Day 1 – depart Johannesburg
Make your way to OR Tambo International Airport for your departure flight

Day 2 – arrive Bangkok
After arrival Bangkok, transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a half day Bangkok City and Temple visits. Three most unique ones are Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Wat Traimit houses a striking 3-meter tall Golden Buddha image – a gleaming, 5-ton figure of solid gold. Wat Pho, which features the largest reclining Buddha image in Thailand and the Chedi of the kings, is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple. Finally, there is Wat Benchamabophit, a fine modern Thai temple constructed from white Carrara marble with ornate crossbeams decorated with
lacquer and gold. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok hotel

Day 3 – Bangkok
Early this morning at 07h00, you will be taken on an excursion to Bangkok’s famous floating market. There are countless floating markets throughout the country, many within a couple of hours’ of the capital. The colorfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruit and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. There is lots of chatter and activity – bargaining is common – that’s all part of the fun – but don’t expect to get the price down more than a few baht. The most famous of the floating markets is Damnoen Saduak, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. This buzzing market is at its best in the early morning before the crowds arrive and the heat of the day builds up. Continuing on to Nakorn Pathom - supposedly the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok hotel

Day 4 – Bangkok
After breakfast, we are off to visit the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. (Note:
The Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of state). Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok hotel

Day 5 – Bangkok to Chiang Mai
After breakfast at the hotel, you are free until the departure time. Transfer to the train station for scheduled trip up to Chiang Mai. Sleeper train – 2nd class cabin

Day 6 – arrive Chiang Mai
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and breakfast will be served at the hotel. Morning at leisure until afternoon visit to Doi Suthep & Meo Doi Pui. Enjoy a beautiful drive that takes you uphill to where the Meo hill-tribes live in simple huts and speak their own language. Then visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 3,280 feet (1,056 meters). Doi Suthep is certainly one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai, as well as one of the most revered among Thai Buddhists and a
major pilgrimage destination during Buddhist holidays. To reach the temple itself requires a climb up a Naga staircase of 290 steps. The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. In its center stands a huge Chedi (spired pagoda), which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Chiang Mai Hotel

Day 7 – Chiang Mai
After breakfast at the hotel, get ready for a full day of natural adventure. Visit the Elephant Camp (at Mae Taman or Mae Ping Camp) to see the 'Elephants at Work' show. You have a chance to ride the elephants crossing the river and into the forest, this lasts about 1 hour. Then return by oxcart to the elephant village for lunch. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river, for around 45 minutes.
Then, onwards to an orchid farm, where there are many beautiful species of orchid. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Chiang Mai Hotel

Day 8 – Chiang Mai to Phuket
After breakfast at the hotel, you are free until the departure time. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for flight departure to Phuket. After arrival at Phuket Airport, transfer to your hotel. Reminder of day is at leisure. Overnight at Phuket Hotel.

Day 9 – Phuket
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Boat Lagoon Marina. Select your snorkeling equipment (size) while having free coffee, tea and soft drinks. At 09h00 – Depart to Phi Phi Island. Arrive at Phi Phi Don Island’s Monkey Beach for sightseeing, swimming or relaxing on the white sand beach for forty minutes. Continue to Phi Phi Ley Island and discover the magical landscape of Maya Bay (the movie "The Beach" was partially filmed here). After this, there will be one snorkeling stop (from the boat) inside this marvelous bay for 30 minutes. You will see a spectacular array of reef fishes (depending on sea conditions).
11h30 - Discover Lho Sa Mah Bay (swimming, sightseeing and snorkeling) and Phi Leh Cove (sightseeing), continue to the "Viking Cave", where swallow bird nests are
collected to prepare the well know bird nest soup.
12h30 – Stop at Ton Sai Village for a great lunch at a restaurant and free time to walk along the streets of the village or to sunbath on the beach. Departure to Bamboo Island or Khai Nok Island for snorkeling & swimming.
16h00 – Return to Phuket Boat Lagoon by speed boat and transfer back to your hotel on the island.
Overnight at Phuket Hotel

Day 10 – Phuket
Enjoy your day at leisure. Overnight at Phuket Hotel

Day 11 – Phuket to Krabi
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Krabi Island. On arrival, check in at your selected hotel. Enjoy your day at leisure. Overnight at Krabi Hotel

Day 12 – Krabi
After breakfast, you will visit the colorful Nuaklung local market. Afterwards enjoy swimming in the Mora Kot Lagoon. Continue to the Hot Springs, ideal for a Hydrotherapy bath. This place is famous for its natural Hot Spring in the jungle. The temperature is about 38-40 degrees Celsius with the mixture of mild sulfur, which is
said to cure skin diseases. Lunch is served during the trip. (Only operates on Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Overnight at Krabi Hotel

Day 13 – Krabi
Enjoy your day at leisure. Overnight at Krabi Hotel

Day 14 – depart Krabi to Phuket
Following breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer back to Phuket Airport your departure flight.

Day 15 – arrive Johannesburg
Early morning arrival at OR Tambo International Airport