Thailand for families: golden temples, elephants and the beaches of Koh Chang
Seven family days across Bangkok, the elephant sanctuary of Chiang Mai and the quiet beaches of Koh Chang — suitable for all ages.
Description
Thailand is Southeast Asia's family destination par excellence: safe, affordable, with first-class infrastructure and a culture that adores children. This itinerary pairs the buzz of Bangkok and its golden temples with Chiang Mai's ethical elephant sanctuaries and the calm beaches of Koh Chang on the Gulf coast. In Bangkok children marvel at the emerald palaces and the long-tail boats plying the canals. Chiang Mai offers the chance to feed and bathe rescued elephants at a no-riding sanctuary — an experience that transforms the family's relationship with animals. Koh Chang, Thailand's second-largest island, has white-sand beaches with shallow water perfect for little ones and family-run restaurants. Every day includes adapted activities, rest periods and food options that please every age.
Health & safety
- Dengue is endemic in the cities: repellent is mandatory during the day
- Bottled water only — even at top hotels
- Jellyfish can be dangerous on Koh Chang between July and October
- Street food is safe if they cook it in front of you: skip abandoned stalls
Day-by-day itinerary
Bangkok: golden temples and canals
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok: golden temples and canals
First immersion in the Thai capital with temples and boats.
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Culture2.5hBoat ride through the khlongs
Culture2hWat Arun: temple of dawn
Culture1.5hDinner on Khao San Road
gastronomy2hBangkok: floating market and children's museum
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok: floating market and children's museum
Day between traditional commerce and children's fun.
Damnoen Saduak floating market
Culture3hChildren's Discovery Museum
Entertainment3hLumphini Park at dusk
Nature2hFamily pad thai dinner
gastronomy2hFlight to Chiang Mai and the old city
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Flight to Chiang Mai and the old city
Arrival in the northern city among temples and mountains.
Flight to Chiang Mai
Culture2hWat Phra That Doi Suthep
Culture2.5hChiang Mai night market
Culture2hDinner in the old town
gastronomy2hEthical elephant sanctuary
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Ethical elephant sanctuary
Full day with rescued elephants — no riding.
Ethical elephant sanctuary
Nature5hLunch at the sanctuary
gastronomy2hRiverside walk with the elephants
Nature2hReturn to Chiang Mai and rest
Rest2hFlight to Trat and ferry to Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Thailand
Flight to Trat and ferry to Koh Chang
Arrival on Thailand's second-largest island.
Flight to Trat and ferry to Koh Chang
Nature4hWhite Sand Beach
Nature3hSeafood dinner on the beach
gastronomy2hKoh Chang: snorkel and waterfalls
Koh Chang, Thailand
Koh Chang: snorkel and waterfalls
Island day among coral, waterfalls and tropical forest.
Snorkelling the Bang Bao reef
Nature3hKlong Plu waterfalls
Nature2.5hJungle walk with the elephants
Nature2hDinner at the Bang Bao fishing village
gastronomy2hReturn to Bangkok and farewell
Bangkok, Thailand
Return to Bangkok and farewell
Last day of shopping and the flight home.
Ferry and flight to Bangkok
Culture3hSiam Paragon shopping center
Culture2hTransfer to the airport
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