Itinerary

   

Hill tribes, Chiang Dao, doi Suthep, Mekong River

 

Day five -  Siam Explorer Tour
From Aranyaprathet to Ubon Ratchatani (ride)
This day involves a longer ride. Road runs through a hilly area first, then over an extinct volcanic cone with ancient temples on the edge of the crater. Finally it crosses the Isaan plateau through mainly Khmer (Cambodian) language spoken area. Rice paddies, water buffaloes - typical Thai rural life. In the late afternoon we shall cross the Mun river to arrive at our destination. Accommodation with breakfast in Ubon Ratchatani.

 

  Kilometers: 390    Miles: 240   
   Departure hotel morning: 09.00
   Arrival hotel afternoon: 17.00
   Swimming pool: yes
   Dinner at: 19.00

 

 

Morning departure

 

Road near Artanyaprathet

 

Local taxi called "Skylab" since the Vietnam War

 

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