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 Night
safari and monasteries in Isaan (Korat) Ref: RT002A
The region of Korat offers different interesting places to
visit, most of
the time unknown of tourists. "Heaven and hell"
with on one side the huge
national park of Khao Yai, and on the other the strange temple
of
Wat Pa Lak Roy situated at a few kilometres from Nakhon Ratchasima.
A journey of leisure and cultural visits not to be missed!
 Day 1: Bangkok / Rangsit / National Park
of Khao Yai
09.30 Departure
from Bangkok by vehicle to the National
Park of Khao Yai that covers more than 2000 km2. Along
the way, stop at the halls of Rangsit to see the huge quantity
of watermelons, bananas or all sorts of fresh vegetables.
11.30 At the arrival in the National
Park of Khao Yai, you will stay in a nice luxurious hotel
apart from the world surrounded by the mountains. Then, welcome
drink will be served in the rooms where you will spend the
night.
12.00 Lunch at the restaurant of the
hotel.
14.00 Afternoon free at leisure to
take advantage of hotel infrastructures (swimming pool, sauna...).
Also the possibility to visit the park with bathing in cascades
or rent bicycles.
17.30 Departure by vehicle to join
the camp of the forest rangers,Then
go on board of trucks (equipped of halogens spotlights) for
a Night Safari, and the discovery of wild animals (tigers, cats-leopard,
deer, elephants, gibbons, python, cobra of the Siam, gigantic
black squirrels, gigantic porcupines...).
20.00 Have dinner at the restaurant on the sides of a
river in the town of Patchong, with a free cocktail and a cuisine
of the Isaan region. Free Time at the local market, then back
to the hotel by vehicle. |
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Day
2: Khao Yai / Korat / Pimai / Bangkok |
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07.00 Early
wake-up for the visit of a local temple and participation
in a food offering to Buddhist monks. Continuation to a
small village and then breakfast on board.
07.30 Early American
breakfast at the hotel.
08.30 Departure to Korat, passing by
the statue of the courageous Thao Suranari who saved the city
of Lao assailants in the reign of Rama III. Then, direction
to Pimai for the visit of a Khmer site called Prasat Hin Pimai,
that was built previously Angkor Wat and would have been used
as a model.
12.00 Picnic
under the shade of the oldest and largest tree of the Kingdom
named Sai Ngam (the beautiful Banyan) located at the entry
of Pimai. There, it is also possible to taste the region's
fried noodles called Phat Tai Korat. |
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14.00 Departure to "Heaven and Hell" in Wat Pa Lak Roy,
an outstanding temple situated at about twenty kilometres
from Pimai.
With a sculpture exhibition of colourful animals, scenes
of the Thai daily life and numerous symbolic statues that
are animated and produce frightening sounds or music, this
temple gives itself for objective to raise people awareness
of the different sins they should not do during their lives.
The site
is like a public park where it is possible to take a small
train pulled by a tractor to tour the surroundings or to
raise a statue of Buddha up in the sky mechanically, as
here there is no golden Chedi, but an original Uposatha
that adds strangeness to this place.
Every
sculpture or stage representing a sin contains an enigma,
a proverb or a commentary, and a guide is then essential
for the translation of the explanations that are written
only in Thai and are very important for the understanding
of Thai culture.
New scenes
are built every day and the Temple is not only a place of
cult and teaching but also an outdoor Art museum.
16.00 After the visit of Wat Pa Lak Roy, back to Bangkok by vehicle.
18.00 Arrival in Bangkok.
 More
info on the National Park of Kao Yai
Detailed map of the Park
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Incentives...
Close to
Bangkok, the hotel can welcome more than a hundred people
for
a weekend of leisure and culture. The necessary vehicles are
available
for the night safari and the restaurant of Pakchong can be
privately rent for your evening
or reception outdoors, with music and barbecue composed of
Isaan food.
The following day, the local guides will bring you to the
Khmer sites and the monasteries,
this interrupted by a very original picnic. For the way back
to Bangkok, our comfortable air-conditioned buses will wait
for you.
If you prefer the exoticism of the local buses, we are also
able to satisfy
your wish with disco on board and hot ambiance guaranteed! |
 Package
Night Safari & Monasteries in Issan
Destination: Khai Yai & Korat (Center & North East Thailand)
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Tour Code: RT002A
Hotel in Khao Yai:
 Sak Phu Duan
Resort  More info
Juldis Khao Yai Hotel More info
Info: Bring
soap, towel and other personal toilet items, trousers or shorts,
a sweatshirt or a coat for the cool nights, insect repellent,
solar protection and a sense of adventure!
Remark: Itineraries are given for information only. They can be modified or reorganized, depending on technical or safety concerns that might arise. In this case, only the persons responsible of the group on location are authorized to take the necessary decisions. Concerning the climatic conditions of the moment or all other event out of our control, we cannot be held responsible for the modifications or cancellations that could result, but we will do everything that is in our power to assist you during your stay. |
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