A tailor-made family trip in Thailand with Amon Tour is a fully personalized holiday designed by a French family living in Krabi since 2013: an itinerary built around your children's ages, private activities in small groups (8 people maximum), and a deliberate choice to avoid the crowded sites of mass tourism. We plan your trip as if we were welcoming our own friends.
Why choose a tailor-made trip over a packaged tour?
A packaged tour sets its own pace: fixed schedules, large groups, timed photo stops. With young children or teenagers, this format quickly hits its limits — no room for a nap, waiting in the sun, days that run too long.
A tailor-made trip flips the logic: the programme adapts to your family, not the other way around. You set the departure time, the length of each stop, the level of activity. You can cut a day at sea short if the kids tire, or linger somewhere everyone loves.
Amon Tour is a family-run agency — Éric, Margaux and their two boys have lived in Krabi since 2013. That first-hand experience of travelling with children in the region shapes every programme we design: we know which beaches have shade, which boat transfers are too long for a four-year-old, and where to find a lunch the whole family will enjoy.
Away from mass tourism: how we avoid the crowds
Avoiding mass tourism isn't a slogan — it's a method. Here is how we do it:
- Off-peak departures: we leave before or after the busiest hours. Reaching Maya Bay at 8am instead of 11am completely changes the experience.
- Private boats: your family alone on board, never mixed with a group of 30 strangers.
- Lesser-known islands: Koh Hong, Koh Rok, the Thalane mangroves or hidden beaches near Railay — places the standard tours skip.
- Small groups: 8 people maximum, allowing real contact with your guide and a human pace.
The result: photos without crowds in the background, relaxed children, and the feeling of discovering Thailand rather than enduring it.
Activities designed for every age
A good family trip accounts for the children's real ages:
- Toddlers (0-4): short boat trips, calm lagoons (Pileh Lagoon), shallow-water beaches, plenty of free time.
- Children (5-11): supervised snorkeling with a life vest, tandem kayaking with a parent, watching monkeys and monitor lizards, swimming in the Phang Nga hongs.
- Teenagers (12+): rock climbing at Railay, paddleboarding, snorkeling over the Hin Klang reefs, kayak camping in the mangroves.
All equipment (masks, snorkels, children's life vests) is provided on board. Just tell us each child's age when you enquire so we can calibrate the programme.
The private catamaran: the family day at its best
For a family, the private catamaran is often the highlight of the trip. More stable than a speedboat — a real advantage against children's seasickness — it offers space to move, a shaded corner for naps, and a safe swimming platform.
The day is built around you: relaxed sailing between the islands, snorkeling stops in calm water, lunch on board, swimming and a sunset on the way back. No fixed schedule, no other group on board.
See our dedicated page on the private catamaran in Krabi for the full details of this experience.
Sample 8-day family itinerary
Here is an example of a balanced trip, alternating sea, nature and rest (fully customizable):
- Day 1: arrival in Krabi, settling into Ao Nang, a quiet evening at the night market.
- Day 2: private catamaran day around the 4 Islands and Koh Hong.
- Day 3: rest, pool time, a half-day at Railay Beach by longtail.
- Day 4: private Phang Nga Bay excursion — James Bond Island and cave kayaking.
- Days 5-6: nature at Khao Sok — Cheow Lan Lake, floating bungalows, rainforest.
- Day 7: private Koh Phi Phi tour with snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon.
- Day 8: free morning, airport transfer.
This is a starting point, not a fixed frame. We adjust duration, accommodation and activities to your wishes and budget.
Planning your family trip: how it works
The simplest way is WhatsApp at +66 86 476 3804 — we reply in English within an hour, between 8am and 9pm (Thailand time). You can also fill in our tailor-made request form.
Tell us: your dates, your children's ages, your interests (sea, nature, culture, rest) and your approximate budget. We send back a detailed proposal within 24 to 48 hours. No payment is required to receive a programme.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I plan a tailor-made family trip to Thailand?
Contact Amon Tour on WhatsApp (+66 86 476 3804) or through the tailor-made form on the site, sharing your dates, your children's ages, your interests and your budget. We send back a detailed proposal within 24 to 48 hours, with no payment required up front.
How can families avoid mass tourism in Krabi?
By privatizing excursions, departing before or after peak hours, and choosing lesser-known islands such as Koh Hong or Koh Rok. Amon Tour arranges off-peak departures and private boats so your family avoids the crowds.
What activities in Thailand suit young children?
For toddlers, we favour short boat trips, calm lagoons like Pileh Lagoon and shallow-water beaches. For ages 5-11, supervised snorkeling with a life vest and tandem kayaking with a parent. Children's equipment is provided on board.
Can a family book a private catamaran in Krabi?
Yes. The private catamaran is ideal for families: more stable against seasickness, room to move, a shaded area and a swimming platform. The day is built around your pace, with no other group on board.
When is the best time for a family trip to Krabi?
From November to April the sea is calm and skies are clear — the most comfortable period with children. From May to October prices are lower and sites are quieter, though some sea trips may be adapted to the weather.
Do you speak English to organize the trip?
Yes. Amon Tour's guides are fluent in English and French. From your first message to your guide on the ground, the whole experience is available in English — and in French if you prefer.
Plan this trip
Contact us directly — we usually reply within an hour on WhatsApp between 8am and 9pm (Thailand time).