Fruit Tourism

(8 days/ 7 nights)

FRUIT TOURISM (now until October,2008)

Day 1

YOUR HOME TOWN-PHETCHABUN

Meet and greet at your hotel in Bangkok (Hotel in Bangkok is not included) and transfer directly to Phetchabun Province.

Phetchabun located in the lower northern part of Thailand, 346 kms. from Bangkok. It has a total area of 12,668.416 sq.kms. or about, 7,917,760 rai. Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history. At present, it is famous for the fertile land for cultivation. The renowned fruit is sweet tamarind. Besides, there are various historical and natural attractions as we know from the motto of the province: Sweet Tamarind City, Nam Nao National Park, Si Thep Ancient City, Khao Kho Commemoration, Poh Khun Pha Muang City. After driving approx. 4hrs. check in at hotel in petchaboon Lunch is served at local restaurant. Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 2

Breakfast at hotel

PHETCHABUN-UTTALADIT

Visit Orchard (Sweet tamarind & Sala fruit), meet and discuss with owner of orchard as well as companies trading.

Lunch en route. Proceed to Uttaradit Province to visit Orchard (Lansat, Longan, pineapple and etc) and discuss with farmers and companies trading. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Utttaradit. Uttaradit is the title denoting the identity of this city means “City of Northern pier”. Before it became an important pier city, Uttaradit used to be a Sub-district of Mueang Phichai, an ancient city.

Day 3

Breakfast at hotel

UTTARADIT-LAMPHUN -CHIANG RAI. Depart Uttaradit for Lamphun to visit Longan orchard and discuss with farmers and companies trading. Lamphun is located in the river valley of the Ping River, surrounded by mountain chains.Under its old name of Haripunchai, Lamphun was the northernmost city of the Mon kingdom of the Dvaravati period, and also the last to fall to the Thai. In the late 12th century it came under siege from the Khmer, but did not fall. However in 1281 King Mengrai of Lannathai finally seized the city, and made it part of his kingdom.

Lunch enroute , afterward continue transfer to Chiang Rai. Chiangrai is the most northern province of Thailand. The Chiangrai Province is bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north, Laos on the east, Phayao and Lampang on the south and Chiangmai on the southwest. Chiangrai is about 785 km from Bangkok and 182 km from Chiangmai and can be reached by plane (Chiang Rai

International Airport) or by bus. Chiangrai was built in 1262 by King Mengrai. King Mengrai himself was the founder of the Kingdom of Lanna. Chiangrai was occupied by Burma between 1648 and 1786. After that Chiangrai became a part of Thailand.

Overnight in Chiang Rai at Rim Kok Resort.

Day 4

Breakfast

CHIANGRAI-SURATHANI

Visit Orchard (Lichi & pineapple) and discuss with farmers and companies trading.

Lunch en route. Afternoon depart Chiang Rai for Bangkok. Arrive Bangkok and connect

flight to Surathani. Arrive Surathani and transfer to check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight in Surathani.

Day 5

Breakfast

SURATHANI. The province was visited by King Rama VI in 1915. It's name was changed from Chaiya to Surathani which means city of good people!. Visit Orchard (rambutan, mangosten and longan) and discuss with farmers and companies trading. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight in Surathani

Day 6

Breakfast

SURATHANI-BANGKOK

Short visit and discuss with other orchard and farmers. , also visit local product (OTOP)

Lunch enroute. After lunch depart for airport for flight to Bangkok. Arrive Bangkok and transfer to check in at Narai Hotel . Overnight at Narai Hotel (superior room)

Day 7

Breakfast

Early morning visit two local famous fruit markets (wholesale).

Balance of the day at leisure for shopping by your own. Dinner by your own

Overnight

Day 8

1200hrs check out

Transfer from hotel to airport. Depart Bangkok by…

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The inclusive tour price for above program based on 4 passengers in sharing

twin is USD 992 net per person for minimum 4 passengers.

Include in the package is:

One night accommodation in Petchabun

One night accommodation in Uttaladit

One night accommodation at Rim Kok Resort, Chiang Rai

Two nights accommodation in Surathani

Tow nights accommodation at Narai Hotel, Bangkok

Daily breakfast

Lunch and dinner as mentioned (does not include beverage)

Half day visit two local famous fruit markets in Bangkok

Hotel service charge and tax.

Not included:

International airfare and airline taxes. Airfare Chiang Rai-Bangkok, Bangkok-Surathani-Bangkok (est. $365 per person, price subject to change without prior notice) Personal expenses, Visa & Passport fee, Travel insurance Other meals and services than mentioned in the program.

Please contact us for the reservation at 1-866-THAI-777 (1-866-842-4777) or e-mail: fruittour@thailandvacationtour.com

Price is subject to change without prior notice.