Day 1: Fly from UK
Board your flight in London for your journey to Bangkok.
Overnight: On Board your flight
Day 2: Bangkok Arrival
Upon arrival into Bangkok, you’ll be met at the airport by our representatives and taken via private vehicle to your hotel. You may need some time to rest before exploring the city independently.
Overnight: Chatrium Hotel Riverside, Bangkok | Meals: –
Day 3: Bangkok Markets
After breakfast you will head out with your driver for a day of exploring Bangkoks’ Markets. First up is the Railway Market – here when the train comes, there is a huge scramble as the vendors pack up their stuff before laying it all out again when the train has gone. You’ll also visit a Coconut Farm briefly to see how they produce different products including coconut palm sugar.
Next up is the famous floating markets and you’ll be heading to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. There’ll be time to walk around and purchase anything from fresh fruit, vegetables, local foods and souvenirs, before heading back with your driver to your hotel to spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Chatrium Hotel Riverside, Bangkok | Meals: B
Day 4: Bangkok City Tour
Todays trip starts after breakfast and first on the agenda is a visit to the Grand Palace. You’ll have time here to explore properly before continuing onwards to the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha and the Temple Garden.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight: Chatrium Hotel Riverside, Bangkok | Meals: B, L
Day 5: Head to Khao Sok National Park
Bid Bangkok a goodbye as you head back to the airport with your driver, ready for the next part of your amazing trip. Fly to Surat Thani and transfer via private vehicle to your Jungle Camp located in the Khao Sok National Park. This camp has been designed to incorporate the natural surroundings, nestled between the rainforest and Sok River.
Overnight: Our Jungle Camp | Meals: B
Day 6: Elephant Care Experience
Today is a hugely memorable day for the whole family! Head out to a sanctuary located within the National Park where you’ll be greeted by the sanctuary family and introduced to the owners. You will learn how to do a daily heath check on the elephants as well as what food they eat and why they have been so mistreated in the past. You’ll clean, feed and walk with the elephants during your time here, and get the chance to have some incredible photos together!
Lunch will be served at the sanctuary too, before travelling back to your camp.
Overnight: Our Jungle Camp | Meals: B, L
Day 7: Free Day!
There isn’t anything planned for this day so make the most of the facilities at your camp. They run specialised trips for kids including a Jungle Life Camp where you can learn about living in the jungle and survival skills! You can also opt into activities like bamboo rafting, tubing, Cheow Lan Lake boat trips, hiking, caving, bird watching and night safaris – the possibilities are endless!
Overnight: Our Jungle Camp | Meals: B
Day 8: Final stop - Phuket!
Next up is Phuket! Take a private transfer down from the National Park to your resort in Phuket. Your beachfront hotel is the perfect place to stay for the remainder of your trip, with easy access to many excursions but with fantastic facilities to relax and unwind in, you will love it here. The kids’ club for kids ages 4-12 and the 4 kids pools make this property ever so family friendly and safe.
Overnight: Katathani Phuket Beach Resort | Meals: B
Day 9-10: Free Days!
Enjoy free days at your hotel to make the most of your idyllic resort and the beauty surrounding it.
Overnight: Katathani Beach Resort, Phuket | Meals: B
Day 11: Phang Nga Tour
Discover the beauty of the islands near Phuket on this private long-tail boat ride. Phang Nga bay is a collective name for some of the islands in this area, it is characterised by limestone cliffs, small islands and mangrove forests. You will firstly visit the Samet Nangshe viewpoint, the perfect place to have lunch with 180 degree views of the bay. You will carry on to various other points, including James Bond Island and experience fun canoeing and exploring the mangrove forests before being taken back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Katathani Beach Resort, Phuket | Meals: B, L
Day 12: Phuket Cooking Class
After breakfast you’ll be taken to the Blue Elephant restaurant to learn how to cook traditional Thai dishes. The team here will take you to a local market and the chef will guide you on what to get whilst you discover new ingredients to cook with and unique Thai fruits and vegetables. Once back at the restaurant you’ll be assisted in cooking up to 4 dishes, all of which you can enjoy for lunch after you’ve finished making them.
Overnight: Katathani Beach Resort, Phuket | Meals: B, L
Day 13: Free Day
Enjoy a free day at your hotel to make the most of your idyllic resort and the beauty surrounding it.
Overnight: Katathani Beach Resort, Phuket | Meals: B
Day 14: Depart Thailand
Today you’ll be travelling back home. Meet your driver in your hotel lobby after checking out and transfer to Phuket International Airport to catch your flight.
Overnight: On board your flight.
Day 15: Arrive London
Arrive back in London today.