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B CYCLING
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Heart of Thailand
16 DAYS HOTELS THAILAND OFF THE TOURIST TRAIL
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Chiang Mai. 2 Arrive Chiang Mai; orientation on foot. 3 City tour. 4 Cycle Lampang via elephant sanctuary. 5 Cycle and drive Uttaradit via Prae. 6 Drive Sri Satchanalai; cycle to Sukhothai. 7 Cycle around Sukhothai historical site; optional ride along canals. 8 Cycle Khampeng Phet; visit site. 9 Drive Nakhon Sawan; cycle Uthai Thani. 10 Cycle Chai Nat; drive Ayutthaya via Wat Po Mok. 11 Cycle Bang Pa; bus Kanchanaburi via Bridge on the River Kwai. 12 Drive Damnoen Saduak floating market, cycle canal ways; drive Pranburi beach. 13 In Pranburi. 14 Drive Bangkok; sightseeing. 15 In Bangkok. 16 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 13nts hotels all graded standard; 13 breakfasts & 1 lunch included. See p43 & tour dossier for details. Bicycle: 21 gear Trek 4500 mountain bikes with road riding tyres. Daily distances day 01 day 02 day 03 day 04 day 05 day 06 day 07 day 08 day 09 day 10 day 11 day 12 day 13 day 14 day 15 day 16 Rest days or optional rides Grade & Terrain: Grade B, moderate 380km/9 days (average of 42km/cycling day). On several days keen cyclists will have the option for further cycling. Cycling is mostly on the flat or over undulating terrain with three more challenging days in the north with some uphill riding. 90% asphalt, 10% gravel/dirt trails. Tour Staff & Support: Explore leader/guide cycles with the group on each day. Luggage is transferred from point to point by support vehicle which follows the group so that any ride/part ride can easily be opted out of. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16.
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Cycling on quiet backroads
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Explore Thailand's rural interior Discover the ancient temples of Old Siam Enjoy vibrant Bangkok & relax on Gulf Coast beaches
Buddhas of Khampeng Phet, we cycle through rich, fertile lands of fruit, rice and forest to the historic temples of Ayutthaya where the royal court later moved for the reign of 33 kings. River Kwai, Beaches & Bangkok Peddling towards Burma we reach Kanchanaburi and the famous Bridge on the River Kwai , part of the infamous Death Railway , constructed by POWs and local labourers as part of a Japanese supply route. We hope to take an evening cycle ride to the pretty Khmer temple, Prasat Singh. From here we visit the evervibrant floating market at Damnoen Saduak and cycle overgrown canal ways before heading for some relaxation on the sands of the beautiful Gulf Coast. Our final stop is Bangkok with its glittering palaces, impressive temples and shops and markets galore.
Temples & Elephants In the northern hill town of Chiang Mai we discover both ancient and modern Thailand; the sacred heights of the Doi Suthep temple, the old city's walls and moat, and the smells and sounds of the bustling night bazaar. We cycle alongside rivers and canals, past lush jungle and gardens of tropical flowers. At Lampang we visit the excellent elephant conservation centre which provides treatment and care for sick elephants and Mahout training. Capitals of Old Siam Through forests of teak, emerald green paddies and quiet villages we head south on quiet roads through Thailand's rural heart. Our destination is Sukhothai, capital of the first Thai Kingdom in the 13th century, it's now a World Heritage site. The atmospheric ruined temples are scattered over a large area and best explored by bike. Past the crumbling and overgrown temples and
Lampang Elephant Sanctuary resident/G. Hewitt
Heart of Thailand Ref COS
Wat Doi Suthep CHIANG MAI City tour Wat Hariphunchai LAMPANG Elephant Prae Sanctuary LAOS
DATES & PRICES in £s per adult 16 days from London (Sat-Sun) 2009 deps 21 Feb-08 Mar 14 Nov-29 Nov 19 Dec-03 Jan 2010 deps 23 Jan-07 Feb 20 Feb-07 Mar Flight I ncl 1810 1900 2100 Flight I ncl 1900 1900 Land Only 965 1020 1020 Land Only 1040 1040
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Sri Satchanalai
SUKHOTHAI
Explore ancient site by bike
KHAMPENG PHET
UNESCO World Heritage Site Nakhon Sawan
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UTHAI THANI
Wat Pa Mok
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Khmer Singh Optional ride
AYUTTHAYA
Visit Bang Pa Park
Land Only tour: 14 days - start Chiang Mai day 2 (Sun), end Bangkok Airport day 15 (Sat)
KANCHANABURI
Bridge on the River Kwai Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Cycle canal ways
BANGKOK
Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Wat Po
Single Room Option: £165*
These are guide prices, see p46 for full details
Relaxing beach km 0 250
PRANBURI
Gulf of Thailand
Ancient Ayutthaya
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