Thailand with the family: Krabi and Koh Ngai, 10 days / 9 nights

Incredible Krabi! This coastal province has countless natural attractions that never fail to amaze: white sand beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs, clear water, caves and many jungle-covered islands.

This trip idea follows the outline of the family trips we have been organising for several years: a base in Tubkaek for exploring Phang Nga Bay, Thalane and Railay, then a few days on an island in Trang province. Each day is set to the age and pace of your children.

A sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Krabi

Arrival at Krabi airport. Welcome by our driver and private transfer to your hotel in Tubkaek.

Night at the Tup Kaek Sunset Beach Resort: surrounded by exotic scenery and the natural splendour of Tubkaek beach, it offers comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms. It is particularly popular with families. The pool is superb and the restaurant on the beach is of good quality.

Day 2: The wonders of Phang Nga by traditional boat

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Departure at 9:30am. You board a traditional boat heading for the heart of Phang Nga Bay: Koh Yao Noi. Koh Yao (or Long Island) are the 2 main islands located between Phuket and Krabi. In the north of Koh Yao, we will visit Koh Yao Noi (the small one): the ideal place to admire the heart of beautiful Phang Nga Bay. Here you can see hundreds of limestone rock formations of all shapes and heights surrounded by small deserted beaches, including Koh Kudu. It is a quiet beach with huge century-old trees. In these spectacular views, you will find similarities with Halong Bay in Vietnam. Koh Roi, an incredible island with its hidden lagoon. You can enjoy moments to relax and swim, with a delicious Thai buffet on the beach.

Return at around 5pm.

Day 3: Thalane, kayaking in the mangrove and natural pools

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

In the splendid Krabi region, nature is teeming with life, with majestic kingfishers, elegant herons and crunchy crustaceans. To brighten up your outing, you may even be lucky enough to come across monkeys who will keep you company throughout your trip.

Be dazzled by an incredible canyon, karst caves and crystal-clear lagoons that will give you unforgettable photos of Krabi's authentic nature. After this lovely discovery, you will enjoy a meal at the "Bac à Sable", our favourite restaurant hidden on Thalane beach.

The afternoon will be a chance for you to explore other wonders of the region such as Tha Pom Klong Song Nam and/or (as you wish) the natural pools of Sa Kaew. You will be amazed by a unique flora, where mangroves and other rare local trees have adapted to this very specific environment.

Day 4: Meeting elephants in a sanctuary

Meals: breakfast.

From 8:30am to 12pm. This morning, you head for an elephant sanctuary owned by a local family. You will enjoy a welcome snack and learn more about elephants. You will watch the preparation of natural food supplements for the elephants, then have the chance to meet and feed them.

Free afternoon.

Day 5: Free day

Meals: breakfast.

Day 6: Special adventure day, Railay and the local islands

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Departure from the pier at around 9am, heading for the Railay peninsula via the big West beach. On the programme: slackline to warm up and get your bearings. Scrambling, climbing and clambering with spectacular views, incredible karst caves, legendary beaches and even a well-hidden lagoon! Your guide adapts to all levels and our routes can be done by anyone from 7 to 77. Lunch in a local restaurant.

At around 3pm you leave Railay for the Ao Nang local islands: a small archipelago of islands, each as beautiful and spectacular as the next. Snorkelling, paradise beaches, discovery. Depending on the crowds, the weather and of course your wishes, we will sail between the islands of Koh Poda, Koh Tup and Chicken Island, among others.

Finish with a delicious Thai buffet dinner in front of the sunset and, on the way back, a swim among bioluminescent plankton, a magical moment when everything lights up in the water!

Day 7: Transfer to the island of Koh Ngai

Meals: breakfast.

Departure at 10am from your hotel to the Trang pier (private vehicle, a drive of about 2 hours), followed by a crossing by traditional boat to Koh Ngai (about 30 minutes). Check in to your accommodation with the hotel team.

Night at the Coco Cottage Resort: built in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, it is the ideal place for a dream stay! The peaceful atmosphere of the bungalows invites you to relax on its superb beaches.

Day 8: The surrounding islands and the Emerald Cave

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Start your day exploring the islands of Trang province. Amon Tour takes you to discover these hidden treasures, with their unspoilt beaches and breathtaking underwater scenery:

Koh Kradan: a real little corner of paradise on earth!

Koh Maa: this small limestone island is a first-class snorkelling spot. You will admire incredible underwater gardens full of anemones and clownfish.

Koh Chueak: discover a secret underwater cave, a refuge for the famous sea swallows.

The day ends at the Emerald Cave: a secret lagoon hidden in the heart of the island of Koh Mook. The only way in is by swimming through an underwater tunnel, which opens onto a lush tropical haven framed by limestone cliffs and a dazzling white sand beach. Once a smugglers' hideout, the cave is famous for having served as a secret hiding place for pirates wanting to conceal their treasure.

Day 9: Free day on Koh Ngai

Meals: breakfast.

Day 10: Departure

Meals: breakfast.

Private boat and vehicle to Krabi or Trang airport.

Good to know

• Private activities with an English-speaking Thai guide; French-speaking guide as an option, subject to availability.
• On private tours there is no age limit: even the youngest children can come on board. Our shared small-group outings are not open to children under 4 or to pregnant women.
• Bangkok can be added at the start or the end of the trip, and Khao Sok at the beginning (two nights minimum; not really recommended in July and August, which are often very rainy).
• Our tours are adapted daily according to the seasons, the tides and the crowds. Accommodation and activities are subject to availability at the time of booking.