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Day 2 (Khao Yai—Pimai—Korat (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)) Breakfast 08:00 Visit Krong Keo
waterfalls with original bamboo suspension bridge and Haew Suwat waterfalls. Depart for Korat. Visit Thao Suranaree Memorial, built in commemoration of the exploit of Khunying Mo,
wife of the town's second in command, who rallied her people to defeat Laotian invaders in 1826, under the reign of King Rama III. Also visit Wat Sala Loi, with its main chapel
constructed in the shape of a Chinese Junk using local materials—the famous earthen tiles from Daan Kwien. Lunch at local restaurant in Korat. Continue to Pimai to visit the museum
and the magnificent Khmer temples, the "Angkor Wat of Thailand," supposedly built by King Jayavarman VI in the eleventh century. Also visit Sai Ngam Banyan Grove, with
Thailand's largest banyan tree. Return to Korat and check in at SIMA THANI HOTEL. Dinner and accommodations. Day 3 (Korat—Phnom Rung—Muang Tham—Surin (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)) Breakfast 08.30 Visit village of Daan
Kwian, famous for its beautiful earthenware. Continue to Prasat Phnom Rung, the most important Khmer temple complex in Thailand, situated on a small hill. The monumental staircase is
stunning and the sanctuary is one of the best examples of Khmer architecture. Also visit Prasat Muang Tham, a Khmer temple older than Prasat Phnom Rung, with many well preserved
bas-reliefs. Lunch at local restaurant in Prakhon Chai. Proceed to Surin. Visit Prasat Hin Sikhoraphum, with its prangs. Dinner and accommodations at THONG THARIN HOTEL.
(NOTE: The Surin Elephant Round-Up is held every year on the third weekend of November. Tour programs available on request, surcharges apply.) Day 4 (Surin—Phra Viharn—Ubon—Bangkok (Breakfast/ Lunch)) Breakfast 08:00 Drive via Kantharalak to Khao Phra Viharn. Walking tour of Phra Viharn temple, situated on top of Phnom
Donrak mountain range, forming border between Thailand and Cambodia. The mountain is 544 meters high and 657 meters above sea level. Its prominent location on the top of a high cliff
is unrivaled by any ancient Khmer sanctuary. Picnic lunch. Proceed to Ubon Airport. 19.40 Depart Ubon by TG-031.
20.45 Arrive in Bangkok with transfers to your Bangkok hotel. |