The First International Symposium on
Botanical Gardens and Landscapes
(BGL 2019)

       Start in Chiang Rai, the northern most provinces and Chiang Mai, an ancient cultural city also known as "The Rose of the North" and one of the largest cities in the kingdom, visitors loves its easy home town feeling.

       The participants will leave and return to Bangkok via Bangkok Suvannabhumi International Airport(BKK). Connecting time to check-in for international flight requires 3 hours. The itinerary covers 5 days & 4 nights, designed for plant-and-garden lovers.

       After the arrival in Chiang Rai in the night of 4 December, the visit begins on 5 December, a national holiday to commemorate His Majesty the Late King’s Birthday. You will visit “Mae Fah Luang Garden” in the morning. Enjoy Doi Tung Royal Villa, its temperate flower garden. If time allows, two stops at the Black Museum and Wat Rong Khun or White Temple are in the plan. It takes 3-hour drive to Chiang Mai where we will spend the next 3 nights.

        The 6 December is dedicated to explore Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG), the first botanical garden of the country. Greenhouses and nurseries full of rare tropical plants will be at their most attractive time of the year. You will be greeted by expert botanists who will share with you their knowledge on beautiful plants. In the evening, you will be treated with traditional Lanna Khan Toke dinner and traditional folk dance.

       On 7 December, a drive up to Doi Inthanon National Park passes several types of scenery. We will visit the Royal Agricultural Project, its nursery of highland ornamental plants and spend the night at their accommodations.This is a special privilege to our participants as the place is not usually opened to the public. At the national park, you will have a chance to walk in the cloud forest when we reach the highest peak in Thailand (2,565 m. asl). Then hike along the cliff and catch an exceptional opportunity to see rare Inthanon goral and wild orchids. End the day with photography as we wait for the sunset between the twin Pagodas.



Doi Inthanon National Park by Thai Smile

       On 8 December, Royal Park Rajapruek’ is the last garden to visit before taken the flight back to Suvarnabhumi International Airport where you can connect to your flight back home.

This is a private arrangement for participants and accompanying persons to learn about native and foreign plants from our experts in their natural settings along with the sights you will be visiting. Every day is highlighted and overnight at the Royal Agricultural Station on Doi Inthanon is truly exceptional. This opportunity allows more time to explore and ending the day at sunset between Two Pagodas while most visitors have to leave the NP by 6 pm.

Included: Economy flight and vans, 4 night accommodations, meals, coffee break, entrance fee and activities, accidental trip insurance, English speaking escort. VAT 7%.
Not included: Personal expenses, meals, drinks not mention in the itinerary.

Reservation by email and payment through bank only, confirmation depends on availability. Confirmation will be sent to you upon payment received.

Due to national holiday on December 5th, flights are on high demand and limited rooms at the Royal Station. Double / twin- bed rooms (DBL/TWN) are available in every hotel, except one night at the Royal Station where one king-size (6-foot) bed and one mattress on the mezzanine floor are provided in each room. Therefore, we like to offer a special rate for early decision if you can meet the conditions.

For further information / discount /special rate / special request, please email your interest to Mrs. Siripun Buranasilpin at siripun.bur@gmail.com, siripunb_2009@yahoo.com, subject BGL2019 post tour.

Bank transfer:

Account name: Mrs. Ada Theimsiri
Bank / Branch: Kasikorn Bank / Central ladprao
Account No: 786-2-10615-0
Bank address:

• KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited (KBANK)
• 1 Soi Kasikornthai Ratburana Rd, Bangkok 10140
• Tel: +66-2222-0000
• SWIFTCODE : KASITHBK (www.kasikornbank.com)

Cancellation and refund:

You can request refund if cancellation by email is received. Before 15 November 2019 – Baht 13,000 is non-refundable. Balance of payment (less Baht 13,000) will be refunded through bank transfer. After 15 November 2019, there will be no refund.
** Please note that any banking fees, charges and all taxes if occurred in the process of transfer will be responsible by participants.

Further details about the gardens included in the itinerary can be found here:

Mae Fah Luang Garden: http://www.maefahluang.org/?p=3253
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden: http://www.qsbg.org/QSBGenglishweb/index.html
Doi Inthanon National Park: https://www.thainationalparks.com/doi-inthanon-national-park
The Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon: http://www.inthanonroyalprojectthailand.com/English
Royal Park Rajapruek: http://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/