This incredibly low price covers all of the following: 

• Return Air fares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Bangkok with Thai International, one of the world's best airlines. 

• Twin share accommodation in Bangkok and Pattaya at good three star hotels. 

• Full buffet breakfast daily. 

• All transfers and transport within Thailand. 

• Full time services of a professional Thai tour guide and an Australian tour leader. 

• Visits to Thailand's biggest department store and the world's biggest weekend market. 

• There will also be a full program of optional tours available. 

For anyone wishing to stay longer in Thailand, there will be an optional extension of a seven day coach tour to Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand for $695 per person twin share. This covers the cost of the coach, good quality accommodation, many meals, the Thai tour guide and admission fees to many attractions. 

We will make every effort to match up single travellers who wish to travel at twin share rates, but this is not guaranteed. If a single room is required the extra cost would be $225 for the seven-day tour or an extra $430 for the full 14 day tour.

For years Thailand, particulary Bangkok and Chiang Mai, has been considered to be a shopper's paradise.

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	Itinerary for Thailand Shopping Tour
Note:	Breakfast is included daily plus all other meals listed in the itinerary.
18.11.09	Depart Sydney at 10:00am on TG456, arriving in Bangkok at 3:20. Depart Brisbane at 2:20pm on TG474, arriving in Bangkok at 8:30pm. Depart Melbourne at 4:25pm on TG466, arriving in Bangkok at 9:35pm. Transfer to the Manhattan for four nights. The hotel is centrally situated in the Sukhumvit shopping and entertainment area and close to the Sky Rail Station. Overnight at the Manhattan Hotel.
19.11.09	Morning optional tour to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Bangkok's Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, Emerald Buddha, and the replica of Angkor Watt. This is followed by a visit to the temple of the Reclining Buddha with it's huge mother-of-pearl feet. On the way back to the hotel we will go via Siam Square (quality shopping) and the Pratanum import/export market (bargain price, ready-to-wear clothing) for those who wish to be dropped off there. Price $37.00. In the evening there will be an optional outing to a traditional Thai theatre restaurant for a Thai banquet and presentation of Thai classical dancing. Price $34.00. Overnight at the Manhattan Hotel.
20.11.09	Optional full day tour to the River Kwai. There is a 3 hour coach trip to Kanchanaburi where we inspect the Jeath War Museum situated in Bamboo huts - replicas of where the allied prisoners were housed. We then visit the beautifully maintained war memorial cemetry. Then onto the infamous bridge itself, which we can walk across. We then have lunch (included) at a nice restaurant beside the bridge. After lunch we travel out to see the large trestle where many Australians died in the construction. Then we visit the famous "Tiger Temple" where the monks care for a number of large and baby tigers. You can get a photograph of your self patting a tiger! We then drive back to Bangkok. Price $74.00. Overnight at the Manhattan Hotel.
21.11.09	In the morning there is an optional tour to see Bangko's beautiful flower market, followed by a boat tour of Bangkok's klongs (canals) and the busy Chao Phrya River. See the Royal Barges nd the spectacular Temple of Dawn. This is followed by a visit to a jewellery manufacturer(with drinks on the house!). Price $32.00. This afternoon there is an included tour to the world's biggest weekend market. It covers several acres and sells alsmost everything. The prices are excellent, if you are good at bargaining! Overnight at the Manhattan Hotel.
22.11.09	Transfer to Pattaya, Thailand's leading resort on the Gulf of Siam. En Route visit Thailands biggest department store. Then on to Pattaya, staying at the A-One Royal Cruise Hotel in central Pattaya for three nights. In the evening there is an optional excursion "Pattaya by night". First we have dinner (included) at an outstanding Thai restaurant. Then we attend one of the world's best transvestite shows with superb dancing, costumes and scenery. Then a stroll along the South Pattaya strip, an area famous for it's nightlife. Price $55.00. Overnight at the A-One Royal Cruise Hotel.
23.11.09	Optional morning tour to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in South East Asia. There is an excellent cultural show and short elephant show included. Price $34.00. Overnight at the A-One Royal Cruise Hotel.
24.11.09	Depart for Si Racha Zoo, located between Pattaya and Bang Saen. Here a large number of Bengal tigers as well as crocodiles and other animals can be found. Watch the shows involving trainers with tigers and crocodiles. You may choose to hold and take photos with tiger cubs. You will be thrilled to see how friendship can be possible among tigers, pigs and dogs, living together peacefully. View a large number of scorpions on ladies' bodies. Witness a crocodile wrestling show by lady performers and visit a crocodile farm. After lunch, enjoy the entertaining tiger show. Transfer back to the hotel. Price $48.00 including lunch. 6pm late check-out from hotel, and depart hotel 7pm. Transfer to Bangkok Airport, where passengers doing the 8 day tour depart for Australia. Sydney passengers depart Bangkok at 11:59pm on TG457, arriving in Sydney at 1:10pm (25.11.09). Brisbane passengers depart Bangkok at 11:59pm on TG473, arriving in Brisbane at 12:05pm (25.11.09). Melbourne passengers depart Bangkok Airport at 12:15am 25.11.09 on TG465, arriving in Melbourne at 1:25pm. After dropping those returning to Australia at the airport, the passengers doing the extension travel north to Ayuttaya, a former capital sacked by the Burmese in the 18th century, for an overnight stay. In this section of the tour breakfast is included daily, plus other meals as specified, all accommodation, travel and Admission fees.
25.11.09	Visit Ayuttaya's historic park with its extensive ruins. Next to Lopburi to see its famous Monkey Temple, where hundreds of monkeys run wild over the temple and the surrounding city. We next inspect an interesting museum set in a former palace. We then travel to Phitsanalook for an overnight stay. Lunch included. Overnight at hotel.
26.11.09	First we visit the Phitsanalook local market to enjoy it's sight, sounds and smell. Then to Sukothai, the ancient ruins dating back to the 14th century. Finally we visit the spectacular Soldiers Temple, possibly the most beautiful temple in the world. We then travel to Lampang for an overnight stay. Lunch included. Ovenight at hotel.
27.11.09	First we visit an interesting Burmese-style temple in Lampang. Then travel to Lampoon where we inspect historical Wat Haripoonchai, built in 1157. Then we travel to Chiang Mai where we visit Wat Doi Suthep, a beautiful mountain-top temple with spectacular views back over Chiang Mai. We then check in to the luxurious 4 star Central Duangatawan Hotel for a 3 night stay. This hotel is situated right in the middle of Chiang Mai's bustling night market. Lunch included. Overnight at the Centara Duangatawan Hotel.
28.11.09	Tour of Chiang Mai's various handicraft factories. See the manufacture of silverware, Thai silk, lacquerware, wood-carving and furniture, paper umbrellas etc. Lunch included. Overnight at the Centara Duangatawan Hotel.
29.11.09	Travel out into the rural areas to visit an orchid nursery and butterfly farm. Next we visit Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. Lunch included. Overnight at the Central Duangatawan Hotel.
30.11.09	Travel back towards Bangkok on the western road. On the way we visit the Lampang Elephant Centre and see a demonstration of elephants at work. We stay the night at Nakon Sawan. This small city is off the usual tourist route and is quite an interesting place. Lunch included.
01.12.09	Travel to inspect the Thai Royal family's Summer Palace at Bang Pa Inn, with lunch at a renowned riverfront restaurant (included). Then onto Bangkok International Airport. Sydney passengers depart at 6:00pm on TG455, arriving in Sydney at 7:10am the next morning (02.12.09). Brisbane passengers depart at 11:59pm on TG473, arriving in Brisbane at 12:05pm the next day (02.12.09). Melbourne passengers are transferred to the Manhattan Hotel for an overnight stay.
02.12.09	Melbourne passengers are transferred back to Bangkok Airport, departing at 8:10am on TG461, arriving in Melbourne at 9:20pm. Note. For Melbourne passengers there is an extra charge of $40.00 per person Twin Share and $70.00 Single Room for the extra night's accommodation with breakfast in Bangkok. If Sydney passengers wish to have a daylight flight home they can also, if they wish to stay overnight in Bangkok & depart at 8.00am arriving into Sydney at 9.00pm.

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Deposits and Payments - A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 per person is payable within 7 days of booking. This deposit is not refundable should you later cancel. The balance is payable in full 8 weeks prior to departure. 

Refunds and Cancellations - Cancellations after final payment will result in a refund limited to whatever we can recoup from the airline.

Insurance - Adequate travel insurance is essential. We can arrange this for you if desired.

Passports - All travellers require a current passport with at least 6 months left on it at the end of the tour. Non-Australian passport holders require a re-entry visa for Australia. Visas are not required for Thailand if travelling on an Australian passport.

Basic Tour Price and Taxes - Air taxes and fuel levies are included in the basic tour price, therefore, as air taxes and fuel surcharges change regularly the exact amount will be advised at time of final payment. Total tour cost may therfore change by a small amount.

Not  Included in the Cost - All items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, drinks, excess baggage, tips, meals, (except those specified in the itinerary), etc. Also travel insurance.

Booking through other Agents - As we keep the cost of out tours as low as possible, there is insufficient margin for us to be able to pay commission to other travel agents, so some bookings can only be accepted if the client pays the other agent's commission. Macleay Valley Travel is a fully licensed travel agent and as such any monies paid to us are fully insured by the Travel Compensation Fund. We are happy for any prospective traveller with us to check us out with your local Consumer Affairs (fair trading) department. Similarly, credit card payments can only be accepted if 2% is added to the price to help defray the heavy merchant fees charged to us by the credit card companies.

Health and Fitness - Macleay Valley Travel recommends that the passenger is reasonably healthy and/or fit to participate in this tour. Persons with a disability requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a companion. Macleay Valley Travel and their representatives cannot provide this service. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to accept/decline or terminate a passenger's participation in the tour under certain circumstances.

Limitation of Liability - As Macleay Valley Travel acts only as agent for the Airlines, Hotels, Coach Companies etc., providing accommodation, transportation and other services, Macleay Valley Travel shall not be liable or responsible for death or injury to any person or loss or damage to any property including baggage arising out of or connection with any transportation, accommodation or other services, or resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of Government or other authorities, de jure or defacto wars, whether declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, delays or cancellations caused by changes in schedules or itinerary, or over bookings or defaults or for any causes beyond Macleay Valley Travel's control or any loss or damage resulting from improper or insufficient passports, visas or other documents and neither Macleay Valley Travel, and its servants or employees shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses or liability sustained or incurred by the tour member as a result of the foregoing causes.
Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to modify the itinerary or the accommodation if circumstances make this necessary, provided that the amended itinerary is of equal value or greater value than that of the original program.
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