Rivers, Mountains and Beaches Private tour for your family in Thailand. Suitable for the summer holidays (when the south west Andaman sea side gets rainy) as the beach part is on the eastern side of Thailand on the beautiful island of Ko Samed. Less local people interaction than our other itineraries (though still more than your typical Thailand tour!) and staying in boutique hotel accommodation only. In keeping with the eco theme, there are no internal flights. Your two-week family holiday will start with Bangkok where you will visit the main sights and have a boat trip along the Chao Praya river. Then it's off west to Kanachanaburi where you will visit the famous Erawan waterfalls and relax by the famous river Kwai. Then you'll be driven east to Khao Yai, the UNESCO protected wildlife reserve and finally you will spend a few days in Ko Samed in a boutique beach resort. Day 1 (usually Saturday): Direct overnight flight from London by Eva Air or Thai Airways, regional add-ons available. Day 2: Arrival at Bangkok airport where one of our drivers will pick you up. Settle into your rooms at the charming Aurum Hotel, on the riverside. This evening, you will be picked up in an antique wooden boat at your hotel and taken across the river to the beautiful Supatra River House. Day 3: Lie in and breakfast at leisure. One of our guides will pick you up and take you on a private boat trip along the Chao Praya river and the klongs (canals). You'll stop to admire the glittering royal barges, an unusual favourite with children. Day 4: Your guide will pick you up and take you to see the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. In the evening, your driver will take you around Bangkok (choose where you want to go from our maps and tips). Day 5: This morning, your driver will take you on the three-hour drive to Kanchanaburi to the west. On your way to your riverside resort, you will stop and look around the famous Bridge of the River Kwai and the Allied Prisoners of War cemetery. You can spend the afternoon by the pool. Evening dinner in Kanchanaburi town. Day 6: A special day, you'll spend it with elephants at a small sanctuary for elephants, Elephant World where you can get up close and personal with them. This is a very special place and a world apart from touristy elephant rides. Day 7: Day exploring Erawan waterfalls. Evening in Kanchanaburi town. Day 8: It's time to pack up and leave Kanchanaburi, but first you'll have a bit of fun. Your family will have an informal cookery lesson, learning how to make that famous Thai fast food, Pad Thai, a noodle-based dish which will be easy to recreate when you get home. After enjoying your efforts for lunch, you'll be driven east to Khao Yai, (which means big mountain), arriving in time for dinner at your eco lodge. Day 9: Morning mountain biking around the local villages (or relax by the pool if you prefer!). In the late afternoon, you'll visit the 'bat cave' where every night, over 2 million bats swarm out into the night sky. Day 10: Trekking and wildlife safari in the vast nature reserve of Khao Yai National Park. You will drive to the top of the mountain for a spectacular view. Day 11: You will be driven to the coast where you will take a boat to Ko Samed, a beautiful island with palm trees. Arrival at Mooban Talay beach resort. Day 12: Day at leisure. Day 13: Day at leisure. It is also possible on the ground to arrange a private boat trip around the outlying islands to include snorkelling. Day 14: Day at leisure. Day 15: Early morning transfer to Bangkok airport by car and international flight back, arriving at London Heathrow at approximately 7pm UK time (same day, will be a Saturday if you start your tour on a Saturday). This 15 day private family eco holiday costs from £1,800 per adult and £1,350 for under 12s, during half terms and Easter holidays, £2,000 per adult and £1,500 in the summer. Prices for Christmas available upon request (depends on flight availability at the time, early booking advised!). Prices include scheduled flights from London, accommodation, activities, transport and some meals (fewer meals included than our other family itineraries but more than bed and breakfast). Telephone us on 0800 011 2571 with any questions: we're happy to help. Book with a 20% deposit.
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