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Phuket Beach Stay and 4* Dubai City Stay
12 Day Multi-Centre
Thailand, South East Asia
10 Meals Included
Covering two continents, and presenting two contrasted cultures; this incredible holiday will take you from the picture-perfect beaches of Phuket, where the limestone karts rise majestically from the Indian Ocean; to the bustling metropolis of Dubai, where the dominating skyline and sprawling, modernist architecture reach the sparkling waters of the Gulf. With both destinations boasting perennially sunny climates and gloriously beautiful oceanic vistas, you’re sure to be left uplifted and refreshed on returning from this amazing adventure.
Highlights
- Visit ‘The Great Buddha of Phuket’ and soak in the spiritual vibe of this special place, an especially serene experience as the sun sets over the horizon
- Cruise the emerald green waters surrounding the stunning Phi Phi Islands
- See the stunning limestone rock formations around Phang Nga Bay
- Lose yourself in the colourful carnage of Bangla Road or Batang Street where the clubs never sleep and the parties never stop!
- Shop till you drop in Dubai Mall – the world’s largest centre of commerce, and home of the Ferrari rollercoaster
- Roll over the desert dunes on a unique quad bike journey, or pick up the pace on a sandboard if you’re feeling extra adventurous!
- Tantalise your tastebuds with unforgettable culinary experiences in one of Dubai’s many and varied Michelin-starred restaurants
Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Phuket
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Phuket.
Day 2
Phuket
On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you can unpack before spending the rest of the day exploring the golden beaches and catching a first glimpse of the mighty limestone karsts jutting out of the sea, offering an unforgettable sunset experience.
Day 3-9
Phuket
Breakfast
Spend the next week immersing yourself within the beautifully rich nature around the region of Phuket. This will give you plenty of time to take a day trip over to the Phi Phi Islands too if you wish, home to some of the world’s most recognisable beaches which lead into impossibly clear waters. This is by no means necessary however, as Phuket (known as “the pearl of the Andamans”), has plenty of jaw-dropping sites to keep you amazed and thrilled throughout your time here. Although this island has seen a lot of tourism over the years, there are still plenty of untouched areas – shrouded by the surrounding hills – where you can simply lose yourself in the expansive ocean views.
Day 10
Phuket to Dubai
Breakfast
Today you wil transfer to the airport for your flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Day 11
Dubai
Breakfast
With a full day free to make the most of this city stay, you may find it difficult to decide which of the myriad activities you’ll choose. There’s something for everyone here: whether you’d like to adventure away to the distant desert dunes; scale the dizzying heights of the vast skyscrapers; or choose a more sedentary experience sitting back and sipping cocktails on the pristine beaches, you’re sure to be amazed by this remarkable capital.
Day 12
Dubai to UK
Breakfast
This morning you’ll be bidding farewell to Dubai. Once you’ve enjoyed a delicious breakfast at your hotel you’ll be transferred back to the airport to board your return flight bound for the UK.
Hotel Information
This tour can be booked by calling 1800 804 006
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Important Information
Payment
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of €324.50pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
Passport and Visa information
A visa is not required before you travel to Thailand; you will be issued with a tourist visa valid for 30 days on arrival into the country. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations’ Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding visas and passport validity.
Holders of full British passports will be granted a free of charge visitor/tourist visa upon arrival in the UAE. No application in advance of travel is needed. Your passport will be stamped with the visa as you pass through Immigration. The visa issued at the airport for British passport holders is valid for up to 40 days.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote ‘WK830’ for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
Health and Vaccinations
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, www.travelhealthpro.org. uk, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
Currency Exchange
The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). We recommend that you exchange you currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
The currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham. We recommend that you exchange you currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
Credit Card Information
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
Personal Expenses and Tipping
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any dinners where these are not mentioned on your itinerary and personal purchases, such as souvenirs, extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £200-£300 per person should be sufficient for the duration of your holiday.
Tipping is not compulsory and is at your discretion to tip for your driver and if you hire a guide. We would recommend to tip approximately £2-3 per person per day/trip. Tips are accepted in the local currency.
Group Size
We have no minimum number of passengers to run this holiday. If we are not able to operate your departure date for any other reason, then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
Tour Guide
For this holiday, you will not be escorted by a tour guide. Your time here will be free to do as you wish. Details of your departure transfer will be confirmed by a representative in the hotel and you can book sightseeing trips through the hotel or representative.
Accommodation
Please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK.
Meals and Drinks
Both Western and local meals are available.
Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information. Vegan, vegetarian options are available, all meal requests need to be sent over to our suppliers before travel.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way.
Public and Religious Holidays
The three most important Buddhist holidays are Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day and Asahna Bucha Day. All three are public holidays in Thailand. During this time many shops and business close for the celebrations. Because they are such important religious occasions, there are temporary restrictions in place on alcohol sales with entertainment venues in some areas also closing.
Dress Code
If you chose to visit Churches/Temples, please note both men and women need to wear long trousers or skirts to cover knees, tops with sleeves should be worn to cover shoulders.
On Arrival Information
On Arrival in Thailand, you will be met just after the Customs office by a representative from our local agent, Tour East. The Mercury Holidays/Asian Trails representative will show you to your transfer vehicle.
On arrival in Dubai, after collecting your hold luggage and passing through Customs, transfers are found in the arrival hall and our partners in Dubai (Desert Gate) will be there with a Mercury Branded Sign and will guide you to your transfer vehicle.
Emergency Contact Numbers
Thailand:
Asian Trails Ltd, 9th Floor, SG Tower, 161/1 Soi Mahadlek Luang 3, Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Email : travis@asiantrails.org
24 hour emergency contact information: Travis Clark - +66 (0)6-3080-5580, Email: attinboundenglish@asiantrails.org / travis@asiantrails.org / supen@asiantrails.or
Dubai:
If you need to contact Desert Gate during your stay the details are:
Desert Gate Tourism: Address: 16E1, IRise Tower, Tecom, P O Box19271, Dubai Office number: 009714 442 1155 Email: premium@desertgate.ae
Emergency Contact details: Tel (24hr): 00971 52 750 2173 Jiri (Representative): 00971 52 332 4356 Romina (Representative): 00971 52 614 7659 Airport Representative (24hr): 00971 52 7502173