We have a couple options. The first option would be to change our destination. This isn't our first choice since we are kind of set on a Hill Tribes of Thailand-like tour. Several companies have similar Thailand tours but they are not offered at a time that works for us. Our AAA agent gave us a stack of Asia books to look at. I found an interesting China-Tibet trip that includes a ride on the Highest train in the world, a cruise down the Yangtze, and hits all the high points of China. I think this trip may be our backup plan.
The second option is a little more promising. Most travel tour companies offer custom tours. Our agent may be able to build a Thailand tour customized just for us. These tours are usually private tours with your own dedicated guide and driver. I haven't decided if this is good or not. After our Peru trip, a group tour, I've discovered the advantages of having like-minded travelers to compare notes with. For example, at Machu Picchu I had no idea that you could climb Waina Picchu. If it weren't for our fellow tour mates, I would have missed doing one of the most interesting things I did on that trip. So, if we take a private tour, would we miss out? I wonder.
Our agent will be calling us next week to let us know what she can put together. We'll keep you posted.
UPDATE (01/11/2009): There is third alternative that I mentioned back in November but failed to mention in this post. We may choose to do a local vacation to Yellowstone and other sights along the way. This is still a viable option depending on the travel agents call this week.
What, you're not going to do a "staycation"? I here they're all the rage these days, and I know you and The Wife want to stay trendy...
ReplyDeleteGH: No thank you. I need to go somewhere. Trends be damned.
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