Experience of The Northeast Thailand: 8 Days 7 Nights Amazing Thailand Packages Tour Type : Private Tour Duration : 8 Days

Experience of The Northeast Thailand: 8 Days 7 Nights

This trip is a combined experience with historical, culture and some sightseeing touring around the Northeast Thailand provinces. The northeast region is commonly referred to as Isaan (the "I" is pronounced with a long "EE" sound). Isaan has a rich history, with evidence of occupation going back at least 5,000 years. The region is near the heart of the old khmer kingdom, and the ruins of khmer Hindu and Buddhist temples are found throughout the area. In recent years, some rich fossil finds have also sparked keen interest, with a few "Jurassic Parks" to be found here and there. Isaan is probably the least touristy area of Thailand. It’s an excellent place to spend time trying to see the "real" Thailand.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok
We pick you up from airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure in Bangkok.

Meals: -
Accommodation: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok – Khao Yai
We pick you up from your hotel in Bangkok. Our first visit is at Khao Yai National Park, when it was established in 1962, Khao Yai was Thailand’s sole national park. Today there are well over 100 parks, but this one still remains popular. Sprawling over 770 sq miles, the park encompasses wide variety of habitats, including submontane evergreen forests and grasslands. There are also several mountains of around 1000 m (3,300 ft) including Khao Khieo, south of the park headquarters. Wildlife is abundant and includes many endangered mammals such as elephants, gibbons, tigers, leopards, and Malaysian sun bears, as well as more than 300 bird species. In the park we have several stops like at Haeo Suwat Waterfall and watchtowers.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Khao Yai

Day 3: Khao Yai – Korat – Surin
Today we drive to the Northeast of Thailand, to the “granary of The Isarn”. Our first visit goes to Dan Kwian pottery village. Then we continue to The Lost Khmer Temples. Prasat Hin Khao Phnom Rung is situated on an extinct volcano. The temple’s construction began early in the 10th century and like others Khmer sites it lies on the route to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Phaonom Rung is the finest Khmer Temple in Thailand and gives more than only a good picture of Angkor Wat. Close by there is Muang Tam, another impressive Khmer temple. Later we arrive at Surin.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Surin

Day 4: Surin – Roi Et – Khon Kaen
Early depart from our hotel. In Roi-Et we visit The Phraphuttha-rattana-mongkol-mahamani image, which is situated within the grounds of Wat Buraphaphiram. Measuring 68 m (225 ft) from its base to the top of its flame final, this giant standing Buddha is reputed to be one of the tallest in the world. Then we bring a visit to Kosum Phisai Monkey Park. Afternoon arrival at Khon Kaen.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Khon Kean

Day 5: Khon Kaen – Loei
In the morning we visit National Park “Nam Nao”, where we will stop at Keang Sopha waterfall. For 1 hour we hike through the forest and enjoy the natural life of the forest. We continue our way to one of the unspoiled provinces of Thailand, “Loei”. (Chateau the Loei). In the afternoon we visit a beautiful lake and we make a bambooraft over there.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Amalai Palace

Day 6: Loei
In the morning we visit the small village Wang Saphung. It is 20 km southwards from Loei. First of all we visit the Baan Wang Saphung School where the head teacher will give you a small tour through the school. He will be happy to answer all your questions about the school system in Thailand. The more then 700 school children will welcome you friendly. After the visit we will have a lunch in a local restaurant in the middle of the rice fields and rubber plantations. After lunch we make a bicycle tour through Wang Saphung. This will be a nice experience for you because you are like an attraction for all the people in the village. You can visit some Thai families and you can see how the noodle and desserts are made. The bicycle tour will take two and a half hour. Afterwards we will go to an agricultural farm where we will have a barbeque diner. The farm lies in the middle of nowhere and has no electricity. Pineapples, chill pepper are grown over there. After arrival we make together with the Thai farm family a stroll over the farm and they will explain about the way of living at the farm.
By sunset the candles, torches and campfire will be there together with the barbeque. The atmosphere is unique and there is a big change that you will see thousands of stars. Around 9 or 10 pm you will arrive in your hotel again. At this day you will see the real authentic Thailand!!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Amari Loei Palace

Day 7: Loei – Chiang Khan – Nong Kai
Today we start with the Mekong village tour. This tour takes place in temples, lush forest and great river views. Chiang Khan consists of 2 km long Parallel Streets with teakwood restaurants and temples. Those temples, which are most worth a visit, are Wat Santi, Wat Pa Klang, and Wat Si Khun. The journey continues along the stretch of the river and we visit Pak Chom. A picturesque settlement of ramshackle wooden buildings clustered by the bank of the Mekong River. Then we stop at The Than Thip falls which is the major highlight of this area. Hereafter we continue to follow the river in Si Chiang Mai. This town overlooks the Lao capital of Vientiane on the other side of the Mekong River. We visit the topiary in the gardens of the fisheries department.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nong Kai

Day 8: Nong Kai – Bangkok
In the morning we visit the Indochina market. This market remains the focus of lively, local trade carried out between Thailand and Laos. By far the most unusual site of interest at Nong Khai, is “Wat Khaek”, also known as Sala Kaew Ku an open air theme park of enormous, concrete Hindu and Buddhist sculptures among the giant gods, saints and demons. In the afternoon a transfer to Udon airport for a domestic flight to Bangkok. End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Information : Price includes accommodation, entree fee, transfers, English guide, visits as mentioned in the program, daily breakfast, minivan with air condition and air ticket Udon – Bkk

Hotel information: During this tour, you will spend the nights in middle class hotels, with a minimum of 3-stars.

Note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions and room availability.