In the southern Gulf, Thailand's second largest island has a cute airport to go with most of the same types of made-for-tourism attractions and lodgings that are found on Phuket.

Refresh at any of three mid-size waterfalls, including the easy to reach Na Muang. View the hulking statues of Hindu and Buddhist icons at Wat Phlai Laem and Wat Phra Yai. Be entertained by Spark Circus, and finish up with a stroll through the eclectic night market in the Fisherman's Village of Bophut. Also factor in a day trip to the majestic Ang Thong Islands and Ko Matsum, a wee island where docile boar snooze and pose with tourists on the beach.

Family-friendly islands

Thai island escapes without the party crowds

There are many fabulous islands in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Some are heavily developed while others have only a handful of resorts, and sometimes the differences between any two islands are subtle. But it's hard to go wrong once you decide on the type of island that suits your family...read more

Family-friendly islands

Thai island escapes without the party crowds

By David Luekens

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Family-friendly beaches

Relaxed beaches with laid-back vibes

By David Luekens

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Barefoot Luxury in Thailand

Bangkok, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan

14 daysFrom £3,200

	Bangkok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Active, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food

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Destinations	Bangkok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan
Activity	Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Active, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Easy

High life in Bangkok, City of Angels, jetting on to Koh Samui to be pampered in a hideaway hotel before island hopping to Koh Phangan where your barefoot luxury is a Thailand boutique hotel set beside a perfect crescent bay.

On our Barefoot luxury holiday in Thailand you’ll quickly realise there really is such a thing as paradise. The islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Siam are beach holiday perfection. They are the kind of places where you can imagine Man Friday running around on the pure white sand in his loincloth. And if you swap the loin cloth for this season’s Orlebar Browns you’re perfectly kitted out. As they say in Thailand, ‘same same but different’ – same setting different outfit. This is a luxury Thailand holiday that will deliver for even the most discerning of Yonderers.

Thailand Boutique Bangkok and Beach

10 days in Bangkok and Koh Samui

10 daysFrom £1,600

	Ko Samui
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Active, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food

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Activity	Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Active, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Easy

There is nothing we love more than a stress-busting and soul-cleansing luxury holiday in Thailand. And Yonder’s Thailand Boutique Bangkok and Beach holiday is the ultimate crowd pleaser. A heavenly ten-day escape that delivers a simply sensational experience, combining glitzy urban living with a little dose of culture and a beach chic lifestyle (think floaty linen kaftans and floppy wide-brimmed hats!) on the white powdery sands in Koh Samui.

Thailand: Rivers Rainforests and Reefs

18 day luxury holiday exploring Thailand

18 daysFrom £4,200

	Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Khao Sok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History

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Destinations	Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Khao Sok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan
Activity	Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

Our Rivers, Rainforest and Reef luxury Thailand holiday gives you a wonderful window of perspective on a country begging to be explored. Thailand is brilliantly beautiful, offering an intoxicating mix of experiences, from the mountains and fast-flowing rivers of the mysterious Golden Triangle in the north, to the rainforests of a secret national park and the castaway beaches of the southern islands in the Gulf of Thailand.

Thailand Family Island Hopping

Hassle-free family beach holiday in Thailand

14 daysFrom £2,200

	Bangkok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food

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Destinations	Bangkok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan
Activity	Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Easy

In Yonder’s humble opinion, the land of smiles is the ultimate year-round family holiday destination. Rich history, exciting culture and beautiful beaches make Thailand family holidays a true treat for children of all ages. The promised land for most parents is to ensure the trip is entirely hassle-free whilst ensuring that their little darlings have their horizons broadened and actively occupied. And Thailand consistently delivers both.

The simplest formulas are often the best and on this tried and tested itinerary we think we’ve nailed the two-week family getaway. Bangkok and beach, with plenty of eye-opening and fun filled experiences included.

Family Holidays to Thailand

Elephants and islands family holiday

14 daysFrom £2,800

	Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food

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Activity	Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

Thailand is the ultimate tropical playground for fun-loving families. It is sophisticated and safe, whilst offering fascinating diversity which means that kids of all ages will be wide-eyed at the opportunities on offer. From elephants in the north to islands in the south we've got family holidays in Thailand covered.

Totally Thailand

2-Week Complete Thailand Family Holiday

13 daysFrom £2,015

	Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui
	Custom itinerary
	Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food

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Destinations	Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui
Activity	Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary

If you fancy exploring Thailand on your family summer holiday this year then this itinerary has lots of variety to keep the whole family happy.

Explore the winding waterways of Bangkok by longtail boat, journey via the River Kwai to spectacular waterfalls near Kanchanaburi, marvel at majestic elephants as you aid in their rehabilitation and kayak along peaceful rivers surrounding the tropical island of Ko Samui.

This itinerary includes the best beach spots for the UK summer holidays and allows you and your brood to get to know the real Thailand whilst travelling by a mix of flight and sleeper train.

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Red Lantern Journeys

Culture, culinary, and adventure tours in Asia

	South Asia, Southeast Asia
	Small group tour, Private guided tour
	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel

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Rickshaw Travel

Independent and tailor-made holidays worldwide

	Thailand
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Water Sports, Winter Sports, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Yoga, Cycling, Horseback Riding, Road Trips, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel, Accessible Travel