Impa 2008

Congress Tours

Pre -Congress Tour
(Thursday, 31 July – Saturday, 2 August 2008 )

The Host Secretariat has prepared a special pre -congress tour from Thursday, 31 July – Saturday, 2 August 2008. The 3-day tour will cover Chiang Mai province, popularly known as the Rose of the North of Thailand. The city takes pride in its 700-year history which is rich in traditional heritage and unique culture. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find in the heart of the city centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels.

The original city layout still exists as a neat square surrounded by a moat with vestiges of the fortified wall and its four main gates offering prime access to the old town. Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources of mountains, waterfalls, and other nature-based tourist attractions. At the same

time, Chiang Mai residents are warm and Gracious, providing authentic hospitality and making foreigners’ visits memorable and meaningful. Moreover, visitors from all over the world can collect handicrafts of silk, silver and wood produced locally as timeless souvenirs. Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and luxury tourists can enjoy themselves to the fullest. The old city of Chiang Mai with its fascinating indigenous cultural identity, including diverse dialects, cuisines, architecture, traditional values, festivals, handicrafts and classical dances is a prime destination in its own right. In addition, the presence of hill tribes and their wealth of unique cultures enhance Chiang Mai’s distinctive diversity.

Tentative Program

	Day 1 Departure from Bangkok Airport to Chiang Rai Airport by Thai International - Visit to Doi Tung, the house of Her Majesty the King's Mother and see the most beautiful winter flower in Thailand and walk around Mae Fah Luang flower garden. - Travel to Mae Sai and visit the opium museum and learn about the history of opium. - Visit the world famous Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos share a border.
	Day 2 Pick up and transfer to Chiang Mai by bus - On the way to ChiangMai, visit hot spring. - View a variety of Thai orchids during a visit to an orchid and butterfly farm and proceed to Doi Suthep temple in Doi Suthep – Pui National Park - Thai Cultural Khuntoke Dinner and watch Thai traditional dance. Feel the northern culture and experience the ways of local folks at the Thai Cultural Khuntoke Dinner.
	Day 3 Pick up and transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park the highest mountain in Thailand - Travel to and visit Doi Indhanon and Chedis of Budha's ashes. - Visit Hmong hill tribe local market. - Visit handicraft center at San kamphaeng. - Leave for Bangkok by Thai International Airways.

	Fee

Adult Fee:	400 Euros per person (double room) (add 100 Euros for single supplement)

Children:	up to 2 years old free from 2 to 12 years old 50 % fee over 12 years old full fee

	The fee is inclusive of:

Domestic roundtrip airfare from Bangkok – Chiang Rai, ChiangMai – Bangkok.
Hotel – Airport transportation in Bangkok Chiang Rai and Chiangmai.
2 nights accommodation in a four-star hotel.
2 lunches in the tour program.
Transportation to all sightseeing tours with an English speaking guide.
All TAX and Service Charge.

	Conditions

Reservation and advance payment of the tour fee are necessary. Please submit before 15 June 2008.
A minimum of 10 persons is required for the tour.
The organizer reserves the right to change the conditions at any time without prior notice.
Cancellation policy for pre-congress tour: For full refund, cancellation should be made before 15 June 2008. After this date no refund will be given. The organizer reserves the right to cancel if the minimum number of 10 persons is not reached. Cancellation is fully refunded.

	Booking

You can book the tour online or download the registration form. The deadline for booking is 15 June2008. To download booking form

IMPORTANT: The transfer will be in Euros and be made to the following recipient.

Account Name:           Sittiporn Kajornatiyudh
Account Number:        0932443821
Bank Name:                Kasikorn Thai Bank Public Company Limited. Prachachuen Road Branch Bank Address: 775 Prachachuen Road, Bangsue, Bangkok 10800 Thailand
S.W.I.F.T. Code:         KASITHBK

Note:

Please pay full amount. The Payee is responsible for bank charge. (Requesting for Details of Charge is OUR)
IBAN: An International Bank Account Number is required for payment in Euro not necessary for Asia Zone.

Remarks:

Please send a copy of remittance document to Host Secretariat by
E-mail or Fax.
E-mail: register@impa2008.org
Fax: (66-2) 1581319
The registration will be complete when the bank has received the registration fee before the time indicated in the conditions. The registration form will be cancelled if the bank does not receive the initial deposit within two weeks.
It is suggested that the registration form be sent to the Host Secretariat before 15 June 2008.

If you are unable to attend the tour, a substitute is welcome at no extra charge. For any questions or more information, please contact Email: register@impa2008.org