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Mae Sa Elephant at Work, Botanical, Orchid Farm and Meo Hilltribe Tour
FULL DAY CHIANG MAI SIGHTSEEING
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Trip Description : Visit the magnificent Mae Sa Elephant Camp and enjoy an elephant ride around the camp. Visit Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, the first true botanical garden in Thailand.
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ITINERARY
| Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby.
Visit the magnificent Maesa Elephant Camp, 30 minutes to the northwest of Chiang Mai city, which is located on the banks of a small river, where the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests is given daily. The show includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. This is your chance to enjoy an elephant ridearound the camp (supplement will be paid on the spot). A relaxing drive takes you up the slopes of Maesa Valley to visit a Meo hilltribe, Baan Phanokkok to observe their simple way of life. The Meo hilltribe originated from South China and usually live on mountain peaks above 3000 feet. Lunch served at local restaurant.
Then continue to visit Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, the first true botanical garden in Thailand. It is the center for botanical studies and research, render services concerning botanic and environmental knowledge as well as to provide recreation for public to enjoy the beautiful flora. On the return to Chiang Mai stops are made at the Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids.
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RATES (Valid : Now - 31 Oct'08)
Inclusions:
>> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> English speaking licensed guide
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
>> Lunch
Exclusions:
>> Elephant Ride (supplement will be paid on the spot)
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
Child Policy:
>> For children under 3 years will be Free of charge
>> For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 years old we charge normal price
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