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Thailand Family Adventure

12 days, Bangkok to Bangkok

The family trekking through Chang Mai Village
Map of the route for Thailand Family Adventure
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8–10 11 12
Itinerary Notes

Family adventures are designed for groups travelling with children between the ages of 6 and 17. Your group must have a child in order to book a Family tour, and anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The itinerary has been designed with the needs of the whole family in mind.

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok. Arrival transfer included.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
Hotel

The hotel is in a city centre neighbourhood and benefits from a rooftop pool with great views over the city. Facilities also include a restaurant, bar, sun terrace and fitness centre.

Day 2Bangkok

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok's klongs and Wat Po. Opt to visit Grand Palace, National Museum or Siam Ocean World.

You have free time this afternoon to enjoy this bustling city. Shoppers could spend weeks sifting through Bangkok’s malls and open-air markets.

Wat Po Guided Tour
Bangkok

Immerse yourself in Thai Buddhist culture and visit the famous giant 46m (151ft) reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf. Relax with a traditional Thai massage at the country’s leading school of massage at Wat Po.

Klong Riverboat Tour
Bangkok

Travel by longtail boat on the busy Chao Phraya River and through the small canals of western Bangkok's Thonburi district. Observe colourful scenes of everyday life along the river banks.

Free Time
Bangkok Afternoon

Enjoy some free time to enjoy this bustling metropolis. Stroll through one of Bangkok’s many malls and open-air markets, and pick up something if you'd like.

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Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow

Siam Ocean World Visit
Bangkok

Enjoy seeing marine life up close at this impressive aquarium, one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

Grand Palace Visit
Bangkok
15USD per person

Visit the King’s official residence (made up of many buildings, halls, lawns, gardens, and courtyards) on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and see the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Please note the cost of this optional activity does not include the entrance fee.

National Museum Visit
Bangkok
2USD per person

See Thai artifacts on display from the Dvaravati, Srivijaya, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods as well as other Southeast Asian collections. Please note the cost of this optional activity does not include the entrance fee.

Accommodation

Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
Hotel

The hotel is in a city centre neighbourhood and benefits from a rooftop pool with great views over the city. Facilities also include a restaurant, bar, sun terrace and fitness centre.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Bangkok/Kanchanaburi

Transfer to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and explore Erawan National Park.

Private Vehicle
Bangkok – Nam Tok Erawan3h30m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Erawan Waterfalls
Nam Tok Erawan

Visit one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.

Bridge on the River Kwai Visit
Kanchanaburi

Take in a piece of World War II history on this visit. We're sure you've seen or at least heard of the famous movie "Bridge on the River Kwai." Well, now you can tour the real thing. It's massive, majestic, and imposing, offering fabulous views of the river below.

Private Vehicle
Nam Tok Erawan – Kanchanaburi1h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Good Times Resort (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Kanchanaburi/Chiang Mai

Visit the temple complex of Ayutthaya before catching an overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Private Vehicle
Kanchanaburi – Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Tour
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya2h

Explore the ruins of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ayuthaya served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Late in the 17th century its population reached one million, and foreign visitors wrote awestruck accounts of its size and splendour.

Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya – Chiang Mai12h

Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Chiang 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 City Tour
Chiang Mai

Enjoy a tour of spectacular Chiang Mai, a delightful city surrounded by rolling hills and filled with impressive architecture. Explore the great cafes, shops and accommodations of the old city; an important Buddhist centre since the 14th century, it is home to more than 300 temples. Many visitors come here to attend meditation retreats, massage classes or yoga lessons.

Doi Suthep Temple Visit
Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a golden Buddhist temple outside of Chiang Mai on the Mt Doi Suthep. Climb 300 steps to reach the temple and be rewarded with an unforgettable view. Admire the many Buddhist relics at this sacred temple and visit the white elephant shrine. Legend has it that the location of the temple was chosen after a white elephant carried a relic to the mountain and trumpeted three times before dying on the spot. Also, with a little luck, you may witness the chanting of the monks.

Accommodation

Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Chiang Mai

Take part in a Thai cooking class and enjoy some free time to explore the city.

Free Time
Chiang Mai Half Day

Enjoy some free time exploring the temples, ancient ruins, and meditation centres of this spectacular city.

Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class

Pick out the best ingredients at a local market and learn how to make delicious Thai dishes.

Accommodation

Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7Chiang Mai/Phuket

Fly to Phuket and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach and relax.

Spend 4 nights in this tropical paradise taking boat rides, exploring its many beaches, and participating in all the water sports it has to offer. Rightfully famous for its delicious fresh seafood, indulge in fresh fish, crab, and squid.

Private Vehicle
Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai International Airport

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Plane
Chiang Mai – Phuket2h

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Private Vehicle
Phuket International Airport – Phuket45m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time
Phuket

Lie back and catch a few rays or go for a swim in the gorgeous blue water of this tropical paradise.

Accommodation

Centara Kata Resort Phuket (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Days 8–10Phuket

Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.

Free Time
Phuket

Lie back and catch a few rays or go for a swim in the gorgeous blue water of this tropical paradise.

Accommodation

Centara Kata Resort Phuket (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Phuket/Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok. Free afternoon in Bangkok.

You have time to finish up any last minute shopping. There will be time for one last optional meal with all of our new found friends.

Private Vehicle
Phuket – Phuket International Airport45m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Plane
Phuket International Airport – Bangkok1h30m

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Private Vehicle
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok45m-1h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time
Bangkok Afternoon

Finish some last minute shopping in this shoppers' paradise, or simply explore the city.

Accommodation

Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
Hotel

The hotel is in a city centre neighbourhood and benefits from a rooftop pool with great views over the city. Facilities also include a restaurant, bar, sun terrace and fitness centre.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Bangkok

Depart at any time.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Thailand Family Adventure

| 12 days - Bangkok to Bangkok - from $1784 USD