10 Days in Thailand - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

Itinerary #1: Northern Thailand Family Adventure: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi & Chiang Mai

Perfect for families looking for a unique blend of culture, sightseeing, and nature, this 10-day adventure ticks off the highlights of northern Thailand. Children will love getting to know the region's cuisine through cooking classes and stops at local markets and burning off energy hiking to waterfalls and mountain caves. Top that with family-friendly guided city tours and a full day at an elephant sanctuary, and you'll leave with a camera full of epic family memories.

Welcome to Thailand! Your family adventure begins in Bangkok. You'll immediately dive into the city's many kid-friendly activities with an afternoon at Sealife Bangkok Ocean World and a visit to Muang Boram Museum to check out miniature replicas of Thailand's iconic sights. Over the following two days, you'll embark on memorable day trips. The first is to Ko Kret River Island, where kids will love getting hands-on during a pottery workshop, then the second brings you to Samut Songkhram and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, each home to bustling stalls and friendly locals.

Wake early the following morning to depart to Kanchanaburi, your home for the next three nights. The perfect place to stretch your little ones' comfort zone, you'll have plenty of time to hike along to Erawan Waterfall, explore Phra That Cave, and spend a day at Elephant World. Then, on Day 7 of your family trip, you'll transfer to Chiang Mai. Known for its intricate temples and well-preserved Old City, three days will fly by as you pack in a cooking class with a local family, tour the city using fun local transport, and admire the mythological nagas of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep before catching your flight home. Learn more

Itinerary #2: Family Discovery of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

Split your time between sandy beaches, remote villages, and bustling cities on this well-rounded Discovery trip that swaps out Kanchanaburi for Phuket. You'll join a street food tour in Bangkok, meet elephants in Chiang Mai, and enjoy soaking up the sun in Phuket. Along the way, you'll also learn the tricks of haggling at local markets, tour Thailand's old capital, and spend plenty of family quality time exploring cities and sampling street food.

Begin your family trip to Thailand in the bustling city of Bangkok, stretching antsy legs in Lumpinin Park and sampling street food on a guided food tour in Chinatown. Then, spend an afternoon in the Ratchaburi province at the iconic floating market and a full day wandering the ruins of Ayutthaya before a short flight brings you to Chiang Mai. You'll get straight back to exploring with a boat tour on the Mae Ping River and a kid-approved tour of Waroros Fresh Food Market. Children and adults alike will also love a trip to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, feeding and interacting with these magnificent mammals.

As the second half of your trip begins, you'll fly south to Phuket. Known for its incredible sandy coastlines, you'll spend the day beach hopping and soaking up the sun after checking in. With three more full days in Phuket, you'll easily pack in a cruise to the Phang Nga Bay islands and a visit to Gibbon Rehabilitation Center, where kids can learn to make gibbon nutrition balls and feed them to the playful apes. Then, embark on one last memorable trip to Phi Phi Islands, snorkeling, swimming, and watching monkeys before catching your onward flight from Phuket. Learn more

Itinerary #3: Family-Friendly Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

With a carefully crafted blend of exploration and relaxation, this 10-day Thailand itinerary is perfect for families with young children. Each day provides opportunities for kid-friendly adventures, memorable moments, and plenty of time for the little ones to recharge during downtime. Plus, with visits to an elephant park, an iconic floating market, and inviting beaches, parents and children will walk away with a deep appreciation for the vibrant culture of Thailand.

Your family Thailand holiday starts with a leisurely afternoon wandering Bangkok's Khao San Road—the perfect place for young ones to settle into their new surroundings and tempt their tastebuds with delicious street food. Then, the next morning, you'll pick up the pace with a private tour of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, followed by naptime or a visit to Chinatown. Adjusted to the new sights and smells, the entire family will delight in a trip to the lively Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market before flying north to Chiang Mai, your home for three nights.

During your time in Chiang Mai, you'll mix exploration and downtime as you learn about the local Lanna culture, interact with elephants at the Baan Chang Elephant Park, and count steps at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Then, as Day 7 rolls around, young ones will be delighted to hear it's time for quality family time at the beach. After a short flight to Phuket, you'll spend two days beach hopping, swimming, and playing in the sand. Before catching your flight home, drop the kids off at the hotel's kid's club (or bring them along), and enjoy a day on a speedboat tour of Hong Island, Panak Island, and Panyee Island. Learn more

Itinerary #4: Essential Thailand for Families: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Krabi

Thrill to Thailand's dramatic yet gentle landscapes, mesmerizing markets, and mouthwatering street food on this Essential Thailand itinerary. Geared toward families with adventurous kids, you'll get off the beaten path with a trip into the jungle searching for natural hot springs and a traditional dinner at the home of Chiang Mai's Raunkaew-Yanon family.

After arriving in Bangkok, you'll spend the first day of your family Thailand adventure settling into your hotel and wandering the nearby bustling streets. Rested up, kids will be enjoy touring the flashy Wat Pho, Grand Palace, and Jim Thompson's House, followed by an afternoon watching vendors set up and collapse their stalls at the Mae Klong Railway Market and searching for souvenirs at the Damnoen Sauak Floating Market. After a short flight, you and your family will find yourself in Chiang Mai, where you'll get an introduction to the region's rich culture during a visit to the 700-year-old Wat Umong.

With another two days in Chiang Mai, animal-loving kids will be ecstatic to hear they're spending a day at the Elephant Nature Park. Next, take a deep dive into the local Lanna culture through an art and culture tour and help the young ones in the group broaden their tastebuds with a traditional Khantoke-style dinner; then, it's off to Krabi. Located on Thailand's west coast, children will be in awe of the pristine beaches and towering limestone cliffs that have just become their new playground. Spend your final days touring the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat and soaking in natural hot springs in the jungle until it's time to catch your flight home. Learn more

Itinerary #5: Family Exploration of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Khao Lak

This family exploration of Thailand covers sampling new food, interacting with animals, and spending quality family time at the beach. With three nights each in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Khao Lak, children will enjoy a blend of comfort and adventure. Adults will appreciate guided tours and visits to local markets that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Top that with uninterrupted days at the beach and a trip to Turtle Heaven, and you have an adventure the entire family will remember for years to come.

Your fun-filled adventure begins with three days in Bangkok, where, as a family, you'll get to know the city's unique blend of history and modern amenities through guided tours and wanderings at your leisure. Watch children try new foods in Chinatown, admire the 10-foot-tall Golden Buddha, and be wowed by the fruit-filled boats at Tha Kha Weekend Floating Market. Next, transfer north to Chiang Mai, your home, for three nights. More cultural adventures are on the table as you prepare traditional food alongside a local family and visit Baan Kang Wat, known for its beautiful arts and crafts.

While in Chiang Mai, you'll also treat your kids to a memorable trip to the Elephant Nature Park to help feed rescued elephants, cats, dogs, and buffalo. Then, a short flight brings you to Khao Lak, where you'll make the most of your last few days soaking up the sun. Let kids burn off energy snorkeling and hiking on the nearby Similan Islands, reachable by speed boat, and spend your evenings trying new foods at the Bang Niang Market. Then, embark on one more exciting adventure into the jungle on an off-road safari tour before transferring to Phuket to catch your flight home. Learn more

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