TREASURES OF ISAN. TEMPLE OF THE SUN 2 days/1 night

The excursion program includes visiting the jewel temple Wat Luang Pee Sam, the most famous cave in the Isan region – Tham Khao Chakan, a visit to the earth fissure Lalu (a park with unique rock formations, landscapes like on planet Mars), and we will also see one of Thailand’s most famous shrines – the majestic Wat Mahawihan Temple. We will spend the night at a luxurious boutique hotel with a pool near the ancient city Phnom Rung. On the return trip, we’ll visit the unique historical park “Heritage of Ancient Civilization,” located deep in the jungle, where remarkably preserved traces of the oldest human civilization can be found—specifically 4000-year-old petroglyphs—and the park itself is extraordinarily beautiful with its landscapes. *** Prasat Phnom Rung. An ancient city from the Khmer era, excellently preserved to this day, the gem of the Isan region. Phnom Rung was built in the 12th century and was one of the most important cities of the Khmer Empire outside Angkor. For a time, during the reign of Jayavarman VII, it was the capital of the Khmer Empire. The ancient city Phnom Rung is situated atop an extinct volcano, offering magnificent views over the vast Isan plains. Very few tourists make it here. Phnom Rung city is remarkably well preserved to this day. This city can be called one of the most impressive ancient cities in all of Southeast Asia. Phnom Rung will pleasantly surprise even those who have been to Angkor (Cambodia). Day 1. 7:00 Departure from Pattaya. 9:00 - 10:30 Visit to the jewel temple Wat Luang Pee Sam with cave. 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch. 14:00 - 15:00 Tham Khao Chakan, the most famous cave in Isan. 16:00 - 17:00 Visit to the earth fissure Lalu (park with original rock formations, landscapes like on planet Mars). 18:00 Arrival at a 4-star hotel, free time. 19:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant by the pool. 20:00 Relax at the hotel, pool and bar open until midnight. Day 2. 7:00 Breakfast at the hotel. 8:30 Departure from the hotel. 9:00 - 11:00 Ancient city Prasat Phnom Rung, located on the top of the extinct volcano. 12:00 - 13:00 Visit one of Thailand’s most famous shrines – the majestic Wat Mahawihan Temple. 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch at an Isan restaurant. 15:30 - 17:00 Park “Heritage of Ancient Civilization,” petroglyphs, forest temple, Buddha stupa. 17:00 - 20:00 Road to Pattaya via toll highway. One stop at a gas station with coffee shop and shops. 20:00 Arrival in Pattaya. Children from 2-11 years