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the rural culture. Following lunch, journey into the jungle, stopping at a local hill tribe to learn how native plants are used in traditional cooking. Arrive at Chiang Mai late this afternoon. Day 7: Chiang Mai B Take the morning to relax before travelling north of Chiang Mai for a memorable visit to Kanta Elephant Sanctuary in the afternoon. Change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for the animals before feeding them and observe these majestic creatures roaming in their natural habitat. This evening you can enjoy some free time to relax or experience a local tuk-tuk ride to the nearby famous night market. Day 8: Chiang Mai B/L/D This morning, visit a local market to delight in the taste of Thailand before rolling up your sleeves and trying your hand at Thai cooking at The Best Cooking School. Late this afternoon, your guide will take you through evergreen forests to Doi Suthep, a nearby mountain, for panoramic views of the sunset. Near the summit discover Wat Phra That, Northern Thailand’s holiest shrine. As night falls, return to the city to sample a traditional Khantoke dinner and show. Day 9: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai B/L/D Today, begin your assent of northern Thailand’s mountainous regions to Thaton. After lunch, board a traditional long-tail boat for a tranquil cruise along the Kok River, a tributary of the Mekong. Disembark and travel to the infamous Golden Triangle, a mountainous region where Thailand, Laos and Burma converge. Continue to your hotel in Chiang Rai to relax for the evening. Day 10: Chiang Rai to Bangkok B/L/D This morning visit the stunning Wat Rongkhun, the famous White Temple designed and rebuilt by a national artist as a centre of Buddhist learning and meditation. After lunch, fly to Bangkok, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a farewell dinner. Day 11: Bangkok to the UK B After breakfast, you’ll be transferred for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Damnoen Saduak Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Ayutthaya What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Thailand with Emirates (via Dubai). See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Bangkok, 4 H Century Park Hotel Ayutthaya, 4 H Classic Kameo Hotel Sukhothai, 4 H Sukhothai Legendha Resort Chiang Mai, 4 H Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Rai, 4 H Imperial River House Resort ✔ 23 meals ✔ 12 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Chiang Mai Phuket Extend your tour Hua Hin beach stay, 3 nights, B&B 4 H from £329 or 5 H from £539 Phuket beach stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £369 Departures & from prices Jun 24 £2,299 Apr 25 £2,899 Jul 24 £2,899 May 25 £2,299 Sep 24 £2,599 Jun 25 £2,399 Oct 24 £2,599 Jul 25 £2,899 Nov 24 £2,599 Sep 25 £2,499 Jan 25 £2,699 Oct 25 £2,599 Feb 25 £2,699 Nov 25 £2,699 Mar 25 £2,699 • Lead-in price based on 3 Jun 24 & 5 May 25 • Tipping paid locally £22 pp per tour No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £359 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £989 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY • Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia & Oceania  59