Thailand Family Travel With Kids 10 days

Preparing for a morning of color, art and passion, you will be picked up at hotel quite early by tour guide and driver for a transferring of 100 km southwest of Bangkok to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in the Ratchaburi province. Harking back a time when water transport was the primary mode of transportation, the floating market features fresh fruits, flowers, colorful clothing, souvenirs and more along the waterways and on vendor boats. You will have chance to walk around and check out the many stalls or rent a paddle boat (at your own expenses) and experience the market from water.

Our next stop is Wat Bang Kung - temple hidden within the roots of a banyan tree. Within the temple, there is an old ordination hall which houses a large sculptured Buddha image commonly called by villagers as Luangpho Bot Noi.

You will be transferring back to hotel in City Centre for taking rest.

Overnight in Bangkok

After breakfast at hotel, our guide and driver will pick you up to discover the capital of Thailand for full day. Our first stop is The Grand Palace complex. It was established in 1782 and consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square meters and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 meters in length. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is known for the statue of the Emerald Buddha. Following this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the Reclining Buddha.

We will then be boarding a long-tail boat for a trip along the Chao Phraya River and many lively inner canals of Thonburi bank offering fantastic views of the local life nearby. You will have the opportunity to snack, buy trinkets or to use the toilet at stops along the way. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.

After that enjoy a walk in Chinatown which is considered the busiest area in Bangkok and known by various specialties from countries in the region. The dishes are prepared only with the freshest ingredients of the day. Then next we will visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha. Finally, we walk through the flower market or Pak KlongTalat before transferring to hotel.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Notes:

• Clients should wear long pants, shoes that cover the heel, and shirts that cover the upper arm (no vests) to show respect to the Thai people.
• The Grand Palace is closed on some National Days (dates TBA), clients will visit alternative temples instead.

On this day, you will have chance to enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park including time at our special ‘Hands Off’ project. We will observe our rescued elephants living in their chosen herd and learn about their individual histories. At the park, the elephants are free to interact and play in natural surroundings including the nearby river, custom built pools and mud pits.

Our visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside to our sanctuary. On the driving, you will learn about our model of compassionate care at Elephant Nature Park and some stories of our rescued and orphaned elephants.

All guests to Elephant Nature Park can be expected an unforgettable experience with elephants in a nurturing environment. You can also observe elephants living in their chosen herd as they socialize, eat, and play.

By visiting our park, you take part in supporting our herd and future rescue missions as well as helping to secure a better life for elephants at our regional projects.

Start: You will be picked up at hotel at 07:30 – 08:00 AM

‘Hands Off’ Project: where the elephants roam freely as a herd and uniquely viewed from the Sky Walk.

Observe the Herd: Take a walk around the park and observe the elephants in their chosen herds and learn about their stories and special needs.

Lunch will be served with a delicious and varied vegetarian buffet of Asian and Western delights.

Observe Bathing: Walk with your tour guide and the elephants to the river that borders the park. Watch these gentle giants from the river bank as they splash around and play.

Observe Interaction: Observe the elephants socializing in their herds and playing in the mud pit or covering themselves with sand after bathing in the river.

Visit Rescued Animals: Visit the Dog Project and learn about our rescued dogs and our dog adoption program. Visit Cat Kingdom and learn about our rescued cats. Visit other rescued animals at the park.

Return: At 3:30pm it’s time to say goodbye to the elephants driving back to Chiang Mai.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Notes: Park visits are all about spending quality time observing and being with the herd. We do not adhere to a strict schedule. The best way to make the most of your visit is to relax, watch, and learn about elephants.

The incredible oasis of Ang Thong National Marine Park, consisting of 40 islands with magnificent of limestone mountains, thick jungle, white-sand beaches, fertile mangroves, waterfalls and hidden coves and lakes, is ready to be explored in this daylong speedboat excursion.

On this day, you will be picked up early at hotel and spend the day snorkeling, hiking, sea kayaking, diving, sailing and relaxing in a dreamlike retreat.

After boarding the boat at the pier at Bangrak Beach, where you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, our first stop is the incredible snorkeling site around Koh Wao. You will then spend some time admiring this underwater world before continuing onto Koh Mae Koh, where you will marvel at the view across the park and emerald green lake. A delicious Thai buffet lunch in a traditional Thai fishing village on Koh Paluay is served.

Following the break, we continue to take a leisurely tour along the coastline by sea kayak and spend your remaining afternoon soaking up the sun and relaxing by the sea on the secluded Song Pee Nong Beach, before being transferred by speedboat back to Koh Samui.

Notes: Due to the yearly closure of the National Marine Park from 01 Nov. - 15 Dec, the Emerald Green Lake cannot be visited during this time.