Day 1: Departure to Maun

The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Travel Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an afternoon flight to Maun.

You arrive in Maun in the afternoon the shuttle takes the group to the hotel for check in. The group meets for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Here your Travel Director will review the daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions that may arise.

Day 2: One Day Mokoro Safari

This day you will cruise along the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, or canoe, in search of local wildlife during this full-day tour.  You will take a relaxing journey through the shallow waters with an expert Poler to navigate the terrain. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as hippos, exotic birds, reptiles, and various plant species. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch set up on an island as you take in your tranquil surroundings.

Day 3:  Moremi One Day Game Drive Safari

You will depart from Maun at the crack of dawn on board a safari vehicle, where you will head out to access the renowned for some great game viewing. Moremi Game Reserve is home to one of the world’s great wildlife species making the area spectacular game viewing and bird watching.

Day 4: Okavango Delta Boat Safari

You will be taken to animal hot-spots on an open-sided 12-seater boat—perfect for getting good views and personalized attention from your guide. On this tour, you will learn about the ecosystem from your knowledgeable local guide as you look out for animals like birds, hippos, and elephants that call the Okavango Channels home.  You will arrive at Chief’s Island around lunch time where you will have light lunch, picnic style. You will experience midday silence and the soothing smell of the bush as you relax in awe of the delta breeze. You will head back downstream for the 2nd leg of your delta experience. Your guide will share an in-depth knowledge on birding as you move along the delta and its channels.

Day 5: Travel to Livingstone, Zambia

This day you will travel to Livingstone in the morning, and arrive in time for the hotel check in. You will have the afternoon to relax or enjoy the town.

Day 6:  Chobe Day Trip

This day, you will embark on a full day Safari package comprising a Cruise on the Chobe River and a Game Drive in the world famous Chobe National Park. The tour includes a morning Cruise/ Game Drive from about 09:30 to12:30.  You will then have lunch for about an hour.  The afternoon will be spent continuing enjoying the Game Drive/Cruise and return to the hotel after an adventurous day.

Day 7: Victoria Falls and Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

This morning you will visit the Victoria Falls. Your guide will share insight about how the waterfall was formed and takes you on a walking tour of the falls’ greatest attractions, including Victoria Falls Bridge, Devil’s Pool, and a waterside picnic area where you enjoy an included lunch. You will enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Your evening begins with pickup from your hotel. After a short drive, arrive at the boat put-in to begin your Victoria Falls dinner cruise. Candles and flowers set the scene for gourmet Zambezi-style cuisine, freshly prepared by an on board chef. You will enjoy sunset views from the open-sided boat while you dine, and keep your camera close by to capture the incredible views. This tour doubles as a Zambezi River safari with opportunities to sight animals like hippos, elephants, and crocodiles. Once the sun fully sets, your tour concludes with hotel drop-off.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

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Day 1: Departure to Windhoek

The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Travel Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an afternoon flight to Windhoek.

You arrive in arrive Windhoek in the afternoon the shuttle takes the group to the hotel for check in. The group meets for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Here your Travel Director will review the daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions that may arise.

Day 2: Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

This day we embark on a tour to explore Windhoek. The tour begins with a stunning view over Windhoek from the famous Lover’s Hill while you get to know the comprehensive history of Windhoek and Namibia from colonial era to modern day.  Next, you will see the Christ Church, Ink Palace, Parliament Gardens, and the Old Fort. Thereafter, you move to the Katutura Township. Katatura is Windhoek’s informal settlement and estimated to be home to more than two thirds of Windhoek’s population. The township is a vibrant and exciting place to visit and a great chance to get a bit of insight into some of the more traditional Namibian cultures. It is the melting pot of Namibia where you can meet people from all 8 different cultural groups.

The tour visits the Penduka Women’s Centre, a non-profit organization that teaches unskilled women new skills and enables them to support themselves. You will also visit the “Single Quarters” where you can chat with the vendors at this local market as well as taste Namibian beef and other local goodies.

Day 3 -6: Three Day Sossusvlei Tour from Windhoek

On this three day tour, we depart from Windhoek on the way to Sossusvlei, a part of the Namib Desert that’s home to some of the world’s largest sand dunes. You get to view these spectacular orange and red formations at dawn, then spend a day exploring more of the conservation area including its large salt pan and Dune 45, said to be the world’s most photographed sand dune.

On the first day you will travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads on our way south-west to the desert. You will pass the Namib Naukluft Mountains and visit the small settlement of Solitaire.  You will arrive at the campsite in the afternoon in time for sunset over the dunes.

On the second day, you will have an early morning start to catch the sunrise at Dune 45. After breakfast, you will continue to the 4×4 parking area where you trek the last 5km to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei on foot. You will have plenty landscape photo opportunities in the cool of the morning, with dawn’s soft light first illuminating the dunes from crest down the back slope, then blazing orange everywhere, creating a powerful contrasting vista across the whole desert. You return to the campsite around lunch time and have some time for relaxation before you take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.

On the third day, the journey back to Windhoek begins. You will experience the scenic Gamsberg Mountain Pass, and arrive back in Windhoek in the late afternoon. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in Windhoek.

Day 7: Travel to Walvis Bay

This day you will travel to Walvis Bay in the morning, and arrive in time for the hotel check in. You will have the afternoon to relax or stroll on the beach, and enjoy Walvis Bay’s beaches.

Day 8: Swakopmund adventure

On this day, you will leave Walvis Bay and travel to Swakopmund on the desert Road, stopping at Dune 7.  You then continue driving the very scenic back road to Swakopmund, where you stop at historic buildings dating from before the First World War, when Swakopmund was under German rule.  Here, you will have enough time to walk around and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. You will also get a light break at Cafe Anton in the town. You will then take the coastal road back to Walvis Bay, and you will be told about the history of all the landmarks along the way.

Day 9:  Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience

The day starts with the Marine Dolphin Cruise in the morning. The Marine Dolphin Cruise goes through the Lagoon area, oyster farms all the way to Pelican Point. Here you will be welcomed by the remarkable 70 000 plus Cape Fur Seal Colony and the landmark Pelican Point Lighthouse. You will get to see highlights such as Bottlenose and Heavyside Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, Flamingos, Pelicans, Mola Molas, penguins and Humpback & Southern Right Whales.

On the return, you will have a light lunch, fresh Walvis Bay oysters, sparkling wine, beverages and bottled water. After disembarking from The Marine Dolphin Cruise, you will proceed to Sandwich Harbour starts with a stop at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to view the flamingos and then proceeds to the Kuiseb River Delta through the Walvis Bay Saltpans.

There are various stops and ample opportunity for some breathtaking photos. One of the stops also includes some light snacks, homemade bakes, beverages and sparkling wine.  Along the way, you will get to see animals that are desert adapted like the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, Springbok, Oryx, ostrich, brown hyena and gecko. The Lagoon and Saltpans are home to large variety of waders.

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

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Day 1: Departure to Nairobi

The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Travel Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an afternoon flight to Nairobi.

You arrive in arrive Nairobi in the afternoon the shuttle takes the group to the hotel for check in. The group meets for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Here your Travel Director will review the daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions that may arise.

Day 2: Day Tour – Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage and Nairobi National Park

This day starts with a visit to the Giraffe Centre where you will learn about the giraffes and why they are endangered and what the centre does to help. The visit here will end by feeding the giraffes with the supervision of a trained staff member.

Then, you will continue to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see orphaned baby elephants that were rescued and will be released. Your guide will tell you how they are raised and reintroduced to the wilderness.

You will then take a lunch break (own expense), then go to Nairobi National Park for a game drive in the middle of the city. Here your guide will show you as many animals as possible, like rhinos and lions, in a safari van with a pop-up roof, making for easier game viewing.

Day 3 – 6: Three-Day Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

On the first day, you will embark on a trip from Nairobi to Masai mara. You will stop at Mount Longonot National Park, Maai Mahiu, Rift Valley Province. here you will be able to spot the Mt Longonot.  You will then pass by the Great Rift Valley, Turkana District, Rift Valley Province, where you will drive around the town. The next stop will be at Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, where you will have a Game drive and should be able to see the migration.

Lunch and dinner are included and accommodation is in Semi Luxury tents/ Lodges.

On the second day, you will embark on a full Day Game drive in the Mara. You will stop at Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province for a Game drive in the reserve, where you can spot the Big Five if you are lucky and witness the great migration. Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as accommodation is included in Semi Luxury tents/lodge.

On the third day, you will drive from Mara back to Nairobi.  You will stop at Mara River for an early game drive to again spot the big five. You will then be dropped off in Nairobi.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

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Day 1: Departure to Zanzibar

The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Travel Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an afternoon flight to Zanzibar.

You arrive in arrive Zanzibar in the afternoon the shuttle takes the group to the hotel for check in. The group meets for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Here your Travel Director will review the daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions that may arise.

Day 2: Historical Stone Town Walk

This day will be to orientate you around Stone Town, where you will explore the narrow streets of the historic Stone Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A knowledgeable local guide will ensure you stay oriented and don’t miss key highlights. This tour is fully personalized to your preferences, and may include shopping for local textiles, history, or learning about Stone Town’s unique architecture.

Day 3: Zanzibar Food and Spices Tour Including Traditional Swahili Lunch

This day you will embark on Zanzibar Food and Spices Tour, where you will get to breathe in Zanzibar’s scents and spices on a 4-hour food and culture tour and learn to prepare a traditional cassava leaf sauce. You will visit a spice farm in the countryside, and learn about the amazing role of Zanzibar in the historic spice trade. You will taste fresh spices and seasonal fruits, see how cassavas are cultivated and processed, and embark on a short cooking lesson. Finally you will enjoy a traditional meal of richly spiced rice with vegetables and fruit before returning to Stone Town in an air-conditioned minivan.

After lunch you will have the afternoon to yourself to enjoy the lively city streets of Stone Town. Your Travel Director will be very happy to give you suggestions on how to make the most of your afternoon at leisure.

Day 4: Prison Island Half-Day Tour

You will visit the Prison Island, where you will see the giant land tortoises of Prison Island. There will be time to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. The Prison Island is just 30 minutes from Zanzibar, and has a beautiful beach, clean water, and fascinating history as a yellow fever quarantine station. You have a choice this day between morning and afternoon departures, and the trip includes hotel transfers and all entrance fees.

Day 5: Travel to Nungwi

Very early in the morning you will leave Stone Town and take a drive to Nungwi. You will check in into your hotel. After the check in, you will embark on the Nungwi village Tour. During this tour, you will discover how locals live their everyday lives and how they make their livelihoods. After that, you will visit the Mnarani Aquarium. The tour finishes with a great Swahili local style lunch!

You will have the afternoon to stroll on the beach, and enjoy Nugwi’s crystal clear waters.

Day 6:  Half Day Zanzibar Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve Snorkelling Tour

This day, you will visit the most famous marine conservation area in Zanzibar, the Mnemba Atoll Marine Park. This park houses populations of moray eels, lion fish, stingrays, and more, all in clear waters with high visibility. Here you will have a chance to snorkel gear and your guide will help you find the aquatic wildlife you came to spot.

You will have the afternoon to relax in the resort or stroll on the beach, and enjoy Nugwi’s crystal clear waters.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

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The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Travel Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an overnight flight to London.

Day 1 – Arrival and orientation

You arrive in London in the morning and the shuttle takes the group to the hotel for check in and to refresh and rest after the long journey. Those who feel strong can stroll in the neighbourhood at leisure. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for the travellers to grab lunch.

The group meets for early welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Here your Travel Director will review the daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions that may arise.

Day 2 – Essential London

You leave the hotel after an early breakfast to begin your full-day tour of London’s top highlights. Here you meet the local guide and board an air-conditioned coach to take you to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church with royal connections.

You will then proceed to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen, and possibly observe the Changing of the Guard. The next stop will be the Tower of London where your guaranteed entry will make you skip the ticket lines and appreciate the glittering Crown Jewells.

You then board a boat for a Thames River cruise, where you will admire London’s unique skyline and see other major landmarks such as Shakespeare’s Globe, the Shard, Tate Modern and Tower Bridge.

You will end the tour with a ride on the London Eye, where you will get to see London’s beautiful skyline.

In the evening you will enjoy a delicious meal at London restaurant.

Day 3 – Half day iconic London

This day you start at the world-famous Piccadilly Circus, where you will get to visit some England’s most important landmarks, buildings and monuments with a knowledgeable local guide. First up will be a private club where Winston Churchill spent his evenings. You will then get to immerse ourselves on royal history as you pass St James’s Palace, the former residence of Prince William and Prince Harry and their mother Princess Diana,

You will again move towards Buckingham Place to marvel, hopefully for the second time, at the spectacular Changing of the Guard. You will then explore the stunning Royal Parks. This will be followed by the world famous Big Ben and get an opportunity to pose for a picture with Winston Churchill himself. Up next you will get to admire the Houses of Parliament, followed by the Ministry of Defence, Household Cavalry and Downing Street, the residence of the Prime Minster. The final stop will be the iconic Trafalgar Square where you will hear the heroic and hilarious story of Admiral Nelson. There will be lots of opportunities to take photos for your social media accounts.

Your tour will end at a traditional English pub with a full English lunch.

After lunch you will have the afternoon to yourself to enjoy the lively city streets of London. Your Travel Director will be very happy to give you suggestions on how to make the most of your afternoon at leisure.

In the evening you will see a West End theatre show, a must do when in London! After the show, you are free to grab dinner in one of the West end restaurants or go back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Day 4 – Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

This day you board a coach in central London to visit three of England’s most popular attractions. First you stop at Windsor to explore the lavish State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel of Windsor Castle, an official residence of the Queen.

The next stop is Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old stone circle whose purpose has escaped historians for centuries. You will get the opportunity to walk around the stones and enrich your knowledge of the enigma in the visitor centre.

The final stop for the day is Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Georgian city famed for its Roman Baths.  You will take a panoramic tour that covers Bath Abbey and the Pulteney Bridge, inspired by Ponte Vecchio in Florence.

After this you will board your coach to return to London.

Day 5– The Original Tour London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

This is an opportunity to explore the city of London on your own, at your own pace. You will redeem your24-hyourticket, and board a sightseeing bus at one of the multiple convenient stops around London.

You can chose to remain on each bus route for the entire loop, or get off whenever an attraction captures your attention. Your Travel Director will give you suggestions on how to make the most of this full day at leisure, by highlighting some of the most interesting stops along the route, including the London Eye, Big Ben, Madame Tussauds London, Kensington Palace, and Piccadilly Circus.

The tour provides Live or pre-recorded commentary bringing London’s history to life. Also included in the ticket is a River Thames cruise and walking tours that will reveal a different side to the capital.

Day 6 – Shopping and London by night

You cannot visit London and not shop. This day will provide an opportunity to shop until you drop. You’ll shop, learn and have fun! You will start the morning at Fortnum and Mason, where you’ll learn about teas and the store’s heritage. This will be followed by a walk around the many of the city’s arcades admiring the beautiful shops, including Saville row where the suit makers set home. You will then visit shops with the royal warrant, Liberty the greatest iconic store in London. You will then proceed to Carnaby Street, with great shops to suit everyone. After this, you will head towards the back streets of Bond Street and Oxford Street only known to locals. Your tour ends at Marylebone, an area known for the many restaurants, cafes and quaint boutiques and where many locals live. Here you will have an opportunity to pick a restaurant of your choice to have lunch.

The afternoon is your opportunity to go back to some of the shops you fancied to shop some more or go back to the hotel to rest. You then meet up in evening to hop on an open-top tour bus to explore London by night to experience how the city comes to life under the light of the streetlamps. You will get to see the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the Parliament Buildings, and the spinning and colourful London Eye. This tour will give you an excellent opportunity to snap many stunning photos of the iconic and glorious London attractions glistening radiantly against the dark London sky.After this evening tour, you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant to toast to your unforgettable week in London.

Day 7 – Departure

You have free morning at your disposal before your departure. In the afternoon, a shuttle will take you to London Airport to catch your flight back home.

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The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Tour Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Day 1 – Arrival and orientation

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro in the morning where the shuttle will take the group to the hotel to check in and refresh and rest after the long journey. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for the travellers to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

The group meets for early welcome dinner where the Tour Director will review the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have.

Day 2 – the Christ Redeemer

You begin your adventure by visiting one of the most iconic landmarks in the world -the Christ Redeemer Statue. You will be picked up at your hotel and get on the road to Corcovado Mountain. You will get off at Cosme Velho station to take the cog train through the Tijuca Rain Forest. At the 700-metre summit, you find ourselves in the presence of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Your local guide will explain the history of the statue, constructed in 1931 from concrete and sandstone and named one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. You will spend half an hour admiring the statue and taking photos of the panoramic views of the beautiful city of Rio.

After this you will return to your hotel where you will have the afternoon to yourself.

Day 3 – Sugar Loaf Mountain and Rocinha Favela

This morning you will explore Rio and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain during a guided morning tour. You will get to visit some of the city’s most important landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Copacabana Beach. Then, you will board a glassed-in cable car bound for Sugar Loaf’s peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. When you reach the top of Sugar Loaf at 396 metres above sea level, you will admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana, and Santa Cruz Fortress.

You will then stop for lunch (own expense) before a tour of Rocinha Favela, Brazil’s biggest. The tour begins with pickup from your hotel with a transfer to Rocinha.

Once at Rocinha, a resident guide will begin the tour with informative commentary about the history of the favela. You will learn about how favelas began in Brazil and discover the culture within the community and Rio.

Day 4 – Maracana Stadium

You get a chance to visit Maracana Stadium. You meet your guide and travel to Maracanã Stadium to immerse ourselves in the world of soccer. This 3-hYour tour gives you the opportunity to stand on the ground of this legendary stadium, renovated to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. You will get to stroll around the empty stadium, enter the locker rooms, decorated with the jerseys of famous retired players, and enjoy access to the press room. Your guide will tell you tales of the send-off of Garrincha’s earthly remains, Pele’s thousandth goal and other equally interesting stories.

You then go back to hotel for your free afternoon to explore this beautiful city on your own.

Day 5 – Museum of Tomorrow

This morning you will embark on a guided visit of the Museum of Tomorrow, where time you get to admire the eye-catching design of this ‘experimental museum’ and discover a range of exhibits covering topics including environmental sustainability, science, art, technology and culture. Afternoon

In the evening, there is an opportunity to explore Rio’s nightlife with the optional Ipanema Pub Crawl, where you get to dance, mingle and mix it up during a 5-hyourskip-the-line nightlife crawl set in Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Ipanema neighbourhood. Fuel your evening with some typical Brazilian snacks before joining some new friends for a crawl of the best local pubs and clubs in this buzzing evening area. Along the way you’ll play a fun selection of included drinking games, down free and discounted drinks and enjoy VIP entrance to one Rio’s hottest clubs. You enjoy double caipirinhas until 1am at your last stop help keep the party going until the use hours, if you so wish.

Day 6 – Shopping

After a hectic revel the night before, you will get to enjoy a free morning, lazing around your hotel or you could go for a dip in the beautiful waters of Ipanema beach.

Your day begins officially with an afternoon Shopping Tour. You will be in good hands on this shop hop to Rio’s hidden local street markets, shops, galleries, and workshops that would be difficult to find on your own.

In the evening you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant to toast to your unforgettable week.

Day 7 – Departure

You enjoy free morning before your departure. You will be transferred to the airport by a shuttle to catch your evening flights.

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The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Tour Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an overnight flight to Singapore.

Day 1 – Arrival and orientation

You arrive in Singapore in the morning where the shuttle will take the group to the hotel to check in and refresh and rest after the long journey. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for the travellers to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

The group meets for welcome dinner where the Tour Director will review the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have.

Day 2 – Singapore City Tour

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your tour in Singapore’s Civic District, where you will visit government buildings and landmarks. You get to see Parliament House, the Cricket Club, and the National Gallery Singapore. You then continue and stop for photo ops of Marina Bay and the Merlion (half-lion, half-fish) statue.

Your next activity is a visit to the Buddhist-Taoist temple of Thian Hock Keng, one of the oldest of its kind in the city, and drive through Chinatown. You then proceed to the National Orchid Garden, which is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and stroll about tens of thousands of orchids, before you make your last stop in the Little India neighbourhood.

After lunch, you get the afternoon off to spend as you wish. In the evening you explore Singapore at night. You travel by double-decker bus and listen to on-board commentary as you pass by landmarks like Merlion Park and Marina Bay Sands. You get to visit the Gardens by the Bay and watch the Super tree light and sound show. You finish off this fun evening with a scenic 40-minute boat tour along the Singapore River.

Day 3 – Michelin 1 Star Chicken Rice and Local Hawker Food Tour and Sentosa Island tour

Today you will get a taste of Michelin 1 Star Chicken Rice and Local Hawker Food. Street food is one of the true joys of any visit to Singapore. On this guided tour, you will learn about the island’s hawker culture and sample a range of dishes that would be almost impossible to experience independently on this foodie walking tour. You will sample Singapore’s famous Michelin-star chicken rice and other dishes from egg tarts and banana fritters through to dumplings, curry puffs, and toast with coconut jam as you stroll the city streets.

In the afternoon, you embark on Sentosa Island Guided Tour. Your journey begins at Mount Faber with a scenic cable car ride gliding above the waters of the harbour over to Sentosa where you will visit the 37-metre tall mythical Merlion, a half lion half fish guardian of prosperity which personifies Singapore’s history as a port city. Your next stop is S.E.A. Aquarium – one of the world’s biggest – and home to more than 100,000 marine animals from over 800 species. You end the evening with a multi-sensory extravaganza show that tells the story of a fantastic journey through time and space in Wings of Time.

Day 4 – departure to Kuala Lumpur

The morning is free time to spend the day either discovering Singapore further on your own or do your shopping at many of Singapore’s many shopping malls before your afternoon departure for Kuala Lumpur. You arrive in Kuala Lumpur to check into your hotel.

Day 5 – Kuala Lumpur Grand Full-Day sightseeing tour

You embark on Kuala Lumpur Grand Full-Day sightseeing tour which showcases the best of the city. You will Experience the energy of Independence Square, admire the height of the Petronas Twin Tours, stroll the halls of the National Museum and taste traditional cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant. You then explore the streets of Little India and the stalls of the local craft centre before enjoying a guided tour of Batu Caves Hindu temple, one of the city’s architectural masterpieces!

Day 6 – Shopping

Today is a free time to spend the day either discovering Kuala Lumpur further on your own or do your shopping at many of city’s many shopping malls.

In the evening, you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant to toast to your unforgettable week.

Day 7 – Departure

This morning you depart to Singapore and have a chance to admire Changi Airport before its time to catch flight back home.

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The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Tour Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an overnight flight to Beijing.

Day 1 – Arrival and orientation

Arrive in Beijing in the morning where the shuttle will take the group to the hotel to check in and refresh and rest after the long journey. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for the travellers to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

Day 2 – Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Forbidden City

Today you embark on a private tour of Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Forbidden City. You met your guide in the hotel lobby at 8:30 a.m., then depart to the Temple of Heaven. The morning is the best time to visit to catch a glimpse of local senior citizens exercising, practicing Tai Chi, playing Shuttlecock, singing, dancing, or doing ground calligraphy. You continue to Tiananmen Square after an hour walking in the Temple of Heaven.

Tiananmen Square is the largest city centre square in the world.  You will stroll through Tiananmen Square to see the Front Gate, Monument to the People’s heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Tiananmen Gate.

You then continue to the Forbidden City, and spend 2 hours exploring the place where the Ming and Qing Emperors resided for more than 500 years.

You will then have lunch in a cosy, non-tourist Peking Roast Duck restaurant.

After lunch, you spend about 1 hour touring Summer Palace, and take a boat ride to see the Qing style buildings on Suzhou Street where eunuchs and concubines were once disguised as merchants so that the emperor could enjoy shopping.

You then drive back to your hotel but on the way you will visit the Olympic Stadiums and stop on a bridge to the south of the Water Cube, which is the best place to photograph the main buildings in the Olympic Village.

Day 3 – Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs

Today you visit the Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs. From your Beijing hotel, you will be driven in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and get to admire the rural scenery as you escape bustling Beijing. Your first stop is the Great Wall of China, an iconic landmark illustrating the innovation of ancient Chinese engineering. You will venture to the Badaling section of the wall, one of the best-preserved parts of the structure, and listen as your guide provides an engaging narrative about the attraction’s history.

You then climb either the north or south face of the wall to absorb panoramic vistas of the surrounding scenery. After you explore this ancient wonder, you head to the sacred Ming tombs to discover the burial grounds of ancient Ming emperors. Here you will marvel at three of the excavated tombs and hear of the extravagant lives led by the inhabitants. You will then indulge on an authentic Chinese-style lunch before browsing the bespoke shops of the Longdi Jade Factory for special souvenirs.

Day 4 – Departure for Shanghai and Local Food Tour

You depart for Shanghai this morning where the shuttle will take you to the hotel to check in, refresh and rest. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for you to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

In the evening you will embark on a food tour to enjoy authentic local food. As you walk toward the recently restored Xintiandi food area, your guide will provide an introduction to the culinary culture of Shanghai. You will get to sample dumpling soup, spring rolls, candied lotus rice, roasted duck, and many more local specialties.

Day 5 – Shanghai Day Tour

Today you embark on the best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund.

At the Jade Buddha Temple, a Qing dynasty landmark, your guide will brief you on 5,000 years of the history and culture of the fast-paced city.  You will learn how traditional handicrafts have been kept alive with a visit to the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, where one lucky tour-goer even gets a free pearl to take home. You then mingle with locals at People’s Square before perusing 12,000 artefacts at the Shanghai Museum. Then you will enjoy a tasty local lunch before stop at the picturesque Yu (Yuyuan) Garden and stroll along the Bund, Shangai’s legendary waterfront.

Day 6 – Shanghai Bus Tour Hop-on Hop-off

This morning will be an opportunity to explore the city on your own with ease using the Shanghai Bus Tour Hop-on Hop-off Premium Ticket, which includes City Top Attraction Admissions.

You have a choice between three routes: the Temple Tour, the Pudong Tour, or the Shanghai City Tour. As you travel, enjoy wraparound views from the open-top deck, and helpful audio commentary available in eight languages. You can hop off to explore at any time, then re-board a new bus when you’re ready to continue.

In the evening, you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant to toast to your unforgettable week.

Day 7 – Departure

You enjoy free morning before your departure. You will be transferred to the airport by a shuttle to catch your evening flights

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The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Tour Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an overnight flight to Phuket.

Day 1 – Arrival and orientation

You arrive in Phuket in the morning where the shuttle will take you to the hotel to check in, refresh and rest after the long journey. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for the travellers to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

The group meets for welcome dinner where the Tour Director will review the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have.

Day 2 – Phuket City Tour

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and head to Old Phuket Town to get an idea of the island’s culture and history. You get to learn about the town’s Sino-Portuguese heritage and architecture before heading to the viewpoint to take some photos.

You then have lunch and then visit Wat Chalong, the biggest Buddhist temple on the island. Here you will learn about the Buddhist religion and view the 3-story complex filled with Buddha statues. You then move to Phuket’s very own marble Big Buddha, before driving along the south side of the island on a beautiful coastal road, watching the sunset from the southern tip of the island. Finally you will take a tour of a local rum factory and enjoy a free cocktail while learning about the rum-making process.

Day 3 – full-day Phang Nga Bay excursion

This day you will have a full-day Phang Nga Bay excursion. At the marina, enjoy some light snacks before getting on a speedboat and cruise for about an hour to Phang Nga Island. Once on the island, you will hop on a canoe, with your guide leading you to Hong Island.

You will take a break for lunch on Paynee Island at a Myoulim Village and spend some time shopping for souvenirs).

Thereafter, you move off to James Bond Island, also known as Khao Phing Kan before you continue on to either Lawa Island or Naka Island to relax on the beach or to go for a swim in the turquoise-coloured waters.

You will then get back to the marina in time to catch a lift to your hotel, and arrive back in Phuket around 5pm.

Day 4: Phi Phi Island Adventure Day Trip by Speedboat from Phuket with Lunch

Today you will take a tourto Phi Phi Islands aboard a speedboat. Following a scenic boat ride, you will first stop at Pileh Lagoon, a natural lagoon framed by sheer cliffs. You then cruise over to Maya Bay, the filming location of Leonardo DiCaprio’s hit 2000 movie The Beach.

You will then visit Viking Cave where you get to snorkel and observe nesting seabirds. You then stop off at Phi Phi Don for a buffet lunch and then spend some free time snorkelling, swimming, and exploring on Bamboo Island.

Day 5 – Departure to Chiang Mai

The morning is free time to spend the day either discovering Phuket further on your own or do your shopping at many of Phuket’s many shopping malls before your afternoon departure for Chiang Mai. You arrive in Chiang Mai to check into your hotel.

Day 6 – tour to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle

Today you will embark on a tour to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle. You board an air-conditioned minivan and make a short stop at the Mae Khachan Hot Spring (Wiang Po Po). You then continue to Wat Rung Khun aka the White Temple. Your next stop is Chiang Saen, a river town replete with ancient temple ruins where you get the chance to break for a buffet lunch.

You then get to admire the views of the Golden Triangle, the name given to where the borders of Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar intersect, and relax during a boat ride on the Khong River.

Your tour ends with a short stop at the Hall of Opium, before you return to Chiang Mai.

Day 7 – Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour and Local Food Tour

The morning is spend embarking on the Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour.  You will have a chance to sample the most famous and beautiful of the city’s 36 Buddhist temples (Wats), both inside the city walls and in the nearby countryside.  You will get to visit Wat Chedi, an ancient structure in Central Chiang Mai where you get to look inside the temple to observe statues of guardian spirits that some say protect the temple to this day.

You will also climb the rolling hills surrounding the Chiang Mai to experience the immaculate Wat Phrathat Doi Sutep. You will get to gain first-hand insight into habits of the temples’ Buddhist monks as they go about their daily routines, and many opportunities to photograph historic environs of Chiang Mai and the majestic views from the foothills surrounding the city.

In the evening you will go where the locals go and eat what the locals eat. You will meet your tour guides at the Three Kings Monument, located in the Old City. You will get to try a simple yet must-eat staple dish of Thailand. The restaurant you will be dining at is a favourite amongst locals and visiting Thais, and has been family owned since 1957. The next stop will be visiting the first temple built in the old city (walk), learning about the main religion of Thailand, Buddhism. You will try Chiang Mai’s famous noodle dish, Kao Soi and experience this meal and learn about its history and origins.

You will then sample Chiang Mai’s number one dessert for Sakoo Sai Hmoo and Kao Griap Paak Hmaw before you cross over the Ping River walking bridge and conclude with a street food experience at Warorot Market, which has been around for over a century, and is one of Chiang Mai’s oldest, largest and most diverse open-markets. Inside the market, you will choose five favourite stands and try local highlights like freshly made soft Golden Curl, mango sticky rice, Thai iced tea, and more. The tour will end at Warorot Market.

Day 8 – Departure to Bangkok

You depart for Bangkok this morning where the shuttle will take you to the hotel to check in, refresh and rest. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for you to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

Day 9 – Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew and Bangkok Food Tour

Today you embark on the tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in an air-conditioned bus. You then travel to one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods, where the Grand Palace stands near the banks of the Chao Phraya River, where you will get a chance to follow in the footsteps of Siamese kings and queens as you visit the Royal Funeral Hall and Royal Coronation Hall, grand spaces where ceremonial occasions still take place.

You then enter Wat Phra Kaew, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, to pay your respects to a historic Buddha that’s carved from solid jade. You end your adventure near the Grand Palace at the Gems Gallery, convenient to top sites, attractions, and restaurants in historic Bangkok.

The afternoon and evening will be spent exploring Bangkok cuisine. You will meet your local guide near the food-centric Bang Rak district, who will teach you about Thailand’s diverse culinary culture as you visit your first food stall. You will taste curry puffs and Thai iced tea from stalls at the Bang Rak Bazaar; feast on exotic fruits at a yout market; and share plates of stir-fried noodles topped with egg in a family-run eatery. You will also sample the Northern Thai specialty of green papaya salad, the minced-meat dish larb, and a sugar fix from a suset shop.

Day 10 – Floating Markets Day

This day you will visit Bangkok’s Floating Markets in Damnoen Saduak. When you arrive, you will be transferred to a long-tailed boat and speed through marshes and past atmospheric stilt houses. On the journey, you’ll receive a comprehensive introduction to the culture and history of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

You then cruise past floating stalls selling fresh produce and exotic fruits while your local guide explains the origin and use of particularly unique ingredients along the way. For an additional cost, you can purchase souvenirs and opt to take a ride on a local boat.

There will be plenty time to explore the market before you return to your hotel via boat and bus.

Day 11 – Shopping

Today is a free time to spend the day either discovering Bangkok further on your own or do your shopping at the city’s many shopping malls.

In the evening, you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant to toast to your unforgettable week.

Day 12 – Departure

You enjoy free morning before your departure. You will be transferred to the airport by a shuttle to catch your evening flights.

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The group meets at OR Tambo international airport from various destinations in South Africa. Your Tour Director will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. You board an overnight flight to New York City.

 Day 2 – Arrival and orientation

Arrive in New York in the morning where the shuttle will take the group to the hotel to check in and refresh and rest after the long journey. The Tour Director will suggest nearby restaurants for the travellers to have lunch and stroll around the neighbourhood at leisure.

The group meets for early welcome dinner where the Tour Director will review the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have.

Day 3 – New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

You begin your Big Apple adventure this morning with a New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour. This tour combines New York City’s top attractions in a guided tour via bus and boat. With a knowledgeable local guide, you will visit Federal Hall, South Street Seaport, 9/11 Memorial, and Wall Street. You then take a harbour cruise via luxury boat, with stunning views of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge. You then head back to the land where you view Lincoln Centre and Central Park before wrapping up this whirlwind tour.

You then meet up in the evening for an optional Broadway play or you can spend the evening exploring the city on your own.

Day 4 – Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero

This morning you visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island you meet your guide in front of Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour. From there, your guide will escort you to the ferry, where you skip the lines with early reserve-line boarding. The ferry drops you off on Liberty Island where your guide takes you to base of the Statue of Liberty and the observation decks.

After you are done at the statue, you head back to the ferry for a ride to Ellis Island to explore the island with your guide in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The tour ends with a ferry ride back to Battery Park.

In the afternoon, you tour the 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero. The Ground Zero walking tour begins at St Paul’s Chapel, the oldest public building in New York City that’s still actively used.  You then walk to the FDNY Memorial Wall and FDNY Ten House to learn the heroic stories about the emergency responders on that day and also witness the fire station at Ground Zero.

The final stop is the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of remembrance and honour the almost 3,000 people who were killed on 9/11. Here there are twin reflecting pools at the very spots where the Twin Tours once stood. You will then enter the National September 11 Museum — 110,000 square feet of exhibit space located at the heart of the World Trade Centre site. The museum tells the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of artefacts.

Day 5 – Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square

This day is dedicated to New York’s rich history of art by visiting one of its best museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You begin the day with a pre-reserved access Extended tour of this museum. With a knowledgeable local guide, you won’t waste time wandering aimlessly. You would bypass the chaos of the entrance lines and head inside where your guide’s packed agenda leads you to the top highlights of the museum’s collections in just a few hours.

In the afternoon you move to Times Square, where you would spend the afternoon immersing ourselves in the business of what is probably the most exciting city in the world.

Day 6 – Shopping

New York is one of the shopping capitals of the world. This day is dedicated to shopping and you will join the Garment District Special Access Shopping Tour.  You will meet your local guide in Midtown Manhattan near Fashion Avenue, the 10-block strip of Seventh Avenue located in the heart of the Garment District.

Your guide will point out landmarks you might not have noticed on your own, including local fashion scene hangouts, buildings where top designers are creating next season’s styles, and the residence for Project Runway contestants.

You will visit six wholesale showrooms not open to the public, and enjoy discounts on this season’s apparel and accessories. Your guide will take you to meet one or two designers for an exclusive look into how their collections are produced from start to finish.

Then you will receive a guide to public sample sales all throughout the city. You can use this to extend the day’s shopping trip during time in the afternoon.

In the evening you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant to toast to your unforgettable week.

Day 7 – Departure

You enjoy free morning before your departure. You will be transferred to the airport by a shuttle to catch your evening flights.

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