489

Optional Plus

Phuket Island Escape 4 Days

Day 1

Arrive Phuket
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2

Phuket (B, L)
Today's tour includes beautiful Phang Nga Bay famous for its verdant limestone islands and perpetually calm waters.

Day 3

Phuket (B)
A full day at leisure.

Day 4

Phuket to your next stop
Transfer to Phuket airport for your onward flight.

Accommodations	Twin p.p.	Single p.p.
Amari Coral Beach Mercure Patong Phuket Phuket Orchid Resort	$399 $359 $299	$599 $539 $399

Optional Plus

Koh Samui Island 3 Days

Day 1

Arrive Koh Samui
You will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.

Day 2

Koh Samui (B)
Full day to enjoy this paradise with truly tropical weather, tropical foliage, warm clear water and superb beaches.

Day 3

Koh Samui to your next stop (B)
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. You may stay longer if you wish.

Accommodations	Twin p.p.	Single p.p.
First House Samui Chaweng Regent Beach Resort	$195 $399	$269 $699