Family Adventure — Khao Sok Rainforest & Phuket Beaches

Trip overview

An 8-day family-friendly route blending rainforest sleepovers, ethical wildlife encounters and beach days — tested for kids age 6+ with shorter activity windows and family rooms throughout.

Day-by-day schedule

1. D1
   Arrive Phuket

   Private transfer to a family resort with kids' club, evening pool time and welcome dinner.
2. D2
   Ethical elephant sanctuary

   Half-day visit feeding and bathing rescued elephants — no riding, kid-paced storytelling.
3. D3
   Transfer to Khao Sok

   Drive through rubber plantations, easy afternoon nature walk in the national park, family-style dinner.
4. D4
   Cheow Lan Lake raft house

   Longtail across the emerald lake, floating bungalow stay, swimming and bamboo rafting for the kids.
5. D5
   Dawn safari & cave trek

   Sunrise wildlife paddle, kid-friendly Nam Talu cave walk, return to Khao Sok lodge.
6. D6
   Transfer to Phuket

   Lunch break at Khao Lak, afternoon at the resort beach.
7. D7
   Phi Phi day trip

   Family-paced speedboat to Maya Bay & Bamboo Island with shaded boat and snorkel coaching for kids.
8. D8
   Departure

   Resort breakfast, transfer to Phuket International (HKT).

What's included

• 7 nights family rooms / lake raft house
• All transfers in private minivan
• Ethical elephant sanctuary visit
• Khao Sok 2D/1N package incl. all meals
• Phi Phi family speedboat tour
• Kids' life jackets & snorkel sets provided
• TC3 Travel 24/7 family hotline

What's not included

• International flights to and from Thailand
• Thai visa fees (if applicable)
• Travel and medical insurance (mandatory — bring proof on arrival)
• Meals not listed in the inclusions
• Personal expenses, laundry, drinks & tips
• Optional activities and excursions

Know before you go

• A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity beyond your travel date is required
• Visa-free entry available for most nationalities (check current rules at thaievisa.go.th)
• Light, breathable clothing recommended; bring modest cover for temple visits
• Tap water is not potable — bottled or filtered water is widely available
• Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated for guides and drivers

Frequently asked questions