The Treasure of ISAN

Day 1 Airport - Red Lotus Sea - Thai Elephant Kitchen - Ban Chiang - Ban Dung Salt Spa - Nong Khai

7.00  Guide will meet and greet you at Udon Thani International Airport OR Bus station

8.00  Have breakfast at Madame Pathehh. Experience the delicious breakfast menu and ready to absorb the charm of the food culture that combines with five nationalities. At Madam Pahtehh is an old  restaurant that has recently received the Bibendam seal which indicates that it is worth coming to try.

9.00 Travel to the Red Lotus Sea.

10.00   Take a boat to see the Red Lotus Sea

Everyone can see red lotus flowers blooming all over the waters of Nong Han as far as the eye can see. This is the origin of the word "Red Lotus Sea", especially the red lotus that will bloom together during the winter of every year. Here is also a place for bird watching. Because there are many different species of birds with more than 74 species.

11.30 Depart from Red Lotus Sea.

12.00 Eat lunch at Chang Thai Kitchen.

13.00 Travel to the World Heritage City.

13.40 Visit Ban Chiang Museum

Ban Chiang Archaeological Site. It is one of the important prehistoric archaeological sites in Thailand and was registered as a world heritage site in December 1992 in Carthage, Tunisia. It is located on a high, oval-shaped mound along the east-west line, covering an area of approximately 400 rai. The middle of the mound is approximately 8 meters higher than the surrounding area. The people of Chiang village today are of Lao Phuan descent who migrated  from Chiang Kwang province in Laos 200 years ago.  Ban Chiang archaeological site is a source that makes you aware of life in prehistoric times. Dating back more than 4,300 years, traces of human beings in Thailand during thos period shows a culture that has developed in many ways, especially in the area of knowledge, ability or wisdom. which is a tool for helping those people to live their lives and created a society and culture of humans continuously over a long period of time that we can see from their pottery and antiques.

14.30 Depart for Ban Dung.

15.40 Foot or hand spa at Spa
Stop by the salt pond and have a salt spa treatment, the only rock salt spa in Thailand.

16.15   Travel towards to Nong Khai. 

18.30 Have a romantic dinner, watch the nighttime atmosphere along the Mekong River while sipping on fig wine, a famous drink and enjoy unique healthy foods at Ban Duea community.

20.00 Arrive at your accommodation and relax at your hotel

Day 2 - Luang Pho Phra Sai - Phraya Nagarat Plaza - Museum on Wheels - Sala Kaew Ku - Wat Pha Tak Suea - Kiri Wongkot Village

7.00 Have breakfast at the hotel

8.00 Travel to pay homage and ask for blessings from Luang Por Phra Sai.

Phra Sai or Luang Pho Phra Sai is a cross-legged Buddha image in the posture of Maravichai, Lan Chang art cast in gold. It has a very beautiful appearance. Currently, it is enshrined inside the chapel at Wat Pho Chai, is a Buddha image that the people of Nong Khai Province regard as sacred and highly revered. It will be brought down for Buddhists to join in bathing during the Songkran festival every year

8.30 Pay homage to the Twin Nagas at the Nong Khai Cultural Plaza.

Twin Nagas, a landmark of Nong Khai, located in front of Lamduan Temple. Nong Khai Municipality Next to Tha Sadet Market. It is a cultural area used in various events where people regularly stop by to pay homage and ask for blessing

9.00 Visit the Museum on wheels (can stop and sip Vietnamese coffee)

“Museum on wheels or Muse Mobile” creates mobile exhibitions of exhibition series name “Essay on Thailand” telling the history of Thailand through a modern exhibition format in a large train cabin, aiming to be a learning space in the form of modern exhibitions and activities. Supports learning in a fun and enjoyable way. This place is also the old train station of Nong Khai that is worth to see

9.40 Visit Sala Kaew Ku

Sala Kaew Ku, Thewalai Park or India Temple, located Mueang Nong Khai District Nong Khai Province. It is a tourist attraction that is visited by both Thais and foreigners. Because it is full of large, unusual reinforced concrete statues, totaling more than 200 of them, including Buddha images, statues of bodhisattvas, Hindu gods, Christian figures, folk beliefs and characters from the Ramayana. It is an ancient and beautiful architecture that looks stunningly beautiful.

10.20 Depart for Wat Pha Tak Suea.

11.40 Eat lunch at local restaurant

13.00 Pay your respects and ask for blessings at Wat Pha Tak Suea.

This temple is not just a place to practice meditation, but it is also a tourist attraction with natural beauty. There is a constant flow of tourists coming to admire the beauty. This temple is one of the most beautiful views to see the Mekong River. A Skywalk has been built along the cliff, a circular clear glass walkway for viewing the scenery. If you visit in the morning, you may also have the opportunity to see some mist floating over the Mekong River.

13.30 Travel to Khiri Wongkot Village.

See nature surrounded by mountains and fog. Ready to welcome the dawn, take a ride  admire nature, follow the way of life of farmers and hill tribes, see Huai Khang Prai Waterfall, eat wild rice, and take pictures from the Mekong River view point on the mountain top. In addition, Na Yung District also encourages farmers to grow Arabica coffee and winter plants By the Na Yung Coffee Community Enterprise Group and set up a coffee processing factory produces both Arabica and Robusta coffee. In the form of roasted and ground coffee under the brand "Nayung's Coffee" as an OTOP product of Udon Thani Province.

14.40 Check in to the accommodation.

15.00 Take an E-Tak to see the way of life of the community.

Visit the planting and production of Na Yung coffee in the area.

18.00 Have dinner.

19.00 Relax and overnight stay

Day 3 Take a drive to see the mist view - Wat Pa Phu Kon - Phu Phra Bat - Udon Thani Museum - Airport.

6.00 Take an E-Tak to see the morning mist view.

7.00 Have breakfast

8.00 Departure for Wat Pa Phu Kon

8.50 arrive at Wat Pa Phu Kon

Wat Pa Phu Kon is so beautiful that it catches the eye of many people. The temple has the characteristics of applied Thai architecture from the Rattanakosin period. There are entrances and exits on 3 sides. The interior of the temple is beautifully decorated and quite spectacular and is hidden with stories of the Buddha's teachings. Around the walls are pictures of the Buddha's life and pictures of his last life. It is also decorated with low relief sculptures, cast in copper which is a picture of the Lord Buddha in all 10 lives. 

10.50 Arrive at Phu Phrabat Historical Park 

There are traces of human activity since prehistoric times, approximately 2,000 - 3,000 years ago. Paintings have been found at more than 30 places. There are also modifications of natural rocks and rock shelters into places of worship for people in the area. The Dvaravati and Lopburi cultures continued until the Lan Chang culture respectively. These archaeological traces show the social development of humans very well For this reason, the Fine Arts Department has requested to use the reserved forest area. Amount of 3,430 rai from the Royal Forest Department. The area was registered as an ancient site in the Royal Gazette,  on April 28, 1981. From there, the site was developed until it eventually became Phu Phrabat Historical Park.

12.00 Have lunch at local restaurant 

13.00 Travel into Udon Thani city.

14.00 Arrive at Udon Thani City Museum. 

Reminiscing the past of Udon Thani, sip leaf tea and local Isaan desserts. What you can't miss is participating in activities. Make healthy fried rice and dance Paslob. After that, enjoy shopping the famous souvenirs from Udon Thani. 

17.00 Drop everyone off at Udon Thani International Airport OR Bus station

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Note:

• This is private tour

• Price depends on number of travelers and hotel type

• Program can be adjusted to meet your needs

• Please make booking at least 20 days before arrival

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