Why do some families go all the way to Thailand just to lie on the beach? We don’t know either. Our family adventure mixes a whole lot of bona fide Thai experiences – everything from a longboat tour of Bangkok, a meeting with a hill tribe community, a cooking class in Chiang Mai and a sombre visit to the infamous bridge over the River Kwai – with a little bit of sand and surf, too. Hey, even the Buddha reclined and relaxed once in a while, right?
Hotels (10 nts), sleeper train (1 nt)
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.
Train, plane, ferry, private van, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Bangkok: Arrive in Bangkok. Arrival transfer included.
Bangkok: Guided longboat tour of Bangkok's klongs and Wat Po. Opt to visit Grand Palace, National Museum or Siam Ocean World.
Bangkok/Kanchanaburi: Transfer to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and explore Erawan National Park.
Kanchanaburi/Chiang Mai: Visit the temple complex of Ayutthaya before catching an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai: Enjoy a city tour of Chiang Mai and visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, spectacularly situated on a mountaintop at an altitude of 3,520 feet.
Chiang Mai: Take part in a Thai cooking class and enjoy some free time to explore the city.
Chiang Mai/Phuket: Fly to Phuket and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach and relax.
Phuket: Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.
Phuket/Bangkok: Fly to Bangkok. Free afternoon in Bangkok.
Bangkok: Depart at any time.