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Family Tours are specifically designed for families traveling with children. Unfortunately, these tours are not available for booking if you are not traveling with a child. This ensures the experience remains focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere and catering to the needs of young travelers and their families.

Do you have a tour in Jan 2025?

The last departure will be on December 15, 2024 and then does not begin until April 2025. If you were looking specifically for January 2025 dates, we do have these tours.

Can you please confirm whether we could modify this tour by doing just the first few days then head from Kwai to Phuket for some days at the beach, either finishing in Phuket or travelling back to Bangkok to fly home?

The earliest time to leave the tour is on the thirteen day of the itinerary. I can check with our product team if there is a possibility to leave the groups earlier but we will not be able to modify or refund a part of the tour.

We are interested in this tour. We would be arriving into Bangkok on 15th December and have 13 nights. Two adults and two children (aged 16 and 14). Can you assist?

We no longer run private departures. We have a Family group departure dated 18 December - 31 December with 8 other passengers confirmed.

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Family Thailand: River Kwai & Islands

14 days

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From Bangkok to Koh Samui

4.6 (20 reviews)

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The River Kwai and jungle experiences were amazing. Possibly under-rated, but the night sleeper trains were a big win.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at local rooftop restaurant featuring Thai cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Centre Point Silom)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at hotel reception
- Welcome dinner at local rooftop restaurant
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Centre Point Silom)
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat cruise through Bangkok's canals (klongs)
- Visit to Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
- Visit to Artist Village
- Feeding holy catfish
Optional Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Evening cycling tour through Bangkok's backstreets
Landmarks
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
Artist Village
Royal Palace
Chao Phraya River
Day 3
Bangkok to Ayutthaya
Bangkok to Ayutthaya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant featuring authentic Thai cooking)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Krungsri River Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk tour of Ayutthaya
- Visit to Wat Mahathat
- Visit to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
- Visit to Wat Lokayasutharam
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Hands-on experience making Roti Sai Mai
Optional Activities
- Evening dinner aboard converted traditional teak rice barge
Landmarks
Wat Mahathat
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Lokayasutharam
Chao Praya River
Day 4
Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi
Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group BBQ at campsite)
Accommodation
Camping (Hintok River Camp)
Included Activities
- Train journey on Thailand's classic third-class train
- Crossing the Bridge over the River Kwai
- Visit to Tham Krasae Viaduct
- Group BBQ at campsite
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Hintok Story Museum
Landmarks
Bridge over the River Kwai
Namtok Railway Station
Tham Krasae Viaduct
Hintok Story Museum
River Kwai
Day 5
Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard the raft), Dinner (Camp dinner)
Accommodation
Camping (Hintok River Camp)
Included Activities
- Drive to Sai Yok National Park
- Private raft experience towed by long-tail boat
- Lunch on the raft
- Downstream boat cruise with waterfall viewing
Landmarks
Sai Yok National Park
Day 6
Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch at OurLand basecamp)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Mida Hotel Don Mueang Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hellfire Pass memorial museum
- Walk part of the Hellfire Pass historic trail
- River Float experience on Kwae Yai River
- River Ecology experience and briefing
- Lunch at OurLand basecamp
- Jungle Ecology Trek
- Swim
- OurLand Eco-Tour of eco-village
Landmarks
Hellfire Pass
OurLand
Kwae Yai River
Day 7
Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
Meals
Lunch (Lunch of dishes prepared during Thai cooking class)
Accommodation
Bungalow (Keeree Khao Sok Resort)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok
- Thai cooking class at Khao Sok Thai Cookery and Farm
- Lunch of prepared dishes from cooking class
Optional Activities
- Guided jungle night walk in Khao Sok National Park
Landmarks
Khao Sok Thai Cookery and Farm
Khao Sok National Park
Day 8
Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Thai cuisine at raft house)
Accommodation
Hotel (Cheow Larn Lake Floating Resort)
Included Activities
- Hike through rainforest to Cheow Lan viewpoint or hidden cave
- Longtail boat cruise across Cheow Lan Lake
- Swimming in lake waters
- Canoe paddle option
- Boat safari for wildlife spotting
Landmarks
Cheow Lan Lake
Day 9
Cheow Lan Lake to Koh Phangan
Cheow Lan Lake to Koh Phangan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Bungalow (Mae Haad Bay Resort)
Included Activities
- Boat journey across Cheow Lan Lake
Optional Activities
- Sunrise boat safari in Khao Sok National Park
Landmarks
Cheow Lan Lake
Koh Phangan
Day 10
Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chaloklum)
Accommodation
Bungalow (Mae Haad Bay Resort)
Included Activities
- Snorkelling adventure with private long-tail boat
- Visit to Haad Salad Beach
- Visit to Mae Haad Beach and Koh Ma sandbar
- Snorkelling at Haad Khom
- Visit to Bottle Beach
Landmarks
Haad Salad Beach
Mae Haad Beach
Koh Ma
Bottle Beach
Haad Khom
Day 11
Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Bungalow (Mae Haad Bay Resort)
Included Activities
- Thai boxing training at local training centre
Day 12
Koh Phangan to Koh Samui
Koh Phangan to Koh Samui
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Lamai Coconut Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Koh Samui
Landmarks
Koh Samui
Day 13
Koh Samui
Koh Samui
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Lamai Coconut Beach Resort)
Landmarks
Koh Samui
Day 14
Koh Samui
Koh Samui
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Samui International Airport

Landmarks
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
Artist Village
Royal Palace
Chao Phraya River

Landmarks
Wat Mahathat
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Lokayasutharam
Chao Praya River

Landmarks
Bridge over the River Kwai
Namtok Railway Station
Tham Krasae Viaduct
Hintok Story Museum
River Kwai

Landmarks
Sai Yok National Park

Landmarks
Hellfire Pass
OurLand
Kwae Yai River

Landmarks
Khao Sok Thai Cookery and Farm
Khao Sok National Park

Landmarks
Cheow Lan Lake

Landmarks
Cheow Lan Lake
Koh Phangan

Landmarks
Haad Salad Beach
Mae Haad Beach
Koh Ma
Bottle Beach
Haad Khom

Landmarks
Koh Samui

Landmarks
Koh Samui

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Centre Point Silom
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Krungsri River Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 3
Hintok River Camp
Camping
Days 4, 5
Mida Hotel Don Mueang Airport
Hotel 3*
day 6
Keeree Khao Sok Resort
Bungalow
day 7
Cheow Larn Lake Floating Resort
Hotel
day 8
Mae Haad Bay Resort
Bungalow
Days 9, 10, 11
Lamai Coconut Beach Resort
Hotel 3*
Days 12, 13

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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.5

Thomas4.7•April 2025
Swimming in the jungle rivers and sea! HM: karaoke at the home stay
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Rachel4.8•April 2025
So many! We had such a good time - getting soaked at the Songkran festival, floating down the Kwai in just a buoyancy...
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Frances4.7•April 2025
difficult to pinpoint one
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Sarah4.8•April 2025
Bangkok bike ride, River Kwai, Jungle Rafts & Mon village, Khao Sok national park and Cheow Lan Lake days.
Traveled in June 2025
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Thomas5.0•July 2025
It was all excellent. Really liked the day on the lake at Chiew Larn canoeing and swimming. The homestay was a...
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Paul4.5•August 2025
Feeding the elephant on the River Kwai. Tuk tuk rides around Bangkok. Overnight train
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Sarah4.5•August 2025
Riding in tut tuts in Bangkok Swimming in the river at the jungle Lodges and seeing the monkeys/snakes on river...
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Traveled in March 2025
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Kate4.5•April 2025
Highlights included our tour guide Pok who was just brilliant. Incredibly helpful, calm, professional, friendly,...
Highlights included our tour guide Pok who was just brilliant. Incredibly helpful, calm, professional, friendly, informative. Staying at the jungle raft on the River Kwai. Weirdly, the night train and the visits to markets before and after (though one night was enough!) The Anurak Lodge in the national park and trekking there looking for wildlife and swimming in the river. The bard throughout. Cooking with our homestay hosts. The hotel and beach on Koh Pangan and Muay Thai training on Koh Samui. The fight club was very professional and my son loved it.Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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Adam4.5•April 2023
The activities on the River Kwai were great especially rafting down the Kwai with the kids jumping off the rafts into...
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Traveled in April 2023
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Marilyn3.8•April 2023
Thai boxing was very different and enjoyable. Raft houses was an enjoyable experience.
Traveled in April 2023
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Jerry
Asked on December 16th, 2024
Can I book a Family Tour if I’m not traveling with a child?
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- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  Family Tours are specifically designed for families traveling with children. Unfortunately, these tours are not available for booking if you are not traveling with a child. This ensures the experience remains focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere and catering to the needs of young travelers and their families.
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Dennis
Asked on September 23rd, 2024
Do you have a tour in Jan 2025?
Price / Availability
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- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
  The last departure will be on December 15, 2024 and then does not begin until April 2025. If you were looking specifically for January 2025 dates, we do have these tours.
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Simon
Asked on March 28th, 2023
Is the price shown per person?
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- Explore!Operator•Written March 2023
  Yes, price is per person.
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Cathy
Asked on March 17th, 2023
Can you please confirm whether we could modify this tour by doing just the first few days then head from Kwai to Phuket for some days at the beach, either finishing in Phuket or travelling back to Bangkok to fly home?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2023
  The earliest time to leave the tour is on the thirteen day of the itinerary. I can check with our product team if there is a possibility to leave the groups earlier but we will not be able to modify or refund a part of the tour.
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Cristina
Asked on July 19th, 2022
We are interested in this tour. We would be arriving into Bangkok on 15th December and have 13 nights. Two adults and two children (aged 16 and 14). Can you assist?
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Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2022
  We no longer run private departures. We have a Family group departure dated 18 December - 31 December with 8 other passengers confirmed.

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