Cape Town & Bangkok: A Journey of Wonders

Yakup Aydogdu

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 20-day adventure through Cape Town and Bangkok, exploring breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and hidden gems. From Table Mountain to Wat Arun, get ready for an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Trip to Cape Town

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Peaks and Coastal Beauty

$38

$ 2

Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

34 - 41 min

Directions

Rising from the ocean, this scenic mountain features a winding, coastal road with dramatic views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 2Penguins, Beaches, and Wine Tasting

$19

$ 3

Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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24 - 29 min

Directions

Long, sandy strip popular with families, known for its colorful line of changing huts & tidal pools.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Long-running vineyard & high-end destination with a boutique hotel, spa, restaurants & golf course.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Converge

$19

$ 2

Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

60 - 72 min

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Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Botanical Gardens and Mountain Vistas

$19

$ 3

Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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35 - 42 min

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Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Beach Bliss and Aquatic Wonders

$32

$ 3

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

Directions

Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

51 - 62 min

Directions

Biodynamic winery with views of fields & peaks from a sleek, upscale restaurant & tasting lounge.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Hiking Trails and Beachside Bliss

$ 2

The oldest, easiest & most direct route to the summit of Table Mountains & its famous views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Parks, Beaches, and Bay Views

$ 2

Spacious urban park offering a stadium, biodiversity garden, exercise circuit & lots of green space.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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This popular beach with white-sand dunes & mountain views offers swimming as well as dining options.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Clifftop Adventures and Wine Delights

$13

$ 3

Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Sleek wine farm with tastings & an upscale restaurant, plus sweeping views of vines & peaks.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 9Historic Estates and Nature's Tranquility

$19

$ 2

Winery founded in 1685 featuring cellar tours, wine tastings, 2 restaurants & historical museums.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

Directions

Scenic recreation area with a network of hiking & biking trails, picnic spots & expansive vistas.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 10Nature Reserves and Wine Estates

$32

$ 3

Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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31 - 38 min

Directions

Sophisticated winery in a tranquil setting offering wine-drive safaris & cellars around a courtyard.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

55 - 66 min

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Restaurant in stables with outside seating overlooking historic vineyards serving bistro-style food.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $272 In total

Activities & Food:$246

Transport:$26

Trip to Bangkok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Peaks and Coastal Beauty

$ 2

Vast Buddhist temple complex featuring a towering stupa & numerous stone & glass sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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Calm Buddhist temple, built in 1825, with a massive seated Buddha statue & an oversize bronze bell.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Day 2Penguins, Beaches, and Wine Tasting

$11

$ 3

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan

Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

Directions

Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple with a colorful tiled exterior & a cemetery for Thai royalty.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Founded during the Ayutthaya era, this Buddhist temple's viharn was modeled after a Chinese junk.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 3Where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Converge

Buddhist temple & monastery that has educated princes & holds statues dating to the 13th century.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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11 - 16 min

Directions

Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan (Loha Prasat)

Buddhist temple complex, home to a Loha Prasat, known as the "metal castle" for its 37 iron spires.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Day 4Botanical Gardens and Mountain Vistas

$12

$ 2

This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 12 min

Directions

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)

Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

Directions

Ayutthaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 5Beach Bliss and Aquatic Wonders

Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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10 - 15 min

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Small shrine housing the revered "city pillar" erected when Siam's capital moved to Bangkok in 1782.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Hiking Trails and Beachside Bliss

$ 2

Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

Temple compound with gardens, an open pavilion, a reconstructed crematorium & monks' quarters.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 7Parks, Beaches, and Bay Views

$ 2

Large green space featuring a jogging path, playground & gardens, plus a lake with paddle boats.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

Directions

Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 8Clifftop Adventures and Wine Delights

$ 2

This ancient royal Buddhist temple with a reliquary is home to a university & meditation center.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Temple dating to the 14th or 15th century, notable for its 32-meter-high gold Buddha statue.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Day 9Historic Estates and Nature's Tranquility

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan

Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 10Nature Reserves and Wine Estates

Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $272 In total

Activities & Food:$246

Transport:$26