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1. This edition’s special:
Elephant Master Course
Unseen Thailand
a Brad Florescu signature trip

2. About this document
• This presentation is not a day-by-day itinerary, but a
summary of places, attractions and activities you
should expect to experience throughout your trip.
• For simplicity reasons, this document does not
include every single thing you will see and do.

3. About this trip
• This is an originally designed tour, based on the extensive
expertise Brad has gathered during his living and traveling in
Thailand.
• The itinerary includes authentic, less beaten destinations and is
focused on showing you Thailand as it really is. It also includes
some must-sees of Northern Thailand. Thailand.
• We’ve rated the degree of unseen-ness by one to five stars. (* -
*****) The more stars, the less other tourists you are likely to
meet.
• In order to ensure that every participant receives a good amount of
guidance and attention, our groups are limited to 7 people.
• Participants should be at least 18 years old.

4. Trip highlights

5. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
The most important Buddhist
temple in Northern Thailand
*

6. Bo Sang
The umbrella makers Village
**

7. Baan Tawai
The woodwork and
pottery village
**

8. TECC Lampang
A major elephant santuary
sponsored by the Royal Family.
****

9. Lampang
The loveliest town
in Northern Thailand
****

10. Wat Rong Khun
The whitest and weirdest
Temple in Thailand
***

11. The Mekong
River cruise with a brief
crossing to Lao territory
***

12. Doi Mae Salong
Mountain tribes
and opium history
*****

13. Kok River Cruise
Elephants, tribal villages,
temples and orchards
****

14. Wat Tham Thab Tao
A mysterious, unique cave temple
*****

15. Mae Ngat Lake
Go kayaking or fishing.
Sleep in a floating house.
****

16. The Orchid
and Butterfly Farm
*

17. Pai
“Vama Veche” of Northern Thailand
**

18. Tham Lod Cave
Millenary human settlements
and amazing wild life
****

19. Baan Rak Thai
A picturesque Chinese village.
Great tea, great food.
*****

20. Pha Sua Waterfall and
The Mud Spa
*****

21. Mae Hong Son
The capital city of hill tribes.
****

22. Huay Phu Keng
The most authentic Kayan (Long-
Necks) village in Thailand.
*****

23. Mae Sa Wannoi
Six sister waterfalls cascading
through the pristine jungle
*****

24. Doi Inthanon
Thailand’s highest mountain.
**

25. June edition special:
the mahout course

26. The mahout course
• Mahout is the Indian word for an elephant master.
• You will spend the third day of your trip in an
elephant sanctuary, learning how to take care of
an elephant, how to ride it and how to
communicate with it.
• Early in the morning, you will take your tusky
friend to the lake for bathing (prepare to get wet)
then you will ride it into the forest and begin your
full day training with the instructor.

27. Your Trip In Brief
• Full-day elephant master course.
• Rafting.
• Kayaking.
• Jungle trekking (easy)
• 2 caves (Tham Lod and Tham Tab Thao)
• 3 River cruises (on the Mekong, Pai and Kok
rivers)
• 4 ethnic groups: Karen, Lahu, Akha and Kayan.
• 7 hand-picked temples.

28. Accommodation
Examples of style and standard.

29. Accommodation
• Family-run resorts. Lovely people.
• Hot shower, en-suite bathrooms*.
• Spotlessly clean. Quiet, green and flowery.
• Air conditioning in most locations.
• Best views.
• Prepare to sleep in a jungle bungalow, a floating
house and a tea plantation chalet.
* Hot shower unavailable at the Mae Ngat floating house. Water is quite warm, though.

30. Food

31. Food
• Food is part of the culture and culture is a main
vector of our trip.
• You will get the chance to explore and experience
the best of Thai, South-Western Chinese, Laotian
and Burmese food.
• You can also enjoy the local produce: fruit,
veggies, tea and coffee.
• Season specials: mangostine, lychee, rambutan,
mango.

32. Logistics
• Trip length: 15 days, 14 nights*.
• Distance covered: 1,200 km.
• Starting point: Chiang Mai City, Thailand.
• Assembly date (in Chiang Mai): June 12th.
• End of the trip: June 26th.
• Transportation by A/C Toyota van.
• Local guide and Brad or Elena as your facilitator.
• An extended stay in Chiang Mai or a sightseeing trip in Bangkok can be arranged.
* Does not include the flight time.

33. Getting to Chiang Mai
• Chiang Mai can be reached from Europe via
Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Singapore.
• We will happily assist you with booking the best
flights.

34. Weather
• June marks the beginning of the official rainy
season. However, the heavy rains will only begin
in August. Expect some quick, refreshing showers
in the afternoon.
• In mountainous areas, temperatures can drop
bellow 20 degrees during night time. Have a
fleece with you. During day time, the temperature
reaches 30-35 degrees.

35. Safety and Comfort
• Vaccination : not needed.
• Seismic activity in the area: none.
• Tsunamis: cannot reach.
• Banks, ATMs, supermarket, clinics, pharmacies
and wi-fi internet available in most locations.

36. Local Customs
• Take off your shoes before entering a house or a temple.
• Wear appropriate attire when visiting places of worship.
Cover your shoulders, knees and cleavage.
• Ask for permission before taking a photo.
• Do not ask a trans-sexual “are you a man or a woman?”
• Avoid discussing politics.
• Keep a low voice and gentle gestures.
• Do not touch people on their heads. Kids, also.
• Smile back.

37. Questions?
brad@tedoo.ro
also check The Thailander website.

38. All photos in this document were
taken by Brad and Elena during the
past trips, 2011-2012.
And yes, you’ll launch lanterns, too.