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“I can truly say that this was one
of my best vacations ever. No complaints! Flight was excellent.
Food, guide and driver was excellent! Will use China Silk Tours
again.”
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-Phyllis M. Tagliaferri
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“We went, we’re back, and we
loved it!!! Our guide, Roger, was fantastic. We never expected to
have a personal guide and chauffeur. The accommodations, for the
most part, were wonderful, the people charming, the shopping terrific,
and the sights to see beautiful, awe inspiring, and exciting. We
will never forget out elephant ride, boat trip, the hill people
(their warm welcome and lovely hand crafts), the dinner theater/dance
evening, and the infinite variety of the temples and Buddhas. We
will recommend your tour to all our friends.” |
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Cooking Tour 11 Days |
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A "Taste of Thailand" is truly an exhilarating experience and culinary adventure,
well-worth a journey to each of the regions of Thailand. Thai food is internationally famous. Whether
chili-hot or comparatively bland, harmony is the guiding principle behind each dish. Thai cuisine is
essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into
something uniquely Thai. A unique opportunity to tour and taste the best of Thailand
with Mr. Willard Romantini
Hosted By:
Mr. Willard Romantini
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| Visits: Bangkok (5 Nights), Chiangmai (3 Nights),
Phuket (3 Nights)
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| Detailed Itinerary for 2006 |
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| Mar 07 : MILWAUKEE
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Board your flight bound for Thailand Spend the night aboard as we cross
the International Date Line.
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| Mar 08 : ARRIVE
BANGKOK |
Arrive in Bangkok, the exotic capital of Thailand.
We are transferred to the hotel for well-deserved rest and relaxation.
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| Mar 09 : BANGKOK |
After breakfast, visit to the Flower and vegetable market,
close to the Chao Phraya River, brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they
have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers
and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. Continue to the Royal
Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with
the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi,
the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Colored Towers, is a must. Then, proceed
to Wat Chetuporn, that boasts the over 45-meters long Reclining Buddha. Wat Pho is also
regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called “Thailand’s first
university”. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and status found in the temple-educated people
on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation
and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage.(BL)
After that, we arrange transfer to the James Fashion Tailor for the tailor shop.
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This most, interesting full day tour takes you to the rural yet world-famous
floating market of Damnoen Saduak, situated around 100 kilometers west of Bangkok.
The tour includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom, site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called
“Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. An excellent buffet lunch
will be served at the picturesque Rose Garden Aprime Country Resort. Afterwards, you will
attend the Thai Village show at the Thai Village, giving a short introduction into the many
customs of Thai life. The show includes the colorful Buddhist ordination procession, an elegant
fingernail dance, a Thai boxing demonstration, Hill Tribe dance performances, sword-fighting,
elephants at work, charming flock dances and a traditional Thai wedding ceremony and much
more.(BL)
In the evening, you can explore the Patpong Night Market on your own.
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| Mar 11:BANGKOK |
Join a half day Cooking class at the Amari Atrium Hotel, the programme has been
carefully designed to offer insight into the country's rich culinary heritage and the art of Thai
cuisine. The class also includes with Apron, Cook book and box of Spices. Afternoon, the rest of
the day, you can enjoy the swimming pool or take in spa services if you like.(B)
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| Mar 12 : BANGKOK - CHIANGMAI |
Transfer to airport and take a flight to Chiangmai. Arrival at Chiangmai
Airport, transfer to hotel. After lunch at hotel, visit the one of most revered temples in
Chiangmai – the Wat Doi Suthep, located high in the mountains, where you can enjoy a panoramic
view of the whole Chiangmai area. Then, continue to visit Home Industries Village at Bo Sang and San Kam Phaeng, which is the center of cotton industries, traditional local products, antiques from Burma and hilltribe handicrafts, hand-woven silk and cotton and wood carving. In the evening, we offer a typical Kantoke dinner with various shows and performances of the hilltribes, living in Northern Thailand, before returning to the hotel for the night over. A good alternative is to enjoy the daily night bazaar in the heart of Chiangmai and find you bargaining for some excellent souvenirs of Thailand. (BLD)
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| Mar 13 : CHIANGMAI |
Learn and enjoy to cook traditional they way Thai people do in Sompet
Thai Cookery School. You will learn special cooking techniques and traditional recipes
that have been passed down for generations. You will also be taught how to serve Thai food
in the traditional way. A recipe book with color photographs will be provided of each dish
to suggest the many ways to prepare and serve Thai food. (BLD)
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| Mar 14 : CHIANGMAI |
Expertly guide tour to visit the Asian elephants in their friendly
environment. See how elephants are used in the daily life and learn how they are naturally
trained. Observe a demonstration of their highly valued skills in moving huge logs and
their playful behavior as they bath in the cool stream, included 1 hour elephant rides to
see how these huge animals can be used for all kinds of jobs in the jungle. Then, visit
White Karen hill tribe before proceeds to the orchid farm. (BLD)
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| Mar 15 : CHIANGMAI - PHUKET |
Take a flight to Phuket and transfer to hotel. The sandy beaches of this
exotic tropical paradise are yours to relax and enjoy for days. (BD)
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| Mar 16 :
PHUKET |
Join a half day Cooking class at the Amari Coral Beach Resort.
You can get a comprehensive Thai cooking course, which starts right from the introduction
to Thai ingredients, market tour, to actual cooking, with a wide selection of Thai main
popular dishes. (BLD)
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| Mar 17 : PHUKET |
Take a half day tour gives an insight into the highlights of the "Pearl of
the Andaman". A leisurely drive around Phuket town to view the Sino-Portuguese style
buildings is followed by a trip to Khao Rang, which overlooks the town and the southern
part of the island. Other attractions visited are the Marine Biological Institute, the
Gypsy Village at Rawai Beach and the famous sunset viewpoint at Phromthep Cape - a must
for photographers! Afternoon, you may wish to take in a round of golf, try a relaxing
Thai massage, join an optional tour, or enjoy the international cuisine and nightlife of
Phuket. (B)
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| Mar 18 : PHUKET - BANGKOK |
Take a flight back to Bangkok and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a speedy and
refreshing long-tailed speedboat ride down the river and the multitude of winding canals,
which earned Bangkok the title of "Venice of the East". The excursion offers a view of
authentic riverside lifestyles, such as houses on stilts and children playing in the water.
The return journey is on a sedate converted rice barge. Guests will be served seasonal fruits and
unlimited cold drinks as they enjoy a relaxed cruise along the "River of Kings". This half-day trip
gives a view of Bangkok that most never gets to see. After that, transfer to James Fashion Tailor. (B)
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| Mar 19 : BANGKOK - MILWAUKEE |
Pack the last souvenirs before your transpacific flight home.
Transfer to the airport in the evening and flight you homebound transpacific to the USA. (B)
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Round-trip
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Inter-city and surface transportation in Thailand |
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Hotel accommodation bases upon double occupancy at superior first class or deluxe hotels |
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Cooking class lesson in each cities |
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22 meals: 11 American Breakfast, 6 lunches, 5 dinners |
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Round trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges |
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Escorted throughout Thailand by our English Speaking guides at each city to show you the local sights. Sightseeing tours as specified |
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USA airport taxes approx. USD $180.00 per person, the price is bases on the flight schedule |
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Exit airport taxes, security charges and user fees, both domestic and international |
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Tipping to the guides & drivers
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
60 days or more prior departure – USD300.00 per person
59 to 31 days prior to departure - USD500 per person *
Within 30 days of departure - 100% forfeiture of the tour price per person
* In addition to the above stated cancellation charges, plus any charges assessed by land
suppliers, cruise companies and airlines. Please check with our “Tour Reservation &
Terms” for more detail.
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