Compare Thailand Family Adventure by G Adventures vs Thailand for families: Elephants & island escape by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 12 days | 13 days |
| Price From | $ 1,559 | $ 3,294 |
| Price Per Day | $ 130 | $ 253 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch | N/A |
| Description |
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? |
Explore the bustling city of Bangkok. Spend time with elephants in Khao Sok. Canoe amongst stunning scenery. Spend a night in a unique floating tent. |
Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2 Bangkok
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.
Day 3 Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Transfer to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and explore Erawan National Park.
Day 4 Kanchanaburi/Chiang Mai
Visit the temple complex of Ayutthaya before catching an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 5 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.
Day 6 Chiang Mai
Take part in a Thai cooking class and enjoy some free time to explore the city.
Day 7 Chiang 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.
Day 8 Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.
Day 9 Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.
Day 10 Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.
Day 11 Phuket/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.
Day 12 Bangkok
Depart at any time.
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bangkok.
Day 2 : Bangkok
On arrival in Bangkok you will be met by your guide who will accompany you and your family on your private transfer to your hotel located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Day 3 : Bangkok
Today you have a private guided tour of Bangkok visiting the capital's key attractions: the Grand Palace, Wat Po (home to the reclining Buddha) and Jim Thompson's house. You will get to experience Bangkok's different forms of public transport - the Skytrain which winds its way through the skyscrapers and shopping malls, the public taxi boat, a long-tail boat and of course the infamous Thai tuk tuk.This is a fun excursion that gives you a fantastic insight into the capital as well as the people that call Bangkok home.
Day 4 : Bangkok
Today is at leisure to explore the bustling city of Bangkok by yourselves. The Skytrain is a great way to get around the city for families, with an easy to follow route and comfortable seating. The Children's Discovery Museum has plenty of hands-on exhibits with a focus on science and natural history. If you are visiting on a weekend, you might like to visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market, full of brightly hued fabrics, handicrafts and souvenirs.
Day 5 : Khao Sok National Park
An early start today for your private transfer to the airport to catch your internal flight to Phuket, a journey of about one and a half hours. Upon arrival at Phuket airport you will be met by staff from Elephant Hills to take you and other guests to the Khao Sok National Park. The Elephant Hills Camp is a fantastic rainforest and elephants experience. The welfare of the elephants is at the heart of this camp and it has received numerous awards for this. This is one of the few places where you can see elephants without chains. Your experiences at the camp will be with other guests in small groups. During your stay all meals are included.Upon arrival at the camp, meet the elephants and learn more about these magnificent creatures. You will have the opportunity to help feed and bathe them.After a traditional Thai lunch you have the chance to enjoy the local scenery - being paddled in a canoe through the jungle past stunning limestone karsts.
Day 6 : Khao Sok National Park
Today leave the tented camp with other guests and head inland by road and then by boat for your scenic journey to the relatively untouched and stunning Cheow Larn Lake. This is a great place to be amongst nature and experience a unique accommodation experience - a floating tent. Children aged under 7 are not allowed to stay at this camp.Your afternoon includes a guided canoe safari.
Day 7 : Koh Samui
After breakfast, join your guide on a walk through the jungle listening to the chorus of the many primates, reptiles and birds that inhabit the national park.After lunch the lodge staff will transfer you and other guests to the pier at Surat Thani in time for the ferry to Koh Samui. The ferry crossing should take just over an hour. A driver will be waiting for you at Koh Samui to take you and your family to your hotel.The Mai Samui resort is on the quieter side of the island, offering a more exclusive and intimate feel.
Day 8 : Koh Samui
Today is free to relax or explore independently. Your beachfront hotel has great facilities with a spa, three pools and a dedicated Fun Zone and Kids' Club to give parents some free time. Other facilities include cooking classes, mountain bikes, sea kayaks, fishing and yoga.
Day 9 : Koh Samui
Day free to relax. A popular tour that you might like to consider is a speedboat ride to the nearby Angthong National Marine Park. This beautiful park consists of 42 islands and provided the inspiration for Alex Garland's book "The Beach".
Day 10 : Koh Samui
Day at leisure. You may like to relax on the beach or visit some of the attractions on the island. Your hotel can arrange private guided trips to the Na Muang Waterfalls or Bophut which has a charming fisherman's village.
Day 11 : Koh Samui
Day at leisure on Koh Samui. You might like to test out some of the more unusual experiences available at your hotel including classes in napkin folding or fruit and vegetable carving.
Day 12 : Koh Samui
Today is your last day by the beach before heading home. You might like to book a table at the Fine Dining Sala for a special last night's meal - fresh lobster is often on the menu.
Day 13 : International return flight
Your hotel will arrange your transfer to the local airport in time for your flight to Bangkok where you will catch your international flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
