Best of Thailand Family Holiday
Bring the family along on a 15-day adventure that covers the very best of Thailand. Start in Bangkok, experiencing its quieter side on a visit to Wat Pho, one of the six most important temples in the country, and a ride along the city’s famous khlongs (canals). Learn about Kanchanaburi’s history, swim in waterfall pools at Erawan National Park and meet rescued elephants at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai. You’ll be able to meet locals and get a glimpse at their lifestyles during visits to rural villages, spot wildlife in Khao Sok National Park and head out on a longtail boat on Cheow Lan Lake. Kick back and relax with free time in Krabi, then wrap up your family adventure on the pristine beaches of Phuket.
Why you'll love this trip
Get the kids immersed in Thai culture during visit to the rural village of Ban Hua Tun and a homestay in the southern in the Phrom Lok District, where they’ll learn batik painting.
The whole family will love exploring Chiang Mai and meeting rescued elephants at the nearby Chang Chill elephant experience.
Step into history at Kanchanaburi, home to the infamous ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’, before taking a swim in the turquoise water of Erawan waterfall.
Cruise along Cheow Lan Lake onboard a longtail boat and enjoy a day on one of the lake’s many islands, with the chance to kayak in search of macaques or gibbons.
Enjoy a full free day in Krabi to either relax on idyllic beaches, rock climb up spectacular cliffs or snorkel to your heart’s content.
Itinerary
DAY 01
Bangkok
DAY 02
Kanchanaburi
DAY 03
Erawan National Park
DAY 04
Ayutthaya
DAY 05
Chiang Mai
DAY 06
Chiang Mai
DAY 07
Chiang Dao village visit
DAY 08
Phuket
DAY 09
Khao Sok National Park
DAY 10
Khao Sok National Park
Start the day by hopping on a private vehicle and travelling through pristine jungle to the stunning Cheow Lan Lake. There, you’ll hop in a traditional longtail boat for a calm sail to one of its many islands. With limestone karst hills rising almost 1000 metres into the air and surrounded by beautiful green waters, the area is incredibly picturesque. With the family you’ll trek to an island cave, with its eerie stalactites, bats hanging from the ceiling and subterranean streams at your feet. Enjoy lunch in a local raft-house before having free time to relax, swim or kayak around the lake to search for wildlife. The water is clear and full of aquatic life, and you might spot hornbills, langurs, macaques or gibbons above water. After, return to your accommodation for the night and fall asleep to the relaxing sound of the jungle outside.
Accommodation
- The Cliff & River Jungle Resort or similar (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included activities
- Khao Sok - Cheow Lan Lake tour
- Khao Sok - Kayak and swim at lake raft house
DAY 11
Phrom Lok village
DAY 12
Krabi
DAY 13
Krabi
DAY 14
Phuket
DAY 15
Phuket
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
Thailand
Meals
14 breakfasts · 5 lunches · 1 dinner
Transport
Private Minivan · Longtail boat · Overnight sleeper train · Plane · Bike
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights) · Floating Raft House (2 nights) · Resort (6 nights) · Overnight sleeper train (1 night) · Homestay (1 night)
Included activities
- Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
- Bangkok - Flower Market
- Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
- Ayutthaya - Temple Ruins entrance & guided tour
- Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk
- Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex
- Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary day trip
- Baan Hua Thung Community Visit
- Phang Nga - Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center
- Khao Sok - Cheow Lan Lake tour
- Khao Sok - Kayak and swim at lake raft house
- Phrom Lok – Waterfall Visit
- Phrom Lok – Home-cooked Dinner
- Phrom Lok – Bike Hire
- Phrom Lok – Community Visit and Homestay
Optional activities
- Bangkok - Grand PalaceTHB 500
- Bangkok - Thai kickboxing exhibitionTHB 2,200
- Bangkok - Thai MassageTHB 300
- Chiang Mai - Bicycle tourTHB 1,100
- Chiang Mai - Thai massageTHB 300
- Chiang Mai - Jungle Zip LineTHB 2,200
- Chiang Mai - Thai cooking courseTHB 1,000
- Khao Sok NP - CanoeingTHB 800
- Khao Sok National Park - Safari night walkTHB 600
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip)THB 200
- Ao Nang - Four Islands Snorkelling TourTHB 1,400
- Ao Nang - Hot springs & Emerald lagoon tourTHB 1,600
- Ao Nang - Ko Hong Day TourTHB 1,500
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Before you book
Is this trip right for you?
You and your family will visit several temples on this trip, which means covering up arms and shoulders as per the local custom. A light scarf is a great idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
The weather in Thailand varies seasonally. Be prepared to get sweaty, and for the occasional rainstorm which may require a change of plans.
Your overnight train journey (Day 4) is quite long (approx. 12 hours). Make the most of it by checking out the scenery and chatting with other families. While bedding is supplied some families choose to bring their own sleep sheets.
Important notes
Visas
Accommodation
Joining point
Dates and prices
| Departs | Returns | Availability | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 | Wednesday 7 Oct 2026 | Fully booked | — |
| Tuesday 15 Dec 2026 | Tuesday 29 Dec 2026 | Contact Us | — |
| Tuesday 22 Dec 2026 | Tuesday 5 Jan 2027 | 4 spots left | $4,195 |
| Thursday 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday 7 Jan 2027 | Spots available | $3,720 |
| Thursday 31 Dec 2026 | Thursday 14 Jan 2027 | 2 spots left | $3,780 |
| Sunday 10 Jan 2027 | Sunday 24 Jan 2027 | Spots available | $3,795 |
| Sunday 28 Mar 2027 | Sunday 11 Apr 2027 | Spots available | $3,270 |
| Tuesday 30 Mar 2027 | Tuesday 13 Apr 2027 | Spots available | $3,270 |
| Friday 2 Apr 2027 | Friday 16 Apr 2027 | Spots available | $3,270 |
| Sunday 4 Apr 2027 | Sunday 18 Apr 2027 | Spots available | $3,270 |
Reviews
Intrepid and Nai tour guide wonderful. Highly recommend
This trip is a great opportunity for families to see parts of the North and South of Thailand. Our guide, Nai, was excellent- fun and patient with the kids and incredibly knowledgeable. There was a lot of time spent on buses travelling, which I think could be reviewed- even considering a boat to travel from Krabi to Phuket would have been great to change it up a little. The food was excellent and Nai always had numerous suggestions to cater for all, additionally he ensured frequent stops for rest/ toilets etc. Accommodation was varied. For those with mobility challenges, some of the accommodation- such as the raft house could be tricky due to the incline, however, our kids- aged 13 and 11yrs thought it was so much fun! Air conditioning was varied which was challenging for some in our group and Some places were a little way away from night markets etc, so tuk tuks/ taxis were needed. Overall, i would recommend the trip to others, however would encourage consideration of travel times in buses amd accommodation needs.
We did the best of Thailand holiday with our 7 and 11 year old boys. There was another family of 5 with us along the way. You end up spending lots of time with the other family so we were lucky we all got on! The tour is epic- so many awesome days we just loved everything we got to do, and we saw so many places that we would never have considered going to had they not been in our tour. I’d thoroughly recommend this tour. An awesome family adventure! April is hot though 🤣🥵
I highly recommend intrepid tours. You would never get to see and do as much as u do without being on intrepid tours. They cover so much and make ur holiday a breeze. I will always see what tours Intrepid offer to future holidays they will be my go to tour company from here on
Our 15-day family trip through Thailand was unforgettable. From Bangkok and the River Kwai to Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Krabi, every stop was amazing. Traveling with two young boys was easy and joyful; Thanks especially to Rabbit, our outstanding tour leader, whose warmth, organization, and care truly made the trip exceptional.