Chiang Mai Holidays
Description
Location: Thailand
Your holiday price includes: Flights, transfers and 3 nights accommodation in Bangkok followed by a 2 day/ 1 night tour on the River Kwai Jungle Rafts plus a night back in Bangkok before 3 nights accommodation in Chiang Mai. Board basis will be room only in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and half board on the River Kwai excursion.
Accommodation description
4* Amari Atrium, Bangkok – 3 nights – room only
Ideally located just 10 minutes away from Bangkok’s shopping and entertainment districts this property offers luxury in the heart of the city. Offering large comfortable rooms plus exquisite leisure facilities this luxurious property offers an excellent standard of service.
Hotel facilities
- Shuttle bus to shopping destinations and local attractions
- Beauty salon
- Shopping arcade
- Outdoor pool and sun deck
- Jacuzzi
Room facilities
- Air conditioning
- Satellite TV and pay per view movies
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Electric in room safe
- IDD phone
Food and beverage
- Cascade restaurant – Serves lavish buffets and an international a la carte menu
- Cascade lobby bar – Serves light refreshments and drinks throughout the day
- Vivaldi Restaurant – Serves a wide range of Italian cuisine ranging from tasty pizzas to gourmet pastas
- Mingles Pub and Restaurant – Serves full a la carte Asian and international cusine plus guests can enjoy live bands daily
River Kwai Jungle Rafts – 1 night/ 2 days - half board
After spending 2 nights in Bangkok you will be collected from Bangkok and taken to Kanchanaburi. Visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway centre Museum, War Cemetery and Bridge over the River Kwai. Take a long tail boat from the pier to get to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts, passing by unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Check in on arrival. Lunch will be served. Take an exciting boat ride downstream and visit the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Dinner included and accommodation at River Kwai Jungle Rafts.
Breakfast at the rafts. Visit to the nearby ethnic Mon tribal village, plus optional elephant ride through the bamboo forest. Check out and depart for lunch at pier. Take a historic ride on the Death Railway Train, passing through lush forest. Continue back to Bangkok for final night at the Amari Atrium.
4* Empress – 3 nights - room only
Located right in the heart of Chiang Mai this luxury hotel is within walking distance to the infamous night bizarre. Offering the finest room amenities combined with a superlative service this hotel is great for a short stay within Northern Thailand.
Hotel facilities
- Health centre
- Shopping arcade
- Outdoor pool and sun deck
- Sauna
- Daily bed turndown service
Room facilities
- Climate control
- Marble bathrooms
- Radio
- Private bar
- Electric in room safe
- IDD phone
Food and beverage
- La Brasserie – Newly redecorated grill room offering grilled and roasted dishes combined with fine wines and desserts
- Panda Palace – Exquisite Cantonese and Dim Sum dishes prepared in this traditional Chinese style restaurant
- Chao Nang Coffee Shop – Round the clock service offering cakes, sandwiches and pastries
- Garden Lounge – Offering the best live music in town and a particular good choice for cocktails
- Poolside bar – Serving refreshments and snacks by the outdoor pool
Single supplement: From £80 to £180
Children: On request
Infants: Not available
Please note
- Child prices are only applicable with 2 full fare paying adults.
- The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard, Amex - 2%.
- For any bookings made within 3 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £35 per person levied by the tour operator.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.
Chiang Mai Information
Chiang Mai Tourist Office
Address: 105, Flat 1, Chiang Mai, Lamphun Road, Amphoemuang, Chiang Mai, 500000
Email: tatcnx@samart.co.th
Phone: +66 (0) 53 248 604 / +66 (0) 53 338 048
Destination Airport
Bangkok International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Thailand
Address
Bangkok International Airport, 222 Moo 10 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Country Code
66
Telephone
(0)2 535 1111 or 535 1004 or 535 1456
Fax
(0)2 535 4061 or 502 3846
aatpr@airportthai.co.th or aotpr@airportthai.co.th
Website
www.airportthai.co.th
Location
The airport is located 24km (15 miles) north of Bangkok
Time Zone
GMT + 7
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
Free shuttle buses connect all three terminals.
Driving Directions
The main road linking the airport to central Bangkok is the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road; it is also possible to travel into Bangkok via faster toll-motorways.
Car Parking
A car park is located in the basement of International Passenger Terminal 1; in addition, there is a seven-storey car park next to International Passenger Terminal 2 and a three-storey car park in front of the Domestic Passenger Terminal.
Car Hire
Avis is located in the first floor meeting hall in Arrivals, between International Passenger Terminals 1 and 2. Other car hire companies, including Budget, have desks in the Arrivals area in the Domestic Passenger Terminal.
Public Transport
Rail: Trains run to Bangkok from Don Muang Station, opposite the airport, to Hua Lumpong Railway Station in central Bangkok, from where trains to destinations throughout the country can connect. Road: Taxi: Licensed metered city taxis (with black and yellow plates) can be flagged down outside Departures; passengers should make sure that the meter is switched on and never used unlicensed taxis. It is a good idea to have the destination required written in Thai. Limousine: Thai Airways International Public Company offers a limousine service. Bus: Air-conditioned airport buses leave from the front of the Terminal 1 Arrivals area; destinations served include several city hotels, the Grand Palace, Sukhumvit and Bangkok Railway Station. Regular public buses also run to Bangkok Railway Station, Silom Road and the Southern and Eastern Region bus terminals.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information counters are located in all Arrivals and Departures halls. The Tourism Authority of Thailand counters are located in the Arrivals halls .
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found throughout the terminals. A postal and telecommunications service is also available at the airport in all three terminals. Mobile phone hire is available in the International Passenger Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: Various restaurants, snack bars and fast-food outlets offer a wide variety of international cuisine in all terminals. Shopping: There are several gift and souvenir shops, as well as a duty-free shopping in the International Passenger Terminals. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in all terminals. Other facilities: These include medical emergency clinics, chemists, a laundry, a baby care room, Muslim prayer rooms and entertainment areas.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has a business centre providing telephone, fax, computers and meeting rooms; a conference room is available to hire too. Internet services are provided in the CIP business lounges in the International Passenger Terminals. There are also VIP rooms. The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) also offers business facilities, including a 24-hour business centre, Internet and e-mail service, banqueting and conference facilities, as well as a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.
Disabled Facilities
Facilities for disabled travellers include lifts, accessible toilets and an electric car for transport around the terminals. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline at the time of booking. Car parking for disabled travellers is also available.
Airport Hotels
The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) is situated opposite the airport, connected by an air-conditioned footbridge. The Thai Hotel Association (tel: (0)2 996 7725/7 or 504 3880; website: www.thaihotels.org) has reservation desks in all terminals. Most major hotels are served by courtesy minibus routes; nearby hotels include Asia Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 992 6999), Quality Suites Bangkok Airport (tel: (0)2 982 2022) and the Banyan Tree Bangkok (tel: (0)2 679 1200).
City
Bangkok
Full Airport Name
Bangkok International Airport
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