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The Ultimate Family Thailand Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the vibrant city of Bangkok
  • Stay on a cool river raft on the river Kwai
  • Get up close and personal with Asian elephants in an elephant sanctuary
  • Take a long tail boat cruise & see waterfalls and lava caves
  • Relax at the end of your holiday on the white sand beaches of Koh Kood
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What you'll do

Overview

Discover Thailand in all its glory! Explore Waterfalls in Erawan National Park and stay on your own jungle raft on the River Kwai, spend time with elephants and enjoy incredible Thai cuisine. No trip to Thailand is complete without a trip to the Thai Islands, so end your adventure in the tropical paradise of Koh Kood.

Tour summary

Day 1-3 – Bangkok
Day 4 & 5 – Kanchanaburi
Day 6-7 – River Kwai
Day 8 – Bangkok
Day 9-11 – Ko...Read All

Arrival Day

Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, (Bangkok International Airport), your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Bangkok. The rest of the day is free to relax at your own leisure. Head out and explore the hustle and bustle of Bangkok or try some Thai cuisine.

 

Accommodation

Chatrium Hotel Riverside  (or similar)

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Discover Bangkok by River

Meet up with your guide who will accompany you to the nearby pier to board our long-tail boat. From here you will move down the Chao Phraya the main river in Bangkok, with amazing backdrop views of the Bangkok skyline, before making a turn to enter the klongs.

You will pass a range of local wooden stilt houses with clothes hanging to be dried in the sun, and a local “7-Eleven”, klong style. Feel the...Read All

Free Day in Bangkok

This day is yours to enjoy, whether that is exploring the bustling streets and markets of the city, or simply relaxing by the pool.

The hotel staff will be happy to recommend the best places to go to explore and with atmospheric temples, incredible street food and friendly locals, there are few cities with more to discover.

Accommodation

Chatrium Hotel Riverside  (or similar)

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Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Today your trip begins between 6:00 and 6:30. This will be a shared transfer, and you will pass by other pick-up locations before heading out towards Kanchanaburi. 130 kilometres west of Bangkok, not far from the Burmese border, you will see the Bridge over the River Kwai – made (in)famous by the 1957 Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Grim history aside, this area of Thailand is rich in culture and natural beauty. The border area with Myanmar is known for its mountainous char...Read All

Elephants and Erawan National Park

After breakfast, we will visit the Erawan Waterfall, the major attraction of the park is the 7-tiered Erawan Falls with emerald green ponds. There are also several impressive and long caves within the park, some of them deeper inside the park, a few of them along the roads around the park. The Park and the falls are named after the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The top tier of the falls is said to resemble an elephant head. Enjoy swimming in the fresh natural crystal-clear w...Read All

Down the River Kwai

Breakfast is served at 7:00. Today is a moving day! You will leave the Hintok River Camp behind and move to your next accommodation. At 8:00 you will board a long-tail boat which will take you on the river that runs past Hintok River Camp. You will arrive at the River Kwai Jungle Rafts at around 9:00 and you can check-in to your new accommodation. Relax or visit the local Mon village which is just a short walk from your raft. The Mon are a minority group in Thailand and are a mix of Thai and ...Read All

Caves and Waterfalls

Wake up to a day that includes a visit to a stunning waterfall and a beatuiful cave – both located inside the National Park. But before leaving for your excursion, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast. At 8:00, you will be picked up by a long-tail boat, which will take you upstream to Sai Yok Yai waterfall.

The waterfall was made famous in 1877 where King Rama V visited the waterfall, showered in the falls and classic poetry was written to memorialise his visit.

The front of Sai ...Read All

Last Day on the River Kwai

Your last day in the National Park starts with breakfast at 7:00. After breakfast, there is a chance for one last swim in the river before you check-out at 11:00. On the way back to Bangkok, you’ll make a stop at a local restaurant for lunch. You will then head to the Death Railway train station where you will board the train that was intended for use during the second world war – an important, although sad, part of Thailand’s history. The short train ride (about 30 minutes) tak...Read All

Transfer to your beach paradise

After an early breakfast and checkout, you will set off for Koh Kood, your journey will begin by private van and you will also take a public ferry  to arrive on the island 325kms away from Bangkok.

Once you arrive, you’ll have your last few days days to totally relax at the end of your incredible Thailand adventure, so that you’ll feel refreshed and recharged.

 

Accommodation

Overnight at Koh Kood Beach Resort, Bali House (or similar)

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Pure Relaxation on Koh Kood

For the next couple of days the only thing you have to focus on is how to get the most relaxation and enjoyment out of every hour you’re on the tropical island paradise of Koh Kood.

And with warm, crystal clear seas, stunning white sand beaches and world-class cuisine to be discovered, we’d say that this task is made pretty easy.

 

Accommodation

Overnight at Koh Kood Beach Resort, Bali House (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Departure Day

Your last day in this paradise. After checkout, join-in ferry and private van transfer to BKK Airport.

We hope that your activity holiday in Thailand has been truly memorable and that you leave feeling you’ve got to know a Thailand that’s not in the guidebooks, the real authentic Thailand that many tourists don’t get to experience.

One thing is for sure, by the time you land at home, you’ll already be itching for your next trip back to this vibrant, colou...Read All

What's included

Included

  • Private Airport transfers and all transport between locations on the tour.
  • 4 nights Accommodation in Bangkok BB
  • 2 nights Hintuk River Camp FB
  • 2 nights River Kwai Jungle Rafts FB
  • 3 nights Koh Kood Beach Resort BB
  • English speaking guides on all activities
  • All entrance tickets & permits
  • Longtail boat cruise in Bangkok through the klongs
  • Visit the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
  • Walk the Bridge over the River Kwai
  • Trek along the Hellfire Pass walking trails
  • Long tail boat cruise to Sai Yok Yai waterfall and the Lava Cave
  • Ride the death railway in Kanchanaburi
  • Visit Erawan National Park incl 7-tiered Erawan Falls
  • Feed elephants & join them for a swim at the Elephant Rescue Centre
Your local host

Martin

I have spent many years travelling through Thailand and have made many lasting memories and friendships. The region is rich in natural beauty and culture and offers one of the greatest culinary kitchens in the world. Many years have passed and I still think that the people are everything and I\'m still surprised at the hospitality and friendliness. Working in travel is a passion for me and I enjoy helping our customers to enjoy all the best that Thailand has to offer.

I have spent many years travelling through Thailand and have made many lasting memories and friendships. The region is rich in natural beauty and culture and offers one of the greatest culinary kitchens in the world. Many years have passed and I still think that the people are everything and I\'m still surprised at the hospitality and friendliness. Working in travel is a passion for me and I enjoy helping our customers to enjoy all the best that Thailand has to offer.

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Location

Pick up and drop off is at Bangkok airport, where your guide will meet you to take you to your first accommodation, which means you can simply relax and enjoy your Thailand adventure.

Your adventure takes you from the bustling streets of Bangkok, out of the city to Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park and the River Kwai.

At the end of your adventure you will have a few days to relax on the beautiful island of Koh Kood, before you are taken back to Bangkok and the airport to complete your experience.

FAQs

What age is considered a child on this tour?

Children are ages 12 and under

What are the credentials of the elephant sanctuary?

Elephant Haven is supported by Lek Chailert, a world renowned elephant conservationist, the founder of Save Elephant Foundation and world famous Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. Lek is at the forefront of ethical elephant tourism both in Thailand and throughout Asia, which is seeing a growing demand for elephant camps to transition from a trekking to sanctuary model under the Save Elephant Foundation’s ‘Saddle Off’ program

Can I add extra days on to this itinerary?

Yes please let us know if you would like to extend your adventure and we will be happy to assist.

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