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

Day 2 – arrive Bangkok
On arrival at Bangkok Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a half day Bangkok City and Temple visits. The 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

Day 3 – 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

Day 4 – Bangkok
You will have the morning at leisure. Your shopping excursion this afternoon will begin at 14h00. Visit the best shopping centers in town with ample time to find the best bargains! Transfer back to your hotel. This evening enjoy a superb Asian dinner while slowly drifting along the riverside of the Menam Chao Phya. Whilst dining on a luxury style converted river barge, you will get a first hand impression of the scenic river life by night. Overnight in Bangkok

Day 5 – 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

Day 6 – Bangkok
Early this morning at 07h00, you will be taken on an excursion to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai. Fascinating, nostalgic and memorable sums up this day tour to Kanchanaburi province. The famous bridge and the beginning of the “Death Railway” is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW’s and forced laborers who lost their lives in the 2nd World War during the construction works on the railway. Visit the Thailand – Burma Railway Museum - an interactive museum. After a visit to the War Cemetary, enjoy a scenic long-tail boat trip along Maeklong River to the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Continue by van/coach to Pakseng for lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch board the local train for the thrilling ride across wooden viaducts, which offer fantastic scenery along the Kwai River. Transfer back to Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok

Day 7 – depart Bangkok
Following breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Bangkok Airport for your departure flight.

Day 8 – arrive Johannesburg
Early morning arrival at OR Tambo International Airport