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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our Asia vacation starts as we check
in for the international fl ight bound for
Bangkok, Thailand
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Day
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| Enroute
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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As the widebody jetliner fl ies over the expanse
of the Pacifi c Ocean, it crosses multiple
timezones and the international dateline
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Day
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| Arrive-Hong Kong -Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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The fl ight arrives at Hong Kong where we
deplane to catch a connecting fl ight
to Bangkok. Originally named “Siam,”
Thailand is an ancient land that has seen
the rise and fall of numerous dynasties.
The current Chakri dynasty exists as a
constitutional monarchy. Upon our
arrival at Bangkok we are met by the Ritz
Tours representative and transferred to the
deluxe hotel for check in. Relax and unwind
a bit before attending a Thai Classical
Welcome Dinner Show.
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Day
4
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Today, we explore the world famous
Damnern Saduak Floating Market on
Bangkok s timeless klongs (canals).
Numerous flat boats fill the klongs, all of
them carrying produce and other wares
to be bargained for. After lunch the entire
afternoon is free for leisure activities. Some of
us may elect to go on an optional excursion
to the Rose Garden featuring an exciting
Thai Cultural Show with elephants.
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Day
5
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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After breakfast, we visit and admire the royal
splendor of the Grand Palace and Coronation
Hall. Buddhism is one of the cornerstones of
Thai culture and it infl uences can be felt
and admired as we visit the Emerald
Buddha Temple. Continue on to Wat Po,
also known as the “Reclining Buddha
Temple.” After visiting the Gems Factory,
the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure
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Day
6
| Bangkok-Chiang Mai
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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The morning is free at leisure until we transfer
to Bangkok Airport for a short fl ight to Chiang
Mai, a city of great historical interest and
noted for its handicraft villages and colorful
ethnic hilltribes. Upon arrival today we check
into the hotel, assembling later in the evening
to attend a Khantoke Lanna Dinner Show.
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Day
7
| Chiang Mai
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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This morning s tour visits the historical Doi
Suthep Temple and the Holy Pagoda
containing a relic of Lord Buddha. After
lunch, our tour continues on to the Thai
Handicraft Village, Sankhempeng Silk
& Cotton Handweaving Factories, and
Borsang, a village famous for its umbrellas
and primitive paper making. Tonight, we
can enjoy shopping local Chiang Mai
products at the Night Bazaar, then take a
leisurely walk back to the hotel.
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Day
8
| Chiang Mai
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Today s tour start off with a visit to see
the elephants at work in the jungles. An
optional 1/2 hour elephant ride as well as
bamboo rafting are available if we so
choose. After lunch, head back to the city
where the rest of the day is free at leisure.
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Day
9
| Chiang Mai-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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The morning is free at leisure until the
motorcoach comes and transfers our
group to the airport to board the fl ight
back into Bangkok. Upon arrival, we re
met and transferred to the hotel.
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Day
10
| Bangkok-Siem Reap
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Depart Thailand as we board a fl ight
bound for Siem Reap. Cambodia is a
predominantly Buddhist nation with a
population of just over 13 million and is the
successor to Khmer Empire which ruled
the nation for 300 years. Upon arrival we
are met and transferred to our hotel.
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Day
11
| Angkor
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Visit Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated to
the Hindu god Vishnu by King Suryavarman II.
In 1992 UNESCO declared the monument
and the entire city of Angkor a World
Heritage Site. Continue on to Angkor
Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas,
the Former Royal Palace, the Terrace of
Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King
and Phnom Bakheng.
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Day
12
| Angkor
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our sightseeing tour of Angkor continues
today as we visit Ta Prohm, one of the
most popular attractions of Angkor, Ta
Keo, Chau Say Tevoda and the Roluos
Group. In the afternoon, we fi nish our
city tour of Angkor with Lolei, Preah Ko,
Bakong, and Les Chantiers Ecoles.
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Day
13
| Angkor-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Depart Cambodia and head back to
Bangkok by air. No activities have planned
for today as it is a travel day. Use the time to
get some last minute souvenir shopping done
or to explore Bangkok at your own pace.
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Day
14
| Bangkok-USA
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our vacation to Thailand and Angkor Wat
comes to an end all too soon as our group
transfers to the airport to board our homebound
international fl ight, connecting in
Hong Kong to arrive back at the USA.
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