Thailand

AMAZING THAILAND FAMILY TRIP

Category: Thailand

Tour price: Contact us

Departure: on your plan
Travel duration: 15 Days 14 Nights
Destination: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui
Trip type: Private tour

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Tour details

Day 1. Bangkok - Arrival

Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel (the room is available from 14:00). Free time to relax after a long flight.

Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Included meal: Not included

Day 2. Bangkok – Biking tour – Dinner cruise (B, L, D)

Colors of Bangkok, our popular half day cycling in Bangkok tour, takes participants through a part of the Thai capital which they will never see on their own. Biking in Bangkok’s green lung gives the participants the feeling they are miles out of town yet, the hustle & bustle of the town is very near.

A part where there is almost no traffic, just narrow streets, and backyards. Bangkok as you have never imagined!

After a quick bicycle fitting we start with our Bangkok bicycle adventure.

The first part of our journey is on Rama III Road, where our office/lounge is located. But only for a few minutes because the ferryboat to cross the river isn’t far away. While standing on the riverbanks of the Chao Praya River you will be impressed by the many loops that are running in and out the Bhumibol Bridges I & II at 40 meters height.

Once at the other side of the river we find ourselves in Bangkrachao sub-district. Bangkokians also call this area “The Green Lung of Bangkok” or “Bangkok’s Green Jungle”. It’s the biggest & greenest area near the city. (Bangkrachao is about 16 KM2) Here we cycle on elevated pathways through lush vegetation and in the shade of coconut palms and banana trees. Recognize any plants from home? They are sure a whole lot bigger, aren’t they? green lung or in the ‘Jungle’ of Bangkok, the greenest area near the city.

We cycle on elevated pathways through lush vegetation and in the shade of coconut palms and banana trees. Recognize any plants from home? They sure are a whole lot bigger, aren’t they?

The first stop in Bangkrachao is a local, non-touristy Buddhist temple (Wat Bang Krasop) with a history dating 700 years back. Mind your head when stepping inside the old temple. Doors/entrances, especially the very old ones, didn’t expect visitors that tall. If time and the principal allow us, we will pay a short visit to the elementary school next to the temple to say hello to the children.

We continue the bicycle ride deeper into the jungle until we reach a Muay Thai boxing gym. Here we’ll show/tell you about this national sport and perhaps we’ve a boxing enthousiast among us that is keen taking a short lesson from the master. (a tip to the master of 2 Euro/US$ is not mandatory but common and very much appreciated)

We continue our ride crossing a market (when open), the beautiful Srinakonkhenkan park and make another stop at Ganesh, a Hindu god, where the guide will tell how this is adapted by the Thai Buddhists.

During the ride we will also make a stop at a local restaurant to offer you a typical Thai meal like “Pad Thai” or “Kao Pad” (Fried noodles or fried rice) which can be with shrimps, crab, pork, chicken or vegetarian. Tell our guide your preference.

After our meal, time has come to return to the pier where we take the ferry back to the hustle and bustle of Bangkok again.

Participants on our Colors of Bangkok bicycle tour will learn and see how daily life passes by for Bangkokians. We take you off the beaten track and show you a different Bangkok, a ‘local’ Bangkok, far away from the well-known tourist areas.

We set out a route which is traffic free for the majority, so you can fully enjoy the ride and the surroundings.

You don’t need to be a cycling fanatic to join the excursion. The pace is relaxed and we make enough stops for taking pictures, explanation of sights, something to drink and relax.

Colors of Bangkok will be an amazing Bangkok biking experience for young and old!

Note: We reserve the right to change advertised itineraries, since schools and local shops may be closed during the weekend, school holidays and national holidays.

Return to the hotel for free time.

In the evening, cruise down the River of Kings, Bangkok’s ancient lifeline, taking in the city’s most iconic sights as you enjoy traditional Thai cuisine onboard of Manohra cruise.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3. Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Zipline adventure (B)

Morning, we depart to Kanchanaburi where we visit the River Kwai Bridge.

Upon arrival at your hotel, enjoy a zipline adventure. On beautiful trees and with breathtaking views, you will experience new sensations never felt before. From one platform to another…from tree to tree… balance yourself through an assortment of games such as rope bridges, tarzan swings, flying skateboards, tight rope walk, and giant zip lines. No matter how old you are, you will enjoy hours of fun and excitement! Screams of excitement from high in the forest at Tree Top Adventure Park as people from all ages experience the adventures on offer. Like Tarzan deep in the jungle they can slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and jump from liana up to 25m above the ground. These eco-friendly adventure activities are great for the body and mind, and gentle on the environment.

Free time on your own.

Overnight at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kanchanaburi

Included meal: Breakfast

Day 4. Kanchanaburi – Saiyok Waterfall – Bamboo rafting (B)

In the morning, depart to visit the Saiyok Waterfall with crystal clear water and amazing waterfall cascades.

If you want to experience something more local, bamboo rafting could be your perfect choice. Our raft is made by Mon people with local materials. Rafting was a way local people living along the river use to. When you take the bamboo rafting, we designate a person to steer the raft for you. You can just sit back and enjoy the wonderful nature. The rafting takes approximately 45 mins.

Free time at the resort.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kanchanaburi

Included meal: Breakfast

Day 5. Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya – Night train to Chiang Mai (B)

Depart for Ayutthaya. It takes about more than 3 hours to reach the former Thai capital. Witness the glory of the ancient capital through its temple and palace ruins.

Lunch on your own.

Then, we will catch Kermit tuk tuk. These ‘cute’ tuk tuks are found in only two of Thailand’s provinces: Ayutthaya, and Trang. Along the ride, explore the temple highlights of the city from Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet.

Transfer to the station for a night train to Chiang Mai (2^nd class berths).

Accommodation: Overnight on night train

Included meal: Breakfast

Day 6. Chiang Mai – Free time (B)

Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you are welcomed by your local guide and directly transfer to your hotel for breakfast and drop off your baggages.

Day at your leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

Included meal: Breakfast

Day 7. Chiang Mai – Patara Elephant Camp (B/L) (Join-in)

“Elephant Owner For A Day Morning Session” (Include Lunch)

Itinerary:

7:30-7:45 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Patara Elephant Farm. Briefing on history of domestic elephant in Thailand.

8:30-9.00 Arrive at the farm. Make registration. Get change to our training outfit. Prepare for training.

9:00 Training session includes, hiking to find the elephant in the bush. Learn about elephant farm management and our breeding program.

Train to approach and be near elephant. Learn to observe elephant temperament.

Introducing to every of our elephants. Morning feed.

Daily health care for elephant. Pregnancy test for elephant and care taking for mother with small baby.

Learn about elephant skin care and bath your elephant.

Instructed training to get on the elephant neck with difference technique, sitting on the elephant, basic riding skill and spoken commands for elephant

Practice on getting upon and coming down from the elephant.

12:00 Bare-back riding session (2 persons with 1 elephant).

13:00 setting of for a long up hill trip to visit waterfall for picnic lunch and refreshing in the water with your elephant. Elephant riding trip back to the farm for evening feed.

14:30 Transfer back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8. Chiang Mai – Thai Farm Cooking class (Join-in) – Wat Doi Suthep (B/L)

Half day cooking class at Thai Farm School

Itinerary

- Visit a local market

- Explaining and learning about herbs and ingredients at our organic farm

- Cooking jasmine rice and sticky rice

- Pound and make a curry paste from scratch

- Choose and make one curry paste, one curry and one soup

- Cook a noodle dish and sweet dessert according to the day

Timing

Pick up 08.20 am to 09.00 am (specific pick up time will be confirmed at time of booking)

Return 02.00 pm to 02.30 pm (latest 03.15 pm)

Included

Recipe book, lemongrass tea and drinking water, transportation in city center, all ingredients

Then, you will visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most significant temple in Chiang Mai. The temple is located on the top of the mountain, and there are 300 stairs to climb with two dragons railing rising along both sides.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9. Chiang Mai – Flight to Koh Samui (B) No guide

Breakfast is served at your hotel.

Check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for a direct flight to the island of Koh Samui. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your resort.