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12-Day Thailand Family Holiday

Customisable Itinerary
4.8 • 15 travellers have booked with Michael L.

Trip Overview

Are you ready to discover one of Asia’s most beautiful destinations? Thailand is waiting for you! On this exciting trip, you will visit Bangkok, Koh Samui and Chiew Larn Lake.

Bangkok is a large sprawling metropolis, noisy and crowded yet peaceful and delicate. It is one of the world’s top cities that one has to visit at least once in life. On Koh Samui, you can expect a one-of-a-kind selection of gorgeous vistas, including idyllic sandy beaches with superb hotels, lush woods with flowing waterfalls, and even spectacular pagodas with massive Buddha statues!

During this trip, you will also have a chance to stay overnight aboard a traditional long-tail boat and you will be able to enjoy the sight of towering mountains, magnificent landscapes and nature along the way. Truly a memorable trip for the whole family!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Bangkok

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Arrival in Bangkok

Today, you will check in to your hotel and spend a day exploring Bangkok. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of cultures, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. Don't miss the Grand Palace as it is the absolute must-see.

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    Accommodation

    Emporium Suites by Chatrium4.5 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Emporium Suites by Chatrium

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

Day 2

Free Day in Bangkok

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Free Day in Bangkok

Today, you will have free time to enjoy Bangkok on your own. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of cultures, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. The Grand Palace is the absolute must-see site, so plan a visit!

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    Accommodation

    Emporium Suites by Chatrium4.5 star

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    Activities

    Bangkok

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

Day 3

Explore Damnoen Saduak & Railway Market

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Explore Damnoen Saduak & Railway Market

You will begin your day by visiting the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market! You will stroll around the market and appreciate the vivacious scenes along the channel. You'll likewise get the chance to purchase new leafy foods food from the vessel merchants. You will take a 45 minutes canal boat ride, where you'll appreciate the nearby view en route! After that, you'll leave for Maeklong Railway Market. Here, the merchants sell their produce along the train tracks and real trains run straight through the market ordinarily consistently.

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    Accommodation

    Emporium Suites by Chatrium4.5 star

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    Activities

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Mae Klong Railway Market

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

    Damnoen Saduak

    Mae Klong

Day 4

Experience the Floating Houses of Chiew Larn

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Experience the Floating Houses of Chiew Larn

After the checkout, you will travel to the airport to catch a flight to Surat Thani. Once there, you will get to experience the floating houses of Chiew Larn. Aboard a traditional long-tail boat you will enjoy the sight of towering mountains, magnificent landscapes and nature along the way. You will visit Chiew Larn viewpoint, stop for photo opportunities at Kao Sum Klur (Three Brother’s Rock), go on a morning bird watching safari, and visit Guilin Noi.

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    Accommodation

    500Rai Floating Resort

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    Activities

    Chiew Larn Lake Float House Experience

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Emporium Suites by Chatrium to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Plane from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

    Ban Ta Khun District

    Khao Phang

Day 5

Travel to Koh Samui

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Travel to Koh Samui

Until lunchtime, you will spend the day catching memorable sunrise on a long tail boat, venturing down the lake and being on a look out for different birds around the area. After lunch, you will travel by road with your private driver to Koh Samui. Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket, with an abundance of tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees.

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Chiew Larn Lake Float House Experience

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    Transportations

    Minivan from 500Rai Floating Resort to Surat Thani International Airport

    Plane from Surat Thani International Airport to Samui Airport

    Minivan from Samui Airport to Code Samui Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ban Ta Khun District

    Khao Phang

    Ko Samui

Day 6

Free Day on Koh Samui

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Free Day on Koh Samui

With abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees, Koh Samui is among the top destinations in Thailand. Today, you will enjoy a day relaxing in this paradise on Earth. Attractions in Koh Samui go beyond the island's famous white sands, though they are very appealing in their own respect. If you get tired of sunbathing, there are a variety of odd things to visit that highlight the island's distinct culture and beauty. You can chase waterfalls in dense forests, admire the most impressive Buddha statues in the country or venture on a scooter all day long!

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Samui

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

Day 7

Free Day on Koh Samui

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Free Day on Koh Samui

With abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees, Koh Samui is among the top destinations in Thailand. Today, you will enjoy a day relaxing in this paradise on Earth. Attractions in Koh Samui go beyond the island's famous white sands, though they are very appealing in their own respect. If you get tired of sunbathing, there are a variety of odd things to visit that highlight the island's distinct culture and beauty. You can chase waterfalls in dense forests, admire the most impressive Buddha statues in the country or venture on a scooter all day long!

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Samui

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

Day 8

Free Day on Koh Samui

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Free Day on Koh Samui

With abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees, Koh Samui is among the top destinations in Thailand. Today, you will enjoy a day relaxing in this paradise on Earth. Attractions in Koh Samui go beyond the island's famous white sands, though they are very appealing in their own respect. If you get tired of sunbathing, there are a variety of odd things to visit that highlight the island's distinct culture and beauty. You can chase waterfalls in dense forests, admire the most impressive Buddha statues in the country or venture on a scooter all day long!

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Samui

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

Day 9

Visit Ethic Elephant Sanctuary

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Visit Ethic Elephant Sanctuary

Today, you will visit Ethic Elephant Sanctuary. You will walk the gentle giants through the park; this is taken at the elephants' pace to ensure that you have as much time with them as possible. You will also observe the elephants taking a mud bath or bathing in one of their many pools. All with animal well-being on top of the mind!

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Samui Elephant Sanctuary

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

Day 10

Free Day on Koh Samui

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Free Day on Koh Samui

With abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees, Koh Samui is among the top destinations in Thailand. Today, you will enjoy a day relaxing in this paradise on Earth. Attractions in Koh Samui go beyond the island's famous white sands, though they are very appealing in their own respect. If you get tired of sunbathing, there are a variety of odd things to visit that highlight the island's distinct culture and beauty. You can chase waterfalls in dense forests, admire the most impressive Buddha statues in the country or venture on a scooter all day long!

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Samui

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

Day 11

Free Day on Koh Samui

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Free Day on Koh Samui

With abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees, Koh Samui is among the top destinations in Thailand. Today, you will enjoy a day relaxing in this paradise on Earth. Attractions in Koh Samui go beyond the island's famous white sands, though they are very appealing in their own respect. If you get tired of sunbathing, there are a variety of odd things to visit that highlight the island's distinct culture and beauty. You can chase waterfalls in dense forests, admire the most impressive Buddha statues in the country or venture on a scooter all day long!

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    Accommodation

    Code Samui Hotel4.5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Samui

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

Day 12

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today, you will return to Bangkok by plane. If you have time, you can spend some more time discovering Bangkok on your own. See you again soon!

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    Activities

    Bangkok

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Code Samui Hotel to Samui Airport

    Plane from Koh Samui to Bangkok

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ko Samui

    Bangkok

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What’s included?

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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