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Family Thailand: River Kwai & Islands

14 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Centre Point Silom)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at local rooftop restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
  2. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Centre Point Silom)

    Included Activities

    • Long-tail boat cruise through Bangkok's klongs (canals)
    • Visit to Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen temple
    • Visit to Artist Village
    • Feed the holy catfish

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Royal Palace
    • Evening cycling tour through Bangkok's hidden backstreets
    Landmarks
    Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
    Artist Village
    Royal Palace
    Chao Phraya River
  3. Day 3

    Bangkok to Ayutthaya

    Bangkok to Ayutthaya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Thai cooking)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Krungsri River Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ayutthaya by tuk-tuk
    • Visit Wat Mahathat temple
    • Visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet temple
    • Visit Wat Lokayasutharam temple
    • Included lunch at local restaurant
    • Hands-on Roti Sai Mai making experience

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner on converted traditional teak rice barge with views of illuminated temples
    Landmarks
    Wat Mahathat
    Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
    Wat Lokayasutharam
    Chao Praya River
  4. Day 4

    Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi

    Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group BBQ at campsite)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Hintok River Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Third-class train journey crossing Bridge over the River Kwai
    • Travel along Death Railway scenic route
    • Visit Tham Krasae Viaduct
    • Group BBQ at campsite

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hintok Story Museum (former British POW camp from 1943)
    • Soak in natural hot springs
    Landmarks
    Bridge over the River Kwai
    Tham Krasae Viaduct
    Hintok Story Museum
    River Kwai
    Death Railway
  5. Day 5

    Kanchanaburi

    Kanchanaburi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard during river float)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Hintok River Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Sai Yok National Park
    • Private raft experience towed by long-tail boat
    • Included lunch onboard
    • Scenic river cruise past forest, cliffs and waterfall
    Landmarks
    Sai Yok National Park
    River Kwai
  6. Day 6

    Kanchanaburi to Surat Thani

    Kanchanaburi to Surat Thani
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch at OurLand basecamp)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Nakhon Pathom to Surat Thani)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hellfire Pass memorial museum and historic trail
    • Safety briefing at OurLand
    • River Float and River Ecology experience on Kwae Yai River
    • Included lunch at OurLand basecamp
    • Easy Jungle Ecology Trek
    • Swim in river
    • OurLand Eco-Tour of eco-village
    • Overnight sleeper train to Surat Thani
    Landmarks
    Hellfire Pass
    OurLand
    Kwae Yai River
  7. Day 7

    Surat Thani to Khao Sok

    Surat Thani to Khao Sok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared during hands-on Thai cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Keeree Khao Sok Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Khao Sok Thai Cookery and Farm
    • Hands-on Thai cooking class with local chef
    • Included lunch (meal prepared during cooking class)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided jungle night walk in Khao Sok National Park
    • Purchase coffee and light breakfast at 7-Eleven stop (not included)
    Landmarks
    Khao Sok National Park
  8. Day 8

    Khao Sok - Cheow Lan Lake

    Khao Sok - Cheow Lan Lake
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Thai cuisine at raft house)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cheow Larn Lake Floating Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Khao Sok rainforest to Cheow Lan viewpoint or hidden cave
    • Long-tail boat cruise on Cheow Lan Lake
    • Afternoon swimming in lake
    • Canoe paddling option
    • Evening boat safari for wildlife spotting
    • Traditional Thai dinner at raft house
    Landmarks
    Cheow Lan Lake
    Khao Sok National Park
  9. Day 9

    Khao Sok to Koh Phangan

    Khao Sok to Koh Phangan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Mae Haad Bay Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise boat safari in Khao Sok National Park
    Landmarks
    Koh Phangan
  10. Day 10

    Koh Phangan

    Koh Phangan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chaloklum)
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Mae Haad Bay Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling at Haad Salad Beach
    • Private long-tail boat for the day
    • Snorkelling at Mae Haad Beach and sandbar to Koh Ma
    • Snorkelling at Haad Khom
    • Visit to Bottle Beach
    • Equipment and life vests provided
    Landmarks
    Haad Salad Beach
    Mae Haad Beach
    Koh Ma
    Haad Khom
    Bottle Beach
  11. Day 11

    Koh Phangan

    Koh Phangan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Mae Haad Bay Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Thai boxing training session at local training centre
  12. Day 12

    Koh Phangan to Koh Samui

    Koh Phangan to Koh Samui
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lamai Coconut Beach Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursions on Koh Samui (details provided by tour leader)
    Landmarks
    Koh Samui
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  13. Day 13

    Koh Samui

    Koh Samui
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lamai Coconut Beach Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration
    • Coral reef snorkelling
    • Waterfall visits
    • Temple visits
    • Shopping
    • Restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Koh Samui
  14. Day 14

    Koh Samui

    Koh Samui
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer to Samui International Airport (USM)

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  • Adam4.5April 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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  • Marilyn3.8April 2023
    Thai boxing was very different and enjoyable. Raft houses was an enjoyable experience.
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  • Christopher5.0August 2023
    The thai boxing, optional cookery course, the jungle river rafts on the river Kwai with an elephant visit, swimming...
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  • Vanessa5.0August 2023
    Thai Boxing Cookery, River Raft, Night Market in Kou Samui, and our last night - such a fabulous restaurant choice...
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  • Andrew4.8August 2023
    Highlights were the raft houses, thai boxing and the jungle.
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  • Allison4.8August 2023
    So many highlights... Floating river raft hotel, floating down the river, Thai boxing, homestay, Anurak lodge...
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  • Jason4.8August 2023
    Most of it, to be fair! The River Kwai and jungle experiences were amazing. Ko Samui was also great. Possibly...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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  • Clare4.8August 2023
    - Thai boxing lesson - Floating down the river in front of the raft houses - Erewan Fall - Views from the lookout...
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  • Will4.7August 2023
    Thai kick-boxing. This was a great unique experience for all the family which the children loved. Jungle Rafts-...
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  • Laura4.3January 2024
    Staying on the River Kwai was a definite highlight, and exploring this area by river.
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    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?

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      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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    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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      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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