Original
Family
Thailand Family Holiday
4.9
Excellent
98 reviews
8 days
Start
Bangkok, Thailand
Finish
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Code
TTFA
Min Age
5
Trip Size
2 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
Private Minivan, Public transport, EV boat, Overnight sleeper train
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Floating Raft Resort (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
From £1,089(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Step into history at Kanchanaburi, home to the infamous 'Bridge on the River Kwai', before taking a swim in the turquoise water of Erawan waterfall.
Get an introduction to Bangkok on an EV boat trip through its canals, then make a visit to Wat Pho where the larger-than-life reclining Buddha will blow you and your family’s mind.
Learn about local life during a day trip to Ban Hua Tung village, then sample some delicacies with a traditional lunch cooked by the community.
Spend a morning at the Chang Chill elephant experience, watching these incredible creatures freely (from a distance) and learning about the organisation’s conservation efforts.
Let your expert leader take the hassle out of family travel as they guide you through the sights and bites of Thailand, so relax and hand over the responsibility – you deserve it.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, World Animal Protection. Donations support them to promote better living conditions for elephants in captivity and help rescue elephants from inhumane conditions. Tuuur will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
Prepare for hot and sticky temperatures during the day, but cooler climates in the evening. Layers are the best way to tackle this. Be sure to also drink plenty of water and use sun protection.
You and your family will visit several temples on this trip, which means covering up arms and shoulders as per the local custom. A light scarf is a great idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
Your overnight train journey (Day 4) is quite long. Make the most of it by checking out the scenery and chatting with local travellers. There's nothing quite like waking up on a sleeper train in a new and exciting destination. While bedding is supplied some families choose to bring their own sleep sheets.
Prepare for hot and sticky temperatures during the day, but cooler climates in the evening. Layers are the best way to tackle this. Be sure to also drink plenty of water and use sun protection.
You and your family will visit several temples on this trip, which means covering up arms and shoulders as per the local custom. A light scarf is a great idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
Your overnight train journey (Day 4) is quite long. Make the most of it by checking out the scenery and chatting with local travellers. There's nothing quite like waking up on a sleeper train in a new and exciting destination. While bedding is supplied some families choose to bring their own sleep sheets.
Itinerary
Meet rescued elephants, friendly locals and a giant Buddha on this fun-filled family adventure
Want a family getaway that’s a little different? With the colourful markets of Bangkok as your starting point, introduce the kids to a new world on this Thailand trip with a twist. Watch rescued elephants splash in the mud at a nature park in Chiang Mai, see how other families live during a fun rural village visit, uncover the exciting history behind the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya and try some new and yummy treats along the backstreets of Bangkok. Both children and adults alike will have a blast on this carefully designed itinerary that promises new friends, heaps of fun and plenty of free time to connect as a family.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
Private Minivan, Public transport, EV boat, Overnight sleeper train
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Floating Raft Resort (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Included activities
Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
Bangkok - Flower Market
Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
Ayutthaya - Temple Ruins entrance & guided tour
Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk
Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex (Entrance)
Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary day trip
Baan Hua Thung Community Visit
Optional activities
Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
Bangkok - Thai kickboxing exhibition - THB2200
Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
Chiang Mai - Bicycle tour - THB1100
Chiang Mai - Thai massage - THB300
Chiang Mai - Jungle Zip Line - THB2200
Chiang Mai - Thai cooking course - THB1000
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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 (Overnight Train) where you will be in a multi-share open carraige. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
Reviews (95)
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Melissa
Aug 11, 2025
A great trip. We did the North and south combined and it was non stop fun. Raht was an amazing guide and made sure the children had fun. A great mix of activities.
Jane
Aug 10, 2025
What a great way to introduce our children to more adventurous and immersive travel, in a safe, sustainable, and fun way. Loved the trip, the group, and Thailand.
Andy
Aug 10, 2025
A fabulous family tour of Northern Thailand, with a great itinerary and a brilliant tour guide.
Rick
Aug 06, 2025
A family trip that was balanced to meet the needs of parents and children.
Bethea
Aug 05, 2025
A fantastic multi-generational experience for our family, taking the trip with my dad and daughters. We all enjoyed this whole trip and it's hard to pick a favourite day. Highlights included the overnight train, Erawan falls and the artists house visit in Bangkok. The itinerary was carefully designed to suit kids of all ages (we had 5-15 in our group) and expertly led by our fantastic leader, Raht.
Amy
Aug 04, 2025
Excellent tour. Great itinerary, learned so much about Thai culture and heritage. Everything was really well organised. Lots of extra touches that really impressed us. Would definitely do an Intrepid tour again!
Lyndal
Jul 20, 2025
A great family getaway. A good mix of organised activities and free time. Great for kids 6 to 14. Excellent tour leader.
Grace
Jul 16, 2025
This was our first family trip with Intrepid and to Thailand. It was amazing! My family is very happy with the activities and accommodations; the river hotel was our favorite! And sliding down a huge rock/ waterfall and seeing elephants is truly an experience my children will never forget! I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone. The itinerary was meticulously thought out and meeting the other families was an added bonus. Our tour guide, Nok, was the best!! Thank you, Nok and Intrepid!
Nick
Jul 16, 2025
We loved this trip. Our kids enjoyed the experience very much and we made new friends.
Aeron
Jul 14, 2025
This trip opened my daughter and I up to safe and immersive happy traveling in Asia- it had many profound moments brought on by Intrepids beautifully curated itinerary. Ning was a treasure, she was the best possible tour guide and made our trip magical. Intrepid chose a tour for us with other teen families which enlivened things for my daughter. The transport and hotels were charming and comfortable. We got to explore openly and safely and also connect deeply with the culture because of the activities. It’s a jam packed tour but also with lots of downtime.
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