Southern Thailand Family Holiday – 8 Days
Jungle, a lake by longtail boat, a village homestay and Krabi's beaches for families with children aged five and over.
Tour overview
This 8-day family adventure loops from Phuket through the jungles, lakes and villages of southern Thailand to the beaches of Krabi, designed for families with children aged five and over. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, and you travel by private minivan, longtail boat and bicycle. You stay seven nights in hotels and resorts, with one night in a community homestay, and family rooms are arranged where available. Breakfast is included daily, along with three lunches and a home-cooked dinner.
From Phuket you travel to Khao Sok National Park, stopping at the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Phang Nga to learn how eggs are rescued from local beaches. Your jungle resort sits among limestone cliffs, with a pool the children will love and the chance of an evening safari. The next day a longtail boat crosses Cheow Lan Lake among karst peaks rising almost 1,000 metres, and you trek to an island cave full of stalactites and bats before lunch at a raft house and time to swim and kayak.
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In the Phrom Lok district you spend a night with a local community, cycling to a waterfall for a swim, sharing home-cooked southern Thai meals and trying your hand at batik painting. The next morning you cycle to a mushroom farm and a rubber plantation before heading to Ao Nang in Krabi, with the chance to take a longtail boat to Railay Beach.
A free day in Krabi lets you relax on the beach or take a boat trip to Phi Phi, Hong Island or the Four Islands for swimming and snorkelling. Back in Phuket, your leader takes you on a walk through the colourful Old Town, built on the wealth of tin mining, before a last dinner together.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families who want jungle, lakes, village life and beaches in a single week.
Trip highlights
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A sea turtle conservation centre (Day 2)
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Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat (Day 3)
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An island cave trek (Day 3)
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A homestay in Phrom Lok (Day 4)
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Railay Beach and Krabi (Days 5–6)
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Phuket Old Town (Day 7)
Your route
5 stops from Phuket to Phuket
- Phuket Day 1
- Khao Sok National Park Days 2–3
- Phrom Lok Homestay Day 4
- Krabi Days 5–6
- Phuket Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
Jungle, lake, village and beach in one family week. A homestay with cycling and batik painting.
Best suited to
- Families with children aged 5 and over
- Families who enjoy nature
- Beach lovers
- Families on a budget
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Phuket, Thailand to Phuket, Thailand
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Day 1 · Phuket Phuket
A 5pm welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Proud Phuket Luxury Boutique Hotel
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Day 2 · Phang Nga, Khao Sok National Park Khao Sok
Turtles and the jungle.
- Hotel
- The Cliff & River Jungle Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Cheow Lan Lake Cheow Lan Lake
A longtail boat and a cave.
- Hotel
- The Cliff & River Jungle Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Phrom Lok, Phrom Lok Waterfall Phrom Lok
Cycling and batik.
- Hotel
- Homestay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Phrom Lok, Ao Nang, Railay Beach Krabi
A farm visit and the beach.
- Hotel
- Centara Life Phu Pano Resort Krabi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Krabi Krabi
A free day.
- Hotel
- Centara Life Phu Pano Resort Krabi
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Phuket Old Town Phuket
An Old Town walk.
- Hotel
- Proud Phuket Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Phuket Phuket
Depart at any time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Phuket (1 night) Proud Phuket Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Khao Sok (2 nights) The Cliff & River Jungle Resort
- Phrom Lok (1 night) Homestay
- Krabi (2 nights) Centara Life Phu Pano Resort Krabi
- Phuket (1 night) Proud Phuket Luxury Boutique Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels, resorts and a homestay
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- Private minivan transport
- Sea turtle conservation centre visit
- Cheow Lan Lake longtail boat, cave trek and kayaking
- Phrom Lok homestay with cycling and batik
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- Airport transfers
- Optional island tours
- Travel insurance, tips and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to stay in one place
- You want most meals included
- You want luxury throughout
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,040 per person, twin share, tour only. 46 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What ages is this holiday for?
Families with children aged 5 and over.
What happens at the homestay?
Cycling, a waterfall visit, batik painting and home-cooked meals with your hosts.
How long are the drives?
About two and a half to three and a half hours between stops.
What should we pack?
Closed-toe shoes for the cave, swimwear, a light rain jacket and sun protection.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors can usually enter Thailand without a visa for short stays. Check the latest advice before travel.
Who leads the holiday?
A local leader travels with the group.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary