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FAMILY TOUR: Discover the wonders of Thailand on this 11-day family adventure from Bangkok’s buzzing markets and serene canals to Chiang Mai’s elephants and mountaintop temples, ending with island-hopping and beach bliss in Phuket. Packed with hands-on experiences, cultural insights, and flexible options, this tour blends excitement and ease for all families.
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CharlotteOnce you have arrived in Bangkok, check in and take some time to settle in. Later, the group gathers to meet our Tour Leader and the other families for a briefing on the days ahead.We then head out into the city by tuk-tuk, weaving through Bangkok's streets before gathering around the table for our first Thai dinner as a group.
Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Market TourYou have the option of joining a trip to Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors pull back their stalls each time a train passes through, before moving on to the floating market at Damnoen Saduak. This trip is at an additional cost.Chao Phraya Hop-On Hop-Off Boat TourYou can choose to travel along the Chao Phraya River by hop-on hop-off boat, at an additional cost.Canal TourYou also have the option of a trip through Bangkok's less-visited canals on a traditional-style teak boat, at an additional cost (minimum 6 people).If you'd prefer to explore on your own, the day is free to discover the city as a family. This evening, your Tour Leader can help you arrange dinner at a night market.Please note: The Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Market Tour must be booked in advance and needs a minimum of 4 people.
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi.Swapping Bangkok for the countryside, we travel west to Kanchanaburi and into Erawan National Park. Trails through the forest link a series of waterfalls and clear pools, and there are chances to swim along the way, so pack your swimwear.We also learn about the history of Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai, along with the stories connected to them, before checking in to our accommodation. You can spend the evening resting or heading out to see more of the area.
Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai. Your morning in Kanchanaburi is free, or you have the option of joining an e-scooter ride through the countryside at an additional cost of GBP 50 per person. The route passes farmland, paddy fields and the wildlife of the area, with a break at a cafe, and ends close to the River Kwai Bridge.Later, we travel on to Ayutthaya, once Thailand's capital and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We explore temple ruins that have stood for centuries and learn how the city rose to become one of the Siamese Kingdom's most important centres.You then have some free time to find dinner. Afterwards, we head to Ayutthaya Station to board our overnight train to Chiang Mai, where sleeper beds make for a night's rest before reaching northern Thailand in the morning.
Our train reaches Chiang Mai this morning, and after a breakfast stop we leave the city for the countryside. Following lunch, we take a walk around the village to see how people live day to day outside Chiang Mai.This evening, we check in to our homestay, where we eat dinner as a group and spend the night.
After breakfast, we spend the morning at an elephant sanctuary, learning about the animals' behaviour and the way they are looked after. We watch the elephants move around, eat and interact in surroundings closer to their natural habitat, with time to observe them up close.We have lunch at the sanctuary, then head back into Chiang Mai.This evening, you have the option of joining a Thai cooking class at an additional cost of GBP 35 per person, learning to cook a few Thai dishes before sitting down to eat them for dinner. Otherwise, the evening is yours to explore Chiang Mai.
We set off this morning in one of Chiang Mai's red songthaews to explore the spiritual side of the city. During a Monk Chat, we sit down with a monk to learn about Buddhism, temple customs and what daily life involves for monks in Thailand.Next, we visit Wat Doi Suthep, the city's mountaintop temple, where golden shrines look out over Chiang Mai below.In the afternoon, you have the option of a trip to the Sticky Waterfall at an additional cost of approximately GBP 85 per group (maximum 10 people). Its limestone rocks give enough grip to climb up parts of the falls. The evening in Chiang Mai is free for you to spend as you like.
Chiang Mai - Phuket. This morning, we get creative at an elephant painting workshop, drawing ideas from painted elephant designs to make a piece of art each to bring home.Later, we take a flight down to Phuket and trade the north for the coast. The evening is yours to enjoy by the sea, whether you head to the beach, go out for dinner or simply rest.
Phuket - Phi Phi Islands - Phuket
Today is spent on the Andaman Sea, as we take a speedboat around the Phi Phi Islands on a full-day trip. We travel between Phi Phi Leh, Phi Phi Don and Bamboo Island, stopping at Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, with time to swim, snorkel and relax on the beaches.We have lunch on Phi Phi Don before carrying on to the remaining islands. Back in Phuket, your evening is free.
Your final full day in Thailand is free to spend however you like. You could relax at YONA Floating Beach Club, explore Phuket Old Town and Wat Chalong, or canoe around Phang Nga Bay, where there's a chance of seeing bioluminescent plankton. Scuba diving and a Thai cooking class are also options, or you may prefer one more day on the beach.This evening, we gather as a group for our Farewell Dinner to mark the end of the trip.Please note: Today's activities are arranged independently and are not accompanied by our Tour Leader.
Our family adventure in Thailand ends today. You have some free time before checking out and saying goodbye to the Tour Leader and the rest of the group. If you'd like to stay longer, you can book an airport transfer and extra nights in Phuket in advance.
Our Important Notes and Packing List cover all essentials, from necessary equipment to inclusions, ensuring you're fully equipped and informed for this extraordinary adventure and more.
Departure dates are guaranteed with 4 travellers. 'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.
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