Vantage World Travel

Treasures of Thailand and Malaysia - 15D/14N

Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, River Kwai, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, hilltribe villages, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Singapore.

Unearth the exquisite “land of smiles” in comfort and style. Thailand conjures up images of spicy cuisine, majestic elephants, golden Buddha’s, colorful hill tribe villages, fantastic shopping and exotic hideaways, and this trip has it all. Head south to Malaysia where breathtaking scenery and a cultural melting pot will exceed your expectations.

G.A.P. Adventures Tours
To emphasize our eco-friendly approach even more, we have elected to operate many programs with G.A.P. Adventures, a leader in eco tourism operation, committed to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveler and host alike, working with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts. These adventures offer travelers a grassroots, small group adventure vacation, with a focus on culture, nature and active travel.

Comfort Tour
By day, dart around markets, explore the heritage sites and hike through the jungle to discover rare flora and fauna; by night, cozy up in a comfy bed or have a nice dinner with new found friends. Authentic experience doesn’t have to mean sacrificing a good night’s sleep. Comfort is ideal for travellers looking for a little extra cushiness from their adventure, while maintaining the grassroots travel experience. Comfort adventures make use of upgraded hotels with continental breakfast, travel by private and first class transportation, and include your arrival transfer.

Local Payment - Helping to keep the cost to you down…
Most of our adventure tours involve a Local Payment that is paid to the Leader/Representative in cash on day 1 of your tour. This Local Payment is put towards local expenses, such as arranging internal flights as well as entrance and guide fees. Local Payments also reduce the need to wire or transfer funds which can become very expensive. This lowers our operational costs so we can pass the savings on to you. The local payment is in addition to, and is not included in, the base tour price.

Included: Superior hotels (14 nights), Arrival transfer, Grand Palace tour, Klong tour, Cycling at Sukhothai Historical Park, Elephant riding, JEATH War Museum, Bridge over the River Kwai, Train journey on Death Railway, H’mong cultural show, Doi Suthep Monastery visit, Kantoke dinner in Chiang Mai, Thai cooking class, Bangkok Dinner cruise, City tour of Kuala Lumpur

Not Included: International Airfares - Local payment - Passport and visa expenses - Government arrival and departure taxes - Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is compulsory) - All items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges.

Departure Dates: Sep 13, 2008 ; Oct 11, 2008 ; Nov 08, 2008 ; Dec 13, 2008 ; Jan 10, 2009 ; Feb 07, 2009 ; Mar 07, 2009 ; Apr 11, 2009 ; May 09, 2009 ; Jun 13, 2009 ; Jul 11, 2009 ; Aug 08, 2009 ; Sep 12, 2009 ; Oct 10, 2009 ; Nov 07, 2009 ; Dec 12, 2009.

Tour rates from: $ 1,745.00 + Local Payment 250 USD

Day by day Itinerary:

• Day 1 Arrive Bangkok - Arrive in Bangkok at any time.
• Days 2-4 Chiang Mai (3B,L,D) - Discover some of the secrets of Thai cuisine by joining a cooking course. Explore Chiang Mai by bike, pausing at your leisure to discover gilded Buddhist temples, temple ruins and vibrant local markets. Get up close and personal with friendly elephants or enjoy a traditional Thai massage.
• Day 5 Sukhothai (1B) - Explore the remains of the ancient royal realm, now one of Thailand’s World Heritage sites and marvel at the evocative religious art and architecture of the classic Sukhothai era.
• Day 6-7 Kanchanaburi (2B) - Gain an insight into the lives of allied POWs during the war through a sobering trip to the JEATH War Museum and the infamous “Bridge on the River Kwai”.
• Day 8 Bangkok (B,D) - Return to Bangkok for a day of exploring glittering temples, vibrant markets, and the slow pace of life along the Chao Phraya river.
• Day 9-10 Penang (1B) - Fly to the famous island of Penang with its beautiful colonial buildings and wonderfully atmospheric Chinatown and Indian quarter.
• Day 11-12 Kuala Lumpur (1B) - Malaysia’s vibrant capital is buzzing with activity. The immense Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves, and the famous night market make KL a favorite among travellers.
• Day 13 Melaka (1B,1L) - The historic Portuguese trading port of Melaka features lovingly restored old buildings hosting cafes and restaurants as well as an excellent historical park to explore.
• Day 14 Singapore (1B) - Home of Raffles Hotel, Sentosa Island and of course curried crab, Singapore is a wonderful modern city mixed with more traditional corners just waiting to be explored.
• Day 15 Depart Singapore - You are free to depart at any time today.

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