Mystical Thailand with Siem Reap & Phuket (OTE3) - 2013 / 2014

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18 days from Bangkok to Bangkok


Mystical Thailand with Siem Reap & Phuket
Do your shopping by boat at the popular Floating Market
Do your shopping by boat at the popular Floating Market
See the Temple of the Dawn, an iconic landmark in Bangkok
The infamous Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia
The Grand Palace once functioned as the official residence of the King of Thailand
Boats along the beautiful shores of Thailand
See the ancient shrines and temples of Ayutthaya

Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Once you have booked your vacation, Globus provides the ability to pre-purchase excursions, register for your vacations and provide emergency contact information online.

Dinner Cruise On Loy Nava Traditional Rice Barge
Enjoy a superb Asian dinner on a traditional converted Rice Barge while slowly drifting along the riverside of the Chao Phraya River, past the Temple of Dawn and the Grand Palace. Loy Nava, the originator of Chao Phraya dinner cruises and operator of the uniquely beautiful antique teakwood rice barge, the Tahsaneeya Nava, awaits with pleasure the opportunity to serve you with the same attention to detail and standards as we have offered to royalty, celebrities, and visitors from all parts of the world over the past thirty years. We will take you on a journey through Thai history, culture and gastronomy in a truly romantic ambiance and guarantee that it will be an experience of Thailand you will never forget.
Approximate value: $66 USD per person


Jim Thompson's House
Visit Jim Thompson's House, a collection of wooden buildings brought to Bangkok and erected by the famous Jim Thompson, an American pioneer in Thai Silk, who disappeared mysteriously in the jungles of Malaysia many years ago.
Approximate value: $44 USD per person


Family Style Dinner at Gallery Restaurant
A combination of exquisite Lanna architecture, fine Thai cuisine, and exhibits of northern Thai art, the Gallery is the perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment during a stay in Chiang Mai. Set in a 100 year old Teakwood House on the bank of the Ping River, the Gallery was selected as the Best Conserved Private House by the Association of Siamese Architects, under Royal Patronage, in 1993, and the Chiang Mai Conservation Prize presented by the Lanna Architect Group in 1991.
Approximate value: $55 USD per person


Khantoke Dinner at Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center
Chiang Mai is famous throughout the kingdom for its incredible cuisine and rich Lanna culture and you can experience the best of both these worlds in one evening at a Khantoke dinner. You won't find a better representation of true Lanna cuisine than at a Khantoke dinner. Guests will be treated to northern-style dishes in traditional Thai fashion by sitting on the floor and eating off large low round tables known as toke. While you sample the many dishes offered, skilled dancers will perform traditional Lanna dances such as fon lep (finger dancing), ram dab (sword dancing), and fon thean (candle dancing). Truly skilled cultural performers like those employed by Chiang Mai's leading Khantoke venues are a dying breed, so whether you come for the food or the dancing, don't pass up this unique experience.
Approximate value: $28 USD per person


Thai Cooking Class including dinner
The gray-tiled houses and deep alleys crossing each other appear almost uniform in appearance, till you discover the details, the many specific adornments, such as the knocker, stone block near the door and Chuihua gate, etc. that are symbols of Beijing's regional culture, and make it fascinating to explore.
Approximate value: $140 USD per person


Phang Nga Bay By Speed Boat
An unforgettable journey through one of the most unique marine settings in the world! Start the perfect day with a drive across the causeway to the mainland where a boat awaits to take us on a cruise around the towering limestone karst islands in the famous Phang-Nga Bay. These majestic rocks rise dramatically out of the sea and are interspersed with mangroves and fascinating hidden caves. En-route a visit is made to the renowned James Bond Islands, the location for 'The Man with the Golden Gun' and countless other movies. A trip to the floating sea gypsy village of Koh Panyi is next. This village is notable for being built on stilts at the end of the 18th century by nomadic fisherman.
Approximate value: $110 USD per person


Phuket Fantasea Show with Dinner
Inspired by Thailand's exotic heritage, Phuket Fantasea not only showcases the charm and beauty of Thailand, but also enriches ancient Thai traditions with the wonder of cutting-edge technology and special effects.
Approximate value: $78 USD per person