Wednesday, October 31, 2012

HIDDEN CHARM OF TO NUNG LAKE


Visiting this sunny and windy land, many mysterious stories are originated from Central Highlands in Vietnam, the opportunity discovers the charming landscapes of this land and also experience the life of ethnic people. Of all the beautiful landscapes, To Nung Lake is a must-see place that you should not miss.
Vietnam’s Central Highlands are the origin of many mysterious stories. Visiting this sunny and winy land, tourists are offered to discover the purified lakes and rivers and vast swathes of old-growth jungle as well as experience the life of ethnic minority group. Of all the charming landscapes of this land, it would be a “big miss” if not mentioning To Nung Lake (T’nung Lake of Bien Ho – Sea Lake) in Bien Ho Commune, approximately 8km from Pleiku city, Gia Lai Province.
Discover the Hidden Charm of To Nung Lake
To Nung Lake used to be the flooded cater of a volcano millions years ago, but now it plays as the reservoir and the tourist attraction of the city. Located in the middle of the red soil land of the highlands, To Nung Lake is well-known for its green clear water and the spectacular surrounding landscapes of lush vegetation and colorful insects. It is regarded as an emerald, the pride of highland Pleiku.
Tourists in Vietnam travel have to pass through a green shade of pine trees before reaching To Nung Lake. Tourists can take a “thuyen doc moc” to discover the hidden charms of the lake, to see the shadows of the pure and sparkling surface of the lake and to jump into the forest to explore the wild nature. Here, tourists have chance to see plenty of diversified flora and fauna. Moreover, ones can participate in some fishing or watching the turtles for pleasure and relaxation.

Discover the Hidden Charm of To Nung Lake
To Nung (T’Nung) is also the name of the village nearby. It is the home of ethnic minorities such as Bana, Gia Rai living in harmony. Those visiting here may go for a stroll around the village to experience the traditional customs and culture of local people. Some are fascinated to stay overnight in the village for camping-fire and enjoying grilled fish drunk with Can wine.
In 1988, To Nung Lake (or Bien Ho) was recognized as a national landscape for its beauty by the Ministry of Culture and Information. The lake has been kept intact with a primitive charm that attracts tourists in Vietnam travel from everywhere.

Northern Thailand Adventure 13 Days / 12 Nights

Experience the north of Thailand by visiting a region of the country known for its diverse cultural landmarks and spectacular scenery boasting abundant natural surroundings and traditional Thai architecture. Visit the Royal Palace, Ayutthaya, River Kwai, several hill tribes, an elephant orphanage in Chiang Mai and take a magical boat trip on the Mekong River with a visit to the Golden Triangle. After this overwhelming experience, relax at your hotel swimming pool on the gulf of Siam, or a surcharge in Hua Hin or Cha-am. Along the way stay in good hotels on half board and travel in a luxury air-coach.

 Northern Thailand Adventure 13 Days / 12 Nights
Duration: 13 days/12 nights
Tour Code: MTHL03
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Bangkok - River Kwai - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Phisanulok - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Gulf of Siam
  • Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
    Meals:
    Arrive in Bangkok in the morning and transfer to your hotel in the city, where evening dinner cruises with live music lighten Bangkok and give you a great first impression of this bustling metropolis.

    Day 2 - Bangkok: City Tour

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Today will start with a visit to the Royal Palace and the magnificent temples of the Golden Buddha and the Emerald Buddha, followed by a cruise on the ‘Klongs’ of the imposing Chao Praya River, which passes through the city. Today we will see the oldest temple in Bangkok, Wat Arun, richly decorated with Chinese porcelain. In the evening dinner will be served in the hotel.

    Day 3 - Bangkok – River Kwai – Kanchanaburi

    Place Transport: Car->Boat 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    A visit to the colourful floating market will be the first thing on the agenda for today, where at the first dawn many boats come with all kinds of commodities and vegetables together. Then we will go to the River Kwai to visit the famous Bridge and Death Railway, the impressive small museum and war cemetery.

    Day 4 - Kanchanaburi – Ayutthya – Phitsanulok

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Today will start with a departure to the ancient capital of Siam, Ayuttthaya. The city lies on three rivers and has many impressive relics of the history and pagodas.

    Day 5 - Phitsanulok – Chiang Rai

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
    Meals: Breakfast
    Today you will head on to Chiang Rai but first to the beautiful city of stamp, Wat mahattat for a morning of exploring before heading on to Chiang Rai to visit Sukhothai with its many ancient palaces, temples and Buddha statues. Stay in a luxury resort in Chiang Rai.

    Day 6 - Mountain Tribes- The Golden Triangle – The Mekong

    Place Transport: Car->Boat 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Begin your day by meeting the Akha and Yao hill tribes, followed by a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to the notorious opium in the Golden Triangle, where the countries Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet.

    Day 7 - Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    In the village Sankaem – paeng see the finest silk and hand- painted umbrellas. Then go on to Chiang Mai, north of the bustling city with many attractions, shops and the famous night market comprising of hundreds of stalls.

    Day 8 - Chiang Mai: visit Doi Suthep Temphle

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    A visit from the Doi Suthep temple will expose you to magnificent views over the valley, followed by a visit to the training camp for young elephants, who learn to move logs in the jungle..

    Day 9 - Chiang Mai – Bangkok

    Place Transport: Train 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Chiang Mai – Bangkok
    Today you will be able to learn Thai cooking where first with the chef you will visit a local market to buy your ingredients before visiting an authentic Thai house to cook various unique Thai dishes. A great way to impress friends and family back at home! In the afternoon you will go to the station in Chiang Mai for the return journey by night train to Bangkok. There is also the option (at an additional cost) to fly back to Bangkok, allowing you to have an extra night there.

    Day 10 - 12 - Bangkok – Gulf of Siam

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast
    In the morning you will arrive in Bangkok, greeted with a hearty breakfast before heading on to the Gulf of Siam, where you will stay in a lively hotel with all the comforts and a lovely pool. The coast here consists mainly of three adjacent resorts, Jomtien Beach, Naklua and Pattaya with it beautiful beaches, many shops, restaurants and night markets. If you require somewhere a lot quieter for the night, then at an additional cost you can individually stay in a quiet seaside resort Hua Hin/ Cha-Am.

    Day 13 - Bangkok Depature

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
    Meals: Breakfast
    You will be transported back to Bangkok where the day is free at your leisure until your onwards flight.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 12 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

    - Boat, train as indicated in the itinerary.

    - Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.
    - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - Visas on arrival
    - International flight tickets and airport tax.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

    - Travel insurance 
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Cycling Phnom Penh to Angkor 6 Days/ 5 Nights

Cycling Phnom Penh to Angkor 6 Days/ 5 Nights The trip can be started in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, where the mountain bikes have been prepared. Our cycling guide will brief on the tour. Getting around and out of Phnom Penh is a busy traffic. So we might transfer a little bit if the traffic is worse. Most of the road surface is good with tarmac. Then we take the boat crossing Tonle Sap lake, which is best from July to February. We ride approximately 320 km mostly on tarmac roads on most of the days except from Banteay Srei to Kbal Spean which is about 15km on the dirt road. Apart from Angkor complex, the other main interest are Kbal Spean known as the river of thousand lingas and Beng Mealea ruin temple hidden in the jungle. The temple is charming, peaceful and has its own special character. Once it was featured in the movie stared by Indiana Jones and the Two Brother by French movie maker Jean Jacques Anaud.


Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Tour Code: MCHL03
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Phnom Penh - Toul Sleng Museum - Siem Reap - Angkor Small Circuit - Banteay Srei and One Thousand Lingas - Beng Mealea - Siem Reap Departure
  • Day 1 - Arrival Phnom Penh (35km by bike)

    Place Transport: Bicycle 
    Meals: Lunch - Dinner
    Arrive at Phnom Penh airport and transfer to your hotel. Explore this bustling city's major sights by bike including National Museums of Khmer Arts, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide S21 and the Killing Field.

    Day 2 - Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (28km)

    Place Transport: Boat->Bicycle 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Transfer for speedboat to Siem Reap crossing Tonle Sap lake. One of the interesting boat trip which is best from July to February. The boat takes about 6 hours which has toilet, air-con and life jacket. Cycle 15km to the hotel. Late afternoon, view sunset tour at Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap. 

    Day 3 - Siem Reap-Angkor Small Circuit 25km

    Place Transport: Bicycle 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycling through Angkor pass check point. Cycling through the shady road with a little pumping because of the a few pot-holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples.
    Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples. Continue the cycling through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. There you will see Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia's great king, Jayavarman VII. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 4 - Banteay Srei and One Thousand Lingas (90km)

    Place Transport: Bicycle 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Depart from the hotel on the main road. Arrive at Angkor Wat and turn left to the west. Continue to cycle 2km before turn right to the rural road. The road is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice field, village, pagoda. Arrive in Banteay Srei before lunch. Visit (45 minutes) Banteay Srei temple known as women citadel (built in 967 A.D dedicated to Brahma). While some of temple are impressive because of their sheer size, Banteay Srei stands alone in the quality of its construction and decoration. Its pink sandstone walls are decorated with what some consider the best carving of all, and still an excellent state of preservation.

    The road is good for cycling Continue cycling to visit Kbal Spean, the River of Thousands Lingas, lying under the river bed, people believe it brings fertility and blessing Angkor area as the river flows to Siem Reap. Walk 1,200meters to visit the Lingas and enjoy lunch and the water fall. On the way back, cycle on the main road to visit Landmine Museum of Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors' donation to fund his work. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 5 - Beng Mealea (100km)

    Place Transport: Bicycle 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel on the National Road No.6, turn left at Dam Dek market after 42km. Visit Beng Mealea temple. Beng Mealea is an untouched temple hidden in the jungle surrounded by its mood 900 meters by 1,200 meters. Beng Mealea is a beautiful, charming temple. It has it own character which cannot be found in any other temple. We can feel very peaceful sitting inside the temple as we can get rid of the many tourists at Angkor area. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 6 - Siem Reap Departure

    Place Transport: Airplane 
    Meals: Breakfast
    Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until transfer for departure flight.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 05 Nights Accommodation.

    - Mountain bikes
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program 
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

    - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

    - Dinners, except as specified above. 

    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Vieng Vang Day Trip


Duration: Full Day
Tour Code: MLVS01
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Vientiane - Vang Vieng visit villages and caves - Vientiane
  • Day 1 - Vientiane - Vang Vieng visit villages and caves - Vientiane

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Lunch
    The trip to Vang Vieng begins as we depart Vientiane and drive along one of the most scenic routes in the whole of Asia to Vang Vieng which is located on a bend in the Nam Song River. This small and tranquil town is rapidly developped with the advent of tourist, but the beautiful scenery with a mixture of quiet water and limestone outcrops is unchanged for century. On arrival at Vang Vieng, we cross the river and walk through the breathtaking mountain landscape to visit some hill villages and caves. The most famous of these caves, Tham Jang, was used by local people around 200 years as a hideout from Chinese invaders. The trip ends after arrival in Vientiane. 

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
    - Lunch (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - You can get Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Sapa Market & Chay River 4 Nights /3 Days

Sapa is located in Lao Cai province, 350 km from Hanoi, close to the border with China. The Hoang Lien Son range of mountains dominates the district, which is at the eastern extremity of the Himalayas. This range includes Vietnam’s highest peak, Fansipan, at a high of 3142m above sea level and a vast area covered by thick forest, rich in wildlife. The town of Sapa lies at the attitude of about 1,600m. The climate is moderate, cool in summer, foggy and cold in winter with occasional snowfall. Sapa is home to a great diversity of ethnic minority people. It is likely that, Sapa was first inhabited by highland minorities of H’mong and Yao group and later came the Tay, Zay, and a small number of Xa Pho to form the 5 main ethnic groups which takes about 85% of the district’s population today and a very small number of them live in Sapa town, most of themlive in small villages and hamlets scattering in valleys and hamlets scattering in valleys and mountains throughout the district.


Sapa Market & Chay River 4 Nights /3 Days
Duration: 3 days/4 nights
Tour Code: MVAT18
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Supan - Coc Ly Market - Chay River - Trung Do Village - Hanoi
  • Night 1 - Ha Noi – Lao Cai . Overnight on Train

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    MinMax Travel’s tour guide pick from your hotel then transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train, soft sleeper with AC to Lao Cai station.Overnight on the train.

    Day 1 - Sunday: Sapa – Cat Cat – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B,L,D)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    Picked up at Laocai Railway station early in the morning by car. Arrive at Sapa round 8:00 AM. Breakfast at a local restaurant. Start from Sapa at 10:00 AM. Get down to a valley, visit an H’mong village and the hydro electric power station built by the French. Take a small path to go and visit other 2 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay people (Lao Chai and Ta Van village). Stay in Ta Van at a Dzay family. Picnic lunch on the way and dinner at the family.

    Day 2 - Monday: Giang Ta Chai – Supan – Sapa (B,L,D)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    Breakfast at the home-stay, take the road to Giang Ta Chai village to see the Red Dzao people via the paths through terraces and bamboo forests. Visit a waterfall, a suspension bridge. Picnic lunch and cross the river. Visit an H’mong village up to the mountain. Our car pick you back to Sapa. Visit the ancient stone circle on the way back. Check in hotel, dinner in Sapa.

    Day 3 - Tuesday: Sapa – Coc Ly – Chay River – Trung Do – Hanoi (B,L,D)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    Leave from Sapa early at 7:00 AM for CocLy market which is situated far from Sapa. Enjoy the peaceful life of 6 different minority peoples (Flower H’mong, Black Dzao, Tay, Dzay, HaNhi and Nung). The market is the chance for the minorities to meet and share joy and sorrows after the crops, to exchange one another’s experience. Say goodbye to the market and get down onto a boat along Chay river. You are bound to feel great and find yourselves smaller among high Rock Mountains and to be surprised at white and breathtakingly waterfalls. The Fairy Cave is located deeply in the rocks. Get off the boat to visit a village of the Tay Minority (Trung Do village) by the river. After the boat trip, visit a small town – Bao Nhai and then take a car back to Laocai Station for the night train to Hanoi. Have dinner before getting on the train.

    Day 4 - Wednesday: Hanoi Arrival

    Place Transport: 
    Meals:
    Arrive in Hanoi round 5:30 AM, taxi to hotel on your own.Tour ends.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - Accommodation in first class soft-sleeper wooden Cabine, A/C (2 ways).
    - Accommodations in Hotel as specific base on Deluxe Twin / Double Mountain View Room.
    - All Transportation in air-conditioned car, mini van as per program mentioned and vehicle with drive in delta.
    - English speaking guide and local guide for trekking.
    - Meals as mentioned: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner.
    - Entrance fee to indicated sights seeing.
    - Permit and porter for trekking.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - Drinkings
    - Personal expenses
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Vinh phuc's climate is ideal in summer


Surrounded by green mountains and rivers, Vinh Phuc province has favorable conditions of climate. Annual average temperature is 23.4 degree celsius . Especially, Tam Dao Mountains is in a vast high mountainous region affected by tropical humid monsoons with average temperature of 21degree celsius.
                                                                                                                    Dai Lai Lake



Vinh Phuc has the monsoon tropical climate zone with enough features of the Northern mountains.

The annually average temperature is between23.5 and 25oC, the highest temperature is 38.5oC and the lowest is 2oC. Notwithstanding, the terrain features cause the high difference in the temperature between the mountainous and the delta areas. In Tam Dao, at the height of 1,600m above the sea level, the annually average temperature is about 18.4oC.
Vinh Phuc attracts numerous tourists to various following beautiful scenerys. Tam Dao Tourist Resort is an ideal summer resort in the North, located 900m above sea-level. It is a enjoyable resort with fresh and cooling air, beautiful scenery and many modern accommodations are built here to serve tourists.


Nearby, Tam Dao National Park is unforgettable address. The vegetation cover is representative of five types of tropical forest. The flora consists of 904 species and the rich fauna includes 307 species. 



At the foot of Tam Dao Mountain, Dai Lai Lake is an man-made lake. Dai Lai is blessed with a favorable climate, cool summer and warm winter. The lake lies a 3-hectare island which is home of difference kinds of birds. Tourists also enjoy panoramic view of the lake from top of Than Lan Mountain. 

Thailand in Style 7 Days / 6 Nights


You will be at leisure until it is time to leave for Chiang Rai Airport for your flight.aThis tour highlights the best secrets in two of the most visited cities in the wonderful land of smiles, the amazing Big Mango "Bangkok" and the rose of the north "Chiang Mai". Start your memorable journey with a comprehensive tour in the hustle and bustle that is capital city. Bangkok's oldest temple Wat Pho and the glittering Grand Palace, where the revered Emerald Buddha resides will certainly not be missed. You will also experience the Bangkok not many know of as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River and its many networks of canals.

Continue the stylish Thailand tour in the North. A luxurious dinner at an atmospheric restaurant awaits, with an opportunity for you to let a kom loy (floating ballon) take flight into the night sky. Continue with a journey through the North's soothing outdoor environment as you cruise the Mae Ping River. Then, explore Chiang Mai via trishaw and visit the old city and its temples. Included is an evening time spent at the region' most revered temple at Wat Doi Suthep, where you will receive a private blessing.

Enjoy a helicopter ride and savor the exhilarating journey to the Golden Triangle. You will camp out in the wild in style via a posh tented accommodation. Spend time exploring the pristine environment and learning about the mighty elephant from a trained mahout. A spa session and scenic dinners are also included in your Golden Triangle stay.

Thailand in Style 7 Days / 6 Nights
Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour Code: MTLT05
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle
  • Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
    Meals: Dinner
    On arrival in Bangkok, our tour guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to your hotel by a limousine. You will have some time to relax and enjoy your elegant guest room at the world's leading Bangkok riverside hotel, the Oriental.

    In the evening, start your orientation in a city of angel with a dinner cruise on Manohra, a magnificent rice barge that has been converted into one of Bangkok's finest dining venues. Enjoy a sumptuous five-course dinner while cruising along the Chao Phraya River.

    Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.

    Day 2 - Bangkok: City tour

    Place Transport: Car->Boat 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Wat Po in time to experience the monks early morning chanting ritual (chanting starts at 9am). One of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Po is home of the famous 45 metre reclining Buddha as well as being the original school of traditional Thai massage. Continue to The Grand Palace, the most important and impressive royal palace in Thailand. Your guide will show you the palaces used for different occasions – the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and of course the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Appropriate dress is required (or can be rented on site). 

    Lunch at Supatra River House Restaurant.

    Afternoon, board a private long tail boat taking guests onto the peaceful Klong Bang Luang. Pass by shop houses, local temples and vendors on this waterway which was once a major trading route and lined with impressive homes of aristocrats. The guide will point out local landmarks and cultural idiosyncrasies of the area. After observing this lively area the boat stops at Baan Silapin, a 100 year old renovated house now home to an art gallery. Here stop for up to two hours to enjoy the gallery, take part in an art workshop or explore the local community, before experiencing a unique puppet show performed by puppeteers trained under the Joe Louis School of puppetry. Enroute back to the city stop to visit the Temple of Dawn – Wat Arun, arriving back early afternoon.

    Day 3 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Bangkok - Chiang Mai (B,D)

    After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to Bangkok Airport for flight to the north of Thailand.

    Upon arrival, meet up with our guide at the Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the beautiful ambience of your hotel and optional activities such as spa are available.

    On this Chiang Mai Night Discovery tour you will see exactly why Thailand's second city is a place that comes to life by night. Our evening tour commences at Wat Ket temple where we will join monks in their evening chanting of prayer, a magical, moving and incredibly atmospheric experience. From here it’s time to indulge in some sumptuous Thai cuisine when we move onto an old Teak House, Pillars 137. After dinner you will have the opportunity to light a paper lantern and release it into the jet black night’s sky and enjoy the superb visual spectacle this creates. Continue onto the bustling Waroros Night Market, a must have experience for all visitors to Chiang Mai. The market is the hub of local life and bursting with fresh flowers and local street food stalls, and the perfect way to cap of your evening. Your guide will explore the market with you and sample some local Thai sweets to finish off your wonderful evening of discovery in Chiang Mai.

    Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.

    Day 4 - Chiang Mai

    Place Transport: Car->Boat 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Travel to a local farmhouse in Mae Rim, on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, where you will take a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Then board a long-tail boat and enjoy a 30 minute cruise on the rural Mae Ping River. Along the river banks you will see traditional wooden houses and luxury modern residences. Arrive at the boat landing and take a trishaw ride along Tapae road, past the city walls and along Rajdamnern Road to Wat Phra Singh, in the middle of the old city.

    In the late afternoon, explore ancient Chiang Mai, including its old city walls, gates, moat and markets. After visiting Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal family are interred, and the historic Jed Yot temple, you continue to Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the temple on the mountain, and the most sacred in North Thailand. Your experienced guide will explain the story of the temple, the white elephant and lead you around its impressive chedi and show its beautiful murals. In the late afternoon, the tourist masses have already left the temple grounds and dusk will give a very special atmosphere. After your private blessing ceremony, witness the magical evening chanting of the monks. The tour ends with the spectacularly romantic evening view over Chiang Mai with its millions of glittering lights.

    Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.

    Day 5 - Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
    Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
    Breakfast and depart to the base in Chiang Mai. Take the private transfer flight by helicopter to Golden Triangle; the view over the mountains of Northern Thailand is spectacular.

    Upon arrival at Chiang Rai airport, local representative will assist to transfer to your Luxury Camp in Golden 

    Afternoon tea, then head out to explore the camp or watch wildlife with a tented camp naturalist.

    In the evening enjoy ‘Sundowners’, in true camp tradition, all activities recess to savor the magnificent sunset of another day in the Golden Triangle. Wherever the adventure – elephant trekking, river excursion or at the Camp – the next 30 minutes are spent with a casual drink and relaxation while watching the sky turn golden. Beverages of choice are served, accompanied by local and western snack items.

    Dinner served at Nong Yao Restaurant, an open-air thatched-roof pavilion by the riverbank, with rustic hardwood floors, Nong Yao Restaurant offers Thai, Laotian, Burmese and western cuisine. In keeping with the Camp's atmosphere, guests have the option to dine together at a long family-style table, seated in suede chairs, or privately, at separate tables. A bar area, complete with a double-sided fireplace in the middle, is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

    Overnight at the Four Seasons tented camp.

    Day 6 - Golden Triangle

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    Wake-up call and then meet with the professional mahouts who will provide training in how to care for and “drive” an elephant.

    Breakfast, enjoy a relaxing massage at the Spa, wonder-working treatments rejuvenate your body and bathe your spirit in perfect serenity. Traditional Thai massages and innovative rituals assisted by the healing power of mountain botanicals and warming spices guide you on a restorative journey.

    In the afternoon, depart to explore the golden triangle area, local village and their famous temple.

    Dinner served at the resort and overnight at the Four Seasons tented camp.

    Day 7 - Golden Triangle Departure

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
    Meals: Breakfast
    You will be at leisure until it is time to leave for Chiang Rai Airport for your flight.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 06 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

    - Boat as indicated in the itinerary.

    - Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.
    - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - Visas on arrival
    - International flight tickets and airport tax.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

    - Travel insurance 
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Angkor Explorer 2 days / 1 night

The trip will start from the hotel, where the mountain bikes have been prepared. Our cycling guide will brief on the tour. Biking around Angkor is the best way to explore the temple complex. Starting to explore Angkor complex on the shady road with tree lines. Most recently potholes have been eliminated. There are one temple in almost every Km, so it won't be boring and it is worth to stop and take photo. Our guide can also take you to explore back road cycling on the gate of Angkor Thom. It is such a wonderful road for cycling, quiet and peaceful. We ride approximately 75 km mostly on tarmac roads on Day 1 and Day 2 on dirt road through the rice field and village to the Pre-Angkorian temples in Rolous Group. Then taking the small road along east side of Siem Reap river to see lives of village before reaching to the the main road. Keep single line on the right hand side of the road. The traffic is a little busy on the main road as there might be some tourist vans and local people on moto-bike and cars passing by.


Duration: 2 days/1 night
Tour Code: MCAT09
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Kravan temple - Banteay Kdei - Ta Phrom - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Rolous Group - Tonle Sap
  • Day 1 - Small Circuit (25km)

    Place Transport: Bicycle 
    Meals: Lunch - Dinner
    Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycling through Angkor pass check point. Cycling through the shady road with a little pumping because of the a few pot-holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples.
    Continue the cycling through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. There you will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia's great king, Jayavarman VII. An eight-meter high wall encloses this ten square kilometre city, which is encircled by a moat. The famous-Bayon, in the geographical heart of Angkor Thom, is a remarkable 54 tower temple. Initially the temple appears to be a shapeless mass of grey and brown stone, but it is only as you get closer that you realize every tower has the carved face of Avalokiteshvara on it. After the visit, cycle to Angkor Wat to finish the small circuit. Stop at South Gate of Angkor Thom for taking photo.
    Access via a causeway over the moat that are flanked by statues of Gods on the left and devils on the right. Then visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. It is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. Angkor Wat is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of massive 'temple mountain' dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu.

    Day 2 - Rolous Group & Tonle Sap (50km)

    Place Transport: Bicycle 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Depart from the hotel, crossing the bridge at Old Market to cycle 15km toward Rolous Group. The first 2km, is on the tarmac road toward the bus station. Then, passing the rice field and the village. Rolous Group was the first capital of Angkor Empire during 800 A.D. Visit the Pre-Angkorian temples including Preak Ko, Bakong and Lo Lei. Afternoon, cycling to Tonle Sap Lake. Turn left at the crocodiles farm crossing the bridge. Then cycle on small road along the river through villages, pagodas and schools.
    This road is good for cycling as to avoid the busy traffic. After cycling 8km, turn right across the bridge to the main road as there is no further access on the small road. Continue cycling toward the hill about 3km (July-December) where the boat stop. (Note: January-June, the water is low and the boat will stop further 3km). Board on the boat to visit the floating village, floating school, fishing farm. After 1 hour boat drive. Return the Siem Reap on the main road to avoid cycling the same road. Tour ends.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 01 Night Accommodation.

    - Mountain bikes
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program 
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

    - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

    - Dinners, except as specified above. 

    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).