THAILAND TO LAOS BIKING ITINERARY
Trip Length: 10 days/9 nights
Start/Finish: Bangkok/Bangkok
This unique, multi-country journey takes us into the heart of
two stunning and culturally rich countries where we’ll
experience the friendliness and warmth of their people. Nobody
knows the backcountry better than our personal guide, local
biking expert Tanin, who will weave us through rice paddies,
jungle, farmland and forest. Along the way we’ll enjoy exclusive
access to ancient sights and private homes that connect us to a
side of this region that few tourists ever see. Sure, there will
be a few bumpy trails along the way, but the extra work always
pays off; just like it does in life. Besides, there’s no better
place to tap into your spiritual side for a little perseverance.
Trip Highlights:
- Ride elephants to the door of our luxury resort
- Explore the ancient capital of Chiang Saen before the
crowds catch on
- Meet an eccentric professor whose home-cum-museum is
dedicated to the north’s magnificent teak-carving heritage
- Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine at the Four
Seasons’ cooking school
- Bike through forests to the long-long monastery of Wat
Umong
- Visit the National Museum in Luang Prabang, which opens
just for us
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Accommodations:
Anantara Golden Triangle, Chiang Saen
The Anantara is a small luxury resort that takes full
advantage of the tranquil splendour of the Golden Triangle. Our
rooms have high, teak beam ceilings and private balcony
overlooking the bamboo forest, and are accented with the best of
local silks and woven cottons. Amenities include sunken tubs and
DVD players. The resort is most magical at night when hundreds
of candles cast shadows across Naga carvings in the main
building and along the gorgeous infinity pool. The spa is
sublime with stone steam rooms, hot rock massages and facials
galore.
Four Seasons Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a great city to visit, but it doesn’t mean you
have to stay in the heart of it, especially when the Four
Seasons sits on 20 breathtaking acres of tropical gardens and
rice paddies in the Mae Rim Valley. It can be hard to drag
yourself away from your polished teak floors, double vanity,
oversized bathtub and spacious veranda for a visit to the fully
equipped fitness club and tennis courts or the ultimate spa for
indulging every one of your senses.
La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang
Originally serving as a government hotel, La Résidence Phou
Vao has been transformed into Luang Prabang’s premier property.
The location couldn’t be better, atop the Hill of Kites in the
centre of town. Stand on your balcony and soak up the sweeping
panorama of Luang Prabang and its Mekong backdrop. Your room is
tastefully finished in rosewood and cotton, matching the hotel’s
Lao/colonial architectural motif. The spa boasts an alluring
combination of traditional Lao herbal and steam therapies.
Oriental Hotel, Bangkok
The Oriental Hotel is among the world’s finest, with two
pools, a fitness centre and a renowned spa. Set on the banks of
the Chao Phraya River in the heart of the city, it is the
perfect base for exploring Bangkok.
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DATES & RATES |
Departures:
Nov 05 - 14, 2008
Dec 28 - Jan 06, 2009
Nov 04 - 13, 2009
Dec 27 - Jan 05, 2009
Trip Length: 10 days/ 9 Nights
Price per Person from: $10,995
Single Supplement: $2,500
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