Past Conferences
 
 
Shanghai, China
 
ICADL 2003
 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
 
Singapore
 
 
Bangalore, India

Email: cal@eller.arizona.edu

FREE AND OPTIONAL TOURS (Printable version available here)

 LIBRARY AND CULTURAL TOURS (free!)

Thursday, 15 December 2005, 13.00 - 17.00 pm

Tour A

Notes:  All visitors are requested to be appropriately dressed, shorts and sandals are not allowed. No photo taking inside The Chapel of The Emerald  Buddha nor other building.

Tour B

Note:  All visitors are requested to be appropriately dressed, shorts and sandals are not allowed.

Tour C

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OPTIONAL TOURS (Half Day and Whole Day Tours)

You may book your tour with any member of the tour agency, Travelteam Co, Ltd., who will be located near the registration area at the conference.

Half Day Tours

ROYAL GRAND PALACE TOUR/Code: TT1
(Daily: Am & PM) 750.00 Baht * (approx. US$18)

Visit the Royal Grand Palace, then go through the dazzling Wat Phra Kaew with its revered Emerald Buddha, The Golden Chedi, Pantheon of the Chakri Kings, a Miniature Replica of Angor Wat in Cambodia and the eight colored towers. (Notes: All visitors are requested to be appropriately dressed, shorts and sandals are not allowed. No photo taking inside The Chapel of The Emerald Buddha nor other buildings.)

Dusit Hall, Grand Palace

CITY AND TEMPLES TOUR/Code: TT2
(Daily: AM and PM) 650.00 Baht *approx. US$15)

Tour features Wat Traimit where you will see the staggering 5. 5  tons Gold Buddha previously under cement camouflage. Drive through the all-busy China Town that is famous for gold shops. Stop at Wat Po, the first university of Thailand with its colossal reclining Buddha, 99 gorgeous pagoda and over 300 Buddha images. Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabopit, Marble Temple, constructed of Marble from Carrara, Italy.

Gold Buddha

DAMNERNSADUAK FLOATING MARKET/Code: TT4 (Daily: AM Only) 650.00 Baht * (approx. US$15)

An early morning visit Damnernsaduak, the most authentic and traditional floating market in Thailand to enter into amaze of canals by longtailed boat, see women wearing straw hats, paddling narrow boat and selling fruits, vegetables, poultry products and dried food to householders on the banks.

boat

ROSE GARDEN/Code: TT5 (Daily: PM Only) 650.00 Baht * (approx. US$15)

Take a pleasant journey outskirt of Bangkok to visit Rose Garden. Witness a colorful Buddhist ordination procession, a fingernail dance, the exciting Thai boxing and sword figthing,elephants at work, a folk dance and a traditional Thai wedding ceremony.

rose garden

RICE BARGE CRUISE/Code: TT6 (Daily: PM Only) 650.00 Baht * (approx. US$15)

This afternoon tour starts by typical long-tailed boat. Cruise along the winding canals to enjoy the authentic Thai rural life. Then move to rice barge boat. Sit back to sip unlimited drink with snacks and tropical fruits will be served while leisurely cruising back.

photo by Nutty

THAI DINNER AND CLASSICAL DANCING/Code: TT7 (Nightly: Evening) 750.00 Baht * (approx. US$18)

Spend and evening to the delicious Thai food at traditionally decorated Thai restaurant served by ladies in national costumes. Enjoy Thai classical dances performed by a professional dancing group.

tall building

DINNER CRUISE/Code: TT14 (Nightly: Evening) 1,200.00 Baht * (approx. US$29)

Spend an evening night by crusing and dining along Chao Phya River. Witness the spectacular view of the river of kings by night while enjoying the luscious buffet dinner accompanied by the melody of light music. This will undoubtedly be a moment of lasting memory for your lifetime.

Full Day Tours

 

DAMNERNSADUAK AND ROSE GARDEN WITH LUNCH/Code:TT8 (Daily) 1,200.00 Baht * (approx. US$29)

The tour will bring you to the well-known floating market at Damnernsaduak. Stop for lunch at the Rose Garden and attend various performances at the Thai Village which include Buddhist ordination procession, elephants at work, sword fighting, cock fighting, wedding ceremony, folk dances, and many other exciting events.

water scene with people

AYUTTHAYA AND BANG PA-IN SUMMER PALACE/Code: TT10 (Daily) 1,700.00 Baht * (approx. US$40)

Travel by air-conditioned bus to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former capital, now a World Heritage Site. Located 86 kms. North of Bangkok. See some significant temples and picturesque ruins which are the clear trace of glorious past. Visit Bang Pa-In (Summer Palace of the late King Rama V.) Return to Bangkok in a deluxe air-conditioned cruiser along the Chao Phya River and enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board.

temples

PATTAYA CORAL ISLAND TOUR/Code: TT11 (Daily) 1,200.00 Baht * (approx. US$29)

Full day tour to Pattaya, our most popular beach resort. Located 135 kms. south of Bangkok. Boat trip to coral island for swimming, snorkeling and sun bathing. Enjoy fresh seafood lunch on the island. Return to Bangkok in the afternoon.

Pattaya beach

TREKKING AT KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK/Code: TT13 (Daily) 2,300.00 Baht * (approx. US$55)

Early departure to Khao Yai National Park. Visit local morning market, then ox cart riding through the rice field, walk on the marked trail among mountains at Khao Yai National Park. Lunch is included. After lunch elephant riding in the jungle and crossing the creek as well. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful country side before traveling back to Bangkok.

 

family picnicking in the mountains

* Exchange rate: US$1=฿42

 

Please note: The Early Registration Deadline was 31 Oct 2005.

Please refer to http://icadl.org/2005/registration.htm for registration details.

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