Discover Asia : Train Journeys : THAILAND - Ancient Capitals by Train

For those who are curious to discover more about Thailand (ancient Siam), this is the perfect add-on to your Bangkok stay. Thai trains are comfortable and safe providing one of the most convenient and fastest means to visit the ancient capitals of Siam. Now that Chiang Mai is an international airport, it makes good sense to enter or exit Thailand through Chiang Mai and get to /from this northern focal point using our 'Ancient Capitals by Train' tour. Add a side-trip to Mae Hong Song hill-tribes ex Chiang Mai and a stay on the River Kwai from Bangkok, and you have created a spectacular and varied tour of Thailand.

Day 1 : BANGKOK – PHITSANULOKE – SUKHOTHAI

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok to Hua Lampong Railway Station Train departure Bangkok at 08.30h Arrive Phitsanuloke at 13.20h Arrival Phitsanuloke station our representative will met & greet you, then transfer by road to Sukhothai and check-in at your hotel. Overnight at Legendha Sukhothai (Deluxe room) www.thelegendhasukhothai.com

Day 2 : SUKHOTHAI – PHITSANULOKE – LAMPANG ( B / L )

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, visit Sukhothai Historical Park, the first capital (13^th century) of the Thai Kingdom. Old Sukhothai is one of Asia’s most important historical sites and therefore under the supervision of UNESCO, visit of the temples Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum. Lunch will be provided at local restaurant. After lunch, leave Sukhothai for Phitsanuloke train station Train departure Phitsanuloke at 13.20h to Lampang station. 18.11h Arrive Lampang station, transfer to your hotel (by hotel’s transportation) Overnight at Lampang River Lodge (Standard room ) www.lampangriverlodge.com

Day 3 : LAMPANG – CHIANG MAI ( B / L )

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, visit Lampang Elephant Conservation Centre and the famous temples in Lampang, Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang and Wat Phra Keo Don Tao with lunch at local restaurant.Transfer to Lampang station for train to Chiang Mai / departure at 18.11h. Arrive Chiang Mai station at 20.30h. No arrangements in Chiang Mai are included. NB: Combine this tour with our Chiang Mai City Pack, extend your tour to Mae Hong Son &/or Chiang Rai.

Grand Palace

Phitsanuloke Temple

Sukhothai

Lampang Temple

Elephants

Price Chart	Standard
1 Jan - 30 Apr 2010	AU$647
1 May - 31 Oct 2010	AU$639

Price includes;

- Accommodation as mentioned hotels or similar based on twin sharing room

- All meals as mentioned in the program

- All services and entrance fees as per above program

- All transfers, sightseeing and excursion by air conditioned vehicle

- Baggage handling

- English speaking guide assistance during transfer & tours at Phitsanuloke, Sukhothai & Lampang

- Train ticket 2^ndclass seat with air-con Bangkok – Phitsanuloke – Lampang – Chiang Mai

THAILAND - Ancient Capitals by TrainPhitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Lampang3 Days / 2 Nights Price = per person twin share land onlyPrivate Tour Guaranteed departures daily

THAILAND - Ancient Capitals by Train
Phitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Lampang
3 Days / 2 Nights Price = per person twin share land only
Private Tour Guaranteed departures daily