12 Days in Thailand
Grand palaces, elephant sanctuaries, and crystal-clear islands. Thailand packs extraordinary variety into a two-week family trip — and it remains one of the best-value destinations on earth.
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A$398 / week
to save before you go · A$10,725 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
4 stops across 12 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of Thailand.
Stop
01
Bangkok
3 nightsFly into Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Highlights
- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Chao Phraya River cruise at sunset
- Jim Thompson House museum
- Lumphini Park morning walk
Local tips
- Buy a BTS Rabbit card for the skytrain — far cheaper and easier than taxis
- Dress respectfully for temples: shoulders and knees covered
- Mango sticky rice from street vendors is a must — usually 60 THB
Suggested stayFamily hotel near Sukhumvit BTS
Stop
02
Chiang Mai
4 nightsDomestic flight from Bangkok (1.5 hrs) or overnight train
Highlights
- Elephant Nature Park (ethical sanctuary — no riding)
- Old City moat and temples
- Thai cooking class at Thai Farm Cooking School
- Sunday Night Walking Street market
- Doi Inthanon National Park day trip
Local tips
- Elephant Nature Park is the only ethical elephant experience — book well ahead
- Songthaews (red shared trucks) are the cheapest way around Chiang Mai
- November to February is peak season — book accommodation early
Suggested stayFamily guesthouse in Old City
Stop
03
Krabi
3 nightsFly from Chiang Mai to Krabi (1.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Railay Beach by longtail boat
- 4-island snorkelling tour
- Sea kayaking through sea caves
- Tiger Cave Temple 1,237 steps climb
- Krabi night market
Local tips
- Longtail boats to Railay run regularly from Ao Nang pier — negotiate price before boarding
- Book the 4-island snorkelling tour through your hotel for best price
- April and May are very hot and humid — November to March is ideal
Suggested stayFamily resort in Ao Nang
Stop
04
Phuket
2 nightsFerry from Ao Nang to Phuket (2.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Phi Phi Islands day trip
- Big Buddha viewpoint
- Bangla Road night market (family-friendly before 9pm)
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
Local tips
- Phi Phi Islands day trip is one of the most beautiful boat trips in Asia
- Patong is lively — families with younger kids may prefer quieter Kata or Kamala beaches
- Fly home from Phuket (HKT)
Suggested stayFamily resort on Patong Beach
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what Thailand costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) ฿26,088 per person | ฿104,352 |
Accommodation 4 stops | ฿53,500 |
Activities & local transport Domestic flights BKK→CNX and CNX→KBV (family), Elephant Nature Park, Thai cooking class, 4-island snorkel tour Krabi, Phi Phi Islands day trip Phuket ฿9,993 per person | ฿39,972 |
Daily food & local transit 12 nights × family of 4 | ฿52,176 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | ฿250,000 ~A$11,500 |
What it covers
The ~A$10,725 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 4 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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