Welcome to the 'Land Of Smiles'. This great family holiday takes in some of the country's natural, cultural and historical highlights. Stay in the jungle and learn about elephant conservation before some relaxation time on the beach.
- Experience Bangkok's street food culture by Tuk Tuk
- Explore modern Bangkok & visit the ancient Thai capital
- Visit Kanchanaburi & the River Kwai
- Swim in the turquoise waters of Erawan National Park
- Relax on tropical beaches
- Make friends with an elephant
On this group tour to Thailand, modern and ancient discoveries await in the vibrant and colourful Bangkok, and beautiful natural and manmade marvels can be found in the famous River Kwai. Learn about wildlife conservation projects before some relaxation time on the beach in Hua Hin.
Your itinerary begins in Bangkok where you take an insightful tour through the city's waterways, explore the city's thriving street food culture by Tuk Tuk and visit the nearby ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Head out of Bangkok to visit iconic markets and journey to Kanchanaburi and the famous River Kwai. Learn about the poignant history of World War II and the Thai-Burma railway whilst staying on a floating hotel right on the river with some great activities to choose from. Your trip finishes enjoying the warmth of the waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Bangkok.
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Day 2: Arrive Bangkok
After arriving in Bangkok in the afternoon, the rest of the day is free to relax or explore on foot from your centrally based hotel.
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Day 3: Full Day Ayutthaya Tour
Spend a full day exploring the ancient capital of Thailand and the sleepy atmosphere away from the city centre. -
Day 4: Explore Bangkok by water & tuk tuk
Take a longtail boat tour around Bangkok's Klongs and see the towering Wat Arun and Glittering Grand Palace this morning. In the evening, jump on one of Bangkok's iconic tuk tuks for a culinary tour of the city's amazing street food culture.
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Day 5: Kanchanaburi
Learn about World War II at the Bridge on the River Kwai, Hellfire Pass and the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre before continuing to your accommodation, a river front jungle lodge in Kanchanaburi.
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Day 6: Optional Activities in Kanchanaburi
Today is free for you to either relax in your floating hotel or choose from a number of optional activities, including canoeing, bamboo rafting and visiting the waterfalls of Erawan National Park. Erawan is home to seven tiers of waterfalls cascading into beautiful sky-blue pools. You could spend time swimming here, or walking in the surrounding forest.
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Day 7: Transfer to Hua Hin, afternoon at leisure by the beach
Today you transfer to Hua Hin, the former holiday destination of the Thai Royal family and now a popular beach resort with golden beaches, historical attractions, vineyards and markets. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the beach.
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Day 8: Wildlife Friends of Thailand Foundation
Today you visit a rescue centre for injured and mistreated wild animals. Here you can meet some of the rescued animals and learn about their stories as well as meet and feed one of the elephants and learn about the conservation work that is carried out by the project.
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Day 9: Time at leisure in Hua Hin
Today is free for you to relax on the beach or choose between optional activities such as exploring the Pala-U waterfall in Kaeng Krachan National Park or visiting the Sam Roi Yod National Park. Alternatively, you could spend an afternoon exploring the palace, mangroves and night markets of Hua Hin. -
Day 10: Depart Thailand
Today you depart Thailand on a flight from Bangkok.
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Day 11: Arrive UK
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Days 10-13 : OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Koh Samui
If you want to extend your stay in Thailand we can offer a fantastic extension to Koh Samui. Koh Samui is a short flight from Bangkok and one of Thailand's largest islands. Spend three nights in a lovely beach front resort relaxing on the beach or take part in some enjoyable excursions from speedboat trips to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan and a full-day four-wheel drive jeep safari. Ask your travel consultant for more details.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go
View dates and prices-
Summer
What’s Included
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Activities
- Boat trip
- Canoeing
- City tour
- Hellfire Pass Museum
- Nature walk
- Snorkelling
- Street food tour
- Swimming
- Train ride
- Wildlife watching
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Accommodation
Hotel x 8 nights -
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 1 dinner
Tailored for You
A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.
Next Steps
Departures
Choose your preferred departure date from the 9 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.
Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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| Year | Starts | Ends | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Holiday Status | Options |
| 2026 | 5 Jul | 13 Jul | 9 days | £1,375 | £1,175 | 11 days | £2,375 | £1,975 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 20 Jul | 28 Jul | 9 days | £1,375 | £1,175 | 11 days | £2,775 | £2,225 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 26 Jul | 3 Aug | 9 days | £1,375 | £1,175 | 11 days | £2,775 | £2,225 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 9 Aug | 17 Aug | 9 days | £1,375 | £1,175 | 11 days | £2,775 | £2,225 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 16 Aug | 24 Aug | 9 days | £1,375 | £1,175 | 11 days | £2,775 | £2,225 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 11 Jul | 19 Jul | 9 days | £1,495 | £1,275 | 11 days | £2,395 | £1,995 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 25 Jul | 2 Aug | 9 days | £1,495 | £1,275 | 11 days | £2,795 | £1,995 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Aug | 9 Aug | 9 days | £1,495 | £1,275 | 11 days | £2,795 | £1,995 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 15 Aug | 23 Aug | 9 days | £1,495 | £1,275 | 11 days | £2,795 | £1,995 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| * Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||||||
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
