Program can end in Vientiane or Bangkok. 

Day 1 - Bangkok to Khao Yai National park   (-/L/-)

Morning departures for the 2-½ hour drive to Khao Yai National Park. At the foothills of the park take an oxcart ride to experience the former way of life of Thai farmers. Continue to explore the national park by walking along the jungle trail from Pha Kluay Mai to Heo Narok Waterfalls. Time for relaxation and lunch at the Jungle House and then the fun of an elephant-back ride through the forest

Overnight at a nature resort in the foothills of the park.

Day 2 - Khao Yai to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) (B/-/-)

Korat, gateway to Isan where the food, dialects and ways of life are different from the central region of Thailand. Afternoon trip to visit Pimai to see the ruins of this famous 10th-century Khmer shrine and then on to the archaeological site of Ban Prasat where human skeletons, ancient weapons, ornaments and other artefacts have been found in pits dating back to prehistoric times. Return to overnight in Korat and some free time to explore the city.

Day 3 - Nakhon Ratchasima                 (B/-/-)

Morning departure for Phnom Rung, the largest and the best restored Khmer temple complex in Thailand and the Muang Tam sanctuary, a brick structure with 5 pagodas surrounded by laterite ponds. In the afternoon visit the Pak Tongchai Silk Center to observe the process of silk production.

Day 4 - Nakhon Ratchasima to Ubon Ratchathani (B/-/-)

Depart by day train* (approximate schedule 11:40-16:45) to Ubon Ratchathani, a major city to the east, not far from the border with Cambodia.

Upon arrival transfer to hotel, then at leisure to explore the town.

Khao Yai Jungle

Pimai Khmer shrine

Day 5 - Ubon Ratchathani (B/-/-)

After breakfast set off to see the bizarre rock formations and prehistoric paintings at Pha Taem and Sao Chaliang. Continue to the cataracts at Kaeng Tana. In the afternoon visit the famous forest temple and meditation centre Wat Nong Pa Phong.

Day 6 - Ubon Ratchathani to Udon Thani (B/-/-)

After breakfast take a public air-conditioned coach * (approximate schedule 1200-1800) to Udon Thani, the largest city in the upper northeast.

Day 7 - Udon Thani to Nong Khai  (B/-/-)

After breakfast visit the forest temple of Luang Ta Bua and a silk-weaving village. Continue to Nong Khai and transfer to hotel.

Day 8 - Nong Khai to Bangkok or Vientiane  (B/-/-)

Free time to explore this border town on the bank of the Mekong River, its bustling border market and the Friendship Bridge that links Thailand with Laos, before returning to Bangkok by overnight train.

Day 9 - Bangkok (-/-/-)

Arrive Bangkok in the morning. Termination of the tour. 

Phnom Rung

Pha Taem Ubon Ratchathani

Thai???Laos Friendship Bridge

Price :

Trip	Schedule	Price US$, P/P	High season		Compulsory Dinner		reservation
			Date	Price	Date	Price
	01 Nov 11 to 31 Oct 12	Adult - US$ 1,319 Child rate: 75%

	Remark :
	For those wishing to continue their journey to Vientiane, Laos the program can terminate in Vientiane. Then it will be an 8-day program instead of 9 days.

	Services included in the price :
	§ Accommodation: standard class accommodation on shared twin-bedded room with air conditioning and private facilities. § Meals: Daily breakfast § Transport:  Air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned in remote areas § Misc: Local English-speaking guides and all activities as specified in the itinerary, including admission fees, with instruction where necessary

	Services not included in the price:
	§ Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary § Tips for guide and drivers / Personal expenses

	Preferred accommodation list:
	Standard class  Khao Yai - Juldis Khao Yai Resort (Deluxe) Korat – Sima Thani Hotel (Superior) Ubon Ratchathani – Laithong Hotel (Superior) Udon Thani – Budget Hotel Nong Khai – Budget Hotel