MSSD: Thailand
March 29 – April 7, 2024
Explore the “Venice of the East” – Bangkok with deaf guides through temples and palaces. See the ruined 2nd capital city of Ayutthaya (as Bangkok is the 3rd capital city). Experience a floating market. Ride on bicycles through the countryside. Learn how to take care of elephants near Chiang Mai. See the blue temple and the white temple in Chiang Rai.
$500
Deposit Per Person
$2,900
Limit Reservation to 1 Person Per Registration.
10
Days
24
Maximum People
10 DAYS. FULL OF ACTIVITIES, MARCH 29 - APRIL 7, 2023.
MARCH 29
Arrival into Bangkok. Meet your deaf tour leader and check into your hotel. Stay in Bangkok for 5 nights.
MARCH 30
Head up to see the remains of Ayutthaya, the second capital city which was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767 and is currently a UNESCO World Heritage site. We return to Bangkok by late afternoon. We return to Bangkok by late afternoon. Welcome dinner.
MARCH 31
In the morning, we visit the Fourth Kingdom at Rattanakosin, which evolved into Bangkok. Marvel at the splendid Grand Palace, glittering Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, where a 160 foot long Reclining Buddha reside. Then we take a boat tour across Chao Phraya River to Thonburi, whichwastheThirdKingdom. Gothroughtheklongs(canals)withstopsatWatArun,Artist’s House and orchid farm. Try to spot a water monitor! Afterwards, we take the Skytrain back to Siam Square for dinner.
APRIL 1
We head out to Ratchaburi to see the interesting Mae Klong train market, as well as Damnoen Saduak floating market. Short ride on paddle boats. Sample homemade coconut ice cream. Get on bicycles and ride through rustic countryside for 19 miles with several stops enroute. Return back to Bangkok. Free time in the evening.
APRIL 2
In the morning, we visit a few markets and temples in the countryside. Free time in the afternoon.
APRIL 3
Possible meeting with some students at Setsatian School for the Deaf in the morning. Learn Thai Sign Language. After lunch, we visit National Association of the Deaf in Thailand, and learn about the advocacy efforts. Take an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai.
APRIL 4
Arrive into Chiang Mai before breakfast. Climb the stairs to Doi Suthep before returning to Chiang Mai. Stay in Chiang Mai for 3 nights.
APRIL 5
All day excursion to Chiang Rai to see the blue temple and white temple as well as the Giant Buddha.
APRIL 6
Spend all day at an ethical “hands off” elephant rescue sanctuary. Ethical participation would mean no riding and no bathing. Just observe them roaming, interacting and playing freely. Visit other rescued animals as well. Do some shopping at the Chang Klan Night Bazaar.
APRIL 7
Fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Spend free time in the afternoon shopping around Siam Square and MBK Center. Farewell dinner. Return to the airport for your flight back to the USA.
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HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR
WHAT TO EXPECT?
● Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants.
● When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits/payments may be required.
● Substantial amount of walking expected during the tour. Appropriate physical fitness is necessary.
● Please consult the most recent version of the HOT terms and conditions: Educational Tours.
● Tour itinerary and price are subject to change.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 8 nights in budget-style or 3-star accommodations.
- 1 night in a sleeper train or bus with shared toilet.
- 20 meals: Breakfast (8), Lunch (5), Dinner (7)
- Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.
- Services of local deaf guides.
- All transportation expenses.
- All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Informative travel preparation packet.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED?
- International airfares.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
- Any COVID-19 related tests.
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A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve space on this tour.
The deposit is refundable until the tour is confirmed. For each reservation for any number of persons, only one person needs to be responsible for filling out the tour reservation form and making payments.
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