Experience Overview
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?
Highlights
- Get caught up in the bustle of Bangkok
- Take in the scenery at ancient Ayutthaya
- Wander through colourful Chiang Mai
- Relax on the beach in Phuket
Trip Details
Product Code: 1572
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, plane, ferry, private van, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Family
Supplier Code: ATFF
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Finishes: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Chiang Mai
- Arrival transfer
- Guided tour of Bangkok klongs and Wat Po
- Temple visits in Ayutthaya
- Bridge on the River Kwai visit and Erawan National Park
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Free time on Phuket beaches
Accommodation
- Hotels (10 nts), sleeper train (1 nt)
- 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Train, plane, ferry, private van, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2039 (CAD $170 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok. Arrival transfer included.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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 - Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Activity - 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 - 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. Accommodation - Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
Day 3: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Transfer to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and explore Erawan National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - 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.Activity - 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.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Good Times Resort
Day 4: Kanchanaburi/Chiang Mai
Visit the temple complex of Ayutthaya before catching an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - 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.Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Activity - 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
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Take part in a Thai cooking class and enjoy some free time to explore the city.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some free time exploring the temples, ancient ruins, and meditation centres of this spectacular city.Activity - Pick out the best ingredients at a local market and learn how to make delicious Thai dishes.Accommodation - Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - 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
Day 8-10: Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - 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
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Finish some last minute shopping in this shoppers' paradise, or simply explore the city.Accommodation - Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
Day 12: Bangkok
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Reviews
Jade P - Traveled, December 2023
I really enjoyed seeing different places without the stress of having to organise.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Adair K - Traveled, July 2023
Andy the guide was terrific.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2023
Natalie S - Traveled, July 2023
G Adventures allows you to connect with other travellers and families while not having to worry about booking transportation or day tours. Also the quality is high!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
Candace A - Traveled, July 2023
The ease of the trip. It was absolutely wonderful having a CEO who knows the language and area.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
Blake S - Traveled, July 2023
The tour was a perfect mix of culture, adventure and great experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
Lisa M - Traveled, July 2023
Loved not having to plan one we arrived. Great guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
Eric A - Traveled, June 2023
While the trip says family, there were no activities for children, just things kids could also attend. they'don't care about three days worth of temples!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
Sabeen K - Traveled, June 2023
G Adventures family trips allows Parents to enjoy the trip without having to worry about any of the logistics.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2023
Aziz R - Traveled, February 2023
Excellent customer service and great job
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2023
Almas M - Traveled, February 2023
Good service, good itinerary good hotels
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2023
Wesley W - Traveled, December 2022
Our CEO Puna was amazing and made our trip and experience one to remember! She was always available and look the time to share options and help us plan our free time. When we met for dinner she recommended amazing local options that we found excellent and even our 3 kids enjoyed which is always key as happy kids equal happy vacraction?.lol She look some extra time to take us shopping to local markets and even road local transit in Bangkok which the kids loved . If all your CEO are like Puna I can't go wrong recommending G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2023
Theodore R - Traveled, December 2022
It was a very positive experience for me and my family.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2023
Michelle L - Traveled, December 2022
I feel that a tour like this offers people an opportunity to do things they may not organize on their own, such as the Earwan Waterfall or many of the temples that we visited. It was safe, clean, well organized and allowed us to not have to make any decisions which is a luxury in our lives.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2023
Alexandre P - Traveled, June 2022
I have been doing that recommendation already for some years.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2022
Joan G - Traveled, June 2022
Opportunities to interact with local communities and experience what it is like to live in the country. Access to local foods,markets etc safely with a guide who can translate and explain the meaning behind things and explain what is going on
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2022
Sara M - Traveled, June 2022
Very well organized, small group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2022
John G - Traveled, June 2022
I like to have a knowledgeable guide who can speak the local language and take care of our travel arrangements and day trips.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2022
Darryl C - Traveled, December 2021
The trip was well thought out and led by an amazing guide in Wan
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/09/2022
Daniel G - Traveled, December 2021
Because it was the right amount of culture and experience for our family and our guide did such an excellent job of organizing activities, meals, travel arrangements and she went above and beyond what she had to do when we decided to stay longer at the resort at the end of our trip. Her knowledge of and pride in the destinations we visited made it that much better. We wouldn't hesitate to do another G Adventures
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/09/2022
Ashley G - Traveled, December 2021
Wan, our CEO was amazing and so helpful and informative. We learned and did way more than we would have if we were travelling alone. The tour allowed us to see so much in a short time. We had a very memorable holiday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/09/2022
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