Thailand budget travel package :Why book this trip?
According to my long experiences in tourism, I realized that I should make a trip for people who want to have their own time to explore the city by themselves. At the same time, they should get some advice from the local experts. I am confident that this trip will suit their interest. Even though this program might be similar to some companies, differently, the tour program is clearly described without using tricky words and hidden payment. The payment conditions are fair. You can see what we offer "less for more". We are experts in all regions, please do not worry. We are pleased to recommend you to local restaurants where the real locals eat, so you will be able to get senses of real life. Also, vendors we use are locals. You will definitely tough the locals. It is a way to distribute income to the locals as well.
There are variable trip schedules suiting your vacation. Please kindly e-mail us your chosen departure day. This trip takes 8 days (3 nights in 3 star hotels, 2 nights in Hill tribe village camps and 2 nights on night trains). On the first day, you will be meeting our tour guide at the hotel lobby at 6:30 pm. The trip preparation, brief tour program and optional tours will be informed to you. For those who will be arriving at the hotel later than 6:30 pm., do not worry. We leave a message for you at the reception. Our hotline opens 24 hours. You can call us any time : +66 81 731 6556 or +66 81 638 8694.
How we different from others?
- local operators in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- distribute income to the locals
- a variety of tours worth price
- well-cared by our tour guides
- 24 hours hotlines
Tour Name : From Bangkok to Chiang mai Tour Type : Adventure and Natural Tour package : Short itinerary
Day 1 : Bangkok
Day 2 : Bangkok , walking tour and over night train to Chiang mai
Day 3 : Chiang mai , Doi Suthep
Day 4 - 6 : Chiang mai , Trekking
Day 7 : Chiang mai , over night train to Bangkok
Day 8 : Bangkok
Day 1 - (-/-/-) Bangkok, Thailand's major gateway, casts an irresistible spell of enchantment. To the Thais it is Krung Thep, "City of Angels", and you'll find it truly a magic place, one that captivates the imagination. Bangkok expresses Thailand's uncanny ability to blend the old with the new. Ancient palaces and Buddhist temples contrast with rising luxurious condominiums. In the midst of dynamic modern growth, this bustling metropolis still preserves plenty of cultural heritages which make the town become the national treasure house of Thailand. This lends a thrilling sense of discovery to one's sightseeing and adds an element of surprise when exploring what is the Orient's most fabled city. As travelers arrive in Bangkok in different times, there is no tour and no transfer provided. (kindly contact us for further info about airport transfer booking). But for those who arrive earlier, optional tours are your alternative to explore Bangkok before others. Relax and free time until 6:30 pm. our tour guide will be meeting you at the hotel lobby to inform about trip preparation, brief tour program and optional tours. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2 - (B/-/-) Visiting the sacred and fascinating temples is highly recommended. The beautifully unique and spectacular architectures of chapels are charming. The scent of Thai history and symbolization attracts you to explore Thai revered places. Taking a long tailed boat along the Chao Praya River and seeing ruined houses right next to luxurious condominiums are fun to do. They are optional tours.
In the morning, our tour guide will give you an orientation walk around the hotel areas to show you where to visit, to eat and drink. Free time.
In the evening, meet together to go to a train station and take an over-night train ride to Chiang Mai. It takes about 13 hours to be there. Overnight on a local train.
Day 3 - (/-/-) Chiang Mai (New City) was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai as the capital of the first independent Thai state, Lanna Thai (Kingdom of One Million Rice Fields). It became the cultural and religious center of the northern Tai, those who had migrated from southern China to dwell in Thailand, and remained so throughout the turbulent period of recurring Burmese attacks. The Burmese finally captured Chiang Mai in 1556 and occupied it until King Taksin retook the city in 1775, driving the Burmese forces back to near the present border. Burmese influence on religion, architecture, language, cuisine, and culture, however, remains strong. The city stands on the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.
Upon arrival at a train station. Take a local transport to the hotel and then, drive up Doi (Mount) Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep(A.D.1384) 3500 feet above sea-level, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from there. Next, drive through different parts of the city, passing old City walls, gates and city moat, markets and residential areas. Leisure time. Walking and shopping at Night Bazaar is not to miss! Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 4 - (B/L/D) Pick-up from the hotel by pick-up truck. Leave Chiang Mai to Sanphathong, an about 40 min. drive. Stop at a local market. The guide will buy the food for the trek and you have time to buy some things you might need on the trek. Drive to the Mae Wang waterfalls at the Doi Inthanon National Park to have lunch for about 1 hour. Enjoy swimming in cool and clear water. Drive to an old temple. The guide will lead a tour through the temple for about half an hour. Then another 15 min. drive to the end of the road. Next, our guide will lead you for almost 2-hour trekking through a wonderful evergreen jungle landscape with lots of beautiful birds, through bamboo forests, lianas, rhododendrons and lots of other vegetation. Then, walk to Meo hill tribe village with a nearby waterfall, where you will stay over night. We will make a campfire and have a lot of fun (local beverages available). Dinner. Overnight at a hill tribe village camp.
Day 5 - (B/L/D) After breakfast, walk through the jungle to a waterfall for about 2 hours. Have a local lunch. Then, walk about 1.5 hours to a Karen hill tribe village. The guide will lead a tour through the village for about 45 min. Then, walk to Meo hill tribe village with a nearby waterfall. Stay our second night there. Dinner. Overnight at a hill tribe village camp.
Day 6 - (B/L/-) After breakfast, walk about 0.5 hour to a rubber boat landing to make an exciting ride down "Mae Wang" stream, for about an hour. After that, a pick-up truck will bring us to Mae Mud village, a village of the Shan tribe. Have a local lunch. Then, go bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang Stream for about 1.5 hours. Have an adventurous elephant ride through the jungle for about 1.5 hours. Drive back to Chiang Mai where you will arrive at about 17:00 hrs. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 7 - (B/-/-)
Enjoy your last day in Chiang Mai. Massage and go shopping by your own before heading to take an over-night train back to Bangkok. Overnight on a local train.
Day 8 - (-/-/-)
The train arrives at the Bangkok railway station. End of service.
To suit your interest, our company provides other tours, an accommodation, transportation, air tickets, Indo-China tours and more. Please feel free to ask your guide or contact us.
Joining Point
Accommodations on twin beds sharing in Bangkok and in Chiang Mai in town: 3-star hotels for 1 night and 2 nights respectively. Staying one person per room, Baht 2,500 will be additional charged.
Accommodation in Chiang Mai for trekking: Hill tribe village camps where all travelers sleep in a same areas of a big hut. (non-air conditioner and non- warm shower water) for 2 nights
Stay over night on trains for 2 nights (Bangkok - Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai - Bangkok)
Local Transportation : train, local vehicles, elephant, bamboo raft and walking.
Tour package : Tour Rate and selection hotel
Rates per person in Thai Baht : With 4 minimum Travelers (check undated currency from Bank of Thailand, click here.)
Price : USD 400 + Baht 4,000 for local payment
NOTE : To secure your booking, the payment of USD 400 will be applied before arrival. The balance of Baht 4,000 will be paid by cash to our local Bangkok tour guide.
The above prices are subject to change without prior notice.
NOTE : Regular hotel check-in time at 0200pm and check-out time at 1200pm
The package prices quoted per person are in Thai Baht based on shared twin beds or triple beds (on request)
The prices are subjected to period of peak season(Dec 20 - Jan 10), long weekend, or festivals.
Group size: minimum maximum 15 people
Accommodation is included government tax, services charges, and daily breakfast.
The prices valid until October 31, 2009
Single Supplement will be charged for staying in single room
Payment: pre-pay by credit card or bank transfer must be made before arrival
PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDED
Accommodations as listed or equivalence based on twin sharing
Round-trip train tickets from Bangkok-Chiang Mai -Bangkok
Transfers from/to the hotel in Chiang Mai
Local transports during tours
Meals as indicated on the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
Sightseeing as the itinerary including admission fee as stated in program.
English speaking local guide during the tours
Travel insurance
THE PRICES Ex-INCLUDED
Any air ticket
No transfers from/to the hotel in Bangkok
Other meals than those mentioned in the program.
Personal items & hotel incidental charges.
Personal drinks at the meal.
Gratuities to the guide, driver and hotel porters.
Visa
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit card (The credit card form will be attached via your email)
PayPal
Wire transfer
Included activities
Orientation walk-walk around hotel areas
Three-day trek through hilltribe villages - Hilltribe Trek
Adventure activities - elephant ride - Bamboo rafting
Old city tour-Chiang Mai + Doi suthep
The above are included activities during the trip. If you will not participate in those activities with any reasons, the refund will not be applied. For optional tours, you will additionally pay on your expense.
Optional activities
For people who arrive in Bangkok early or stay longer, please kindly see the optional tours operated in Bangkok and Chiang Mai as below:
Bangkok optional tours
Half-day tours
1. The temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Grand palace
2. Temple tour : The Reclining Buddha temple (Wat Pho) and the temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
3. Amazing tour : The temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Grand Palace, the Reclining Buddha temple (Wat Pho) and Canal Tour
4. Eating tour
5. Shopping tour
6. Cooking class
7. Biking tour
Full-day tours
1. Damnernsaduak Floating Market
2. Ayutthaya tour (go and back by van) or (go by van and back by cruise)
3. River Kwai Tour
4. River Kwai + Tiger Temple
5. Hell Fire Pass + Tiger Temple
Evening time
1. Siam Niramit (Cultural show)
2. Joe Louis Puppet Show and Night Bazaar
3. Calypso Show (Talented ladyboys show)
4. Dinner Cruise
5. Thai boxing (ticket only)
Chiang Mai optional tours
Half-day tours
Cooking class
Temple tours
Flight of Gibbon (The adventure activities in a forest)
Biking tour
Chiang Mai life style.
Handicraft Center
We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only.
They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by LJ Biz nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with LJ Biz.
Please note the following are approximate entrance costs and do not include transport to the sites if required, unless specified below.
What to bring :
Passport (with photocopies) and/or photos for doing visa in case of extending your days to Cambodia or Vietnam
Air tickets (with photocopies)
USD cash or travellers cheques
Credit or debit card
Cell phone
Itinerary and contact numbers of LJ BIZ.
Entry visas (some countries)
Towels, shower gel, shampoo and rinse, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, razors
Lotion cream, sun screen, sun glasses and hat
Insect Repellent
Flashlight
Swimming suits
Long pants, shorts and hiking pants,
Bras, panties, underwear
Sleeved shirt or T-shirts for temple tour
Jacket
Sneakers and sandals
Umbrella
Plastic bags
Digital camera
Your personal pills and other medicines such as Aspirin
Tipping
If you are happy with services provided by local tour guides, tips will be award which inspires them work well. Even though it is not compulsory, your kindness is highly appropriated. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.
The following are based on Thai custom. It depends on your consideration as well. You are free to tip more or less than suggestion depending on amount of service time and impression.
Local guides: We suggest giving at least Baht 100 or more per day for a local guide. The less travelers go on the tours, the more you pay the tip.
Drivers: You may have different drivers who provide you service in short and long time. We suggest that paying at least Baht 30-50 for short-time service and Baht 100 for long-time service.
Restaurants: non-air conditioned restaurants - Baht 20-50, but air-conditioned ones, we suggest 10% to 12% of your bill.
Porters: We suggest giving Baht 20 per porter
There are variable trip schedules suiting your vacation. Please kindly e-mail us your chosen departure day. This trip takes 8 days (3 nights in 3 star hotels, 2 nights in Hill tribe village camps and 2 nights on night trains). On the first day, you will be meeting our tour guide at the hotel lobby at 6:30 pm. The trip preparation, brief tour program and optional tours will be informed to you. For those who will be arriving at the hotel later than 6:30 pm., do not worry. We leave a message for you at the reception. Our hotline opens 24 hours. You can call us any time : +66 81 731 6556 or +66 81 638 8694.
Booking conditions
When you e-mail us your chosen departure day, we will reply to you within 24 hours. Your booking will be completely confirmed when you make a full payment before arrival. The credit card charge fee will be paid by you. Any booking made within 15 days prior to the departure day, LJ BIZ has rights to charge a late booking of Baht 1,000. For traveling less than 4 people on a trip, LJ BIZ has rights to adjust some tour program in an itinerary without prior notice. We also reserve the rights to cancel any trip before it is guaranteed to run.
*If the booking amendments will be informed to us via email less than 30 days (should change) prior to the departure day, USD 50 will be charged per person.
*If the booking amendments will be informed to us via email less than 20 days prior to the departure day, USD 100 will be charged per person.
*If the booking amendments will be informed to us via email less than 11 days prior to the departure day, USD 150 will be charged per person.
* No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 business days prior to the departure day.
Cancellation conditions
*If the cancellation is made 45 days prior to the departure day, 0% of the full payment will be applied plus transfer fee to your foreign bank account.
*If the cancellation is made 20-45 days prior to the departure day, 20% of the full payment will be applied plus transfer fee to your foreign bank account.
*If the cancellation is made 11-19 days prior to the departure day, 50% of the full payment will be applied plus transfer fee to your foreign bank account.
*If the cancellation is made less than 10 days prior to the departure day,no refund will be applied.
* No refund will be applied to travelers due to your delayed arrival or missed transfer or missed tours. You will be able to catch up your group by paying your own expense.
Taksin retook the city in 1775, driving the Burmese forces back to near the present border. Burmese influence on religion, architecture, language, cuisine, and culture, however, remains strong. The city stands on the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.
