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Thailand Family Itinerary | Bangkok & Koh Samui | Curated by Collins

Sample Itinerary

Thailand Unveiled

Bangkok's golden temples, floating markets, and vibrant street food — followed by Koh Samui's pristine beaches and ethical elephant encounters.

10 Days Bangkok · Koh Samui Family of 5

This sample itinerary showcases the level of detail and personalization that goes into every trip I plan. Private tours, handpicked accommodations, and thoughtful pacing — designed for families who want to experience a destination deeply, not just check boxes.

Adventure Begins

Saturday · Bangkok Arrival

International Arrival Welcome to Thailand

Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private car. Please proceed to regular immigration line — do not go to 'visa on arrival' area as a visa is not required to enter Thailand.

From customs, take Exit B where you'll notice a GROUP TOUR BOX on your left-hand side. Our airport representatives will wait for you there, holding a signboard with your name.

Today's Experience

Private airport meet & greet with signboard
Comfortable transfer to your hotel
Evening food & tuk tuk adventure tour
Street food tastings with local guide

Meals: Dinner included

Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit

Family Suite + Deluxe Room · Sukhumvit Road

Guest Benefits: Daily breakfast, welcome amenities, central location near BTS Skytrain

Embrace Culture

Sunday · Private Bangkok Tour

Private Multi-Transport Adventure Bangkok Like a Local

Bangkok is famous for all the different types of local transport. Rather than going around in a car, this tour gives you a chance to explore all the must-see sights using various transports: sky train, canal boat, long tail boat and of course the famous Thai tuk tuk.

Visit the iconic Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple. Discover Wat Pho and the reclining Buddha. Slow down the pace with a leisurely, private long tail boat tour of Bangkok's canals, while passing by Temple of the Dawn Wat Arun.

Today's Highlights

Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple
Wat Pho — the reclining Buddha
Private long tail boat on the canals
Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)
Thai tuk tuk experience

Dress Code: Please note the dress code for the Grand Palace — no flip flops, shorts, sleeveless shirts. Women's shoulders should be covered.

Meals: Breakfast included

Railway & Floating Market

Monday · Day Trip from Bangkok

Private Tour Markets on the Water

Depart for Damnoen Saduak, situated 110 km west of Bangkok. Your journey commences with a leisurely drive through rice paddies and salt fields. En route we visit a farmhouse along the way and watch locals produce sugar from coconut.

Arrive Damnoen Saduak Floating Market — one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand. You'll hire a small boat along the market for shopping local products. Then depart for the Maeklong Railway Market, centred around the track of the Maeklong Railway. When trains approach, the awnings and shopfronts are moved back from the rails, then replaced once the train has passed!

Today's Highlights

Scenic drive through Thai countryside
Coconut sugar farm visit
Small boat ride at floating market
Watch the famous "umbrella pulldown" railway market

Note: The Floating Market is located about 1–1.5hr drive from Bangkok. Pickup at 7:00am, return to hotel approximately 1pm.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

White Sand & Crystal Water

Tuesday · Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok Airways Flight Island Paradise Awaits

Free at leisure until transfer to Bangkok airport for a flight to Koh Samui where your driver awaits to transfer you to your villa.

Samui Airport is an unusual airport because there is no indoor area, except the gift shop. It is the country's fifth busiest airport handling more than a million passengers yearly — but feels like a tropical garden.

Flight Details

12:00pm Departure from Bangkok (BKK)
1:10pm Arrival in Koh Samui (USM)
Bangkok Airways PG 135
Private transfer to villa

Meals: Breakfast

Clay Beach Samui Villas

4 Bedroom Villa · Maenam, Koh Samui

Villa Benefits: Daily Thai or Continental breakfast, complimentary airport transfer, villa manager & maid service, concierge for all tours, chef service available, welcome refreshments

05-06

Villa Relaxation

Wednesday–Thursday · Koh Samui at Leisure

Free Time Your Days, Your Way

These days are intentionally left unscheduled — time to settle into island life, enjoy your private villa, and explore at your own pace. Your villa concierge can arrange anything from beach hopping to spa treatments.

Suggestions in Your Free Time

Beach time at your private villa
Explore Fisherman's Village in Bophut
Thai cooking class
Snorkeling day trip to Koh Tao
Spa and wellness treatments

Meals: Daily Breakfast

ATV Adventure

Friday · Private Quad Tour

4 Hours Private Tour Jungle Exploration

Come and join us on Samui's highest hill. Discover the real jungle, amazing view points and a superb hidden waterfall. You will spend an unforgettable journey and see Koh Samui a different way.

For the first part, you will be riding in wide and easy tracks and see incredible view points. We will arrive at the highest point of Koh Samui and enjoy a drink next to the Buddha over looking Lamai bay. The adventure continues with the best off-road trails through thick jungle, climbing hills to an awesome hidden waterfall.

Today's Adventure

9:30–10:30am Hotel pickup via 4WR truck
10:45am ATV ride begins — wide dirt track through rainforest
Summit views overlooking Lamai Bay
Hidden waterfall swim
3:30pm Return to base camp

Good to Know: This is a private tour with roundtrip transfers. Don't forget swimwear, trainers, sunglasses, sun cream and your camera! Family with children are welcome — we use comfortable, safe machines fully automatic and easy to ride.

Meals: Breakfast

Majestic Elephant Encounters

Saturday · Ethical Sanctuary Visit

Samui Elephant Sanctuary Ethical Wildlife Experience

Our elephants have previously spent their entire lives having to endure thousands of people clambering on their backs, performing in shows, begging on the streets, or pulling heavy timber in the logging industry. They have worked hard, their bodies are tired, and we want their life with us to be calm and peaceful.

At Samui Elephant Sanctuary, we give our elephants back their lives, their freedom, and their dignity. We put the welfare of our elephants first and therefore do not offer rides, shows, bathing, mud bathing, trunk hugging, elephant kisses, sitting on or lying on the elephants.

Sanctuary Itinerary

1:00pm Hotel pickup
Welcome and introduction video
Prepare food and feed the elephants
Walk with elephants and observe natural behaviors
Vegetarian Thai buffet lunch
5:00pm Transfer back to hotel

Why This Sanctuary: This ensures our elephants are free to exhibit natural behaviours which our guests find both educational and fun to observe as the elephants roll around in the mud and play together.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Final Days & Departure

Sunday–Monday · Koh Samui to Home

Leisure & Travel Until Next Time

Enjoy your final morning at the villa before your transfer to Samui International Airport. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for one last beach walk or breakfast by the pool.

Your villa's complimentary airport transfer will be arranged based on your departure time. International connections typically route through Bangkok (BKK) or Singapore (SIN).

Departure Details

Final villa breakfast
Complimentary airport transfer
Flight Koh Samui → Bangkok
International connection home

Meals: Breakfast

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