Thailand Family Holiday

8 Days | Meet rescued elephants, friendly locals and a giant Buddha on this fun-filled family adventure

4.9 out of 5 based on 70 reviews submitted.
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Want a family getaway that’s a little different? With the colourful markets of Bangkok as your starting point, introduce the kids to a new world on this Thailand trip with a twist. Watch rescued elephants splash in the mud at a nature park in Chiang Mai, see how other families live during a fun rural village visit, uncover the exciting history behind the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya and try some new and yummy treats along the backstreets of Bangkok. Both children and adults alike will have a blast on this carefully designed itinerary that promises new friends, heaps of fun and plenty of free time to connect as a family.

Trip overview

Map of Thailand Family Holiday including Thailand
Start
Bangkok, Thailand
Finish
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Theme
Family
Destinations
Thailand
Physical rating
Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Style
Original
Ages
Min 5
Group size
Min 2 - Max 16
Trip code
TTFA
This trip generates 55 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Step into history at Kanchanaburi, home to the infamous 'Bridge on the River Kwai', before taking a swim in the turquoise water of Erawan waterfall.
  • Get an introduction to Bangkok on an EV boat trip through its canals, then make a visit to Wat Pho where the larger-than-life reclining Buddha will blow you and your family’s mind.
  • Learn about local life during a day trip to Ban Hua Tung village, then sample some delicacies with a traditional lunch cooked by the community.
  • Spend a morning at the Chang Chill elephant experience, watching these incredible creatures freely (from a distance) and learning about the organisation’s conservation efforts.
  • Let your expert leader take the hassle out of family travel as they guide you through the sights and bites of Thailand, so relax and hand over the responsibility – you deserve it.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Animal Protection. Donations support them to promote better living conditions for elephants in captivity and help rescue elephants from inhumane conditions. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Is this trip right for you?
  • Prepare for hot and sticky temperatures during the day, but cooler climates in the evening. Layers are the best way to tackle this. Be sure to also drink plenty of water and use sun protection.
  • You and your family will visit several temples on this trip, which means covering up arms and shoulders as per the local custom. A light scarf is a great idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
  • Your overnight train journey (Day 4) is quite long. Make the most of it by checking out the scenery and chatting with local travellers. There's nothing quite like waking up on a sleeper train in a new and exciting destination. While bedding is supplied some families choose to bring their own sleep sheets.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Thailand Family Holiday including Thailand

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Transport

Private Minivan, Public transport, EV boat, Overnight sleeper train

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights), Floating Raft Resort (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Activities
  • Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok - Flower Market
  • Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
  • Ayutthaya - Temple Ruins entrance & guided tour
  • Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk
  • Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex (Entrance)
  • Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary day trip
  • Baan Hua Thung Community Visit
Add on activities
  • Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
  • Bangkok - Thai kickboxing exhibition - THB2200
  • Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
  • Chiang Mai - Bicycle tour - THB990
  • Chiang Mai - Thai massage - THB200
  • Chiang Mai - Jungle Zip Line - THB2200
  • Chiang Mai - Thai cooking course - THB1000

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Important notes

1. This trip is for families. All groups must be travelling with at least one child under the age of 18 to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 
2.. Minimum age: 5 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 or younger at the time of travel.
4. A single supplement is available to purchase if you would prefer to have your own room. The single supplement is subject to availability and excludes Day 4 (Overnight Train) where you will be in a multi-share open carraige. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 70 reviews submitted.
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Danielle · Traveled July 2024
This trip was a wonderful experience creating life long memories, not only with our family but with the whole tour! We did so much it’s hard to believe it was less than two weeks
Review submitted 12 Aug 2024

Rachel · Traveled July 2024
A great holiday where someone else looks after all of the organisation. Elephants in Chiang Mai were a stand out - it was heartening to see the ethical practices implemented (such as not touching or washing elephants) and the reasoning behind this. We were able to get incredibly close, but still felt safe. The village nesr CHiang Dao was a wonderful opportunity to interact with people outside the cities. This trip has a nice mix of activities with some free time to relax or go exploring.
Review submitted 22 Jul 2024

Kylie · Traveled July 2024
Review submitted 28 Jul 2024

Renee · Traveled July 2024
The Intrepid Thailand family holiday was a great way to see some of the highlights of the country. Our tour leader was fantastic & we had a great family adventure. Accom was great, activities were interesting and varied, and balance of activities to relax time was just right. Highly recommend.
Review submitted 14 Jul 2024

Rowland · Traveled July 2024
Our Thailand family holiday with Intrepid was amazing! A great group. Two British families, one Canadian and one Australian. All kids between 12&16, and everyone got on really well. Food was great. We saw loads of cool things, and never felt rushed. Thoroughly recommend l!
Review submitted 13 Jul 2024
Thailand Family Holiday
From
AUD $1,850