Thailand family adventure
Begin your captivating journey through Thailand, where vibrant culture and stunning landscapes await. Start in Bangkok, exploring iconic landmarks like the Grand Palace and the Reclining Buddha. Travel to Kanchanaburi to uncover the historical significance of the Thailand-Burma Railway and interact with rescued elephants at Elephants World. Enjoy leisure time at the picturesque Erawan National Park and experience authentic Northern Thai cuisine with a local family in Chiang Mai. Conclude your trip on the beautiful beaches of Koh Samui, where relaxation and adventure blend seamlessly. This thoughtfully curated itinerary promises a memorable exploration of Thailand’s rich heritage and breathtaking scenery.
Tour Highlights:
- Discover Bangkok using the Skytrain and iconic tuk-tuks.
- Experience elephants up close while staying in a one-of-a-kind floating hotel on the River Kwai.
- Connect with a local Thai family and participate in an exciting Pad Thai cooking competition.
- Unwind on the stunning beaches of Koh Samui.
- Bali & Indonesia
- Bhutan
- Borneo
- Cambodia
- China
- Halong Bay Cruises
- India
- Japan
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- North Korea Vacations
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Tibet
- Vietnam
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What’s included
Personalized itinerary based on what you like and your schedule.
24/7 support from our local office during your trip.
All accommodations, tours, and transfers are included unless noted otherwise.
A private driver for tours and transfers (in some places, guides may also drive).
Local guides or shared tours to help you explore your itinerary highlights.
A friendly greeting at the airport or your hotel from our representative.
Breakfast daily at your hotel, plus any other planned meals.
One suitcase and one carry-on bag per person for transfers.
What’s not included
International airfare—contact your expert for pricing.
Travel insurance, available for purchase after booking.
Visas (unless specified).
Tips for services and experiences.
Lunches, dinners, and drinks (unless included in the itinerary).
Excess baggage charges, if applicable.
Personal expenses like laundry and room service.
Early check-in or late check-out (unless specified).
Extra sightseeing or activities not in your itinerary.
Optional upgrades or local fees for photography.
Passport fees, immunizations, and local departure taxes (when applicable).
Itinerary ideas
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Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide for a private transfer to your hotel. The Four Season Bangkok offers an excellent start to your journey, featuring great amenities and a picturesque location along the Chao Phraya River.
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Today, enjoy a private guided tour of Bangkok, which serves as a wonderful introduction to Thailand. Visit the city’s key attractions, including the Grand Palace, Wat Po (home to the Reclining Buddha), and Jim Thompson’s House. Experience various forms of public transport, such as the Skytrain navigating the skyscrapers, public taxi boats, long-tail boats, and the famous Thai tuk-tuk. This engaging excursion provides fascinating insights into the capital and its residents, allowing your guide to tailor the pace to your family’s preferences.
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This morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel for a private transfer to Kanchanaburi, a two-and-a-half-hour drive away. This region is historically significant due to its role during World War II when Japanese forces used Allied POWs to construct the Thailand-Burma Railway. Gain insight into this history with a private guided tour of notable sites, including the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai, and Hellfire Pass. The tour includes a scenic boat ride along the River Kwai and a train journey on the historic Death Railway. In the evening, unwind at your river camp, Hintok River Camp, which is ideal for families and features comfortable safari-style tents. Breakfast and dinner are included during your stay.
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Today, engage with one of Thailand’s magnificent creatures during a shared tour at Elephants World, an elephant sanctuary dedicated to caring for elderly, sick, disabled, and rescued elephants. The sanctuary’s motto is, “We humans work for the elephants; they will not work for us,” embodying your hands-on experience caring for these gentle giants.
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Enjoy a leisurely morning at the camp. You can relax by the camp’s rock pool along the River Kwai, stay active with complimentary mountain bikes, or visit the stunning waterfalls at Erawan National Park. Your guide will then assist you with a private transfer back to Bangkok, where you will board the overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The journey lasts approximately 12 hours, but be prepared for potential delays of two to four hours.
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Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, meet your guide at the train station for a private transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the late afternoon, consider visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the city’s most famous temple, offering breathtaking views of Chiang Mai. In the evening, you may wish to explore the vibrant night bazaar.
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Today, enjoy a unique opportunity to engage with local life. A local resident will collect you and your family to visit his home, where you’ll learn to cook authentic Northern Thai dishes and enjoy a delightful home-cooked lunch together.
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Meet your guide this morning for a private cycling and kayaking adventure. The journey begins about an hour’s drive from Chiang Mai in the beautiful Sri Lanna National Park. Experience a scenic 15 to 20 km (10 to 13 miles) bike ride, followed by kayaking on a lake surrounded by lush jungle, leading to a small village with floating houses. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch in the village before relaxing or swimming, and explore further in your kayaks. You’ll be taken back to your hotel by boat and road.
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The beach portion of your holiday begins today. Your guide will accompany you for a private transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Koh Samui, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your charming boutique resort, nestled in tropical gardens and overlooking the emerald waters and sandy shores of Maenam Beach.
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Today is yours to relax at the resort or explore the island. The Belmond Napasai offers fantastic amenities, including an infinity pool, children’s pool, spa, tennis courts, and various water sports.
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The Belmond Napasai provides daily complimentary activities that you and your family can take advantage of. These include windsurfing, paddleboarding, bicycle tours, Hobie Cats, and various classes on topics such as massage therapy, fruit and vegetable carving, and tennis.
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Enjoy another day to explore. A popular option is a speedboat ride to the nearby Angthong National Marine Park, which encompasses 42 stunning islands and inspired Alex Garland’s book “The Beach.”
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Today marks your final day on the beautiful beach before returning home. The calm waters are perfect for younger children to enjoy swimming for the first time, while guided snorkeling tours are available for those seeking a more adventurous experience.
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This morning, check out from your hotel and enjoy a private transfer to the local airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation options
The itinerary price includes suggested accommodation. However, My Way Travel are fully customizable, and a specialist can help you choose the best option for your preferences and budget.
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What our clients say about us
Alice B
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Kyle M
17 January 2024 ★★★★★Wow, what a trip and experience. My Way Travel did an excellent job in creating a customized private tour itinerary for our 5 week trip to Indochina. Stephen was very responsive and easy to work with in creating a perfect itinerary, customized to our interests, budget, and timeframe. The logistics were well managed and all the tour guides and drivers in all 4 countries were fantastic. Stephen kept in touch throughout our trip to ensure everything was going well. The drivers were all excellent, prompt, and very safe drivers. Special call out to our guides; Tony, Kay, and Loc in Vietnam, Sony and Sambath in Cambodia, and Anne in Thailand for a fantastic cultural and historical experience in your respective countries. These guides were the best and really made our trip special. The sights that we saw were incredible, including Ha Long Bay and of course, Ankgor Wat. We really enjoyed the elephant sanctuary in Laos and the Laos city of Luang Prabang is a hidden gem. The bike tours that we did in Hoi An (Kay) and the Mekong Delta (Loc) to really get into the countryside and engage with local families was an incredible experience that we really enjoyed and will always cherish. We even got to stop at a local school and interact with some of the school children trying to practice their English which was pretty cool. We had a great bike tour in Siem Reap (Sambath) and all the incredible temples around Ankgor Wat. The tours that we had to understand and experience these countries from a historical and cultural perspective, brought to life by our tour guides, really made this trip a unique experience. We were well taken care of throughout our travels and the service and people were so friendly. We would highly recommend My Way Travel for your next trip to SE Asia and will not hesitate to use them in the future. Hopefully you get lucky enough to have some of the tour guides that we had.
Garethbradburn
12 April 2024 ★★★★★This was the fourth trip we have done with My Way Travel and arranged by Stephen. As always it was impeccably organised from arriving in Bangkok, flights to Chiang Rai, tour to the elephant sanctuary, to Krabi for a few days at the beach then transfer to Phnom Pen for the higlight of our trip, a cruise up the Mekong on a seriously luxurious boat, then transfer to Seam Riep. The hotels were excellent, the transfers seemless with good english speaking guides. We cannot recommend Stephen more highly.
Leslie
16 May 2024 ★★★★★An amazing trip out together by Stephen at My Way Travel! This was our second trip ( went to Vietnam and Cambodia 2019). Stephen is great to work with- very flexible and listens to what we wanted to do. This trip was originally scheduled for April 2020. A honest company that asked if I wanted my deposit back and I said no - that I would use it in a future trip! How many companies around the world did this???? We had great guides In Bangkok and Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai. Fon was full of energy and fun in Bangkok. Ann was one of the best guides I have ever had- she took us to a couple of places not noted on the tour. We went for a hike at a waterfall and visited the cave where the Thai boys were rescued in the cave. Both Ann and Fon gave us wonderful suggestions for restaurants. I would absolutely recommend Stephen and My Way Travel! We plan to use him again in planning Bali!
Dzintars Naglis
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Stuart S
18 December 2024 ★★★★★We had a fantastic time exploring Vietnam, Thailand & Cambodia with My Way Travel. The trip was beautifully organized to ensure we saw it all, yet paced so that we had plenty of time for spontaneous discovery. The guides were superb, they clearly love their work and as a result, we received fascinating insights into the culture of each country. The pre-planning by the My Way Travel team made sure our specific areas of interest were also covered and we particularly enjoyed the private market tour, cooking class and dinner in Chiang Mai. As you would expect, accommodations and transfers were all top notch. We are looking forward to our next journey! Every activity was coordinated to perfection and we couldn’t be more happy.
Scott
5 May 2024 ★★★★★An amazing trip out together by Stephen at My Way Travel! This was our second trip ( went to Vietnam and Cambodia 2019). Stephen is great to work with- very flexible and listens to what we wanted to do. This trip was originally scheduled for April 2020. A honest company that asked if I wanted my deposit back and I said no - that I would use it in a future trip! How many companies around the world did this???? We had great guides In Bangkok and Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai. Fon was full of energy and fun in Bangkok. Ann was one of the best guides I have ever had- she took us to a couple of places not noted on the tour. We went for a hike at a waterfall and visited the cave where the Thai boys were rescued in the cave. Both Ann and Fon gave us wonderful suggestions for restaurants. I would absolutely recommend Stephen and My Way Travel! We plan to use him again in planning Bali!
Kyle
18 January 2024 ★★★★★Thank you for helping put together our truly "Amazing Thailand" trip. It went absolutely smoothly from the moment we set foot in Bangkok to the day we left Hong Kong. To a person, the guides were friendly and courteous. I can attest to your professional handling as well as personalization of the trip to provide a wonderful experience. Again, thank you!