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This trip of
a lifetime take us to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet
Nam and China, and offers an array of incredible sites
and experiences. We will sail down the Mekong to the
colonial capital of Laos, ride elephants in the jungles
of northern Thailand, practise yoga among the temples
of Angkor Wat, and take cooking classes with master
chefs in Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Thailand
Bangkok
is our first stop in Thailand. Here we will explore the canals
and floating markets and tour the Royal
Palace. We then move to Ko Phi-Phi, known as Thailand’s
Shangri-la; we will spend two nights on one of the most beautiful
islands in the world. Afterwards we will cruise to the island
of Koh
Lanta, known for its lush tropical forests and white sand
beaches. We will stay at a beachfront
resort with four pools, tennis courts, snorkelling and
a movie theatre on-site. From Koh Lanta, we will fly to our
last destination in Thailand, Chiang Mai. For three days we
will take authentic Thai cooking classes, tour the countryside
on elephants, and meet the famous long-necked Karen Hill Tribes.
Laos
From Chiang Mai, we will board a luxury
river cruise ship to make our way down the Mekong River
into Laos. We will spend one night at a beautiful lodge
on the shores of the Mekong. Once in Luang
Prabang we will swim, hike, and explore the temples and
markets of this old French Colonial town.
Cambodia
We then fly to Siem
Reap, where we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site
of Angkor
Wat. This ancient city dates back to the 9th century and
is staggering in both its size and mysticism.
Viet Nam
In Hanoi
we will stay in the heart of the old French colonial capital,
shop its markets, visit the notorious "Hanoi Hilton,"
and take a cooking class before our overnight cruise
through the incredible islands of Halong Bay.
China
Our boutique
hotel is situated between the glitzy Wan Chai and the
Causeway districts of Hong Kong, with easy access to Kowloon.
We will tour the city and its markets, hit all the good shopping
sites, and enjoy a lavish banquet on a Chinese Junk sailing
in Hong Kong harbour.
COURSES
• Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M)
• Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M)
• Grade 12 Philosophy: Questions and Theories
(HZT4U)*
*The Grade 12 Philosophy course in this program will
have major units devoted to Eastern Philosophy. Students
will have the unique opportunity to explore the richness
of East Asian philosophies such as Confucianism and
Taoism along with Indian philosophies such as Hinduism
and Buddhism. Individual assignments will be tailored
to student’s interests in this area.
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ITINERARY
Approximately 3 nights in Bangkok; 5 nights in Koh Lanta;
3 nights in Chiang-Mai; 1 night at a resort on Mekong;
4 nights in Luang Prabang; 2 nights in Siem Reap; 2
nights in Hanoi and Halong Bay; and 2 nights in Hong
Kong.
TENTATIVE DATES
July 1 to 28, 2010
FLIGHTS
Students and staff will fly Cathay Pacific on the long-haul
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ACCOMODATIONS
Students will stay in twin and triple rooms in very
comfortable hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Saumi,
first-class air-conditioned sleeper train to and from
Chiang Mai, and basic bungalows in both the Elephant
Conservation Centre and Cave Lodge.
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PROGRAM
FEE
$8,995 CAD.
Taxes and registration are additional.
Program fees are GST and PST exempt.
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2009 Blyth Education 
