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 Group
Tours
Although Window of Thailand tends to specialize in tailoring tours for
couples and families; we can also accommodate larger groups. So whether
you are an incentive group, students or just a bunch of friends wishing
to experience the Asian vacation of a lifetime, then Contact Us to begin
planning a tour program
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Wedding
Services
Nowadays, more and more couples decide to get married abroad, with foreign
weddings in Thailand becoming increasingly popular because of the destinations
exotic beauty and unique culture. A popular choice is a blessing ceremony
at a local Buddhist Temple, where both the bride and the groom adorn traditional
Thai wedding costume and experience all the traditional Buddhist wedding
rituals. Another option is to marry on a pristine beach, with the sounds
of the ocean and beautiful panoramic views of the coastline. More peculiar
wedding arrangements include wedding on elephant back, underwater weddings
and hot air balloon weddings, which just goes to prove that the sky is the
limit! If you would like to get married in Thailand, Window of Thailand
will organize everything for you so that all you have to do is look forward
to the most important day of your life, while relaxing in a beautiful tropical
paradise. Wedding services include arrangement of domestic flights, accommodation,
ceremonies, photography, wedding attire, flower arrangements, reception
venues, cuisine, entertainment, documentation and transportation. For more
details, please Contact Us.
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Outbound
Destinations
Maybe after Thailand you would like to explore other South-East Asian
countries. Although in our Sample Itineraries we only mention Myanmar
(Burma) and Laos, we can also organize tour programs which incorporate
Vietnam, Cambodia, Contact
Us
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Cookery
We have been lucky enough to organize many authentic Thai cooking courses
for our clients to enjoy. The courses we choose in the various locations
around Thailand tend to focus on teaching the "Spirit" of Thai
cooking so that students can cook authentic tasting Thai food whether
or not they have a recipe to follow. Rather than learning to blindly follow
recipes, you learn to cook with all your senses. All of the major ingredients
in Thai cooking are introduced along with the concept of balancing the
5-flavor groups to get exactly the taste you desire. The flavors are bitter,
spicy, sweet, sour and salty. The most important thing is that all of
the dishes which you will cook on the course can be replicated in your
own country with ingredients you will be able to find at your local supermarket.
Therefore, you can astound your friends with delectable Thai cuisine in
your own home. Courses vary in length from a half day to a 3 day course.
If you would like to include a Thai cooking course in your program, please
state on the Requirements Questionnaire form in the Contact
Us section of the web site.
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| Meditation
There are many meditation temples and canters in Thailand, some of which
hold meditation classes and retreats in English for foreigners. The best
studies of meditation can be found in Chiang Mai. It is mainly vipassana
('insight') meditation which is taught in Thailand . This means observing
every sensation, feeling and experience very closely. It is a system of
meditation which is specific to Buddhism, particularly Theravada Buddhism,
which is the school of Buddhism followed in Thailand . The other meditation
system taught in Thailand is samatha which calms and focuses the mind.
Visitors to a meditation centre should dress appropriately, i.e. neat;
clean clothing with legs and shoulders covered. White or non-brightly-coloured
clothing is preferred. Men and women are welcome but are separated. Visitors
must adhere to the rules of the temple or meditation centre which generally
include rising early in the morning, fasting until midday and abstaining
from alcohol, smoking and sex. Remember when sitting or kneeling not to
point your feet at anyone as this is considered impolite. Images of Buddha
are sacred so you should also take care not to sit with your feet pointing
at an image of a Buddha. Women can not have direct physical contact with
a monk so be careful to not touch a monk by accident.
There are sessions for beginners and experienced mediators. It is possible
to do one day courses rather than committing to one of the longer retreats
over a few days or weeks. So if you would like to cleanse your soul and
clear your mind, just mention your interest when you Contact
Us.
Food offering to Monks
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Cycling
We have designed tours, which can be cycled at a more leisurely pace
so everyone can join in the fun.
Bicycles can reach places that can not be reached by other modes of transport,
giving you the opportunity to explore some of the less traveled by Thailand
hotspots. Our cycling trips will allow you to see amazing views, visit
rural Thai villages and explore the rolling countryside. If you agree
that cycling is an excellent way to discover Thailand and would like to
include a tour in your program, just let us know when you Contact Us.
Our bicycle tours range from a half-day tour to a two-week holiday. It
is our original and individual approach to cycling in Chiang Mai, which
our guests appreciate. All our tours are original and unique and designed
to suit your individual requirements
Lady frames are available in the smaller sizes for those more comfortable
with that style of bike.
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| Trekking
& Soft Adventure Tours Although trekking is an extremely
popular activity, we try to make our trekking programs more unique by
journeying to locations such as Umphang, (See Sample Program I for details)
which is a relatively unspoiled and undeveloped route. National Parks
offer excellent grounds for fantastic treks, with a wide range of flora
and fauna to see. Have a look at Sample Program E to find out about trekking
in Khao Yai National Park. Other popular trekking destinations include
Chiang Mai in Doi Inthanon National Park area. Soft adventure programs
are safe, educational and fun. Our trekking philosophy is to avoid cultural
or environmental impact in order that we have a positive effect on eco-tourism
wherever we go. Treks can be tailored to all fitness levels as your guide
will match your pace to suit the day’s activities. When you Contact Us,
please give us an idea of your fitness level and how many days you would
like to spend trekking.
These activities can be
added in the package itinerary
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