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A serene 4-night adventure through lush national parks, ancient ruins, and rivers. A guided land tour designed to depart and return to Bangkok without the need to book flights, capable of providing a perfect overview of the historically significant areas of the country!
Day 1
Bangkok – Khao Yai National Park
History, heritage and sublime natural splendour is revealed on a five-day adventure in provinces conveniently situated close to Bangkok. The exploration gets underway with a transfer from airports or hotels in the capital, depending on individual travel arrangements. Our journey through scenic countryside takes us to the World Heritage-listed Khao Yai National Park. This huge expanse of tropical rainforest covers an area of 2,168 sq-km. The pristine environment is home to diverse flora and fauna, including abundant bird species and elephants, clouded leopards, tigers and gibbons. On arrival, we trek to the spectacular three-level Haew Narok Waterfall, where water gushes from 50 metres and crashes into three different levels. After absorbing this amazing sight, we head to PB Valley Khao Yai, the largest vineyard in Khao Yai where we undertake a short tour of the site, followed by wine tasting and a set lunch. Dinner and overnight is in the peaceful Lala Mukha Tented Resort. We will sleep in chic glamping tents surrounded by the pristine beauty of the tropical rainforest and grassland overlooking limestone mountains. Our free-standing canvas homes provide total luxury, including air-cons, comfy beds and full private bathroom facilities. We will fall to sleep to the soothing sound of nature. Overnight in Khao Yai.
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Accommodation
Khao Yai
Day 2
Khao Yai - Ayutthaya
Breakfast. Today’s highlight is exploration of ancient Ayutthaya. This was the capital of Siam from 1350 until 1767. During its heyday, merchants came from across the globe to trade. This resultant wealth financed the magnificence of the city’s architecture. We will see the ruins of palaces, temples, monasteries, and statues set on a 4 km-wide island at the confluence of three rivers. We set off from Khao Yai for a two-hour drive and on arrival at the Ayutthaya Historical Park, we visit impressive 14th century Wat Yai Chaimongkol. This features a towering spire, a prominent landmark of Ayutthaya. Next, we head to 15th century Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. Our cultural discovery continues at Wat Mahathat, famed for the head of a stone Buddha image entwined in the roots of a tree. After lunch at a local restaurant, we enjoy a relaxing 90-minute guided river boat tour. This provides us with a beautiful view of Ayutthaya and its magnificent relics from a completely different perspective. We then transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Ayutthaya.
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B/L/D
Accommodation
Ayutthaya
Day 3
Ayutthaya - Kanchanaburi
Breakfast. Today’s historical and cultural exploration involves a trip back in time to absorb the splendour of a royal palace, plus an insight into World War Two history. After breakfast, we visit Bang Pa-In, King Rama V’s summer palace. This was used by the royal court as a retreat in the 17th century. It was ransacked by Burmese invaders in 1767 and later restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. The expansive landscaped grounds, surrounded by waterways, contain a wealth of impressive buildings built in different architectural styles, including Thai, Chinese and European. We then take a three-hour drive to Kanchanaburi where we visit the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Next is a breath-taking ride down original wooden sections of the Thai-Burma Railway. This is part of the Siam-Burma ‘death railway’ build by Allied prisoners of war (POWs). A highlight is the Wang Pho Viaduct where the train snakes along an elevated track attached to a riverside cliff. Next, we visit the JEATH War Museum, a fascinating attraction which details the harsh living conditions of the captured Allied POWs. Dinner and overnight is at a riverside hotel in Kanchanaburi. Overnight in Kanchanaburi.
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B/L/D
Accommodation
Kanchanaburi
Day 4
Kanchanaburi
Breakfast. After the previous days historical and cultural discovery, today we enjoy exploration of the region’s natural wonders. After breakfast, we board a river boat and head along the Kwai Noi River to Sai Yok National Park. The park covers an area of approximately 300-sq-km and contains several interesting caves and the famous Sai Yok Yai Waterfall. This protected area is also home to numerous wild animals and extensive plant species. After lunch at local restaurant, we visit Elephant Haven to feed and bathe the jumbos. We will get an expert guided tour of this sanctuary and learn about the elephant’s habitat. This is part of Asian Trails’ responsible tourism approach which safeguards the welfare of animals featured in our tours. The is no elephant riding, just respectful interaction with the magnificent animals. The herd has the freedom to roam, socialise, enjoy a mud bath and cool down in the river. In a beautiful setting we will observe their natural behaviour and learn about their complex social structure. Our visit will also financially support the best possible ongoing care for the resident pachyderms. After this amazing experience, we return to the hotel for overnight and dinner. Overnight in Kanchanaburi.
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B/L/D
Accommodation
Kanchanaburi
Day 5
Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
Breakfast. Our inspirational excursion concludes today. We have explored natural wonders in World Heritage-listed Khao Yai National Park, tasted fine wines in a leading vineyard, spent the night under the stars in luxury glamping tents, gone back in time to the glory of the Ayutthaya era, delved into Thailand’s World War Two history in Kanchanaburi, experienced the splendour of a royal summer retreat and interacted with jumbos in an elephant sanctuary. This is the perfect multi-day tour to see some of the kingdom’s leading attractions and enthralling sites well off the tourist trail. After breakfast, we transfer to airports or hotels in Bangkok, depending on individual arrangements, with an estimated arrival in the capital at 11.30 am.
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- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability;
- Accommodation in sharing twin / double room with air-conditioning;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the program (food only).
Not Included
- Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation: THB 50 per person per day;
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers.
Payment and Cancellations
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to release all services in case of payment default.
- Intermediate bank charges and fees are the responsibility of the client.
- Cancellation policy: In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees will apply:
• Between 30-15 days prior to departure - 25% of total price
• Between 14-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total price
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – 100% of total price
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5 Days History, Valleys and Rivers (Khao Yai, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi)
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Destination
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Trip duration
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About your trip
RESERVATIONS
All tours and services can be booked directly with our office in China
A TRAILS CHINA / DAOCHENG
Beijing Office
Suite 810, SunFlower Tower
#37 Maizidian Street Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, P.R. China
Tel: (86-10) 6515 9259
Fax: (86-10) 6515 9293
Email: info@atrails.cn
CONFIRMATIONS
All reservations are confirmed by return with the up-dated booking status within 2 working days. Due to occasional delays in communication with more remote destinations, it may take a few days longer to get confirmation.
RATES AND AVAILABILITY
All rates are quoted in RMB and are subject to change without prior notice. Inclusions and exclusions in the tour packages are indicated at the end of each itinerary. Commonly our package tour rates include accommodation, transfers, certain meals, and other tour related services. Domestic or international airfares are included where mentioned. Our tour itineraries do not include visa fees and expenses of a personal nature. The validity of our rates is November 01, 2018, until October 31, 2019, unless otherwise specified.
SERVICES
Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
DELIVERY FEES
A delivery fee will be charged according to the distance traveled, if any train tickets are required to be delivered to clients’ hotel.
PAYMENT
Full pre-payment by bank transfer is required 30 days before the commencement of services.
Our bank account details are:
Bank Name: Bank of China Beijing JianGuoMen Wai Sub-Branch
开 户 行：中国银行北京建国门外支行
Account Name：ATC TRAVEL SERVICES (BEIJING) LTD.
账 户 名：北京道成国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3259 6908 9747
账 号：3259 6908 9747
Swiftcode : BKCH CN BJ 110
For itineraries operated outside China
Account Name：BEIJING GLORY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE CO, LTD.
账 户 名：北京千乘假期国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
账号：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
Bank Name: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
开 户 行：兴业银行三元桥支行
CHILD POLICY
For children aged between 2 and 11 years following rates will apply:
- Child in shared adults’ room with extra bed will pay 80% of the total package price
A maximum of two children per party is granted such a discount. Besides this general policy, specific conditions may apply case by case.
CANCELLATIONS
For cancellation of confirmed reservations, following general cancellation charges apply :
- Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival : 20% of the total amount
- Between 15 and 7 days prior to arrival : 50% of the total amount
- Less than 7 days prior to arrival : 100% of the total amount.
Special conditions apply for cruises, beach resorts as well as for some of the boutique and landmark hotels. Expeditions and specific products may have different conditions.
Domestic and international air tickets are non-refundable once issued. You are obliged to pay full airfare (inclusive of any tax and fuel surcharge) of any cancelled tickets based on the contract rate.
PROGRAM CHANGES
We reserve the right to re-arrange the order of any tour program, to cancel or substitute elements of any tour itinerary without notice, when local conditions require such changes. All itineraries depending on domestic flight confirmations are subject to changes.
Any increase in taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the authorities will be advised as soon as we are informed of them, and they will be added to the invoice.
Flight and train details mentioned in our itineraries are for indicative purposes only.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This agreement, its contents and all related documentation sent over to the customer/tour operator are strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any third parties.
COMPLAINTS AND IRREGULARITIES
We consider complaints as valuable feedback to improve service delivery levels. We request that service delivery failures or customer concerns, be reported during the customer’s stay, to one of our representatives. It is the aim of the company to solve any irregularity on the spot. The company reserves the right to refuse to take action on perceived irregularities submitted to the company 14 days after the customer returns back home.
FORCE MAJEURE
During the term of this agreement, neither party shall be in default of its obligations to the extent that its performance is delayed or prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, bankruptcy of a vendor, strikes and other labor disturbances, acts of war, or civil disturbances, or other equivalent or comparable events.
INDEMNITY
The client agrees to indemnify and to save A Trails – Daocheng from harm and against all damage or injury (including death) to property or person(s) resulting from intentional or negligent acts or omissions from their respective officers, employees, agents, contractor or subcontractor in connection with the performance of this agreement.
LEGAL NOTE
This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China (and/or applicable in relation to the country it is legally represented) for the time being in force and the parties agree to submit any dispute arising between the parties under this agreement to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the respectable Arbitration Institute, Office of the Judiciary applicable at the time of submission of the dispute to arbitration and the conduct of the arbitration thereof shall be under the auspices of the specific Arbitration Institute accordingly.
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LIABILITY
We act as an intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, all transport operators and local tourist offices providing the services. The Company is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural and disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour. Acknowledgment and confirmation of the above-mentioned conditions is active, once clients participate in one of the provided services via us. The itinerary of the excursion, package and/or tour cannot be altered or changed without prior permission from us. We cannot be held liable if you amend the excursion and its content in your brochures or give wrong descriptions to clients that are travelling.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING AUTONOMOUS REGIONS IN CHINA
The Company is not responsible for any last-minute closure of specific regions or tourism sites caused by decisions taken by local or national authorities to restrict access hereto. We will provide alternative itineraries where necessary and reduce cancellation fees to a minimum, however, such imposed closures are beyond our control and constitute a case of force majeure.
The areas concerned include but are not restricted to : The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, minority regions in Qinghai and Gansu provinces.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Travel breaks down borders and brings people together: The nearly 900 million people who travel every year make the sector one of the biggest in the world, a major employer and a key element in the global economy. But this has its downside, too: increasing pollutant emissions from the tourist traffic, loss of coastlines and other landscapes through excessive building development and sexual exploitation of children are just some of the negative consequences of the growth in global tourist travel. In order to minimize the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones, our Corporate Responsibility Strategy focuses on four prime issues:
- We increase efforts to ensure that children and adolescents in tourist areas are protected against sexual exploitation, one of the worst forms of abuse of young people today.
- We promote fair working conditions and sensibly service provider partners to social and environmental concerns.
- The supply and saving of clean water is a further key issue.
- We develop our own projects to meet the growing threat posed by climate change. Indeed, helping counter the adverse effects of global warming is one of the biggest challenges faced by the world tourist.