Family Small Group Journey

This exciting journey of the ‘Land of Smiles’ is the perfect way for your family to experience warm Thai hospitality, discover the country’s most important sites and broaden your horizons in this dynamic, family-friendly destination. There’s an adventure down every backstreet and whether you’re at a night market in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, or enjoying the hospitality of the ethnic hilltribe people at an atmospheric home-stay, you’re sure to have the holiday of a lifetime. So jump on your tuk-tuk now!

Highlights

• Bangkok
• River Kwai
• Kanchanaburi
• Ayuthaya
• Chiang Mai
• Lisu Lodge
• Golden Triangle

This Thailand vacation package includes:

• 9 nights accommodation
• 1 overnight train journey
• Breakfast daily, two lunches and two dinners
• Cooking class at Khum Lanna
• All transfers and road transport in modern air-conditioned vehicles
• All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees
• Expert Western tour leader (group size seven minimum) and local guides throughout
• Tour arrival and departure transfers

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Travel Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Bangkok

Upon arrival in Bangkok you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight meet your tour leader for welcome drinks and a tour briefing.

Two nights BEL-AIRE PRINCESS

Day 2 – Bangkok

Absorb the energy of Bangkok as you explore the Grand Palace and everyday life on Koh Kret, an island in the Chao Phraya River. Cool down with some divine handmade coconut ice cream!

Day 3 – Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Today head towards the River Kwai area, home to precious rainforest and one of Thailand’s great rivers, the Kwai Noi. After seeing war-time cemeteries and taking the ‘Death Railway’ train, travel by long tail boat to arrive at our remarkable floating hotel, nestled by a forest and a unique experience for the whole family.

One night FLOATEL

Day 4 – Ayuthaya and Overnight Train

Travel east and discover the ruins of Ayuthaya, once the centre of a powerful and far-reaching empire. Here, let the children have fun at the museum. In the evening you will set out for the cultural capital of the north, on an overnight train adventure.

One night OVERNIGHT TRAIN

Day 5 – Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is home to more than a hundred monasteries, great shopping, and wonderful restaurants. You can get your bearings with a trip to hill-top Doi Suthep Temple, before exploring the famous night bazaar in the evening.

Two nights IMPERIAL MAE PING

Day 6 – Chiang Mai

This morning your family will enjoy a fun samlor ride to some colorful local markets. Visit the Mae Sa elephant camp in the afternoon to learn more about these wonderful creatures.

Day 7 – Lisu Lodge

Depart early this morning for a journey into the hill beyond Chiang Mai. First stop will be at the Himapaan Reforestation Project to learn about the local people’s involvement in this program that is aimed at protecting and restoring the forest and its entire eco-system. Continue to Lisu Lodge. Here, the children will learn a little about tribal minorities, from their stay at the lodge and a visit to an Akha village.

One night LISU LODGE

Day 8 – Lisu Lodge to Golden Triangle

This morning set off on an elephant trek or enjoy gentle bamboo rafting before heading to Thailand’s far North. Stop in the town of Sop Ruak, the centre of the Golden Triangle and the meeting point of the Thai, Lao and Myanmar borders before checking into your accommodation.

Two nights IMPERIAL GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Day 9 – Golden Triangle

Visit the fascinating Hall of Opium, a modern and interactive museum that the kids will love. Later, discover the mystique of the Mekong River and admire the beautiful scenery of this area, then visit the town of Mae Sai.

Day 10 – Golden Triangle to Chiang Mai

This morning visit the beautiful Buddha images museum before returning to Chiang Mai for the evening.

One night IMPERIAL MAE PING

Day 11 – Depart Chiang Mai

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

2010 Departures:
26 June, 03 July, 24 July, 21 August, 18 September, 25 September & 18 December.