Dubai and Thailand Tour | 2027 Departures

R 44,800.00 ZAR

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Departure 17 – 28 October 2027

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What's included

Begin in Phuket for beaches, Phi Phi Island, wildlife adventures and Phuket Old Town. Then fly to Dubai for the desert safari, a city tour, Miracle Garden and a Palm Jumeirah dhow cruise.

Two very different worlds in one trip, and one long-haul flight instead of two.

Package includes

International flights plus the internal flight (Phuket → Dubai)
Accommodation (shared)
Daily breakfast
3 dinner meals
Evening dhow cruise at Palm Jumeirah
Desert safari — dune bashing, camel, fire show and Arabic entertainment
Phi Phi Island tour
Phuket city tour
Dubai city tour
Tour experience leader and ground transport

Not included — optional activities

Optional activities in both destinations
Entrance fees to paid attractions
Travel insurance and personal expenses
UAE visa fees

Optional activities

In Phuket

Elephant jungle walk and tiger sanctuary
Ziplining, cart riding and the sky walk
James Bond Island day trip
Yona Beach Club
Temple entrance fees

In Dubai

Global Village entry — around 26 dirham, roughly R120
Burj Khalifa observation deck
Buggy rides and quad biking at the desert camp
Abu Dhabi day trip — better value the more people join, since transport and guide are shared

All paid locally at your own cost.

What you need

Passport with at least six months' validity remaining
UAE e-visa, arranged before travel — the fee is not included
Travellers under 18: unabridged birth certificate, valid passport, and an affidavit from any parent not travelling
Recommended spending money from R8,000 across both destinations. Budget more if you plan to shop in Dubai — electronics, phones, laptops and clothing all go on serious sale
Modest clothing for temples in Thailand and public spaces in Dubai
Universal adapter — both use the UK-style three-pin

Day by day

Your itinerary

Seven days in Phuket, then Dubai. You leave Phuket on the Sunday evening and land in Dubai early on the Monday morning, so the Dubai leg runs Monday to Thursday.

Every departure follows the same pattern of days. Choose your dates above for the exact calendar.

1
Day 1Sunday
Travel day
- Depart Johannesburg for Phuket, Thailand.
2
Day 2Monday
Phuket arrival
- Arrive in Phuket, check in and enjoy a free evening.
- Welcome dinner with the group.
3
Day 3Tuesday
Wildlife and beach
- ★ Elephant jungle walk and tiger sanctuary.
- Relax at Patong Beach.
4
Day 4Wednesday
Phi Phi Island
- Day trip to Phi Phi Island and Maya Beach — snorkelling and swimming.
5
Day 5Thursday
Adrenaline day
- ★ Ziplining, cart riding and the sky walk.
6
Day 6Friday
Cultural day
- Phuket Old Town and local temples.
7
Day 7Saturday
Free day in Phuket
- Rest day before moving on to Dubai.
- ★ Popular options: James Bond Island, Yona Beach Club, or the beach.
8
Day 8Sunday
Depart Phuket for Dubai
- Check out and transfer to the airport.
- Fly Phuket to Dubai — an overnight flight, landing early the following morning.
9
Day 9Monday
Dubai — arrival and Miracle Garden
- Arrive in Dubai early morning, transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Morning: Miracle Garden.
- Evening: ★ Global Village — entry is around 26 dirham, roughly R120.
10
Day 10Tuesday
Dubai — desert safari
- Desert safari — dune bashing, a short camel ride, free henna, buffet dinner and Arabic entertainment with a fire show, belly dance and tanoura dance.
- ★ Optional at the camp: buggy rides and quad biking.
11
Day 11Wednesday
Dubai — city tour and dhow cruise
- City tour with a local guide — Dubai Mall, the Aquarium and the Observatory.
- ★ Optional: Burj Khalifa observation deck.
- Evening: dhow cruise dinner at Palm Jumeirah.
12
Day 12Thursday
Departure
- Depart Dubai and fly back to South Africa.

★ Starred activities are optional and paid locally at your own cost. Itineraries may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.

Transport. Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included.

Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.