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Journey 02 · Thailand + Qatar

Thailand
& Doha.

Four nights in Phuket — islands, temples and Phang Nga Bay — then three in Doha for the souq, the museums and the dunes. Two countries, one seamless trip on Qatar Airways.

Apr 9 – 17, 2027 · 9 days · from Washington, D.C.

Fully escortedAirfare includedPayment plansTravel hostDay-by-DayWhat's IncludedPricing

Departs
Fri · Apr 9
Returns
Sat · Apr 17
Gateway
IADQatar Airways
Carrier
Qatar Airways
The Stay
Phuket ×4 + Doha ×3 nights
Trip Facts · IAD → HKT → DOHescorted end to end · both flights + 7 hotel nights included · payment plans availableThailand + Doha 2027 · April 9 – 17 · from $4,495 · $295 deposit holds your seat

The Day-by-Day

Two countries. One seamless run.

The Andaman Sea first, the Arabian desert second — with every transfer, boat and flight in between already booked.

Day 01Fri · Apr 9
Wheels Up

Depart from Washington–Dulles (IAD) on Qatar Airways. Overnight international flight.

Day 02Sat · Apr 10
Arrive in Phuket

Resort transfer and a welcome reception, then free time and dinner.

Day 03Sun · Apr 11
Phuket City Tour

The Big Buddha and Old Phuket Town by day, Patong Beach in the evening.

Day 04Mon · Apr 12
Phi Phi Islands

A full day out on the water — Maya Bay, snorkeling and a buffet lunch.

Day 05Tue · Apr 13
Phang Nga Bay

James Bond Island, sea-cave canoeing and lunch at the Koh Panyee floating village.

Day 06Wed · Apr 14
On to Doha

Transfer for the morning flight from Phuket to Doha, hotel check-in, and an evening free in the city.

Day 07Thu · Apr 15
Doha City Tour

Souq Waqif, the Museum of Islamic Art, The Pearl-Qatar and Katara Cultural Village.

Day 08Fri · Apr 16
Into the Desert

Desert safari — camel ride, dune bashing and the Inland Sea — then the farewell dinner.

Day 09Sat · Apr 17
Home

Transfer to the airport and the return flight to the US.

Itinerary subject to refinement — final version to all deposited travelers.

Longtail boats on a Thai beach
Longtails on the Andaman Sea
Golden Thai temple
Thailand’s temple gold

Everything Included

One booking. All of this.

Your Thailand price covers all of this — both flights, both cities, every excursion below.

Round-trip international airfare · Qatar Airways
Phuket → Doha airfare
4 nights in Phuket
3 nights in Doha
Daily breakfast
Airport transfers
Guided sightseeing
Phi Phi Islands excursion
James Bond Island excursion
Doha City Tour
Desert Safari
Travel host on group departures

Full pricing and the payment plan are just below — see pricing.

Pricing & Payment Plan

The price, and the plan.

Per person, double occupancy. A non-refundable deposit holds your seat — monthly payments do the rest.

Thailand & Doha · Per Person

$4,495per person · double occupancy

Traveling solo? Single occupancy is $5,145 per person — your own room, same trip.

Travel insurance not included

The Payment Plan

$295 deposit holds your seat

Non-refundable deposit at booking, then six monthly payments of $700:

Deposit$295
Sep '26$700
Oct '26$700
Nov '26$700
Dec '26$700
Jan '27$700
Feb '27$700
$295 deposit + 6 × $700$4,495 total

Single occupancy: $295 deposit, then six equal monthly payments (Sep–Feb), final payment adjusted — $5,145 total.

Package pricing is based on current supplier rates and is subject to availability until deposit and supplier confirmations are secured.

Airfare is included from Washington Dulles (IAD). Flying from another city? A connecting flight to IAD can be added at additional cost. Late bookings may incur an air supplement.

01 · Hosted

A travel host on every departure

Someone from Bus & Plane is with the group from the departure gate to the flight home — plans, problems and language, handled.

02 · Payment Plans

Pay the way people actually pay

A deposit holds your seat — the rest follows a payment schedule you know from day one. Nobody misses a trip over one big invoice.

03 · Small Groups

Kept deliberately small

Escorted small groups, capped so the trip stays personal — and so seats genuinely run out.

Reserve Your Seat

Pricing is live. Seats are capped.

A $295 deposit holds your seat — or join the interest list for itinerary updates and trip news.

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