Thailand Family Tour | ‘Jungles and Islands’

Day 1 - Bangkok - arrival and time to explore the area

Arrival in Bangkok and check in to a downtown ‘heritage’ hotel in the City’s lively Banglamphu district. Time to relax, explore the area or check out some local markets before a local-style welcome dinner.

Overnight: Bangkok Transport: Walk,  Meals: D, 

Day 2 - Bangkok - city tour with a difference

A highly unique, and great fun, tour of the city using various forms of public transport: river taxi, Skytrain, tuk-tuk and canal boat. Flexible stops could include the Grand Palace, fabulous Wat Phra Keow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and bustling Chinatown with its traditional markets and contemporary street art.

Overnight: Bangkok Transport: Train, Taxi, Boat, Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 3 - Amphawa - canals and markets

Off into Bangkok’s leafy and canal-lined suburbs with a stop at the iconic Mae Klong ‘Railway Market’, plus a chance to discover some of the area’s local industries such as sea salt production and parasol fabrication. Check-in to our accommodation in waterside Amphawa with an evening visit to a floating market and perhaps a firefly viewing boat trip.

Overnight: Amphawa Transport: Minibus, Boat,  Meals: B, 

Day 4 - On to Kanchanaburi and a ride on the 'Death Railway'

Up early perhaps for the monks’ alms ritual before a departure for Kanchanaburi Province where we’ll take the local train over the Bridge on the River Kwai and along the infamous, but scenic, ‘Death Railway’. Afternoon visit to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall and short jungle hike through the lush surrounding jungle before checking into our floating raft accommodation.

Overnight: Sai Yok floating raft house Transport: Minibus, Train,  Meals: B, L, D, 

Day 5 - Kanchanaburi - down the River Kwai

Departure for nearby ‘Hellfire Pass’; visit the fascinating museum and hike along the former route of the ‘Death Railway’ itself. (So named because of the numbers of local workers and Allied POWs who died during its construction by the Japanese army.) Afternoon expedition down the jungle-lined River Kwai with a choice of kayaks or 2 person canoes for the uninitiated.

Overnight: Sai Yok floating raft house Transport: Minibus, Boat, Walk,  Meals: B, L, D, 

Day 6 - Kanchanaburi - Angkor ruins and a night train south

Complete our Western Thailand loop with a return to Kanchanaburi Town by way of the impressive 12th-century ruins of Muang Singh – a former, fortified, frontier town of the Angkor Empire. Time to visit some of the sites of Kanchanaburi Town on foot or bicycle, such as the ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ and War Museum before catching a night sleeper train to the South.

Overnight: Night sleeper train Transport: Minibus, Train, Walk,  Meals: B, L, 

Day 7 - Khao Sok - explore the stunning scenery

Arrival in Surat Thani and on to Khao Sok – acknowledged as one of Thailand’s most spectacular National Parks with its dramatic limestone karst scenery, lakes, waterfalls and lush jungle. We’ll check into our treehouse accommodation with afternoon options including a Thai cookery lesson, tubing down the nearby Khao Sok River or just kicking back in your chalet and admiring the fabulous tropical flora and fauna.

Overnight: Khao Sok Treehouse Transport: Minibus,  Meals: B, 

Day 8 - Khao Sok - boat trip on Cheow Lan Lake

A boat trip through the fabulous scenery and limestone, karst landscapes of Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park with stops to visit lake-side caves and of course swim and kayak in the crystal waters.

Overnight: Khao Sok Treehouse Transport: Boat, Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 9 - Jungle, nature hike and bathing with elephants

A fascinating morning nature hike through the park’s lush rainforest is followed by an afternoon elephant experience where you’ll have the opportunity to interact with, feed and learn about these gentle giants.

Overnight: Khao Sok Treehouse Transport: Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 10 - South to Trang on the Andaman Coast

South to Trang Province on the picturesque Andaman Coast and afternoon visit to the lush Thung Khai Botanical Gardens for a stroll on their canopy walkway. Return to Trang Town and time to sample some south Thai specialities with a street food tour of the lively night bazaar.

Overnight: Trang Transport: Minibus, Walk,  Meals: B, D, 

Day 11 - Chao Mai - sea caves and mangrove swamps

Head to the coast and Ban Chao Mai National Park where we’ll canoe through mangrove swamps and along underground streams to visit the spectacular and mysterious sacred sea caves. Afternoon boat transfer to the nearby, unspoilt Andaman Sea island of Koh Libong.

Overnight: Koh Libong Transport: Minibus, Boat, Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 12 - Koh Libong - day at leisure on a tropical island

Leisurely day on this picturesque, jungle-clad, island – make the most of the turquoise waters and quiet beaches or sling a hammock between a couple of palm trees. Optional activities include kayaking, a tour of the island and local fishing village by bicycle or perhaps a hike to a viewpoint overlooking the island’s protected dugong reserve.

Overnight: Koh Libong Transport: Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 13 - Koh Libong - day at leisure or Andaman Sea boat trip

Today we’d suggest joining a bot trip to visit some of the spectacular, nearby limestone islands such as Koh Kradan, Koh Rok or Koh Lao Liang for swimming and snorkelling on the region’s vibrant coral reefs.

Note, all optional activities can be conveniently arranged with the resort at the time of your stay.

Overnight: Koh Libong Transport: Minibus, Plane,  Meals: B, 

Day 14 - Return flight to Bangkok and end of tour

Morning on the island with a transfer at your convenience to Krabi Airport for a return flight to Bangkok.

Extra nights in Bangkok prior to, or after your tour, or additional nights on the island are available on request.

Airport transfers are included if you purchase the 'with flights' package. If you purchased your own flights, airport transfers can be arranged.

This tour is fully accompanied with the exception of the island stay on days 12 to 14.

Transport: Taxi,  Meals: B,