Introduction

Why nostalgic?   “Siam” evokes The King And I with its beautiful people, stunning palaces, and gorgeous silks.   And this is exactly what you will see and experience during this intensive and intriguing visit to energetic Bangkok.   Our Road to Mandalay takes us into a landscape of lakes and mountains, and temples and pagodas, with their strong spiritual unpinning of Buddhism. Long inaccessible to foreigners we can now enter this complex world to experience its mysteries at first hand.   Perhaps we can better understand the transition from the Burma of nostalgia to the emerging modern Myanmar.  And finally, we return to Thailand and the exotic hill town of Chiang Mai for a change of scenery, style, and adventure.

As always, our small group will enjoy the benefits of a professional escort to complement local guides, the best available accommodations, various and sometimes unusual means of transport, with an emphasis on local gourmet cuisine.   In addition to museums, palaces and temples, we visit markets and factories and ride the elephants.

Our journey begins at the legendary Oriental Hotel in   Bangkok.   Please join us.

  Tour Overview

Three nights in Bangkok at the Oriental Hotel in River Wing superior rooms with a welcome dinner at The Chateau William.  We have two full days to explore the major sites with some time for shopping and to enjoy the Spa.

One night in Inle at the Inle Princess in superior rooms where we enjoy a private boat trip including lunch on the lake.

Two nights in Mandalay at the Sedona Hotel in deluxe rooms.  We have time for extensive sightseeing and to admire the sunset from Mandalay Hill.

Two nights in Pagan at Thiripyitsaya Sakura in superior rooms.  We experience a day filled with temples and pagodas, a market, and a visit to a lacquerware studio.  Dinner by the riverside includes entertainment by puppets.  Next day visit Mount Popa.

Two nights in Rangoon at the Pansea Hotel in superior rooms.  Full day of sightseeing punctuated by lunch at the Green Elephant restaurant.  A special dinner rounds out our stay in Burma.

Three nights in Chiang Mai at The Regent in paddy-view pavillions.  See an orchid farm, a hill tribe village, local markets, take a boat ride, and one on an elephant.  We also have ample time to luxuriate in this world class destination.

One night in Bangkok at the Amari Airport Hotel ends our journey.

This itinerary may be reserved as a private departure with a date of your choosing.

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tours@connoisseurstravel.com