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, world-class city attractions, a Palm Jumeirah dhow cruise and a beach day at Dubai Marina.
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
- 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
- The infinity pool experience
- Global Village entry — around 26 dirham, roughly R120
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
Your itinerary
Seven days in Phuket, then five in Dubai.
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1
Travel day
- Depart Johannesburg for Phuket, Thailand.
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2
Phuket arrival
- Arrive in Phuket, check in and enjoy a free evening.
- Welcome dinner with the group.
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3
Wildlife and beach
- ★ Elephant jungle walk and tiger sanctuary.
- Patong Beach.
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4
Phi Phi Island
- Day trip to Phi Phi Island and Maya Beach — snorkelling and swimming.
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5
Adrenaline day
- ★ Ziplining, cart riding and the sky walk.
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6
Cultural day
- Phuket Old Town and local temples.
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7
Free day in Phuket
- Rest day before moving on to Dubai.
- ★ Popular options: James Bond Island, Yona Beach Club, or the beach.
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8
Fly to Dubai
- Fly Phuket to Dubai and check in.
- Global Village in the evening.
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9
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.
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10
Dubai — Miracle Garden and dhow cruise
- Miracle Garden.
- Evening dhow cruise at Palm Jumeirah.
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11
Dubai — city tour
- City tour with a local guide — Dubai Mall, the Aquarium and the Observatory.
- ★ Optional: Burj Khalifa observation deck.
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12
Departure
- Travel 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.
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