8 Days | Show the family all the highlights of southern Thailand
See the best of southern Thailand’s cities and scenery on this eight-day family adventure. Start strong with the excellent beaches of Phuket, then explore the wilderness of Khao Sok National Park, hopping onboard a longtail boat to explore Cheow Lan Lake and stopping for lunch at a raft house. Then you’ll get to experience a bit of local life during a homestay in the Phrom Lok District, sharing homecooked meals and learning traditional painting techniques from the local families. Spend a day relaxing or island-hopping with the family in Krabi, where you might also go rock climbing or snorkelling, before finishing back in the paradise of Phuket.
Trip overview
- Start
- Phuket, Thailand
- Finish
- Phuket, Thailand
- Theme
- Family
- Destinations
- Thailand
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 5
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- TTFS
- Spend a night in Khao Sok National Park, exploring some of the oldest jungles in the world and trying to spot the wildlife that calls it home.
- 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.
- Get a glimpse at local life during a unique homestay experience in the Phrom Lok District. Meet families, share a homecooked meal and try your hand at batik painting.
- 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.
- Visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center and learn how they work with local organisations to rescue leatherneck turtle eggs (and other local turtle species).
- The weather in Thailand varies seasonally. Be prepared to get sweaty, and for the occasional rainstorm which may require a change of plans.
- This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Best of Thailand Family Holiday.
Itinerary
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Private Minivan, Longtail boat, Bike
Resort (6 nights), Homestay (1 night)
- 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
- Khao Sok NP - Canoeing - THB800
- Khao Sok National Park - Safari night walk - THB600
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip) - THB200
- Ao Nang - Four Islands Snorkelling Tour - THB1400
- Ao Nang - Hot springs & Emerald lagoon tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Ko Hong Day Tour - THB1500
- Phuket - Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre - THB200
- Phuket - Cooking Class - Free
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. This trip is for families. All groups must be travelling with at least one child under the age of 18 to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2.. Minimum age: 5 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 or younger at the time of travel.
4. A single supplement is available to purchase if you would prefer to have your own room. The single supplement is subject to availability and excludes Day 4 (Homestay) where you will be staying in the home of a local family. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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