To make the most of your 10 days in Thailand, you and your family could explore the best of it: the vibrant Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, cultural Chiang Mai, and a picturesque island.
With diverse activities catering to all ages, we've handpicked five family-friendly itineraries from classic highlights to cultural immersion, jungle adventure, and island hopping. These itineraries serve as good starting points to tailor-make your dream family trip.
- Itinerary #1: Best of Thailand Tour with Phuket
- Itinerary #2: Thailand Trip to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui
- Itinerary #3: Thailand Adventure with Rainforest and Beach Escape
- Itinerary #4: Road Trip to Northern Thailand
- Itinerary #5: Island Hopping Tour around Eastern Thailand
- Costs for a 10-Day Family Trip to Thailand
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Itinerary 1: Explore the Best of Thailand with Your Family in 10 Days
This tour showcases the must-see highlights for your first-time adventure in Thailand, tailored for your family.
Discover the old and new of Bangkok, explore the storied past of Kanchanaburi, soak in the diverse culture of the northern gem, Chiang Mai, and indulge in the blissful paradise of Phuket.
You can check the following brief itinerary: 3 nights in Bangkok, 3 nights in Chiang Mai, and 3 nights in Phuket.
- Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok with some free time to get over your jet lag.
- Day 2: Visit Wat Arun and Wat Pho for the morning chanting rituals, take a tuk-tuk ride to the Grand Palace, enjoy a long-tail boat ride, and go to Chinatown.
- Day 3: Enjoy a day excursion to Kanchanaburi, visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and take a historical train ride.
- Day 4: Have a free morning, then fly to Chiang Mai, and explore the night market.
- Day 5: Participate in a day program at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, which includes feeding, walking, and bathing elephants.
- Day 6: Enjoy a morning visit to the historical temples of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Chedi Luang, and have an afternoon Thai cooking class at a local family's home.
- Day 7: Take a morning flight to Phuket and begin your beach relaxation
- Day 8: Take a private speed boat to the Phi Phi Islands
- Day 9: Enjoy water activities in your free time in Phuket
- Day 10: Fly back home
In Bangkok, kids are excited about the tuk-tuk rides through temples and markets, while seniors can enjoy themselves in a longtail ride. Encountering the monk chanting at the iconic temples adds an immersive touch on Day 2. For history buffs, historical Kanchanaburi would be a treat with the war sites like the Death Railway and the Bridge over the River Kwai on Day 3.
In Chiang Mai, your family would have more interactive family hours. You and your loved ones could walk, feed and bathe the lovely elephants together on Day 5. on the following day, roll your sleeves, pick up the vegetables/ herbs at a local garden and cook Thai dishes with a local family.
On the tropical island—Phuket, you and your family could enjoy an exclusive trip to the Phi Phi Islands by a private speed boat on Day 8. Then a free beach day awaits your family on Day 9. You could take a dip in your swim-up rooms or lounge in the sun on the beach.
Itinerary 2: 10-Day Family Trip to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui
Compared with Itinerary 1, this 10-day tour promises a deeper insight into Bangkok, more outdoor adventures in Chiang Mai, and a more serene island experience in Koh Samui.
The following itinerary is listed for your inspiration: 2 nights in Bangkok, 4 nights in Chiang Mai and 3 nights in Koh Samui.
- Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok.
- Day 2: Check out the iconic temples (Wat Arun and Wat Pho), the Grand Palace, and Chinatown.
- Day 3: Encounter locals at Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and fly to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
- Day 4: Partake in a half-day program at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary and take a rickshaw to the Old City.
- Day 5: Learn how to make Thai dishes at a local family home and afternoon visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
- Day 6: Take a scenic hike to Doi Inthanon National Park.
- Day 7: Have a free morning and fly to Koh Samui in the afternoon.
- Day 8: Take an island-hopping tour to Koh Tao
- Day 9: Have some free beach time with water activities.
- Day 10: Fly back home.
Start your Thailand trip with a classic city tour after arrival in Bangkok. To immerse your family in the local life, make your way to the railway markets and floating markets to see their lively scene and unique goods on Day 3.
Spend the following 3 days in Chiang Mai. In addition to the city tour and the experience of feeding and bathing elephants in a sanctuary, a 2-3 hour hike at Doi Inthanon National Park would keep your kids entertained.
From Day 7 to Day 10, you would relax on a serene island, Koh Samui. Its best times are from January to March and July to September, offering a dry beach getaway when Phuket experiences its rainy season from May to October. Parents could rejuvenate at the luxury spa at your resort, while your children could have fun in the kids' club or snorkeling in Koh Tao.
Itinerary 3: 10-Day Thailand Family Adventure with Rainforest and Beach Escape
This 10-day adventure is customized for active families or nature lovers. You would immerse yourself in Bangkok's cultural relics, navigate into the dense jungle forests of Khao Sok National Park and unwind on the unspoiled Khao Lak island.
Read further about the itinerary outline: 2 nights in Bangkok, 1 night in Phuket, 3 nights in Khao Sok National Park and 3 nights in Khao Lak.
- Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok and take a private transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2: Highlights of Bangkok with a morning chanting ritual and a tuk-tuk ride.
- Day 3: Fly to Phuket in the morning and enjoy some free time in Phuket.
- Day 4: Have a private transfer from Phuket to the Elephant Hills camp in Khao Sok National Park, take a jungle canoe trip down the Sok River, and feed & bathe elephants.
- Day 5: Cruise the enchanting maze of channels in the mangrove forest and go kayaking.
- Day 6: Explore Cheow Lan Lake on a local longtail boat.
- Day 7: Take a morning jungle trek and transfer to Khao Lak.
- Day 8: Take an island-hopping tour to Similan Islands (only available from mid-Oct to mid-May)
- Day 9: Free beach time in Khao Lak
- Day 10: Transfer from Khao Lak to Phuket, then catch your flight home.
You would have a glimpse of Thailand's ancient culture and authentic local life by a 2-day sightseeing in Bangkok.
Without flights between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park, you would make a comfortable stop in Phuket for a connection on Day 3. On Day 4, take a 3-hour drive to Khao Sok National Park, where you could canoe in the Sok River and take your family to feed and bathe elephants in Elephant Hills' exclusive camp. Continue to explore the beauty by a speedboat to the mangrove forest and kayak in the channels on Day 5, followed by a longtail boat cruise to Cheow Lan Lake on Day 6. A jungle trek awaits you and your family before a transfer to Khao Lak on Day 7.
Conclude your trip to Khao Lak, where your family could fully indulge in secluded beaches and family-oriented activities amidst a calm vibe. Additionally, treat your loved ones to exceptional scuba diving adventures with an island-hopping tour to the Similan Islands, which are open only between mid-October and mid-May.
Itinerary 4: 10-Day Family Road Trip to Northern Thailand
This 10-day adventure unveils the cultural gems and serene scenery of Thailand from modern Bangkok to ancient Chiang Mai, along a less-crowded route. If you're travelling with families who are cultural enthusiasts, this itinerary is a must-see.
Take a look at the following itinerary: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Sukhothai - Lampang - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai. To ensure that long transfers don't tire you and your family out, we have carefully crafted this road trip. Most private transfers between cities takes around 3 hours, with only Lopburi-Sukhothai and Lampang-Chiang Rai requiring 4 hours. Along the way, you are flexible to ask for photo stops to capture the pristine rural scenery.
- Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok.
- Day 2: A city tour with top historical attractions: Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of Dawn, and Chinatown.
- Day 3: Transfer to Ayutthaya, exploring majestic Ayutthaya Historical Park and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.
- Day 4: Ayutthaya to Sukhothai — Stop at Lopburi to discover Phra Prang Sam Yot and Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park.
- Day 5: Sukhothai to Lampang — a morning cycling tour in Sukhothai Historical Park and an afternoon Lampang city tour by horse-drawn carriage
- Day 6: Lampang to Chiang Rai — a morning visit to Wat Phutthabat Sutthawat in Lampang and a night market tour in Chiang Rai
- Day 7: Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai — a guided city tour of must-see temples in Chiang Rai and a transfer to Chiang Mai and enjoy a Thai spa.
- Day 8: Take a classic city tour of Chiang Mai.
- Day 9: Participate in a half-day program at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
- Day 10: Fly back home
Kick off your family trip from the stunning palace and serene canals of Bangkok, then embark on an off-the-beaten-path journey from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai.
Alongside the tranquil rural scenery and smiling locals, you would step back in time when visiting the historical relics in Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, and Lampang. To keep your family engaged, you would cycle through the medieval ruins of UNESCO-listed Historical Park in Sukhothai and take a horse carriage to see the old part of Lampang.
Continue heading up to Chiang Rai to hunt for authentic street food at the night market and marvel at its colorful temples: the dazzling White Temple, the surreal Blue Temple, and the intriguing 'Black House'.
Spend your last 3 days in Chiang Mai, the cultural hub of Thailand. Interact with elephants, discover the temple-filled old city and capture the sunset panorama of the city from Doi Suthep Mountain. Treat yourself to a traditional Thai spa before flying home!
Beach relaxation isn't included in this itinerary. If your time allows, contact us to customize it. For further cultural immersion, you could also check our 21-Day Thailand and Vietnam Adventure Tour.
Itinerary 5: 10-Day Eastern-Thailand Island-Hopping Tour
Unlike the popular island hopping tours from Phuket and Koh Samui, this itinerary would take you to the untouched islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood, known for a real Robinson Crusoe feel.
Koh Kood You can check the following customizable itinerary: 2 nights in Bangkok, 3 nights in Koh Chang and 4 nights in Koh Kood.
- Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok and take a private transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2: Visit Wat Arun and Wat Pho with a morning chanting ritual, take a tuk-tuk ride to the Grand Palace, enjoy a longtail boat ride, and go to Chinatown.
- Day 3: Fly to Trat and take the ferry boat to the island of Koh Chang.
- Day 4: A day trip with Klong Plu Waterfalls, Baan Salak Kok Fishing Village, and an off-road ATV ride around the island
- Day 5: Have some free beach time (sunbathing on the beaches or water activities)
- Day 6: Take a ferry boat to Koh Kood.
- Days 7–9: Enjoy some secluded beach time in Koh Kood.
- Day 10: Fly to Bangkok and connect with your flight home.
Taking this island hopping tour, you and your kids can fully enjoy the typical beach activities of Thailand in Koh Chang, but also have family bonding hours on more isolated Koh Kood.
In Koh Chang, you and your kids could soak in the water-based fun, like snorkeling, diving, playing with elephants in the sea, take a light hike to stunning waterfalls, and say hi to locals at traditional fishing villages. Riding an off-road ATV around the island at sunset adds an extra immersive touch.
Koh Kood is better suited for families seeking a secluded retreat. Escape from the chaotic life, sunbathe on the idyllic beaches and watch the photo-perfect sunrises/sunsets.
If your kids are more into active beach relaxation, consider the other two routes: Phuket-Phi Phi Islands-Krabi or Koh Samui- Koh Phangan- Koh Tao.
Costs for a 10-Day Family Trip to Thailand
A premium Thailand tour typically comes with a daily cost ranging from 200 to 250 USD per person, offering 30–50% off for kids under 10. This price includes private transfers, private guides, 4/5-star hotels, internal flights in Thailand, and local experiences.
Highly rated on Tripadvisor and Trustpilot, we are experienced in creating life-lasting moments for families. Here are our best-selling customizable tours for more inspiration on prices:
- 10-Day Classic Thailand Tour: from US$1,959 per person
- 10-Day Best of Thailand with Koh Samui: from US$2,479 per person
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