Thailand Family Explorer
Duration: 15 Days
Location: You can enjoy the sights and sounds of Bangkok, before seeing some of the country’s wildlife in their natural habitat. Spend the last few days of your trip relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Koh Samui
Highlights of the tour
Visit the magnificent Golden Palace
See the colourful markets of Bangkok
Canoe trip along the Khao Sok river
An overnight tour of Cheowlan Lake
Relaxing time on the beach in Koh Samui
Day 1 - Bangkok
You will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel to settle in at your leisure.
Day 2 - Explore Bangkok
WIth your guide head to Wat Suthat, a Buddhist temple that is one of only 10 royal temples where you will be able to experience monks chanting. Next we visit the City Pillar Shrine, or Lak Mueang, the founding pillar of Bangkok erected in 1782, before heading to the famous Grand Palace complex, which also holds the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Spend the afternoon exploring more of the city at your leisure or relaxing at your hotel.
Day 3 - Bangkok Flower Market
With your guide visit the flower market Pak Khlong Talad, before boarding a long-tail boat to explore Bangkok’s maze of canals and waterways in the Thonburi area. We will make some interesting stops along the way, such as the flower and vegetables market, the Royal barge museum and the fascinating Artist’s House, a centuries-old teak wooden house that has been turned into a gallery, with local artwork, photography and a puppet theater.
Enjoy lunch at one of a riverside restaurant. Then return to your hotel for some rest and free time to enjoy hotel’s facilities.
Day 4 - Bangkok at your leisure
Today you can explore Bangkok at your leisure, from the many parks, to a walk around Chinatown or some more of the Temples.
Day 5 - Khao Sok
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your out going flight to Surat Thani, before being transferred to your hotel in Khao Sok.
Day 6 - Khao Sok
This morning you will take a half day hike to a pretty swimming hole, the trail is easy, and monkeys are commonly seen in the trees above. The guides are able to show you hidden details of the jungle you might never see on your own - an amazing bird's nest, a giant stick insect, the delicate bloom of a wild orchid.
In the afternoon relax and take in the sights on this gentle float down the Khao Sok River. The journey takes you past towering cliffs and shoals of brightly colored river fish, and includes a stop to swim in the cool waters. Your guide will paddle the boat and show you brightly colored birds and monkeys on the shore, and maybe a snake or two hanging high up on the trees. The canoe trip was initiated by a group of local villagers interested in sharing and preserving their special environment.
Day 7 - Overnight lake trip
A 2 Day overnight tour of Cheowlan Lake. Day time activities include hiking through virgin jungle, swimming, kayaking and relaxing amidst the amazing scenery. In the afternoon, go on safari by boat to see wildlife such as otters, leaf monkeys, and gaur (wild ox). After dark, enjoy a delicious dinner of fresh fish from the lake; and spend a night under the stars in a basic floating bungalow that matches the simplicity of the surroundings.
Day 8 - Khao Sok
This morning activities at the lake and 15.00 you will be transfer back to your hotel in Khao Sok and free at your leisure.
Day 9 - Koh Samui
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Tapee pier to board the join ferry to Koh Samui. Upon arrival you will be taken to your hotel and spend the rest ofthe day free at your leisure.
Day 10 - Koh Tan Pink Dolphins
Experience the beautiful islands in the southwestern Gulf of Thailand at a very relaxed pace and you will have a chance to see the extremely fascinating pink dolphins.
Then head to the beach on the mainland for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon cruise to Koh Tan ( Coral Island ) for snorkeling , visit Koh Madsum or Pigs island where you can enjoy playing with the lovely pigs , and enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach before cruising back to Koh Samui.
Day 11 - 14 - Koh Samui
Spend these few days relaxing at your leisure in Koh Samui.
Day 15 - Return Flight
Today you will spend the day soaking up the last of the sunshine before being transferred to the airport for you return flight.
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